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MSC Opera itinerary map for December 4, 2026 (14 nights)
MSC Opera itinerary map for December 4, 2026 (14 nights)
14 nights · 9 ports
Round-trip · Fort-De-France, Martinique
MSCMSC Opera

MSC Opera
December 4, 2026

14-Night Southern Caribbean aboard MSC Opera · Departing December 4, 2026 from the Port of Fort-De-France, Martinique.

Interior from$1,438/ guest· Prices updated Oct 12, 2026
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// AT A GLANCE

MSC Opera December 4, 2026 Cruise Overview

MSC Opera leaves Fort-De-France, Martinique on Friday, December 4, 2026 at 7:00 PM and returns Friday, December 18 at 8:00 AM: 14 nights with 8 ports of call (Pointe-A-Pitre, Tortola, La Romana, Spanish Town, Philipsburg, Basseterre, Catalina Island and Bridgetown) and 2 days at sea. MSC Opera sails this itinerary 8 times on the current schedule; the next departure after this one is December 18, 2026. The lowest fare today is $1,438 per person for an inside cabin (about $103 a night). Since we started tracking it in September 2025, the inside fare has ranged from $1,314 to $1,704; today’s is $124 above the lowest. December averages 85°F highs and 74°F lows across the ports on this route.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 7.0 out of 10, averaged across 9 ports. Oceanview cabins rose $18 on Oct 12.

ITINERARY SAFETY SCORE
7.0OUT OF 10
MODERATE TIER
Safer than 70% of all cruises
Ranked across every sailing in our database.
LEAST SAFESAFEST
01
14
night cruise
Fri → Fri
02
Fort-De-France
departure port
Martinique
03
9
port stops
Caribbean
04
2
sea days
Day 5
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// WHO'S ONBOARD YOUR CRUISE

MSC Opera December 4, 2026 Roll Call

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// 02 · CRUISE PRICE

MSC Opera December 4, 2026 Price & Tracking

MSC OPERA·DECEMBER 4, 2026

The graph below tracks historic price of the MSC Opera cruise ship departing December 4, 2026. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $1,438 ($103 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $1,508 ($108 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 5%.

MSC Opera cruise departing December 4, 2026 — 14-night itinerary. Current Inside Cabin price: $1,438 ($103 per night). Average price: $1,508.

// PRICE HISTORY · INSIDE
Last 6 months · refreshes daily
This cabin
Avg $1,530
LIVE RATE
INSIDE CABIN
MSC Opera · December 4, 2026
$1,438
$103 per night · 14 nights
↓
6% below average
Avg $1,530 · You save $92

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// 03 · ITINERARY

14 Night Southern Caribbean (Fort De France Roundtrip) Cruise Map

Interactive Itinerary MapDECEMBER 4, 2026
All 15 days of the MSC Opera December 4, 2026 cruise, including 2 days 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
DECEMBER 4, 2026
15 STOPSSCROLL FOR ALL ↓
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14 NIGHTS · 8 PORTS
ROUND-TRIP · FORT-DE-FRANCE
// 04 · PORTS

14 Night Southern Caribbean (Fort De France Roundtrip) Port List

MSC Opera·December 4, 2026
Day 5 · Tuesday · Dec 8

At sea

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

Day 13 · Wednesday · Dec 16

At sea

Day at sea aboard the Opera.

// 05 · WEATHER

14 Night Southern Caribbean (Fort De France Roundtrip) Weather Forecast

MSC Opera·December 4, 2026
DEC FORECAST · FORT-DE-FRANCE
Historical monthly averages for travelers visiting this port.
Fort-De-France port guide
81°
AVG · °F
Mostly sunny days
AVG HIGH
84°
AVG LOW
77°
AVG RAINFALL
3.6"
Source: 30-year historical climate averages via Open-Meteo
// YEAR-ROUND AT FORT-DE-FRANCE
Average monthly temperature and rainfall. Your sail month is highlighted.
AVG TEMP °FRAINFALL IN
81°JANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNJULAUGSEPOCTNOVDEC12-MONTH AVERAGE · DATA: 30-YEAR HISTORICAL
// 06 · SHORE EXCURSIONS

Most Popular Fort-De-France 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.

