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MSC Opera
May 13, 2027
14 Night Southern Caribbean

MSC Opera May 13, 2027

The MSC Opera May 13, 2027 cruise departs from Bridgetown, Barbados. On this 14 Night Southern Caribbean (Bridgetown Roundtrip) sailing, the MSC Opera will visit a total of 9 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The ship sets sail on Thursday, May 13th and returns on Thursday, May 27th, 2027.

Cruise Length
14
Night Cruise
Departure Port
Bridgetown
Barbados
Port Stops
9
Sea Days
2
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MSC Opera · May 13, 2027

The graph below tracks historic price of the MSC Opera cruise ship departing May 13, 2027. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $1,678 ($120 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $1,713 ($123 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 2%.

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MSC Opera · May 13, 2027

The MSC Opera sails on May 13, 2027 for a 14 Night Southern Caribbean (Bridgetown Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Bridgetown, Barbados at 7:00 PM and will return to the port of Bridgetown, Barbados on May 27th at 9:00 AM. During the 15-day journey, the MSC Opera will visit 8 additional ports and will spend 2 days at sea.

Cruise itinerary route

14 Night Southern Caribbean (Bridgetown Roundtrip)

  • MAY13
    Bridgetown, Barbados
    Bridgetown, Barbados
    A: — - D: 7:00 PM
  • MAY14
    Fort-De-France, Martinique
    Fort-De-France, Martinique
    A: 8:00 AM - D: 7:00 PM
  • MAY15
    Pointe-A-Pitre, Guadeloupe
    Pointe-A-Pitre, Guadeloupe
    A: 7:00 AM - D: 4:00 PM
  • MAY16
    Tortola, British Virgin Islands
    Tortola, British Virgin Islands
    A: 7:30 AM - D: 3:30 PM
  • MAY17
    La Romana, Dominican Republic
    La Romana, Dominican Republic
    A: 9:00 AM - D: 11:30 PM
  • MAY18
    Catalina Island (isla Catalina), Dominican Republic
    Catalina Island (isla Catalina), Dominican Republic
    A: 8:00 AM - D: 5:00 PM
  • MAY19
    Spanish Town, Virgin Gorda, B.v.i.
    Spanish Town, Virgin Gorda, B.v.i.
    A: 11:00 AM - D: 8:00 PM
  • MAY20
    Philipsburg, St. Maarten
    Philipsburg, St. Maarten
    A: 8:00 AM - D: 6:00 PM
  • MAY21
    Fort-De-France, Martinique
    Fort-De-France, Martinique
    A: 9:00 AM - D: 7:00 PM
  • MAY22
    St. John's, Antigua
    St. John's, Antigua
    A: 9:00 AM - D: 7:00 PM
  • MAY23
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • MAY24
    La Romana, Dominican Republic
    La Romana, Dominican Republic
    A: 8:00 AM - D: 11:30 PM
  • MAY25
    Catalina Island (isla Catalina), Dominican Republic
    Catalina Island (isla Catalina), Dominican Republic
    A: 7:00 AM - D: 5:00 PM
  • MAY26
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • MAY27
    Bridgetown, Barbados
    Bridgetown, Barbados
    A: 9:00 AM - D: —
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Cruise Ports

May 13, 2027 · 14 Night Southern Caribbean (Bridgetown Roundtrip)

Bridgetown, Barbados
Day 1•Thursday, May 13

Bridgetown, Barbados

Arrival: —•Departure: 7:00 PM

Bridgetown, Barbados, offers docking at Bridgetown Port. Travelers explore Harrison’s Cave and Bathsheba Beach. Excursions include snorkeling at Carlisle Bay. Local markets sell flying fish cutters. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures limestone caves and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes cou-cou, a Bajan favorite. Souvenirs, like rum crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Bajan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Bridgetown’s vibrant charm offers a lively Barbadian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of natural wonders and scenic beaches, making Bridgetown an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)

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Fort-De-France, Martinique
Day 2•Friday, May 14

Fort-De-France, Martinique

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 7:00 PM

Fort-de-France, Martinique, offers docking at Fort-de-France Port. Travelers explore Fort St. Louis and Balata Gardens. Excursions include snorkeling at Anse Dufour. Local markets sell accras. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colonial forts and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes colombo, a Martinican favorite. Souvenirs, like rum crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Creole history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Fort-de-France’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Martinican stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic forts and scenic gardens, making Fort-de-France an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)

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Pointe-A-Pitre, Guadeloupe
Day 3•Saturday, May 15

Pointe-A-Pitre, Guadeloupe

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: 4:00 PM

Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe, provides docking at Pointe-à-Pitre Port. Travelers explore La Soufrière volcano and Memorial ACTe museum. Excursions visit Marie-Galante’s beaches. Local markets sell accras. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for island tours. Photography captures volcanic landscapes and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes colombo, a Guadeloupean curry. Souvenirs, like rum bottles, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Creole history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while sturdy shoes enhance volcano hikes. Pointe-à-Pitre’s vibrant island allure offers a dynamic Guadeloupean stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of natural wonders, cultural heritage, and scenic beaches, making Pointe-à-Pitre an engaging destination for exploring Guadeloupe’s Caribbean beauty and history.

