What's the cheapest cabin on the MSC Opera November 23, 2026 cruise?

As of Oct 10, 2026, the lowest fare is $742 per person for an inside cabin. Other cabin types: suite from $1,969.

Which ports does MSC Opera visit on the November 23, 2026 cruise?

Samana, Dominican Republic (Tue, Nov 24), Spanish Town, Virgin Gorda, B.v.i. (Wed, Nov 25), Philipsburg, St. Maarten (Thu, Nov 26), Basseterre, St. Kitts (Fri, Nov 27) and Catalina Island (isla Catalina), Dominican Republic (Sun, Nov 29), with 1 day at sea.

What time does MSC Opera depart and return on this cruise?

MSC Opera departs La Romana, Dominican Republic on Monday, November 23, 2026 at 10:00 PM and returns to La Romana, Dominican Republic on Monday, November 30, 2026 at 7:00 AM, 7 nights later. Times are local to each port.

What's the weather like on the MSC Opera November 23, 2026 route?

Average highs and lows for the month of each visit: La Romana 92°F/70°F, Samana 93°F/69°F, Spanish Town 85°F/77°F, Philipsburg 84°F/77°F, Basseterre 84°F/76°F and Catalina Island 92°F/70°F.

How safe is the November 23, 2026 MSC Opera itinerary?

It scores 6.9 out of 10 on the Gangwaze Itinerary Safety Score, averaged across 6 ports, from travel advisories, crime data and the Global Peace Index. Highest: Catalina Island (7.6). Lowest: Samana (6.3).

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MSC Opera itinerary map for November 23, 2026 (7 nights)

MSCMSC Opera

MSC Opera
November 23, 2026

7-Night Eastern Caribbean aboard MSC Opera · Departing November 23, 2026 from the Port of La Romana, Dominican Republic.

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// AT A GLANCE

MSC Opera November 23, 2026 Cruise Overview

MSC Opera leaves La Romana, Dominican Republic on Monday, November 23, 2026 at 10:00 PM and returns Monday, November 30 at 7:00 AM: 7 nights with 5 ports of call (Samana, Spanish Town, Philipsburg, Basseterre and Catalina Island) and 1 day at sea. MSC Opera sails this itinerary 14 times on the current schedule; the next departure after this one is December 7, 2026. The lowest fare today is $742 per person for an inside cabin (about $106 a night). Since we started tracking it in June 2025, the inside fare has ranged from $506 to $749; today’s is $236 above the lowest. November averages 88°F highs and 73°F lows across the ports on this route.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 6.9 out of 10, averaged across 6 ports. Inside cabins dropped $7 on Oct 10.

ITINERARY SAFETY SCORE

MODERATE TIER

Safer than 69% of all cruises

Ranked across every sailing in our database.

LEAST SAFESAFEST

FULL BREAKDOWN →

night cruise

Mon → Mon

La Romana

departure port

Dominican Republic

port stops

Caribbean

sea day

Day 6

// ON THIS PAGE09 SECTIONS

01Roll Call↓02Cruise Price Tracker↓03Itinerary map↓04Cruise ports↓05Weather↓06Shore excursions↓07Safety score↓08Cruise ship↓09FAQ↓

// WHO'S ONBOARD YOUR CRUISE

MSC Opera November 23, 2026 Roll Call

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// 02 · CRUISE PRICE

MSC Opera November 23, 2026 Price & Tracking

MSC OPERA·NOVEMBER 23, 2026

The graph below tracks historic price of the MSC Opera cruise ship departing November 23, 2026. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $742 ($106 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $630 ($90 per night), this represents a recent increase of 18%.

