MSC Opera - 8/18/2025
The August 18, 2025 cruise on the MSC Opera departs from Piraeus (Athens), Greece. On this 7 Night Eastern Mediterranean (Athens Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 5 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The MSC Opera sets sail on Monday, Aug 18th and returns on Monday, Aug 25th.
Cruise Itinerary
Itinerary
MSC Opera - August 18, 2025 - 7 Nights
| Day | Date | Port |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 18th | Piraeus (Athens), Greece |
| 2 | Aug 19th | Kos, Greece |
| 3 | Aug 20th | Rhodes, Greece |
| 4 | Aug 21st | Bodrum, Turkey |
| 5 | Aug 22nd | At Sea |
| 6 | Aug 23rd | Bari, Italy |
| 7 | Aug 24th | At Sea |
| 8 | Aug 25th | Piraeus (Athens), Greece |
The MSC Opera sails on August 18, 2025 for a 7 Night Eastern Mediterranean (Athens Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Piraeus (Athens), Greece at 8:00 PM and will return to the port of Piraeus (Athens), Greece on Aug 25th at 7:00 AM. During the 8-day journey, the MSC Opera will visit 4 additional ports and will spend 2 days at sea.
Itinerary Safety Score
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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
To see how this compares, click through to see MSC Opera age and stats vs all MSC ships. There you’ll find graphs showing length, capacity, tonnage and more for this ship vs all in the fleet.
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Cruise Ports
Piraeus (Athens), Greece, offers docking at Piraeus Port with excursions to Athens. Travelers explore Acropolis and Parthenon. Excursions visit Cape Sounion. Local markets sell souvlaki. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for city tours. Photography captures ancient ruins and Aegean vistas. Dining onboard includes moussaka, a Greek favorite. Souvenirs, like olive oil, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Hellenic history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Piraeus’ cultural gateway offers a vibrant Greek stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of iconic landmarks and scenic coasts, making Piraeus an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)
Kos, Greece, has docking at Kos Port. Travelers explore Asklepion’s ancient healing site and Hippocrates’ plane tree. Excursions visit Zia’s mountain village. Local markets sell thyme honey. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather. Photography captures ancient ruins and Aegean vistas. Dining onboard includes souvlaki, a Greek favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic tiles, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover ancient Greek history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate. Comfortable shoes enhance ruin tours. Kos’ historic richness offers a vibrant Greek stop, blending archaeology with island charm.
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)
Bodrum, Turkey, docks at Bodrum Cruise Port, a 10-minute walk to the town center, population 180,000. Travelers visit the 15th-century Castle of St. Peter, housing an underwater archaeology museum. Local markets sell Turkish delight. Excursions to Ephesus, 2 hours north, explore Roman ruins. Gümüşlük Beach, 30 minutes west, offers snorkeling. Peak season May to October; taxis 20-50 TRY. Dining includes meze at seaside tavernas. Souvenirs feature evil eye charms.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Bari, Italy, offers docking at Bari Port. Travelers explore Basilica of San Nicola and Bari Vecchia. Excursions visit Alberobello’s trulli houses. Local markets sell orecchiette. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures medieval alleys and Adriatic vistas. Dining onboard includes tiella, an Apulian favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Norman history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Bari’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Italian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic landmarks and scenic coasts, making Bari an engaging destination for exploring Italy’s Apulia region. (126 words)
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Piraeus (Athens), Greece, offers docking at Piraeus Port with excursions to Athens. Travelers explore Acropolis and Parthenon. Excursions visit Cape Sounion. Local markets sell souvlaki. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for city tours. Photography captures ancient ruins and Aegean vistas. Dining onboard includes moussaka, a Greek favorite. Souvenirs, like olive oil, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Hellenic history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Piraeus’ cultural gateway offers a vibrant Greek stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of iconic landmarks and scenic coasts, making Piraeus an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)