The MSC Opera's impressive Cotton Club Music Hall is a large lounge based on deck 6. It has a massive dancefloor, where you can take some dance and ballroom lessons during the day. It also has a piano, stage and bar where you can enjoy live music from 6:30 PM to 1:30 PM and is a great place to relax if you're not into the frenetic discos and bars on board.

The MSC Opera's chic La Cabala Piano Bar on deck six is an open walk through bar where people linger a bit before heading for dinner or a show. It has live piano music from 5:30 PM daily and Black Card Holders can meet here for the chance to meet up with the ship's officers.

The swanky Piazza di Spagna Lounge on deck 5 is a large bar, which is popular for "meet the officers" events and after dinner drinks.

The hip and happening Vitamin Bar on deck 11 is a pop-up bar with no seats. It's a great place to grab a healthy fruit drink, perfect to cure last night's hangover. It's situated close to the pool and drinks cost around 4.50 euro.

Situated on deck 5, this is the perfect spot for smokers. This English Style pub, with a smoking section to one side, has a dark and banquette style decor. There's a great selection of beers and ciders, including lagers, stouts, ales and pilsners. They have ten draught beers on tap and also serve a selection of sandwiches and snacks.

This coffee bar can be found on deck 6 and can seat up to 91 passengers. It's a speciality coffee bar and you get complimentary cookies and pastries if you purchase a drink. Real coffee lovers can invest in a coffee package, which will cost less per cup. There's a whole range of expertly blended coffees as well as some liquor-based ones for a bit later in the day.