Msc Opera

23 reviews | 453° place out of 697
73.41
Details
  • Shipyard Chantiers de l'Atlantique
  • Year 2004
  • Length 274.95 m
  • Beam 28.80 m
  • Tons 65,591 gt
  • Decks 9
  • Cabins 1071
  • Passengers 2069
  • Crew 721
  • Crew/Pax ratio 1 : 2.87
  • Currency EUR
  • Language Italian
  • Flag Panama
Description

Second ship in the Lirica class, the MSC Opera was derived from the Mistral prototype created for Festival Cruises that has since gone bankrupt. With respect to the other ships created for this company it distinguishes itself for its round external lines and for its hotel interiors which are more elegant and designed by De Jorio in the typical style of MSC Cruises.
It has recently been elongated with a notable increase in the passenger capacity that however reduced livability on board. The original cabins are of below-average dimension. Today is it a ship that is dedicated exclusively to families and young travelers.
Matteo Martinuzzi

73.41 Global rating
23 reviews
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Rita G @Rituccia New Contributor (1) 26/06/2022
93.20

Eccellente

I liked

Indimenticabile

I didn't like

Nulla


Cruising area
Eastern Mediterranean
Experience
Cruised (7 days)
Language
Italian
Period
Jun 2022
Who cruised?
Couple
Nationality
Italy

Ports of call: Marsiglia Barcellona Tunisi Palermo Napoli

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Giacomo T @MscLover Expert Contributor (13) 06/01/2020
77.00

Posizionamento Amsterdam Venezia

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I didn't like

Comment

Una delle mie prime crociere con Msc, da Amsterdam su un bell'itinerario verso Venezia. Ricordo tutto bello, con ottimo servizio, cucina buonissima e cabina sempre in perfetto ordine! Una Msc di altri tempi, oggi è cambiato molto.


Cruising area
Europe Positioning
Experience
Cruised (12 days)
Language
Italian
Period
Sep 2010
Who cruised?
Family
Nationality
Italy

Ports of call: Amsterdam, Dover, La Coruna, Lisbona, Malaga, Tunisi, Dubrovnik, Venezia

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Donatella P @dry-dog-68 Contributor (2) 03/01/2020
67.44

Per noi la prima!

I liked

Prima esperienza a Natale Tutto era bello e c’era una bella atmosfera

I didn't like

Un po’ vecchiotta

Comment

Nave pulita ordinata ,vivibile Col senno del poi forse necessità di restauro e ammodernamenti


Cruising area
Caribbean
Experience
Cruised (7 days)
Language
Italian
Period
Dec 2017
Who cruised?
Couple
Nationality
Italy

Ports of call: L’Avana Giamaica Isole Cayman Cozumel

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David B @Davidbond27 Contributor (3) 02/01/2020
85.81

Rimane nel cuore

I liked

Ci si sente subito in casa

I didn't like

Caos ai ristoranti e ai buffet

Comment

Nave nel complesso molto accogliente e in discrete condizioni nonostante l’età,numero di passeggeri forse troppo elevato per le capacità dei posti nei ristoranti,idem teatro.nonostante tutto abbiamo passato una bella settimana.animazione sempre presente


Cruising area
Eastern Mediterranean
Experience
Cruised (7 days)
Language
Italian
Period
Sep 2019
Who cruised?
Couple
Nationality
Italy

Ports of call: Bari,Venezia,Kotor,Mykonos,Santorini,Corfù

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Mario G @medusa Expert Contributor (8) 02/01/2020
37.35

Pessima esperienza la peggiore

I liked

Nulla, forse gli soettacoli a teatro.

I didn't like

Tutto, disorganizzazione, nave vecchia con ruggine sul balcone, sala da pranzo indescrivibile con servizio discutibile.

