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A refined style, precious materials and attention to detail make MSC Opera a cruise ship that really is something to sing about! She is built along more classic lines than her sisters in the Musica and Fantasia classes, making for a special atmosphere on board while enabling you to visit those destinations that are inaccessible to larger vessels.
MSC Opera is an older ship and you can tell in certain places where the fixtures and fittings are a bit worn.....but don't let that put you off. If you are looking for something different from the massive mega-ships with all the bells and whistles, then I recommend the Opera. It is a smaller ship but has plenty of quiet corners to hang out in and it never really felt crowded. Food The food was excellent. The choices in the main dining room were not vast but we always found something to suit us. The only dinner which was a let down was the last night. Every other night was great. The pasta was super. We also gave lunch a go in the main dining room once, and it did not disappoint. Usually we were too late back from port so had to deal with the buffet chaos. Chaos aside, the food was also good in the buffet. Nice salads and always some type of carvery option. We had breakfast in the buffet and main dining room once but usually availed of the free continental breakfast which you could get delivered to your room. If you book fantastica, this is really the only way to go as it makes for a much more relaxing start to the day than either the main dining room (not a great breakfast and service was not good) or the buffet (options not great and just too many people to deal with straight after waking up!!). A big difference from NCL (our last cruise), is that there is food available in the buffet area almost all of the time. The coffee is also fantastic and included in the beverage package. Cabin We had a balcony on the 9th floor. It was a nice cabin. Not particularly big but the bed was comfortable which is the main thing and there was plenty of storage (for us anyway as not particularly heavy packers. Also room under the bed for cases. Cabins are also still serviced twice a day, although servicing did not include hoovering and I don't think the bed linen was changed at all during the week. Not sure if this is normal or not as this was our first time on MSc. Embarkation/Disembarkation Both were very smooth. We boarded at about 11.30 and our cabin was already ready for us. On the day we were disembarking, while we had to be out of our cabin by 7.30, there was no rush to get off the ship and we could hang around and still get coffee/bottled water/etc until we needed to leave to catch a ferry to one of the islands. This was great and probably to do with the fact that MSC have multiple embarkation/disembarkation ports on their itinerary. Entertainment We didn't go to the stage shows as it is not really our thing but the live music throughout was good. There were also dance classes throughout the day which people seemed to enjoy.
Guests can choose from a wide variety of elegant accommodation, including family options, suites and cabins with a balcony or ocean view.
The gourmet dining on board is out of this world, offering an ever-changing array of Mediterranean and international specialties, not forgetting authentic Italian pizza, freshly prepared from the finest ingredients to delight your palate.
Seek the extraordinary and make your cruise holiday an unforgettable adventure.
We offer an incredible choice of shore excursions to suit every taste: whether you prefer adventure, nature, culture or history, we’ve designed something for you and the whole family.
From Culture & History and our breathtaking Scenic Routes, to our Active & Adventure tours and the discovery of Natural Wonders, to Sea & Sun’s relax, our Something Special experiences and our Accessible Tours, you can enjoy the treasures of each destination in your preferred way.
We’ve also established the MSC Family Explorer Club, Excursions Explorer Package and MSC Bike Adventours, which are unique to our line and available on selected MSC Cruises' itineraries.
Choose from a superb selection of leisure and entertainment options throughout each day and night of your cruise. Whatever your preference, from watching spectacular shows or playing video games to shopping or working out, you’ll always be able to find the ideal activity to satisfy your desire.
Relaxing, feeling healthy and looking your best is all part of the MSC Cruises experience.
Treat yourself to a soothing sauna, a traditional Balinese massage or a high-tech beauty treatment during your cruise in our MSC Aurea Spa.
Book one of our Spa & Beauty Packages now and take advantage of our pre-boarding rates.
MSC family cruises are designed for parents and children to enjoy fun times together and quality time separately. That's why we’re proud to have built a renowned reputation as a company that knows how to create the best cruises for kids.
Today we continue to deliver on that reputation by paying extra attention to the needs of children, tweens, teens and their parents: so book your cruise and immerse in a World of Discovery!
