Spain, Tunisia, Italy & France from Barcelona with Stay - CANCELLED, 1 September 2024
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Departure: 01 Sep 2024
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9 nights
Cruise Line: MSC Cruises
Ship: MSC Opera
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Family Friendly
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Reduced child fares
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Hotel Included
What our customers say
"Just been on our 8th cruise, first with MSC. From the moment we arrived at our port to check in, until the moment we left a week later we were impressed with everything. I really can’t think of anything negative. All ports of call were lovely and lived up to our expectations. Everything was well organised. Everything was fantastic. Will definitely choose MSC again " view more
What's included?
- All meals onboard inc midnight snack/buffet
- 4 Restaurants - specialty restaurants carry a surcharge
- 7 Bars & Lounges
- A well planned programme of activities
- Sports facilities including tennis, basketball & mini-golf
- 2 Swimming pools
- Exclusive Children's LEGO® zone
- Gym, sauna and whirlpools
- Award winning MSC Aurea Spa
- Library, casino & games room
- Evening entertainment & Broadway style shows
- Duty free shopping gallery
- Spacious ensuite accommodation
- Port taxes and fees
- Gluten Free Menu is not available on this sailing
Itinerary
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DayPort
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1Cruise departs from Athens (Piraeus) departs at: 5 pm
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2Katakolon arrives at: 9 am, departs at: 6 pm
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3Corfu arrives at: 9 am, departs at: 7 pm
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4Argostoli, Kefalonia arrives at: 8 am, departs at: 4 pm
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5Bari arrives at: 7 am, departs at: 2 pm
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6At Sea arrives at: 9:30 am, departs at: 7 pm
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7Thira, Santorini arrives at: 8 am, departs at: 6 pm
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8Athens (Piraeus) arrives at: 6 am
Itinerary details & timings may be subject to change.
Ship facilities
Cabins & prices
Interior Bella
- Armchair
- Bathroom with shower
- Comfortable double or single beds (on request)
- Hairdryer
- Interactive TV, Wi-Fi connection (for a fee), telephone and safe
- Mini bar (charges apply)
- Vanity
Guaranteed cabin
Junior Interior Fantastica
- Armchair
- Bathroom with shower
- Comfortable double or single beds (on request)
- Hairdryer
- Interactive TV, Wi-Fi connection (for a fee), telephone and safe
- Mini bar (charges apply)
- Vanity
Junior Interior Fantastica
- Armchair
- Bathroom with shower
- Comfortable double or single beds (on request)
- Hairdryer
- Interactive TV, Wi-Fi connection (for a fee), telephone and safe
- Mini bar (charges apply)
- Vanity
Junior Interior Fantastica
- Armchair
- Bathroom with shower
- Comfortable double or single beds (on request)
- Hairdryer
- Interactive TV, Wi-Fi connection (for a fee), telephone and safe
- Mini bar (charges apply)
- Vanity
Interior Bella
- Armchair
- Bathroom with shower
- Comfortable double or single beds (on request)
- Hairdryer
- Interactive TV, Wi-Fi connection (for a fee), telephone and safe
- Mini bar (charges apply)
- Vanity
Guaranteed cabin
Premium Ocean view
- Armchair
- Bathroom with shower
- Comfortable double or single beds (on request)
- Hairdryer
- Interactive TV, Wi-Fi connection (for a fee), telephone and safe
- Mini bar (charges apply)
- Vanity
- window with seaview
Junior Ocean View Fantastica
- Armchair
- Bathroom with shower
- Comfortable double or single beds (on request)
- Hairdryer
- Interactive TV, Wi-Fi connection (for a fee), telephone and safe
- Mini bar (charges apply)
- Vanity
- window with seaview
Junior Ocean View Fantastica
- Armchair
- Bathroom with shower
- Comfortable double or single beds (on request)
- Hairdryer
- Interactive TV, Wi-Fi connection (for a fee), telephone and safe
- Mini bar (charges apply)
- Vanity
- window with seaview
Junior Ocean View Fantastica with obstructed view
- Armchair
- Bathroom with shower
- Comfortable double or single beds (on request)
- Hairdryer
- Interactive TV, Wi-Fi connection (for a fee), telephone and safe
- Mini bar (charges apply)
- Vanity
- window with partial seaview
Cabin has an obstructed view
Ocean View Bella
- Armchair
- Bathroom with shower
- Comfortable double or single beds (on request)
- Hairdryer
- Interactive TV, Wi-Fi connection (for a fee), telephone and safe
- Mini bar (charges apply)
- Vanity
- window with seaview
Guaranteed cabin
The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category)
Ocean View Bella
- Armchair
- Bathroom with shower
- Comfortable double or single beds (on request)
- Hairdryer
- Interactive TV, Wi-Fi connection (for a fee), telephone and safe
- Mini bar (charges apply)
- Vanity
- window with seaview
Guaranteed cabin
The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category)
Junior Ocean View Fantastica with obstructed view
- Armchair
- Bathroom with shower
- Comfortable double or single beds (on request)
- Hairdryer
- Interactive TV, Wi-Fi connection (for a fee), telephone and safe
- Mini bar (charges apply)
- Vanity
- window with partial seaview
Cabin has an obstructed view
Junior Ocean View Fantastica
- Armchair
- Bathroom with shower
- Comfortable double or single beds (on request)
- Hairdryer