// PRICE HISTORY · INSIDE

Last 6 months · refreshes daily

This cabin

Avg $645

LIVE RATE

INSIDE CABIN

MSC Opera · November 23, 2026

$742

$106 per night · 7 nights

↑

15% above average

Avg $645

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MSC Opera November 23, 2026 — recent price snapshots

Date

Inside

Oceanview

Balcony

Suite

Oct 10, 2026

$742

—

$1,969

Oct 9, 2026

$749

—

$1,375

$1,969

Oct 8, 2026

—

$979

—

$1,969

Oct 6, 2026

—

$1,969

Oct 5, 2026

—

$1,969

Oct 4, 2026

$742

—

$1,969

Oct 2, 2026

$742

—

$1,969

Oct 1, 2026

$749

—

$1,989

Sep 29, 2026

$742

—

$1,389

$1,969

Sep 28, 2026

$742

—

$1,969

// 03 · ITINERARY

7 Night Eastern Caribbean (La Romana Roundtrip) Cruise Map

Interactive Itinerary MapNOVEMBER 23, 2026

All 8 days of the MSC Opera November 23, 2026 cruise, including 1 day at sea. Arrival and departure times are local to each port, and the cruise line can change them before sailing.

// CRUISE PORT SCHEDULE

MSC Opera

NOVEMBER 23, 2026

8 STOPSSCROLL FOR ALL ↓

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7 NIGHTS · 5 PORTS

ROUND-TRIP · LA ROMANA

// 04 · PORTS

7 Night Eastern Caribbean (La Romana Roundtrip) Port List

MSC Opera·November 23, 2026

DAY

EMBARKATION

MONDAY·NOV 23

La Romana

Dominican Republic

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

—

10:00 PM

Embarkation day. MSC Opera sails at 10:00 PM.

NOVEMBER FORECAST

81°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Samana, Dominican Republic — Day 2 of MSC Opera November 23, 2026 cruise

DAY

PORT 1

TUESDAY·NOV 24

Samana

Dominican Republic

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

11:00 AM

7:00 PM

8 hours ashore, 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM, the shortest stop of the cruise.

NOVEMBER FORECAST

81°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Spanish Town, Virgin Gorda, B.v.i. — Day 3 of MSC Opera November 23, 2026 cruise

DAY

PORT 2

WEDNESDAY·NOV 25

Spanish Town

Virgin Gorda, B.v.i.

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

1:00 PM

9:00 PM

8 hours ashore, 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM, the shortest stop of the cruise.

NOVEMBER FORECAST

81°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Philipsburg, St. Maarten — Day 4 of MSC Opera November 23, 2026 cruise

DAY

PORT 3

THURSDAY·NOV 26

Philipsburg

St. Maarten

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

8:00 AM

6:00 PM

10 hours ashore, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, the longest stop of the cruise.

NOVEMBER FORECAST

81°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Basseterre, St. Kitts — Day 5 of MSC Opera November 23, 2026 cruise

DAY

PORT 4

FRIDAY·NOV 27

Basseterre

St. Kitts

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

9:00 AM

7:00 PM

10 hours ashore, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, the longest stop of the cruise.

NOVEMBER FORECAST

80°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Day 6 · Saturday · Nov 28

At sea

Day at sea aboard the Opera — explore the ship's signature dining, entertainment, and onboard activities.

Catalina Island (isla Catalina), Dominican Republic — Day 7 of MSC Opera November 23, 2026 cruise

DAY

PORT 5

SUNDAY·NOV 29

Catalina Island (isla Catalina)

Dominican Republic

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

8:00 AM

6:00 PM

10 hours ashore, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, the longest stop of the cruise.

NOVEMBER FORECAST

81°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

La Romana, Dominican Republic — Day 8 of MSC Opera November 23, 2026 cruise

DAY

DISEMBARKATION

MONDAY·NOV 30

La Romana

Dominican Republic

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

7:00 AM

—

Disembarkation day. MSC Opera is due back at 7:00 AM.

NOVEMBER FORECAST

81°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

// 05 · WEATHER

7 Night Eastern Caribbean (La Romana Roundtrip) Weather Forecast

MSC Opera·November 23, 2026

NOV FORECAST · LA ROMANA

Historical monthly averages for travelers visiting this port.

La Romana port guide

81°

AVG · °F

Mostly sunny days

AVG HIGH

92°

AVG LOW

70°

AVG RAINFALL

3.1"

Source: 30-year historical climate averages via Open-Meteo

// YEAR-ROUND AT LA ROMANA

Average monthly temperature and rainfall. Your sail month is highlighted.