Comment

Avuti una sequela di disguidi, pacchetti prenotati prima ma a birdo inesistenti, escursioni addebitate senza averle fatte, una fila di persone alla reception x reclami più disparati. Spa orrenda e personale non professionale. Fortunatamente era la mia 7 crociera altrimenti fosse stata la prima avrei smesso di fare crociere. Msc ha una pessima pubblicità da questa nave che non le rende giustizia, dovrebbe rottamarla.


Cruising area
Western Mediterranean
Experience
Cruised (8 days)
Language
Italian
Period
Jul 2018
Who cruised?
Couple
Nationality
Italy

Ports of call: Genova-Marsiglia-palma-ibiza-olbia-livorno-genova

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Paul C @PaulCruiser Expert Contributor (11) 28/10/2019
58.20

Didn't Like It

I liked

Great itinerary

I didn't like

Ship needs maintenance services

Comment

The itinerary was fabulous. But since the ship was old, there was rust on handles and roof. Staff always seemed tired and was working slowly, which resulted in long lines for every service.


Cruising area
Caribbean
Experience
Cruised (14 days)
Language
English
Period
Feb 2019
Who cruised?
Single
Nationality
Australia

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mandrillo9 M @Anto1978 New Contributor (1) 25/09/2019
80.60

Bellissima esperienza

I liked

Itinerario bellissimo

I didn't like

Sosta troppo breve a Santorini e baby club noioso


Cruising area
Eastern Mediterranean
Experience
Cruised (8 days)
Language
Italian
Period
Sep 2019
Who cruised?
Family
Nationality
Italy

Ports of call: Bari Venezia kotor mykonos Santorini Corfù

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Mario G @medusa Expert Contributor (8) 28/08/2019
38.37

Opera da rottamare

I liked

l'animazione ed il tragitto

I didn't like

nave vecchia, ruggine sui balconi, disorganizzazione

Comment

la peggior crociera sulle 10 fatte, disguidi già all'imbarco (mancavano i pacchetti acquistati on-line), problemi nell'assegnazione tavoli al ristorante (avevo il my-choice e non lo volevano riconoscere), addebito escursione mai fatta, code interminabili alla reception di gente irritata per le più svariate motivazioni


Cruising area
Western Mediterranean
Experience
Cruised (8 days)
Language
Italian
Period
Jul 2018
Who cruised?
Couple
Nationality
Italy

Ports of call: Genova-Marsiglia-Palma-Ibiza-Olbia-Livorno

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Ernest M @McCurry Expert Contributor (7) 23/08/2019
53.20

Had better cruises

I liked

Itinerary

I didn't like

General quality

Comment

Average service and general quality of food. Old cruise ship with many maintenance problems. So different from the newest Msc cruise ship in the fleet. Not recommend.


Cruising area
Western Mediterranean
Experience
Cruised (7 days)
Language
English
Period
Jun 2018
Who cruised?
Couple
Nationality
United States

Ports of call: Genoa, Marselle, Ibiza, Palma de Mallorca, Livorno

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Carmen M @Carmy88 New Contributor (1) 22/07/2019
91.40

❤opera

I liked

Animazione top

I didn't like


Cruising area
Eastern Mediterranean
Experience
Cruised (7 days)
Language
Italian
Period
Jul 2019
Who cruised?
Friends
Nationality
Italy

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Luigi I @Iorio Contributor (5) 01/07/2019
61.00

Crociera nella media

I liked

Prezzo e periodo

I didn't like

Personale stanco

Comment

Abbiamo prenotato questa crociera su proposta di amici che andavano in ferie a giugno. Ci siamo uniti, prezzo ottimo come spesso su Msc. Opera non mi è particolarmente piaciuta, nave di impostazione vecchia, con arredi pesanti, poco luminosa. Nel complesso siamo stati bene ma non consiglierei Msc Opera rispetto ad altre di Msc.


