MSC Opera - September 11, 2026 Itinerary Map with Port Markers
MSC Opera
Marseille
Malaga, Spain
Cadiz

MSC Opera - September 11, 2026

The September 11, 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 Friday, Sep 11th and returns on Monday, Sep 21st.

10nights

September 11, 2026

Sep 11th - Sep 21st

MSC Opera

MSC Opera

MSC Cruise Line

MSC Opera - September 11, 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 September 11, 2026. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $1,470 ($147 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $1,476 ($148 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 0%.

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$1,470
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$1,562
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$2,020
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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 - September 11, 2026 - 10 Nights

DayDatePort
1Sep 11thMarseille (Provence), France
2Sep 12thAt Sea
3Sep 13thMalaga, Spain
4Sep 14thCadiz (Seville), Spain
5Sep 15thLisbon, Portugal
6Sep 16thAt Sea
7Sep 17thAlicante, Spain
8Sep 18thMahon (mao), Menorca, Balearic Islands
9Sep 19thOlbia, Sardinia
10Sep 20thGenoa Portofino Italy
11Sep 21stMarseille (Provence), France

Cruise Itinerary

The MSC Opera sails on September 11, 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 Sep 21st 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
SEP 112026
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
SEP 122026
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
SEP 132026
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
SEP 142026
Spain
A:7:00 AMD:5:00 PM

Day5
SEP 152026
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
SEP 162026
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
SEP 172026
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
SEP 182026
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
SEP 192026
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
SEP 202026
A:9:00 AMD:6:00 PM

Day11
SEP 212026
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.