

The July 16, 2027 cruise on the MSC Opera departs from Fort-De-France, Martinique. On this 7 Night Southern Caribbean (Fort De France) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 5 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The MSC Opera sets sail on Friday, Jul 16th and returns on Friday, Jul 23rd.
The graph below tracks historic price of the MSC Opera cruise ship departing July 16, 2027. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $918 ($132 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $920 ($132 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 0%.
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MSC Opera - July 16, 2027 - 7 Nights
| Day | Date | Port |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 16th | Fort-De-France, Martinique |
| 2 | Jul 17th | St. John's, Antigua |
| 3 | Jul 18th | At Sea |
| 4 | Jul 19th | La Romana, Dominican Republic |
| 5 | Jul 20th | Catalina Island (isla Catalina), Dominican Republic |
| 6 | Jul 21st | At Sea |
| 7 | Jul 22nd | Bridgetown, Barbados |
| 8 | Jul 23rd | Fort-De-France, Martinique |
The MSC Opera sails on July 16, 2027 for a 7 Night Southern Caribbean (Fort De France). The ship will depart the port of Fort-De-France, Martinique at 7:00 PM and will return to the port of Fort-De-France, Martinique on Jul 23rd at 8:00 AM. During the 8-day journey, the MSC Opera will visit 4 additional ports and will spend 2 days at sea.
Based on my 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.

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.
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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)
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)
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
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)
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.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
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)
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)