9 PORTS OF CALL·572 EXCURSIONS HELD·BOOK DIRECT WITH THE OPERATOR
SELECT A PORT
BEST FORT-DE-FRANCE SHORE TOURS
OF 14
TOP PRODUCT
5.0(45)
$154.15

North Tour: rainforest, rum distillery, black sand beach etc

Best way is to let our customers speak : "The tour with Sebastiano was the best guided tour we have ever…
6 HOURSBOOK ON VIATOR
TOP PRODUCT
4.9(27)
$171.28

Tour to discover the lush North and waterfalls

Cruise passengers, don’t worry, the tour will always be adapted to your ship’s schedule, and we’ll always…
7 HOURSBOOK ON VIATOR
4.7(16)
$70.80

Fort-de-France Food Tasting and Cultural Walking Tour

Explore Martinican sweeties and culture on this food and walking tour in the downtown of the chief town of…
2.7 HOURSBOOK ON VIATOR
TOP PRODUCT
4.0(3)
$416.78

Private Tour: Southern Martinique by Prestige Vehicle

The best of the South in an unforgettable stopover Experience a digest of emotions: from the history of rum…
6 HOURSBOOK ON VIATOR
5.0(2)
$182.70

Vanilla Circuit, meeting our local producers

This circuit takes you to the beautiful Caravelle peninsula, a nature reserve on the Atlantic coast of the…
6 HOURSBOOK ON VIATOR
5.0(1)
$451.04

V.I.P Escape 3-North Caribbean Beach & award-winning rums

Go straight to the point with our Rum & beach tour, enjoy the best of our Northen Caribbean coast with French…
4 HOURSBOOK ON VIATOR
NOT YET RATED
$128.99

North Island Tour

Swim next to Mount Pelee, explore the ruins of Saint Pierre, attend a rum tasting and much more with this…
4.5 HOURSSHORE EXCURSIONS GROUP
NOT YET RATED

Private Walk Around Fort de France

From the lush Savannah Park, where sun-drenched iguanas bask, to the majestic Schoelcher Library with its…
2.5 HOURSSHORE EXCURSIONS GROUP

These are the eight most reviewed. Fort-De-France has plenty more — browse the full catalogue and book direct with the operator.

SEE ALL FORT-DE-FRANCE EXCURSIONS

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// 07 · SAFETY SCORE

Itinerary Safety Score

14 Night Southern Caribbean (Fort De France 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
0OUT OF 100
LOWHIGH
Safer than 70% of all cruises
7.0/10 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 BREAKDOWN09 PORTS
01

Fort-De-France 🇲🇶

Martinique · MartiniqueMODERATE

Fort-De-France is generally safe for tourists, but staying vigilant, especially in crowded areas, is essential to avoid petty theft.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
02

Pointe-A-Pitre 🇬🇵

Guadeloupe · GuadeloupeCAUTION

Pointe-à-Pitre is generally safe for cruise travelers, but remain vigilant against petty crime, especially in less populated areas at night.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
03

Tortola 🇻🇬

British Virgin Islands · British Virgin IslandsMODERATE

Tortola is generally safe for tourists, but visitors should stay vigilant and exercise caution, especially after dark.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
04

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
05

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
06

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
07

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
08

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
09

Bridgetown 🇧🇧

Barbados · BarbadosMODERATE

Travelers should stay vigilant in busy areas of Bridgetown, as petty crime and scams can occur, and secure personal belongings.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
// 08 · CRUISE SHIP

MSC Opera Ship Overview

Specs & DetailsMSC
MSC Opera cruise ship exterior
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.

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MSC Opera
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// 09 · FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs for yourMSC Opera·December 4, 2026sailing
  • As of Oct 12, 2026, the lowest fare is $1,438 per person for an inside cabin. Other cabin types: oceanview from $1,828 and suite from $4,018.

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Researched and assembled by Gangwaze Cruise Editorial using daily-refreshed itinerary, pricing, weather, and safety data.
LAST UPDATED · OCT 12, 2026
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