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MSC Cruises · Lirica class
MSC Opera
The last of the four Lirica-class ships, stretched in 2015. The most cabins of the four on the same hull, which makes it the tightest ship in the fleet by space ratio. Two main dining rooms, a buffet and a grill, ten bars.
- Guests at double occupancy
- 2,150
- Gross tons per guest
- 30.5
- Launch year
- 2004
- Upcoming departures
- 286
Space ratio measures total ship volume per guest, not cabin size. Departures reflect our catalog, not the line’s full schedule.
What’s included
What’s included on MSC Opera?
Start with MSC Cruises’s fare benefits. Individual venues and activities vary by ship; check the onboard guide for those details.
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Checked 2026-09-20. Benefits depend on the fare, package and booking offer.
The onboard guide
Get to know the ship
Dining rooms, bars, family spaces and cabin choices, drawn from MSC’s technical sheet dated August 2025.
The date belongs to the source, not a current inspection. Facilities, access and cabin layouts can change by sailing. A missing figure means the source does not establish it.
Dining
What to eat, when to go, and what your fare covers.
| Restaurant | Food | Meals served | Cost & access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Il PatioDeck 11 | Grill, pizzeria, pasta, bar | Check the daily programme | Not confirmed |
| L’ApprodoDeck 6 | Mediterranean and international dishes | Dinner; other meal service varies by dining room | Included |
| La CaravellaDeck 5 | Mediterranean and international dishes | Dinner; other meal service varies by dining room | Included |
| Le VeleDeck 11 | Self-service buffet, bar | Check the daily programme | Included |
Meal periods can change between port and sea days. Included covers the regular food offering; premium dishes and drinks may cost extra. Check your sailing for reservations and exact opening times.
Dining sources & service notes
Restaurant names and decks: MSC technical sheet, August 2025. Dining information checked Sep 20, 2026.
Where a dining period or charge has not been established, confirm it in the daily programme or with the restaurant. A venue listed in an earlier ship plan does not establish its current service.
Bars & lounges
| Place & details | Deck | Seats | Area | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aroma Coffee Bar Piano bar, café Source page 4 | 6 | 87 | 245 m² | Not confirmed |
| La Cabala | 6 | 91 | 300 m² | Not confirmed |
| Sottovento Pub Pub Source page 4 | 5 | 138 | 350 m² | Not confirmed |
| Gelateria Italiana Ice cream bar Source page 4 | 11 | 24 | 388 m² | Not confirmed |
| Lo Spinnaker Pool bar Source page 4 | 11 | Not stated | 2,364 m² | Not confirmed |
| Vitamin Bar Vitamin bar Source page 4 | 11 | 24 | 384 m² | Not confirmed |
Entertainment
| Place & details | Deck | Seats | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Byblos Discoteca Conference configuration. Discotheque, bar. Disco bar Includes: Byblos Discoteca - Bar Seating capacity varies between source entries; no single figure is confirmed. Source pages 3, 4 | 12 | Not stated | 739 m² |
| Cotton Club Conference configuration. Bar, music, dance floor Seating capacity varies between source entries; no single figure is confirmed. Source pages 3, 4 | 6 | Not stated | 345 m² |
| Teatro Dell’Opera Conference configuration. Theatre, shows, conferences Seating capacity varies between source entries; no single figure is confirmed. Source pages 3, 4 | 5, 6 | Not stated | 1,135 m² |
| Med Pearl Casino Casino bar. Table games, slot machines, bar Source page 4 | 6 | 143 | 460 m² |
| Piazza Di Spagna Bar, music, dance floor Source page 4 | 5 | 206 | 902 m² |
| The Card Room Card room Source page 4 | 5 | 20 | 57 m² |
Children & families
Age ranges below are those listed by MSC. Check supervision, hours and any activity charges for your sailing.
