Cruise Ship Profiles
Ship specifications, photos, itineraries, accommodations, dining venues, notable rooms, activities, children's areas, deck plan, enhancements, incidents, accidents and more.
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Our Home Port is Venice, Florida, a city located on the southwest coast of Florida in Sarasota County.
Itinerary
The MSC Opera sails European itineraries from Southampton. Visit the MSC/USA website for a complete schedule.
Deck Plan
Sun Deck
Deck games including , mini-golf, basketball and more.
La Boheme Deck
Byblos Disco, teen club, video arcade, jogging track, shuffleboard, passenger staterooms
Tosca Deck
Spa and fitness center, kid's Playroom, Ice Cream Bar, Vitamin Bar, Spinnaker Bar, swimming pools, whirlpools and bar, Il Tosca Restaurant, Le Vele Cafeteria
Turandot Deck
Passenger staterooms
Norma Deck
Passenger staterooms
La traviata Deck
Passenger staterooms
Rigoletto Deck
The Caruso Lounge, card room & library, medical center, passenger staterooms
Otello Deck
Teatro Dell'Opera, L'Approdo, Cafe, business center, Cyber Cafe, photo gallery, shopping, Casino, Cotton Club
Aida Deck
Teatro Dell'Opera, shopping, reception, tour office, La Caravella Restaurant
Children's Menu
Italian favorites like pasta and pizza, hamburgers, hot dogs and delicious pastries and desserts. The My Teen Card makes it convenient for kids 12 -17 to make pre-paid purchases while onboard.
MSC Opera
Fine woodwork, marble floors and trimmings, acres of vibrant fabrics and panoramic windows with dramatic sea views, create the perfect environment for a memorable cruise experience aboard MSC Opera. Mix in fine Italian and international cuisine and excellent itineraries and you have something very special indeed.
Specifications
Ship Class: Mistral
Launched: 2004
Refurbished:
GRT: 58,000
Length: 824 ft.
Draft: 22 ft.
Speed: 21 Knots
Passengers: 2,065
Accommodations
Air conditioning, telephone - Availability of Internet connection on your own lap top (not included in price), bathroom with shower, mini bar, and safe. Wi-Fi service available in select rooms. All staterooms have satellite TV, mini-bar, safe, radio and 24-hour room service. Additional Suite amenities include spacious wardrobe, bathroom with bathtub, and internet availability.
Stateroom sizes
| Inside | 140 | Sq. ft. |
| Outside | 140 | Sq. Ft. |
| Balcony | 302 | Sq. ft. w/veranda |
Dining Venues
MSC Opera offers 2 main restaurants and an outdoor restaurant. Dishes range from traditional and tasty Mediterranean fare, to the most refined international recipes.
Main Dining Rooms
La Caravella Restaurant located on Aida deck and L'Approdo Restaurant located on Otello deck.
Il Tosca
For a quick lunch offering Italian and international cuisine.
Le Vele Cafeteria
Outdoor buffet located on Otello deck.
Notable Rooms
Teatro Dell'Opera
Main show lounge
Caruso Lounge
Large venue with dance floor.
Byblos Disco
Late-night dance club.
Montecarlo Casino
Slots, cards, games and more.
La Cabala
Piano lounge with music and dancing.
Piazza di Spagna
Piano lounge with music and dancing.
Sotto Vento Pub
Bar and video music.
Cotton Club Bar
Intimate lounge with dance floor.
Aroma Cafe
Coffee bar.
Cyber Cafe
Internet room.
Outdoor Features
Main Pool Area
2 swimming pools and two Jacuzzis located on Tosca deck.
Sports Area
Mini-golf on the Sun deck and jogging track, and shuffleboard on La Boheme deck.
Kid's Stuff
Children's Club
MSC offers dedicated indoor areas for the kids including a video game room. All entertainment activities, both for younger guests and adults are conducted in all languages to cater to the needs of every guest. As ships vary in size and facilities, kid’s activities are not restricted to the Mini Clubs.
MSC's kid’s club leaders organize lots of great activities, shows, and games such as treasure hunts, a mini-Olympics, painting courses, dancing, arts, and crafts. Each ship has a cheerful, spacious and safe playroom. Knowing your children are with our expert cruise staff, you can relax and enjoy the pool or unwind with an aromatic massage.
When parents are on excursions ashore, the Mini Club and Juniors Club will remain open for children 3-12 years of age. If parents are ashore or involved in other activities, the kids club leaders will also take youngsters to the buffet or the ship’s restaurant for children’s meals (from a dedicated Children’s Menu).
