MSC Opera - May 14, 2026 Itinerary Map with Port Markers
MSC Opera
Marseille
Malaga, Spain
Cadiz

MSC Opera - May 14, 2026

The May 14, 2026 cruise on the MSC Opera departs from Marseille (Provence), France. On this 10 Night Western Mediterranean (Marseille Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 8 different cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The MSC Opera sets sail on Thursday, May 14th and returns on Sunday, May 24th.

10nights

May 14, 2026

May 14th - May 24th

MSC Opera

MSC Opera

MSC Cruise Line

MSC Opera - May 14, 2026

10 Night Western Mediterranean

from Marseille (Provence), France

Cruise Price - Historic & Current

The graph below tracks historic price of the MSC Opera cruise ship departing May 14, 2026. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $1,290 ($129 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $1,293 ($130 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 0%.

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$1,290
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$1,382
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balcony
$1,840
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suite
$2,692
($269/night)
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MSC Opera Size Infographic

MSC Opera

66 k
tonnage
902 ft
length
2004
year built
1,068
cabins
2,679
passengers
728
crew

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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Itinerary

MSC Opera - May 14, 2026 - 10 Nights

DayDatePort
1May 14thMarseille (Provence), France
2May 15thAt Sea
3May 16thMalaga, Spain
4May 17thCadiz (Seville), Spain
5May 18thLisbon, Portugal
6May 19thAt Sea
7May 20thAlicante, Spain
8May 21stMahon (mao), Menorca, Balearic Islands
9May 22ndOlbia, Sardinia
10May 23rdGenoa Portofino Italy
11May 24thMarseille (Provence), France

Cruise Itinerary

The MSC Opera sails on May 14, 2026 for a 10 Night Western Mediterranean (Marseille Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Marseille (Provence), France at 5:00 PM and will return to the port of Marseille (Provence), France on May 24th at 9:00 AM. During the 11-day journey, the MSC Opera will visit 7 additional ports and will spend 2 days at sea.

Day1
MAY 142026
D:5:00 PM

The most populated city in France after Paris, Marseille has all the sights and sounds of a Mediterranean melting pot, which it has been ever since the Phocaean Greeks invaded around 600 B.C. Its industrial docks rub shoulders with the picturesque old harbor, the Vieux Port, founded by the Greeks 2,600 years ago. Packed with colorful fishing boats and yachts, the Vieux Port is the heart of Marseille.

Day2
MAY 152026
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day3
MAY 162026
A:8:00 AMD:6:00 PM

Situated on Spain's Costa del Sol, Malaga is the region's capital and a popular holiday destination. At the same time, the city is known as the birthplace of Pablo Picasso and for the sweet Malaga dessert wines that come from the hilly vineyards just outside of town. Other points of interest include impressive Gothic architecture, remains of a Moorish castle, and several interesting museums.

Day4
MAY 172026
Spain
A:7:00 AMD:5:00 PM

Day5
MAY 182026
A:9:00 AMD:6:00 PM

Lisbon is many cities, from the cobbled alleys of the Alfama district to the broad Parisian style avenues at its heart. View it all from the heights of St. George's Castle. Belem's Monument to the Discoveries recalls the seafaring past, while nearby Sintra's storybook palaces, and the seaside resort of Caiscais, have different tales to tell.

Day6
MAY 192026
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day7
MAY 202026
A:9:00 AMD:5:00 PM

A Mediterranean port, Alicante has exports of wine, oil, cereals, fruit, and esparto from the fertile surrounding region. Metallurgical and chemical industries as well as fishing and waterfront tourism are important. The Romans had a naval base on the site. The town was permanently recaptured from the Moors about 1250.

Day8
MAY 212026
Spain
A:9:00 AMD:4:00 PM

Menorca is considered the gem of the Balearic Islands. Mahon, its most important port, is also its capital. Journey to the top of Monte Toro, the highest mountain on the island, and savor a most spectacular view. Occasionally as far as Majorca. Explore Binibeca, a fishing village rich in vacation homes and villas built in the old Catalan style. Or escape to the lighthouse at Favoritz and enjoy a secluded beach.

Day9
MAY 222026
A:10:00 AMD:7:00 PM

Located on Sardinia's northeast coast on the Tyrrhenian Sea, Olbia is quickly becoming a popular tourist destination. Originally a Greek colony, Olbia was later passed to the Romans and then colonialised by Pisa. It was also the scene in of a Roman victory over Carthaginian general Hanno. Visit the traces of Phoenician and Roman tombs and the Church of San Simplicio, created by Pisa during Roman times.

Day10
MAY 232026
A:9:00 AMD:6:00 PM

Day11
MAY 242026
A:9:00 AM

The most populated city in France after Paris, Marseille has all the sights and sounds of a Mediterranean melting pot, which it has been ever since the Phocaean Greeks invaded around 600 B.C. Its industrial docks rub shoulders with the picturesque old harbor, the Vieux Port, founded by the Greeks 2,600 years ago. Packed with colorful fishing boats and yachts, the Vieux Port is the heart of Marseille.