Cruising area
Western Mediterranean
Experience
Cruised (7 days)
Language
Italian
Period
Jun 2018
Who cruised?
Friends
Nationality
Italy

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Luca G @Giucas81 New Contributor (1) 26/06/2019 Collaborator
98.30

Meravigliosa

I liked

I didn't like

Giochi bambini (piscina) andrebbero seguite meglio dalla crew

Comment

Ho avuto l’onore di viaggiare a bordo di questa splendida nave, ospita la bellezza di 2700 passeggeri circa , e ha 1071 cabine , all interno a rendere la nostra vacanza meravigliosa lavorano circa 728 persone della crew..tutte persone meravigliose!! Una nave che mi sento davvero di consigliare a tutti , per i suoi ampi spazi, belle piscine ,con un bel e ampio spazio giochi per i bimbi ... e non solo .. i suoi ristoranti sono deliziosi , proprio come i loro piatti.. mai monotoni e sempre diversi . Quindi che dire buon vento e buon viaggio su Msc Opera 😉


Cruising area
Western Mediterranean
Experience
Cruised (7 days)
Language
Italian
Period
Aug 2018
Who cruised?
Family
Nationality
Italy

Ports of call: Pisa Genova Marsiglia Palma Ibiza Olbia

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Ilaria G @Samila Reviewer (17) 13/06/2019 Collaborator
63.00

Opera ma non troppo

I liked

un itinerario bellissimo con doppio passaggio sul Bosforo e 4 giorni di navigazione nel Mar Nero

I didn't like

Appena uscita dal dry dock dopo l'allungamento… in pieno "rodaggio"

Comment

Noi abbiamo preferito la versione "originale" di Opera, ciò non toglie che sia stata comunque un esperienza positiva


Cruising area
Black Sea
Experience
Cruised (15 days)
Language
Italian
Period
Aug 2014
Who cruised?
Family
Nationality
Italy

Ports of call: Venezia, Dubrovnik, Santorini, Mikonos, Cefalonia, Istanbul, Sochi, Costanza, Spalato

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Giacomo L @Giacomo Contributor (4) 01/06/2019
70.20

Crociera con Msc Opera, siamo stati bene

I liked

Trattamento e servizio

I didn't like

Poche alternative sulla nave nella ristorazione e come ambienti

Comment

Crociera di una settimana nel Mediterraneo, buon trattamento ed ottimo servizio. Rapporto qualità prezzo veramente considerevole. La nave non è fra le pi moderne ma è ben conservata, si mangia bene e le dimensioni a misura d'uomo permettono sempre calma e tranquillità.


Cruising area
Western Mediterranean
Experience
Cruised (7 days)
Language
Italian
Period
Jun 2018
Who cruised?
Couple
Nationality
Italy

Ports of call: Genova, Marsiglia, Palma di Maiorca, Ibiza, Livorno

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Ylenia L @Ylele New Contributor (1) 24/04/2019
84.00

Nave opera

I liked

Nave accogliente. Cibo buono animazione per i bambini super

I didn't like


Cruising area
Eastern Mediterranean
Experience
Cruised (7 days)
Language
Italian
Period
Sep 2018
Who cruised?
Family
Nationality
Italy

Ports of call: Genova Marsiglia palma Ibiza Olbia

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Emilio D @Dainis Expert Contributor (8) 29/01/2019
82.80

Buona crociera, nave tranquilla

I liked

Buon rapporto qualità prezzo in alta stagione

I didn't like

Qualche affollamento nei ponti esterni

Comment

Esperienza molto positiva su Msc in alta stagione. Nave di dimensioni medie ben gestita, elegante anche se non moderna. Buon servizio, ristorazione nella madia. Le cabine con balcone sono ampie anche per famiglie con bambini


Cruising area
Western Mediterranean
Experience
Cruised (7 days)
Language
Italian
Period
Jul 2018
Who cruised?
Family
Nationality
Italy

Ports of call: Genova, Marsiglia, Palma di Maiorca, Ibiza, Olbia, Livorno

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Marika P @MariPapa Contributor (4) 07/01/2019
84.30