| Place & details | Deck | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Baby Club Dedicated area for babies by Chicco (under 3 years) Source page 5 | 11 | 52 m² |
| Juniors Club LEGO® play area (7-11 years) Ages 7-11 Source page 5 | 12 | 100 m² |
| Mini Club | 11 | 42 m² |
| Teens Club Teenagers playroom (15-17 years) Ages 15-17 Source page 5 | 12 | 95 m² |
| Video Games Arcade Teens arcade Source page 5 | 6 | 45 m² |
| Young Club Dedicated area for young (12-14 years) Ages 12-14 Source page 5 | 12 | 54 m² |
Pools & sun decks
| Place & details | Deck |
|---|---|
| Doremi Spray Park Pool area Source page 5 | 11 |
| Le Piscine | 11 |
| Top 13 Exclusive Solarium Exclusive solarium with whirlpool bath for Aurea guests only Access: Aurea guests only Source page 5 | 13 |
Spa, fitness & sport
| Place & details | Deck | Area | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSC Aurea Spa Spa and treatment facilities. See the individual services below. Facilities within MSC Aurea Spa
 | 11 | 831 m² | Not confirmed |
| Minigolf Minigolf Source page 5 | 13 | Not stated | Not confirmed |
| MSC Gym Powered By Technogym® State of the art cardio equipment, free weights, weight machines and much more Source page 5 | 11 | Not stated | Not confirmed |
| Power Walking Track Power Walking Track of 200 m (not marked, can be obstructed) Length: 200 m Source page 5 | 12 | 1,200 m² | Not confirmed |
Shopping
| Place & details | Deck | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Accessories Shop Bags, belts and leather goods Source page 4 | 5 | 26 m² |
| Beauty & Cosmetics Perfumes and cosmetics Source page 4 | 6 | 70 m² |
| Charms & Bijoux Jewellery and deluxe accessories Source page 4 | 5 | 20 m² |
| Duty Free Shop Tobaccos, liquors and snack Shopping: Depends on itinerary and applicable legislation Source page 4 | 6 | 60 m² |
| Gallery Sunglasses, watches and fashion jewellery Source page 4 | 5 | 60 m² |
| Lei & Lui Boutique Fashion boutique (men, women and kids) Source page 4 | 5 | 40 m² |
| Logo Shop MSC logo items and toys Source page 4 | 5 | 50 m² |
| Photo Shop & Gallery Photographer and photo gallery Source page 4 | 6 | 115 m² |
| Via Condotti Shopping area Source page 4 | 5 | 100 m² |
Guest services
| Place & details | Deck | Seats | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSC Excursions Excursions office Source page 3 | 5 | Not stated | 40 m² |
| MSC Future Cruise Cruise Consultant office Source page 3 | 5 | Not stated | Not stated |
| Medical Center Medical centre Source page 3 | 7 | Not stated | 107 m² |
| Reception - Guest Service Reception, guest service Source page 3 | 5 | 160 | 1,117 m² |
Cabins & suites
Compare the category code, approximate interior and balcony sizes, deck range and maximum occupancy. Layouts vary within a category; maximum occupancy does not mean every cabin accommodates that many guests.
| Category | Interior | Balcony | Decks | Up to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SR1 Junior Suite AureaCabin features
| ≈ 23 m² | ≈ 5 m² | 12 | 4 guests |
BA Deluxe Balcony AureaCabin features
| ≈ 13 m² | ≈ 3 m² | 9, 10 | 3 guests |
| BM1 Junior BalconySource pages 8, 12 | ≈ 13 m² | ≈ 3 m² | 9, 10 | 3 guests |
| OM2 Junior Ocean ViewSource pages 9, 12 | ≈ 13 m² | Not stated | 9, 10 | 4 guests |
| OL1 Premium Ocean ViewSource pages 9, 12 | ≈ 22 m² | Not stated | 9 | 4 guests |
OM1 Junior Ocean ViewCabin features
| ≈ 13 m² | Not stated | 7, 8 | 4 guests |
| OO Junior Ocean View With Obstructed ViewSource pages 9, 12 | ≈ 13 m² | Not stated | 7 | 2 guests |
IM2 Junior InteriorCabin features
| ≈ 13 m² | Not stated | 9, 10 | 4 guests |
| IM1 Junior InteriorSource pages 10, 12 | ≈ 13 m² | Not stated | 7, 8 | 4 guests |
Beds & connecting cabins
These are the general rules in this edition. Category-specific occupancy and accessible-cabin arrangements must be confirmed separately.
- The sheet describes combining 2 or 3 connecting cabins.
- All cabins have one double bed convertible to two single beds, except in cabins for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility (H).
- 3rd bed available in all categories except for OO, OL1, BM1.
- 4th bed available in IM1, IM2, OM1 and OM2.
Facilities by cabin category
- SR1: Interactive TV; Telephone; Safe; Minibar; Air conditioning; Hairdryer; Wi-Fi available for a fee in this edition.
- BA, BM1: Interactive TV; Telephone; Safe; Minibar; Air conditioning; Hairdryer; Wi-Fi available for a fee in this edition.
- OM2, OL1, OM1, OO: Interactive TV; Telephone; Safe; Minibar; Air conditioning; Hairdryer; Wi-Fi available for a fee in this edition.
- IM2, IM1: Interactive TV; Telephone; Safe; Minibar; Air conditioning; Hairdryer; Wi-Fi available for a fee in this edition.
A minibar in the room does not mean its contents are included. Fare benefits can differ from those in this edition.
Accessibility
MSC lists 6 accessible cabins in this edition. The adapted variants below have their own dimensions. Standard-category occupancy is not assumed for an accessible cabin.
These are MSC’s published statements, not an independent suitability assessment. Confirm the exact cabin, clear door widths, bathroom layout, assistance and evacuation arrangements before booking.
| Category | Interior | Balcony | Decks | Up to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM1 Junior InteriorSource page 11 | ≈ 21 m² | Not stated | 7, 8 | Confirm |
| IM2 Junior InteriorSource page 11 | ≈ 21 m² | Not stated | 9, 10 | Confirm |
Published accessibility details
Generic floor-space measurements use a different scope from category sizes above. They are retained separately.