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Tortola, British Virgin Islands
Day 4•Sunday, May 16

Tortola, British Virgin Islands

Arrival: 7:30 AM•Departure: 3:30 PM

Tortola, British Virgin Islands, offers docking at Road Town Port. Travelers explore Sage Mountain and Cane Garden Bay. Excursions include snorkeling at The Baths. Local markets sell painkillers. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures volcanic hills and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes roti, a BVI favorite. Souvenirs, like shell crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Arawak history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Tortola’s island allure offers a vibrant stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of scenic beaches and marine adventures, making Tortola an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)

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La Romana, Dominican Republic
Day 5•Monday, May 17

La Romana, Dominican Republic

Arrival: 9:00 AM•Departure: 11:30 PM

La Romana, Dominican Republic, offers docking at La Romana Port. Travelers explore Altos de Chavón and Saona Island. Excursions include snorkeling at Catalina Island. Local markets sell mangu. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colonial villages and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes sancocho, a Dominican favorite. Souvenirs, like amber crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Taino history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. La Romana’s coastal charm offers a vibrant Dominican stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of cultural villages and scenic islands, making La Romana an engaging destination. (126 words)

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Catalina Island (isla Catalina), Dominican Republic
Day 6•Tuesday, May 18

Catalina Island (isla Catalina), Dominican Republic

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 5:00 PM

Catalina Island (Isla Catalina), Dominican Republic, anchors offshore with zodiacs to the beach, a nature reserve. Travelers snorkel The Wall for coral drop-offs. No facilities; provisions from ship. Peak season December to April; boats from La Romana 20 USD. Photography captures sea fans. Dining limited to ship; local sancocho offered. Souvenirs include larimar pendants. Briefings stress reef protection.

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Spanish Town, Virgin Gorda, B.v.i.
Day 7•Wednesday, May 19

Spanish Town, Virgin Gorda, B.v.i.

Arrival: 11:00 AM•Departure: 8:00 PM

Spanish Town, Virgin Gorda, BVI, offers docking at Spanish Town Port. Travelers explore The Baths’ granite boulders and Devil’s Bay. Excursions include snorkeling at Savannah Bay. Local markets sell conch fritters. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures turquoise waters and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes callaloo, a BVI favorite. Souvenirs, like shell crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Arawak history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance beach exploration. Spanish Town’s island allure offers a vibrant BVI stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of natural wonders and marine adventures, making Spanish Town an engaging destination.

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Philipsburg, St. Maarten
Day 8•Thursday, May 20

Philipsburg, St. Maarten

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 6:00 PM

Philipsburg, St. Maarten, offers docking at Philipsburg Port. Travelers explore Front Street and Maho Beach. Excursions include snorkeling at Cupecoy Bay. Local markets sell guavaberry liqueur. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures plane landings and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes callaloo soup, a St. Maarten favorite. Souvenirs, like Dutch crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Arawak history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Philipsburg’s vibrant charm offers a lively stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of bustling markets and scenic beaches, making Philipsburg an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)

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Fort-De-France, Martinique
Day 9•Friday, May 21

Fort-De-France, Martinique

Arrival: 9:00 AM•Departure: 7:00 PM

Fort-de-France, Martinique, offers docking at Fort-de-France Port. Travelers explore Fort St. Louis and Balata Gardens. Excursions include snorkeling at Anse Dufour. Local markets sell accras. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colonial forts and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes colombo, a Martinican favorite. Souvenirs, like rum crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Creole history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Fort-de-France’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Martinican stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic forts and scenic gardens, making Fort-de-France an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)

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St. John's, Antigua
Day 10•Saturday, May 22

St. John's, Antigua

Arrival: 9:00 AM•Departure: 7:00 PM

St. John’s, Antigua, offers docking at St. John’s Port. Travelers explore Nelson’s Dockyard and Shirley Heights. Excursions include snorkeling at Cades Reef. Local markets sell fungi. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colonial docks and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes pepperpot, an Antiguan favorite. Souvenirs, like batik crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Carib history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. St. John’s vibrant charm offers a lively Antiguan stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic dockyards and scenic beaches, making St. John’s an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)

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At Sea
Day 11•Sunday, May 23

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 11:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

La Romana, Dominican Republic
Day 12•Monday, May 24

La Romana, Dominican Republic

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 11:30 PM

La Romana, Dominican Republic, offers docking at La Romana Port. Travelers explore Altos de Chavón and Saona Island. Excursions include snorkeling at Catalina Island. Local markets sell mangu. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colonial villages and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes sancocho, a Dominican favorite. Souvenirs, like amber crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Taino history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. La Romana’s coastal charm offers a vibrant Dominican stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of cultural villages and scenic islands, making La Romana an engaging destination. (126 words)