Prima Msc in Sudamerica

I liked

Buon servizio

I didn't like

Comment

Prima esperienza Msc, molto buona e trattamento valido. Consigliata


Cruising area
Southern America
Experience
Cruised (8 days)
Language
Italian
Period
Mar 2009
Who cruised?
Couple
Nationality
Italy

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Ettore W @EttoreWhite Expert Reviewer (26) 01/11/2018 Cruises Expert
66.70

MSC Opera

I liked

Buona cucina

I didn't like

Comment

L'ultima della sua classe è una nave da preferire per itinerari caldi dove si può usufruire delle aree esterne, bar, piscine. Pulita, ben tenuta, personale di bordo gentile e disponibile, peccato il teatro piccolo che con due turni di spettacoli non è in grado di accogliere tutti gli ospiti. Punto di forza la cucina veramente eccellente. La mancanza di attrazioni particolari presenti nelle nuove navi è consigliabile a chi non ama le navi troppo grandi e sceglie il viaggio ponendo l'itinerario come priorità.


Cruising area
Western Mediterranean
Experience
Cruised (8 days)
Language
Italian
Period
Oct 2018
Who cruised?
Family
Nationality
Italy

Ports of call: Napoli, Genova, Palma, Cagliari, Malta, Messina.

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Brian F @Follett Contributor (3) 10/10/2018
83.70

Cuba Experience

I liked

Itinerary with overnight

I didn't like

Short track for Cuba


Cruising area
Cuba, Bahamas, Bermuda
Experience
Cruised (7 days)
Language
English
Period
Jan 2017
Who cruised?
Couple
Nationality
United States

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Elisabetta B @Eli New Contributor (1) 16/09/2018
61.10

Vacanza indimenticabile

I liked

Tutto bellissimo. Personale gentilissimo , cibo buonissimo, pulizia nulla da dire, animazione al top.

I didn't like

Nessuno

Comment

Assolutamente la vacanza più bella.


Cruising area
Western Mediterranean
Experience
Cruised (8 days)
Language
Italian
Period
Jul 2018
Who cruised?
Family
Nationality
Italy

Ports of call: Marsiglia Palma Ibiza Olbia Livorno

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Sonia P @Sonia Contributor (3) 14/09/2018
97.30

Piccola ma...un gioiellino

I liked

Nave piccolina,facile da girare,vedevi le stesse facce in giro, come in una grande famiglia

I didn't like

Piccolina,se si amano le grandi navi, questa non è adatta.Si gira in poco tempo.

Comment

Non ho ricordi particolari della nave, ho viaggiato qualche anno fa. Ma a livello di cibo, pulizia, struttura, tutto al top. Animazione migliore in assoluto.


Cruising area
Northern Europe, Svalbards, Greenland
Experience
Cruised (7 days)
Language
Italian
Period
Aug 2016
Who cruised?
Couple
Nationality
Italy

Ports of call: Warnemunde, Helsinki, San Pietroburgo, Tallinn, Copenaghen

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Gabriele B @Kingcruiser Expert Contributor (14) 07/09/2018 Author
72.30

Kuba

I liked

I didn't like


Cruising area
Cuba, Bahamas, Bermuda
Experience
Cruised (7 days)
Language
English
Period
Feb 2017
Who cruised?
Couple
Nationality
Germany

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Ilaria G @Samila Reviewer (17) 30/08/2018 Collaborator
81.20

Mini crociera

I liked

Prima del Restyling...a noi piaceva di più!

I didn't like

Comment

E’ stata la prima volta con partenza da Venezia, solo quello vale la crociera!


Cruising area
Eastern Mediterranean
Experience
Cruised (4 days)
Language
Italian
Period
Oct 2011
Who cruised?
Family
Nationality
Italy

Ports of call: Venezia, Split, Zadar

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