- Cabin door width
- 88 cm
- Bathroom door width
- 88 cm
- Size of cabin (floor space)
- 21 m2
- Size of bathroom
- 2,5 m2
- Is there a fold-down seat in the shower?
- Yes
- Height of seat from the floor
- 48 cm
- Does the WC seat have grab rails?
- Yes
- Are wheelchairs available on board?
- In limited numbers
- Are all decks/public areas accessible?
- Yes
- Are all lifeboats wheelchair-accessible?
- No
- Do the lifts have deck indicators?
- Visual, Audio & Braille
- Can severely visually impaired/blind guests be catered for on the cruise?
- Only with full-time carer
Cabin for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility has only single beds.
Only for embarkation, disembarkation and emergencies.
In the event of an emergency, dedicated personnel will help guests with disabilities or reduced mobility to board lifeboats.
Source page 11Decks & Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is listed in public areas.
MSC for Me app functions use the onboard Wi-Fi without an internet package. General internet access is separate.
- Deck 5
- Aida
- Deck 6
- Otello
- Deck 7
- Rigoletto
- Deck 8
- La Traviata
- Deck 9
- Norma
- Deck 10
- Turandot
- Deck 11
- Tosca
- Deck 12
- La Bohème
- Deck 13
- Minigolf, Sun
Deck names and category ranges are provided for orientation. Individual cabin positions, connecting doors and bed configurations must be checked on the applicable deck plan.
More specifications from this edition
- Length
- 274.9 m
- Height
- 54.0 m
- Guest decks
- 9.0
- Lifts, total
- 9.0
- Maximum speed
- 20.3 knots
- Whirlpools listed
- 2.0
- Cabin voltage
- 110 / 220 V
Source: MSC technical sheet, August 2025. Page numbers throughout refer to this edition.
What there is aboard
Counted from the line’s own figures. A blank is a figure we do not have, never a zero.
- Places to eat
- 4
- Bars
- 10
- Pools
- 3
- Decks
- 13
The ship itself
- Space ratio
- 30.5
- Guests per crew
- 2.9
- Passengers (double)
- 2,150
- Passengers (max)
- 2,658
- Crew
- 742
- Cabins
- 1,075
- Gross tonnage
- 65,591
- Length
- 274.9 m
- Beam
- 28.8 m
- Built
- 2,004
- Refurbished
- 2,015
Space ratio is gross tons per lower-berth passenger; higher is roomier. Guests per crew member: lower is more attentive. Places to eat excludes bars. From MSC's own technical sheet dated August 2025. The line publishes only the maximum passenger count, so the lower-berth figure here is cabins times two.
MSC Opera, to scale
MSC Opera is 274.9 m long (902 ft): 2.5 American football fields end to end, and 6 m longer than the Titanic.
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An outline from the published length and beam, not a deck plan.
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Upcoming sailings
286 upcoming sailings on MSC Opera. A starting fare is the lowest current price for one person. Published fares are confirmed at quote.
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Where she sails
54 itineraries in the catalog
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- Martinique, Guadeloupe, Virgin Islands (British), Dominican Republic3 nights · 5 ports
- La Romana, Catalina Island, Bridgetown3 nights · 4 ports
- Fort de France, St John s, Road Town, La Romana3 nights · 5 ports
- Alicante, Mahon, Olbia, Genoa3 nights · 4 ports
- Italy, France, Spain4 nights · 5 ports
- Dominican Republic, Barbados, Martinique4 nights · 5 ports
- Bridgetown, Fort de France, St John s, Road Town, La Romana4 nights · 6 ports
- Fort de France, Fort de France14 nights · 15 ports
- Fort de France, Fort de France14 nights · 15 ports
- La Romana, La Romana14 nights · 16 ports
- La Romana, La Romana14 nights · 16 ports
- La Romana, La Romana14 nights · 16 ports
- La Romana, La Romana14 nights · 16 ports
- Fort de France, Fort de France14 nights · 15 ports
- Bridgetown, Bridgetown14 nights · 15 ports
- Fort de France, Fort de France14 nights · 15 ports
- La Romana, La Romana14 nights · 16 ports
- La Romana, La Romana14 nights · 16 ports
- Bridgetown, Bridgetown14 nights · 15 ports
- Fort de France, Fort de France14 nights · 15 ports
- Bridgetown, Bridgetown14 nights · 15 ports
- La Romana, La Romana14 nights · 16 ports
- Bridgetown, Bridgetown14 nights · 15 ports
- Bridgetown, Bridgetown14 nights · 15 ports
- Fort de France, Fort de France14 nights · 15 ports
- La Romana, La Romana14 nights · 16 ports
- La Romana, La Romana14 nights · 16 ports
- Bridgetown, Bridgetown14 nights · 15 ports
- Bridgetown, Bridgetown14 nights · 15 ports
- La Romana, La Romana14 nights · 16 ports
- Italy, Virgin Islands (British)24 nights · 17 ports
- Italy, Virgin Islands (British)25 nights · 18 ports
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