- Interactive TV, Wi-Fi connection (for a fee), telephone and safe
- Mini bar (charges apply)
- Vanity
- window with seaview
Premium Ocean view
- Armchair
- Bathroom with shower
- Comfortable double or single beds (on request)
- Hairdryer
- Interactive TV, Wi-Fi connection (for a fee), telephone and safe
- Mini bar (charges apply)
- Vanity
- window with seaview
Balcony Aurea
- Balcony
- Bathroom with shower
- Comfortable double or single beds (on request)
- Hairdryer
- Interactive TV, Wi-Fi connection (for a fee), telephone and safe
- Mini bar (charges apply)
- Sitting area with sofa
- Vanity
Junior Balcony Fantastica
- Balcony
- Bathroom with shower
- Comfortable double or single beds (on request)
- Hairdryer
- Interactive TV, Wi-Fi connection (for a fee), telephone and safe
- Mini bar (charges apply)
- Sitting area with sofa
- Vanity
Balcony Bella
- Balcony
- Bathroom with shower
- Comfortable double or single beds (on request)
- Hairdryer
- Interactive TV, Wi-Fi connection (for a fee), telephone and safe
- Mini bar (charges apply)
- Sitting area with sofa
- Vanity
Guaranteed cabin
Balcony Bella
- Balcony
- Bathroom with shower
- Comfortable double or single beds (on request)
- Hairdryer
- Interactive TV, Wi-Fi connection (for a fee), telephone and safe
- Mini bar (charges apply)
- Sitting area with sofa
- Vanity
Guaranteed cabin
Junior Balcony Fantastica
- Balcony
- Bathroom with shower
- Comfortable double or single beds (on request)
- Hairdryer
- Interactive TV, Wi-Fi connection (for a fee), telephone and safe
- Mini bar (charges apply)
- Sitting area with sofa
- Vanity
Balcony Aurea
- Balcony
- Bathroom with shower
- Comfortable double or single beds (on request)
- Hairdryer
- Interactive TV, Wi-Fi connection (for a fee), telephone and safe
- Mini bar (charges apply)
- Sitting area with sofa
- Vanity
Deluxe Suite Aurea
- Balcony
- Bathroom with bathtub
- Comfortable double or single beds (on request)
- Hairdryer
- Interactive TV, Wi-Fi connection (for a fee), telephone and safe
- Mini bar (charges apply)
- Sitting area with sofa
- Spacious Wardrobe
- Vanity
Deluxe Suite Aurea
- Balcony
- Bathroom with bathtub
- Comfortable double or single beds (on request)
- Hairdryer
- Interactive TV, Wi-Fi connection (for a fee), telephone and safe
- Mini bar (charges apply)
- Sitting area with sofa
- Spacious Wardrobe
- Vanity
Customer reviews for MSC Opera
Just been on our 8th cruise, first with MSC. From the moment we arrived at our port to check in, until the moment we left a week later we were impressed with everything. I really can’t think of anything negative. All ports of call were lovely and lived up to our expectations. Everything was well organised. Everything was fantastic. Will definitely choose MSC again
Food average, evening shows poor (basically gymnastics every show - no imagination), excursions not great, but cabin and staff great.
Travelled on MSC Opera, a beautiful ship which was not too big which is our preference, however fewer dining options and no indoor pool. Food good for pasta and fish dishes, pizza bar, ice cream, patisserie and coffees. Had a drinks package which included good red, white and rose wines, cocktails, water, coffee/tea and choice of 4 lagers and beers. Wines, cocktails, coffee and water great , but for first three days only Heineken lager available. My husband was not happy and complained, however the only answer was ,'to write an email of complaint when you get home'. After the second day and two phone calls from the customer desk who told us there would be no more beers available, we were sent a bottle of prosecco as a good will gesture. When we got to the bar more beers were available. It demonstrated to us that the staff were not liaising very efficiently, however my husband was happy so I was too! This is the second time this has happened on MSC. We went back as it was a good itinerary and price and an extra break, but have reservations about going with them again. Transfer from Milan airport to Genoa was efficient and embarkation/disembarkation in Genoa was very slick, so it depends what is important to you.
If you are a smoker this could be the cruise company for you as they allow indoor smoking in part of the casino and the sports lounge. On the positive side everything on the ship worked apart from some unfortunate smells from the pool deck toilets. As with other cruise lines these days, they are poor on local transport options and rich on getting their ship to city centre shuttle which is expensive. We walked off the ship and asked locals. There was usually a free or cheap local bus but most times it was an easy walk. Food was just average and it took a few days to get customer services to persuade the kitchen to provide something other than tomato sauce on pasta for my vegetarian companion. The restaurant staff were friendly and worked really hard at making our trip enjoyable but they were less accomplished waiters than other ships we have been on. It is a multi lingual ship but that was not a hinderance and the entertainment was biased to visual and audible. The ship “Opera” featured a soprano and tenor most days with a cast of good standard. Beware, water in the restaurant is not free (€3). Thank you planet cruise for supplying the package that included water and dinner coffee. The ports of call were good and one of the reason we were trying out MSC for the first time. We did not take any of the ship excursions, but we like to choose our own sights to see. Book again? Maybe but would look at other cruise lines first, at least until they change their smoking policy.
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