Your Route
| Date | Destination | To | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 28/12/23 | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | 21:00 | ||
| 1 | Fri 29/12/23 | Sir Bani Yas (Abu Dhabi), United Arab Emirates | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| 2 | Sat 30/12/23 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | 09:00 | |
| Sun 31/12/23 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
Arrival & Departure Options
All advertised airfares are "from-prices" and will only be reconfirmed by MSC Cruises upon booking.
Additionally, the 2nd Class Rail&Fly ticket is included - for a comfortable journey between your place of residence in Germany and the German airport.
To book the airport transfers, please note the minimum flight times that must be respected:
| Latest Arrival | Earliest Departure |
|---|---|
| Airport Dubai (DXB) -> Port of Dubai 5 hours prior ship departure |
Port of Dubai -> Airport Dubai 5 hours after ship arrival |
Important information: Transfer duration depending on traffic. In case of a flight delay, MSC Cruises does not guarantee the transfer. All resulting consequential damages (e.g. delay for embarkation) are to be borne by the guest.
Please notice the departure times of the airport transfer coaches to Abu Dhabi:
| Airport | Departure/Arrival |
|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) | 5 hours before departure or 5.5 hours after arrival of the ship |
*Note: The above mentioned transfer times have to be observed strictly. In case of a flight delay, MSC Cruises does not guarantee to carry out the transfer. All resulting damages are to be covered by the guest.
All advertised airfares are "from-prices" and will only be reconfirmed by MSC Cruises upon booking.
Additionally, the 2nd Class Rail&Fly ticket is included - for a comfortable journey between your place of residence in Germany and the German airport.
About MSC Opera
The MSC Opera, a Lirica-class vessel, entered service in 2004 and underwent a major renaissance program in the summer of 2015. At 274.9 meters in length, it can accommodate 2150 passengers (with double occupancy). The public areas are colorful and tastefully decorated. The cabins are more classic with colorful accents. Since the last modernization, the ship has 197 new staterooms, additional spacious public areas and new, flexible restaurant offerings. The ship was also equipped with a modern water park and new children's areas.
About MSC Cruises
Welcome aboard MSC Cruises! The cruise line was founded in 1970 and is the cruise division of the container shipping company Mediterranean Shipping Company. MSC Cruises is the world's largest privately family-owned cruise line (Aponte family) and has many years of expertise on the seven seas. The Aponte family has also established an independent charitable organisation, the MSC Foundation, which is also present on board and supports many humanitarian and environmental projects.
MSC Cruises offers its guests a Mediterranean and modern lifestyle at a good price-performance ratio. Guests of all ages feel at home on the sometimes colourful, sometimes understated ships. The ships are also well received on the German market and the number of German guests is growing steadily. A knowledge of English is recommended, although some services are also offered in German.
With the MSC Yacht Club, the ‘ship-within-a-ship concept’, MSC Cruises offers an exclusive area on selected ships with luxurious suites, its own restaurant with five-star service and other amenities.
MSC Opera data
- Category: Lirica Class
- Built in: 2004
- Renovation: 2015
- Home port: Panama City
- Length: 274,9 metres
- Tonnage: 65.591 BRZ
- Speed: 20.3 knots
- Decks: 13
- Passengers: 2,679
- Crew: 742
- Language: German, Italian, English, French, Spanish
- Currency: € or US-$ (depending on the destination)
- Internet: Starlink from SpaceX, internet café and Wi-Fi (fee required)
MSC Opera Staterooms
The staterooms are comfortably furnished and have a bathroom with shower and toilet, a minibar, TV, telephone and safe. The interior and oceanview staterooms offer about 12-13 sqm space, the balcony staterooms are approx. 13 sqm in size. The suites measure 23 sqm and are equipped with a bathtub instead of a shower.
