MSC Opera is a cruise ship built in 2004, carrying 2,679 passengers in 1,071 cabins, and with a crew complement of approximately 728, currently operated by Swiss company MSC Cruises. MSC Opera is operated by MSC Cruises. MSC Opera entered service in 2004. MSC Opera is a Lirica-class cruise ship operated by MSC Cruises. This SeaDays guide lists verified catalog facts so you can compare MSC Opera with other MSC Cruises ships before booking.
MSC Opera Cruise Ship Guide
MSC Cruises · Lirica-class cruise ship
Ship planning snapshot
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Overview
Key facts
- Cruise line
- MSC Cruises
- Ship class
- Lirica
- Entered service
- 2004
- Gross tonnage
- 65,591 GT
- Passenger capacity
- 2,150 (lower berth / double occupancy)
- Maximum capacity
- 2,679
- Crew
- 728
- Length
- 290 m
- Beam
- 35 m
What makes this ship notable
MSC Opera is a cruise ship built in 2004, carrying 2,679 passengers in 1,071 cabins, and with a crew complement of approximately 728, currently operated by Swiss company MSC Cruises. MSC Opera is operated by MSC Cruises. MSC Opera is a MSC Cruises ship profile in the SeaDays cruise directory.
Highlights
- MSC Opera is a Lirica-class cruise ship in the MSC Cruises fleet.
- Entered service in 2004.
- Lower-berth capacity about 2,150 (lower berth / double occupancy).
Practical planning
Use MSC Opera’s catalog specs—capacity, year, and class—to judge whether the ship matches your itinerary length and travel party. Cabin location, dining reservations, and show times are published by MSC Cruises for each sailing; confirm those on your booking rather than assuming sister ships are identical. SeaDays helps you keep port days, sea days, and notes for MSC Opera in one place so planning stays with the voyage instead of scattered screenshots.
Frequently asked questions
What cruise line operates MSC Opera?
MSC Opera is operated by MSC Cruises.
When did MSC Opera enter service?
MSC Opera entered service in 2004.
What class is MSC Opera?
MSC Opera is a Lirica-class cruise ship.
How many passengers does MSC Opera carry?
Catalog capacity is 2,150 (lower berth / double occupancy), with a listed maximum of 2,679. Figures can vary by cabin configuration.
How large is MSC Opera?
Verified catalog specs list MSC Opera at 65,591 GT, 290 m long, 35 m beam.
Does SeaDays publish passenger reviews for MSC Opera?
This page is a catalog guide, not a review. Community reviews live in the SeaDays app when guests have submitted them.
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- MSC Lirica cruise ship guide
- MSC Sinfonia cruise ship guide
- MSC Armonia cruise ship guide
- MSC World America cruise ship guide
- MSC Euribia cruise ship guide
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