ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
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7:00 PM
Embarkation day. MSC Opera sails at 7:00 PM.
14 nights · 10 ports
Round-trip · Fort-De-France, Martinique
MSCMSC Opera
MSC Opera
January 1, 2027
14-Night Southern Caribbean aboard MSC Opera · Departing January 1, 2027 from the Port of Fort-De-France, Martinique.
Interior from$1,598/ guest· Prices updated Oct 12, 2026
// AT A GLANCE
MSC Opera January 1, 2027 Cruise Overview
MSC Opera leaves Fort-De-France, Martinique on Friday, January 1, 2027 at 7:00 PM and returns Friday, January 15 at 8:00 AM: 14 nights with 9 ports of call (St. John's, Tortola, La Romana, Samana, Spanish Town, Basseterre, Philipsburg, 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 January 15, 2027. The lowest fare today is $1,598 per person for an inside cabin (about $114 a night). Since we started tracking it in September 2025, the inside fare has ranged from $1,381 to $1,714; today’s is $217 above the lowest. January averages 85°F highs and 72°F lows across the ports on this route.
The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 7.0 out of 10, averaged across 10 ports. Oceanview cabins rose $19 on Oct 12.
// WHO'S ONBOARD YOUR CRUISE
MSC Opera January 1, 2027 Roll Call
7 SAVED THIS SAILING
// 02 · CRUISE PRICE
MSC Opera January 1, 2027 Price & Tracking
MSC OPERA·JANUARY 1, 2027
The graph below tracks historic price of the MSC Opera cruise ship departing January 1, 2027. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $1,598 ($115 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $1,549 ($111 per night), this represents a recent increase of 3%.
MSC Opera cruise departing January 1, 2027 — 14-night itinerary. Current Inside Cabin price: $1,598 ($115 per night). Average price: $1,549.
// PRICE HISTORY · INSIDE
Last 6 months · refreshes daily
This cabin
Avg $1,567
LIVE RATE
INSIDE CABIN
MSC Opera · January 1, 2027
$1,598
$115 per night · 14 nights
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2% above average
Avg $1,567
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// 03 · ITINERARY
14 Night Southern Caribbean (Fort De France Roundtrip) Cruise Map
Interactive Itinerary MapJANUARY 1, 2027
All 15 days of the MSC Opera January 1, 2027 cruise, including 2 days at sea. Arrival and departure times are local to each port, and the cruise line can change them before sailing.
// 04 · PORTS
14 Night Southern Caribbean (Fort De France Roundtrip) Port List
MSC Opera·January 1, 2027
Day 9 · Saturday · Jan 9
At sea
Day at sea aboard the Opera — explore the ship's signature dining, entertainment, and onboard activities.
Day 13 · Wednesday · Jan 13
At sea
Day at sea aboard the Opera.
// 05 · WEATHER
14 Night Southern Caribbean (Fort De France Roundtrip) Weather Forecast
MSC Opera·January 1, 2027
// YEAR-ROUND AT FORT-DE-FRANCE
Average monthly temperature and rainfall. Your sail month is highlighted.
AVG TEMP °FRAINFALL IN
// 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.
10 PORTS OF CALL·713 EXCURSIONS HELD·BOOK DIRECT WITH THE OPERATOR
SELECT A PORT
BEST FORT-DE-FRANCE SHORE TOURSBest Fort-De-France Shore ToursCURATED FROM 14 · NOT A SEARCH RESULT
OF 14TOP 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 EXCURSIONSPricing and availability are provided by the operator. Booking happens on their own site — MSC Opera sails January 1, 2027, and Gangwaze earns a commission at no extra cost to you.
AFFILIATEPER-CARD ATTRIBUTION
// 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.
// 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 BREAKDOWN10 PORTS
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
St. John's is generally safe for travelers, but vigilance is advised due to potential petty theft and risks in certain neighborhoods after dark.
0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
Tortola is generally safe for tourists, but visitors should stay vigilant and exercise caution, especially after dark.
0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
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
Travelers in Samana should remain vigilant against petty theft and take standard precautions to ensure a safe visit.
0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
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
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
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
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
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
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.
// 09 · MORE CRUISES
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// 09 · FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for yourMSC Opera·January 1, 2027sailing
Researched and assembled by Gangwaze Cruise Editorial using daily-refreshed itinerary, pricing, weather, and safety data.
LAST UPDATED · OCT 12, 2026
