MSC Opera - 10/31/2024
The October 31, 2024 cruise on the MSC Opera departs from Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy. On this 10 Night Msc Grand Voyages (Rome To Safaga) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 9 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The MSC Opera sets sail on Thursday, Oct 31st and returns on Sunday, Nov 10th.
Cruise Itinerary
Itinerary
MSC Opera - October 31, 2024 - 10 Nights
| Day | Date | Port |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 31st | Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy |
| 2 | Nov 1st | Taormina, Sicily |
| 3 | Nov 2nd | At Sea |
| 4 | Nov 3rd | Rhodes, Greece |
| 5 | Nov 4th | Limassol, Cyprus |
| 6 | Nov 5th | Alexandria, Cairo, Egypt |
| 7 | Oct 31st | Suez Canal Transit |
| 8 | Oct 31st | Suez Canal Transit |
| 9 | Nov 8th | Sokhna (cairo), Egypt |
| 10 | Nov 9th | Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt |
| 11 | Nov 10th | Safaga, Egypt |
The MSC Opera sails on October 31, 2024 for a 10 Night Msc Grand Voyages (Rome To Safaga). The ship will depart the port of Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy at 5:00 PM and will return to the port of Safaga, Egypt on Nov 10th at 7:00 AM. During the 11-day journey, the MSC Opera will visit 8 additional ports and will spend 1 days at sea.
Cruise Ship
MSC Opera
MSC OPERA SIZE
The Opera has a construction date of 2004 and a total size of 65,591 gross tons. The ship measures 902 feet (275 meters) in length. MSC Opera is included in MSC’s Lirica Class. At full capacity, the MSC Opera holds 3,407 passengers. That includes 2,679 cruise vacationers and 728 staff members. The Opera total number of staterooms is 1,068.
MSC Opera Size & Stats
- Gross Tonnage:65,591 GT
- Length:902 ft (275 m)
- Beam:105 ft (32 m)
- Draft:22 ft (7 m)
- Max Speed:24 mph (21 kn)
- Year Built:2004
- Years Served:2004 - Present
- Capacity:2,679
- Crew Members:728
- Total on Board:3,407
- Total Staterooms:1,068
- Flagged Country:Panama
- Ship Cost:266 Million
- Status:active
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Cruise Ports
Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy, offers docking at Civitavecchia Port with excursions to Rome. Travelers explore Colosseum and Pantheon. Excursions visit Vatican City’s Sistine Chapel. Local markets sell gelato. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for city tours. Photography captures ancient ruins and Tyrrhenian vistas. Dining onboard includes carbonara, an Italian favorite. Souvenirs, like Murano glass, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Roman history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Civitavecchia’s cultural gateway offers a vibrant Italian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of ancient landmarks and scenic coasts, making Civitavecchia an engaging destination. (126 words)
Taormina, Sicily, Italy, offers docking at Giardini Naxos Port. Travelers explore Greek Theatre and Corso Umberto. Excursions visit Mount Etna’s craters. Local markets sell cannoli. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures ancient ruins and Ionian vistas. Dining onboard includes pasta alla norma, a Sicilian favorite. Souvenirs, like lava crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Greek history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while sturdy shoes enhance Etna hikes. Taormina’s historic charm offers a vibrant Italian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of archaeological sites and scenic cliffs, making Taormina an engaging destination for exploration.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Rhodes, Greece, offers docking at Rhodes Port. Travelers explore Medieval City and Lindos Acropolis. Excursions include snorkeling at Kallithea Springs. Local markets sell souvlaki. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Knights’ Street and Aegean vistas. Dining onboard includes moussaka, a Greek favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Dodecanese history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Rhodes’ cultural charm offers a vibrant Greek stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of UNESCO landmarks and scenic beaches, making Rhodes an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)
Limassol, Cyprus, has docking at Limassol Port. Travelers explore Kourion’s ancient amphitheater. Excursions visit Omodos’ wine villages. Local markets sell commandaria wine. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather. Photography captures Roman ruins and Mediterranean shores. Dining onboard includes souvlaki, a Cypriot favorite. Souvenirs, like lace crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Cypriot history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate. Comfortable shoes enhance ruin tours. Limassol’s historic charm offers a vibrant Cypriot stop, blending archaeology with coastal beauty.