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Catalina Island (isla Catalina), Dominican Republic
Day 13•Tuesday, May 25

Catalina Island (isla Catalina), Dominican Republic

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: 5:00 PM

Catalina Island (Isla Catalina), Dominican Republic, anchors offshore with zodiacs to the beach, a nature reserve. Travelers snorkel The Wall for coral drop-offs. No facilities; provisions from ship. Peak season December to April; boats from La Romana 20 USD. Photography captures sea fans. Dining limited to ship; local sancocho offered. Souvenirs include larimar pendants. Briefings stress reef protection.

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At Sea
Day 14•Wednesday, May 26

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 11:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Bridgetown, Barbados
Day 15•Thursday, May 27

Bridgetown, Barbados

Arrival: 9:00 AM•Departure: —

Bridgetown, Barbados, offers docking at Bridgetown Port. Travelers explore Harrison’s Cave and Bathsheba Beach. Excursions include snorkeling at Carlisle Bay. Local markets sell flying fish cutters. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures limestone caves and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes cou-cou, a Bajan favorite. Souvenirs, like rum crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Bajan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Bridgetown’s vibrant charm offers a lively Barbadian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of natural wonders and scenic beaches, making Bridgetown an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)

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Weather Forecast

MSC Opera - May 13, 2027 Weather Forecast

Average monthly weather for your cruise ports

Bridgetown, Barbados

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May

Typical Weather

85°F

Average High

78°F

Average Low

Rainfall

0.07in

Daily average

2.0 in monthly total

Shore Excursions

Explore the most popular excursion options at each port.

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Itinerary Safety Score

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 Safety Rank
70 / 100
safer than 70% of all cruises
70
7
/ 10
Bridgetown, Barbados
Bridgetown
Travelers should stay vigilant in busy areas of Bridgetown, as petty crime and scams can occur, and secure personal belongings.
7
/ 10
Fort-De-France, Martinique
Fort-De-France
Fort-De-France is generally safe for tourists, but staying vigilant, especially in crowded areas, is essential to avoid petty theft.
6
/ 10
Pointe-A-Pitre, Guadeloupe
Pointe-A-Pitre
Pointe-à-Pitre is generally safe for cruise travelers, but remain vigilant against petty crime, especially in less populated areas at night.
7
/ 10
Tortola, British Virgin Islands
Tortola
Tortola is generally safe for tourists, but visitors should stay vigilant and exercise caution, especially after dark.
7
/ 10
La Romana, Dominican Republic
La Romana
In La Romana, stay vigilant and take precautions in less populated areas to minimize crime risks while enjoying the attractions.
8
/ 10
Catalina Island (isla Catalina), Dominican Republic
Catalina Island
Catalina Island is a low-crime, secure destination with organized tours and good security measures, ensuring a safe experience for travelers.
8
/ 10
Spanish Town, Virgin Gorda, B.v.i.
Spanish Town
Spanish Town is generally safe for cruise travelers, but visitors should stay vigilant against petty theft, especially in tourist areas.
7
/ 10
Philipsburg, St. Maarten
Philipsburg
Philipsburg is generally safe for cruise travelers, but remain vigilant against petty theft in crowded areas and secure personal belongings.
7
/ 10
St. John's, Antigua
St. John's
St. John's is generally safe for travelers, but vigilance is advised due to potential petty theft and risks in certain neighborhoods after dark.

Cruise Ship

MSC Opera

⚓ Tonnage

65,591

vs avg 136,380

🛠️ Year Built

2,004

vs avg 2,013

📏 Length (ft)

902

vs avg 1,030

👥 Passenger Count

2,679

vs avg 4,494

The 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 MSC 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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Itinerary FAQ

How many nights is the MSC Opera sailing on May 13, 2027?

This is a 14-night cruise itinerary departing from Bridgetown, Barbados.

What ports does the MSC Opera visit on the May 13, 2027 cruise?

This route includes bridgetown-barbados, fort-de-france-martinique, pointe-a-pitre-guadeloupe, tortola-british-virgin-islands, la-romana-dominican-republic, catalina-island-isla-catalina-dominican-republic, spanish-town-virgin-gorda-b-v-i, philipsburg-st-maarten, st-johns-antigua.

How many sea days are included on this MSC Opera May 13, 2027 itinerary?

This itinerary includes 2 sea days.

Who is the cruise director for the MSC Opera sailing on May 13, 2027?

Cruise director assignment data is not currently available for this sail date.

How is the itinerary safety score calculated for this cruise?

The itinerary safety score combines port-level safety indicators such as travel advisories, local risk signals, and historical context into a single overall score for this specific route.

Can I track price drops for this MSC Opera itinerary?

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