Atmosphere on board the MSC Opera
On board the MSC Opera, it's like landing in a modern and well-kept holiday hotel: Good food, a wide range of sports, comfortable staterooms and many entertainment options. Even ig the atmosphere on board is relaxed and casual, festive wear is recommended on two evenings a week. Alternatively, you can also visit the buffet restaurant on these evenings where no formal clothings are recommended.
MSC Opera Restaurants, Bars & Lounges
MSC Cruises is an Italian shipping company, which also characterises the cuisine on board. The culinary offering on board MSC Opera includes several restaurants with something for everyone. Drinks are available for an additional charge or you can take advantage of a drinks package.
The following restaurants are included in the price:
- Le Vele (buffet restaurant): A variety of dishes from the hot and cold buffet await you here.
- Il Patio (buffet restaurant): Enjoy delicacies from the buffet.
- La Caravella (main restaurant): Taste Mediterranean-inspired menus in an elegant ambience.
- L'Approdo (main restaurant): Enjoy fine dining in the à la carte restaurant.
In the various lounges and bars (not included), you can enjoy a relaxing cappuccino in the Aroma Coffee Bar in the afternoon or savour delicious cocktails in the Cotton Club. We also recommend the Sottovento Pub.
MSC Opera Entertainment, sports and wellness
There are many ways to spend your holiday on board. Sports enthusiasts and those seeking relaxation are well catered for in the large fitness and spa area with whirlpools, steam bath and much more.
The pool area and events such as dance competitions at the DOREMIX Family Disco offer fun for the whole family.
In addition, there are other entertainment options including the “Med Pearl Casino” for adults, various theme parties such as the White Party and boutiques. You can watch breathtaking shows at the Teatro dell'Opera. If you prefer to go dancing in the evening, the modern Byblos discotheque is just the right place for you.
MSC Opera children
There is plenty for children of all ages to discover on board, such as the LEGO® play area or the Doremi Spray Park with many water attractions.
Childcare is also provided: babies and toddlers aged between six months and two years are looked after by certified staff in the Baby Club, which was created in collaboration with the leading children's brand Chicco®. Toddlers aged three to six play in the MSC Mini Club and the Junior Club looks after children aged seven to eleven. MSC's experienced entertainers look after the children with various games and many sporting activities. During the day, 12 to 14-year-olds in the Young Club and 15 to 17-year-olds in the Teens Club can enjoy clubs equipped with the latest consoles, games and VR technology, a teen disco and a dinner organised exclusively for teenagers.
Our summary
The European-Italian atmosphere makes the MSC Opera a lively and cheerful ship. But there are also quiet corners and places to relax on board. Also cruise newcomers feel very well on this ship. The price-performance ratio is good.
Tipps & Infos
Confirmation of stateroom numbers: Stateroom numbers are always confirmed by MSC Cruises under reserve, the cruise line reserves the right to change the stateroom after the booking.
MSC Voyages Club member numbers or vouchers: Please inform us about these within your reservation. The MSC Voyages Club member number has to be entered directly while booking in order to benefit from the club discount - if applicable for this cruise and rate - in order get it applied to the reservation.
Additional destination fees for cruise passengers: Some destinations charge a separate fee for cruise passengers to support local infrastructure and promote sustainable tourism, among other things. MSC Cruises passes on these additional costs and charges them to your onboard account. This is currently the case for:
- Iceland: Mandatory for all passengers, approx. 18 € per day/person for each 24-hour stay, debited from the on-board account after departure from the port
- Greece: For all shore leavers, depending on the port/season varying fees (approx. 1-20 € per person/port), debited from the on-board account the evening before the respective call and, in case of remaining in the port on board, refunded within 24 hours
Recommendation: Changes of the hygiene, test, vaccination or entry requirements may occur shortly prior departure. We recommend to check the current regulations for travelers and returnees in time prior departure.
Required travel documents by MSC Cruises: Every passenger has to have a valid passport whose validity is still given 6 months after the trip. For all cruises that only call ports in the EU including Norway and Iceland, German citizens only require identity card or children up to the age of 14 a children's passport or ePassport; these documents need a validity of 6 months after the trip.
