MSC Opera Ship Info
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MSC Cruise Line
General Information
The
MSC Opera started sailing in 2004. Former names: none. The MSC Opera is registered
in Panama City, Panama. The MSC Opera has 1071 cabins.
You can expect between 2142 to 2570 passengers on a typical sailing. This means
that at the higher number (usually peak and holiday sailings) MSC Opera has a space ratio of
25.5.
(A space ratio less than 33 means that you may find the ship crowded in areas. A space ratio greater than 39 means that
there should be plenty of space for each passenger.) When this ship isn't sailing at capacity the space ratio can be as good
as 30.6.
The MSC Opera has
728 crew members on board. There are 4 passengers for every crew member on board.
There are no self serve laundromats on this cruise ship.
Sister Ships
The following ships share the same class as this ship. This means the basic design and layout of the ship
is the same. For the most part the cabins will be identical among these ships, but may be decorated differently.
2001- MSC Armonia
2002- MSC Sinfonia
2003- MSC Lirica
2004- MSC Opera
Accessibility
There are 5 special needs cabins on this ship. These cabins have been modified for accessibility purposes.
13 Decks
There are 13 on this ship. The highest deck number is 13. The number of decks with passenger cabins is 5.
22% Balconies
This is the percent of the staterooms on board have balconies.
Other Information
A 25-meter midsection containing new passenger and crew cabins and public areas was inserted July 2015.
There are 1071 staterooms total, with the largest being the balcony suites. The decks are all named after famous Italian operas.
Every dining option on board is complimentary. There are two main dining rooms, La Caravella Restaurant is open for all 3 meals, and the L’Approdo Restaurant offers only dinner. There are also two buffet restaurants, Il Patio Restaurant, and Le Vele Restaurant.
One of the most unique features of this ship is the Spray park. Some other fun activities include a combined sports court, shuffleboard, mini-golf course, walking track, and fitness center with classes. Children and teens can enjoy the video games arcade, as well as their own age-appropriate teens club and kids clubs.
For fun in the sun, this ship has a main pool area with 2 saltwater pools and 2 whirlpools, as well as the adults-only solarium that is a sundeck with lounging area.
Nightly entertainment can be found at the Teatro dell’ Opera Theatre, which offers two shows per night for cruisers of all ages. Adults can also enjoy the Piazza di Spagna (piano bar), Cotton Club Lounge & Bar, Discoteca Byblos (disco and nightclub), and Cotton Club Lounge & Bar.
Shopping is abundant with a duty-free shop, Boutique, Jewelry shop, and shopping alley.
Children and teens will have plenty to keep them busy with their own clubs and lounges that have supervised age-appropriate activities, a video games arcade, sports center, or they can join the adults at the Le Piscine Pool Area.
Enjoy some relaxation at the Spa which has a Thalassotherapy Room, treatment rooms, 2 saunas, steam room, relaxation room, and beauty salon.
MSC Opera Ship Stats
Item | Detail |
---|---|
Year Built | 2004 |
Years Old | 21 |
Tons | 65,591 |
Speed | 20.8 knots |
Length | 824 feet |
Beam | 95 feet |
Total Cabins | 1,071 |
Crew | 728 |
Expected Passengers | 2,142 to 2,570 |
Expected Space Ratio | 26 |
Total decks | 13 |
Decks with cabins | 5 |
MSC Opera Features
Activities
- 2 Outdoor Pools
- 2 Whirlpools (hot tubs)
- No Rock Climbing Wall
- No Flow Rider
- No Ice Rink
- No Bowling
- No Zipline
- No Waterslide
- No Water Park
- No Ropes Course
- Mini Golf
- No Sports Court
- Jogging Track
Features
- Casino
- No Cigar Lounge
- No Chapel
- Video Arcade
- Show Lounge
- Hair Salon
- Spa
- Fitness Center
- Library
- No Bridge Viewing Area
- No Outdoor Movie Screen
- No Teen Lounge
- No Passenger Promenade
- No Upper Deck Sea Viewing Lounge
- No Adult Only Outside Lounge Area
Live Cruise Ship Tracking - MSC Opera
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Smoking Policy
- Smoking is only allowed in cigar rooms, the casino, one designated lounge, and outdoors on one side of the sun deck
- Smoking is Prohibited in cabins, balconies, dining rooms, and theaters.