AVG TEMP °FRAINFALL IN

// 06 · SHORE EXCURSIONS

Most Popular La Romana Shore Excursions

Independent shore excursions in every port on this MSC Opera itinerary, booked directly with the operator who runs them. We flag the ones that guarantee you're back on board before the gangway lifts.

6 PORTS OF CALL·406 EXCURSIONS HELD·BOOK DIRECT WITH THE OPERATOR

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BEST LA ROMANA SHORE TOURSBest La Romana Shore ToursCURATED FROM 73 · NOT A SEARCH RESULT

OF 73

These are the eight most reviewed. La Romana has plenty more — browse the full catalogue and book direct with the operator.

SEE ALL LA ROMANA EXCURSIONS

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// 07 · SAFETY SCORE

Itinerary Safety Score

7 Night Eastern Caribbean (La Romana Roundtrip)

Based on comprehensive research of cruise port safety information, including recent crime reports, travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and specific port security concerns, we've created a "safety score" for each cruise port stop. The overall rating below represents a combined score for your specific cruise itinerary.

ITINERARY AVERAGE

MODERATE TIER

LOWHIGH

Safer than 69% of all cruises

6.9/10 itinerary average · ranked across every sailing in our database.

LEAST SAFESAFEST

// HOW WE SCORE

Four signals, weighted by recency.

Scores combine recent crime reports, government travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and port-specific security incidents. Refreshed monthly.

8.0 – 10.0

Safe — Low-risk; standard precautions apply.

6.5 – 7.9

Moderate — Generally safe with normal vigilance.

5.0 – 6.4

Caution — Stay alert; avoid certain areas after dark.

0 – 4.9

High caution — Significant risk; book guided excursions.

REFRESHED MONTHLY

// PORT-BY-PORT BREAKDOWN06 PORTS

01

La Romana 🇩🇴

Dominican Republic · Dominican RepublicMODERATE

In La Romana, stay vigilant and take precautions in less populated areas to minimize crime risks while enjoying the attractions.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

02

Samana 🇩🇴

Dominican Republic · Dominican RepublicCAUTION

Travelers in Samana should remain vigilant against petty theft and take standard precautions to ensure a safe visit.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

03

Spanish Town 🇻🇬

Virgin Gorda, B.v.i. · British Virgin IslandsMODERATE

Spanish Town is generally safe for cruise travelers, but visitors should stay vigilant against petty theft, especially in tourist areas.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

04

Philipsburg 🌍

St. Maarten · Netherlands AntillesMODERATE

Philipsburg is generally safe for cruise travelers, but remain vigilant against petty theft in crowded areas and secure personal belongings.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

05

Basseterre 🌍

St. Kitts · St Kitts And NevisMODERATE

Basseterre is generally safe for cruise travelers, but it's wise to stay vigilant against petty theft and avoid poorly lit areas at night.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

06

Catalina Island (isla Catalina) 🇩🇴

Dominican Republic · Dominican RepublicMODERATE

Catalina Island is a low-crime, secure destination with organized tours and good security measures, ensuring a safe experience for travelers.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

// 08 · CRUISE SHIP

MSC Opera Ship Overview

Specs & DetailsMSC

MSC · LIRICA

CHRISTENED

2004

STATEROOMS

1,068

TONNAGE

65,591GT

51.9% BELOW AVG· vs avg 136,380 GT

YEAR BUILT

2004

9 YEARS OLDER· vs avg 2013

LENGTH

902ft

12.4% BELOW AVG· vs avg 1,030 ft

PASSENGER COUNT

2,679cruisers

40.4% BELOW AVG· vs avg 4,494 cruisers

// ABOUT THE SHIP

The MSC Opera has a construction date of 2004 and a total size of 65,591 gross tons. The ship measures 902 feet in length. MSC Opera is included in MSC's Lirica class. At full capacity, the Opera holds 2,679 passengers. That includes 1,951 cruise vacationers and 728 staff members. The Opera total number of staterooms is 1,068.