Alexandria, Egypt, docks at the Western Port terminal, 10 kilometers from the city center, with shuttles or taxis offering 20-minute transfers to the Corniche. The facility includes lounges and ATMs. Travelers explore the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, a modern library complex with manuscripts and planetarium shows. Qaitbay Citadel, 15 minutes east, features 15th-century fortifications on Pharos Lighthouse ruins. Kom el-Dikka, a 5-minute drive, reveals Roman amphitheaters and mosaics. Excursions to Cairo, 3 hours away, include Giza Pyramids and Sphinx. Montaza Palace Gardens, 20 minutes east, offer seaside walks and tea houses. Dining features kofta at waterfront stalls. Souvenirs include papyrus scrolls. Best visited October to April; taxis 50-100 EGP. Guided tours ensure security.
Suez Canal Transit, Egypt, offers scenic cruising without docking. Travelers view canal locks and desert landscapes from the ship. Excursions include onboard lectures. No facilities exist; provisions are ship-based. The peak season, October to April, brings mild weather for canal cruising. Photography captures engineering marvels and Suez vistas. Dining onboard includes koshari, an Egyptian favorite. Souvenirs, like canal replicas, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover canal history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the arid climate, while binoculars enhance scenery viewing. Suez Canal’s historic allure offers a vibrant Egyptian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of engineering feats and desert vistas, making the Suez Canal an engaging destination for exploration.
Suez Canal Transit, Egypt, offers scenic cruising without docking. Travelers view canal locks and desert landscapes from the ship. Excursions include onboard lectures. No facilities exist; provisions are ship-based. The peak season, October to April, brings mild weather for canal cruising. Photography captures engineering marvels and Suez vistas. Dining onboard includes koshari, an Egyptian favorite. Souvenirs, like canal replicas, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover canal history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the arid climate, while binoculars enhance scenery viewing. Suez Canal’s historic allure offers a vibrant Egyptian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of engineering feats and desert vistas, making the Suez Canal an engaging destination for exploration.
Sokhna (Cairo), Egypt, offers docking at Ain Sokhna Port with excursions to Cairo. Travelers explore Giza Pyramids and Egyptian Museum. Excursions visit Saqqara’s step pyramid. Local markets sell koshari. The peak season, October to April, brings mild weather for historic tours. Photography captures ancient monuments and Nile vistas. Dining onboard includes ful medames, an Egyptian favorite. Souvenirs, like papyrus crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Pharaonic history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the arid climate, while comfortable shoes enhance pyramid walks. Sokhna’s historic gateway offers a vibrant Egyptian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of ancient wonders and cultural heritage, making Sokhna an engaging destination.
Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, offers docking at Sharm El Sheikh Port. Travelers explore Naama Bay and Ras Mohammed National Park. Excursions include snorkeling at Tiran Island. Local markets sell koshari. The peak season, October to April, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures coral reefs and Red Sea vistas. Dining onboard includes falafel, an Egyptian favorite. Souvenirs, like papyrus crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Sinai history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the arid climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Sharm El Sheikh’s coastal allure offers a vibrant Egyptian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of marine adventures and desert beauty, making Sharm El Sheikh an engaging destination.
Safaga, Egypt, offers docking at Safaga Port. Travelers explore Luxor’s Karnak Temple and Valley of the Kings. Excursions visit Hurghada’s coral reefs. Local markets sell koshari. The peak season, October to April, brings mild weather for historic tours. Photography captures ancient ruins and Red Sea vistas. Dining onboard includes ful medames, an Egyptian favorite. Souvenirs, like papyrus art, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Pharaonic history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the arid climate, while comfortable shoes enhance temple walks. Safaga’s historic allure offers a vibrant Egyptian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of ancient landmarks and coastal beauty, making Safaga an engaging gateway to Egypt’s heritage.