Portugal, Spain, Italy & France from Lisbon with Stay, 24 August 2026
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Departure: 24 Aug 2026
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12 nights
Hand-crafted Holiday
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Day 1-3:
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Day 3:
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Day 3: Lisbon
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Day 5: Alicante
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Day 6: Mahon, Menorca
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Day 7: Olbia, Sardinia
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Day 8:
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Day 9: Marseille (Provence)
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Day 12:
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Day 13: Lisbon
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Cruise Line: MSC Cruises
Ship: MSC Opera
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Family Friendly
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Reduced child fares
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Handcrafted Holidays
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Hotel Included
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Low Deposit
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Handcrafted Cruise & Stay Flash Sale
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Tips Included
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Transfers included
What our customers say
"Much better ship than I expected. The cabin was very good, as were public areas. Very clean and well maintained. Staff, as ever, were fantastic and very hard working." view more
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Inside
£1,779 pp
Outside
£1,849 pp
Balcony
£2,299 pp
Suite
£3,049 pp
Inside
£3,099 pp
Cruise No: PC 396606
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
Travel Requirements
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Itinerary
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DayPort
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1Flight departs
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1-3Lisbon Hotel Stay - 2 Nights
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3Cruise departs from Lisbon departs at: 6 pm
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4At Sea
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5Alicante arrives at: 9 am, departs at: 5 pm
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6Mahon, Menorca arrives at: 9 am, departs at: 4 pm
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7Olbia, Sardinia arrives at: 10 am, departs at: 7 pm
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8Genoa (Portofino) arrives at: 9 am, departs at: 6 pm
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9Marseille (Provence) arrives at: 9 am, departs at: 5 pm
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10At Sea
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11Granada (Malaga) arrives at: 8 am, departs at: 6 pm
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12Seville (Cadiz) arrives at: 7 am, departs at: 5 pm
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13Lisbon arrives at: 9 am, departs at: 6 pm
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13Flight departs
Itinerary details & timings may be subject to change.
Ship facilities
Cabins & prices
Inside
Price From: £1,779
pp
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
IB
Deck 5
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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
IM1
Deck 7, Deck 8
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IM2
Deck 9, Deck 10
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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
IM2
Deck 9, Deck 10
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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
IM1
Deck 7, Deck 8
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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
IB
Deck 5
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Outside
Price From: £1,849
pp
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
OL1
Deck 9
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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
OM2
Deck 9, Deck 10
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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
OM1
Deck 7, Deck 8
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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
OO
Deck 7
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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)
OB
Deck 5
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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)
OB
Deck 5
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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
OO
Deck 7
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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
OM1
Deck 7, Deck 8
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OM2
Deck 9, Deck 10
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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
OL1
Deck 9
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Balcony
Price From: £2,299
pp
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)
- Vanity
BA
Deck 9, Deck 10
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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
BM1
Deck 9, Deck 10
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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
There is a chance that your balcony will have an obstructed view
BB
Deck 5
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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
There is a chance that your balcony will have an obstructed view
BB
Deck 5
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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
BM1
Deck 9, Deck 10
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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)
- Vanity
BA
Deck 9, Deck 10
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Suite
Price From: £3,049
pp
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
SR1
Deck 12
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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
SR1
Deck 12
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Customer reviews for MSC Opera
Much better ship than I expected. The cabin was very good, as were public areas. Very clean and well maintained. Staff, as ever, were fantastic and very hard working.
The staff on the ship were very helpful but we found other passengers quite rude. I have been on numerous cruises and never had to queue for the buffet before. It felt as if there wasn't enough room for everyone. In the day activities were mainly on top deck and at night time mainly on lower decks so it felt rather crowded day and night as everyone was in the same place. I love cruising but wont return to this ship. Also we had booked to go to Santorini but the itinerary was change to go to Athens instead where it felt like we weren't given enough time ashore. Some places we had too long ashore, on others just not enough.
Only downside was there were too many people. Had to queue all the time, not very relaxing, could never get a sunlounger, always all taken. No outdoor seating areas to enjoy a drink. Excursions good and very informative.
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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Terms and Conditions
*Bespoke Handcrafted Cruise & Stay Sale up to £50pp reduction is valid for new bookings made between 3rd March 2026 to 31st March 2026 - Save up to £50pp with a minimum spend of £1999pp. Reduced deposits available on selected cruise & stay holidays departing from August 2026 onwards
All offers and prices are subject to change and availability at time of enquiry. Prices are based on two passengers sharing unless otherwise stated and are subject to the Tour Operator's terms and conditions. Cabin and Flight supplements may apply. Other supplements may apply in addition to the price shown above. Flight details, timings and routing may be subject to alteration. Other tour operator charges may also apply. Any Onboard Spending money or drinks package value shown will be per cabin, again based on two sharing.
Note: On 13 January 2018, new European legislation is being adopted in the UK which as result will mean that we may change our required method of payment at our discretion, irrespective of how any deposit or prior payment was made.
Note: On 13 January 2018, new European legislation is being adopted in the UK which as result will mean that we may change our required method of payment at our discretion, irrespective of how any deposit or prior payment was made.
