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MSC Opera
2004
65,591
274.9 Meters
21.2 Knots
2,679 Guests
728 Crew
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La Caravella
The MSC Opera's La Caravella, is the ships the biggest formal main dining room with scenic picture windows, which opens daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Dine surrounded by stunning decor, be served by the most professional of staff and experience the most delightful menus which are sure to satisfy those hungry taste buds. The lunch has a table service while traditional dinners are set at 6PM and 9PM.
L'Approdo
The MSC L'Approdo restaurant offers a top-class gastronomic selection thanks to the high quality of the foods and variety of dishes. It has a great selection of Italian meats, and fresh seasonal produce. Dishes range from traditional and tasty Mediterranean fare, to the most refined international recipes.
Le Vele
Le Vele, is MSC Opera's self-serve buffet restaurant, which can be found on deck 11 and seats 380 guests. It opens daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets and since 2013, MSC now offer a daily non-stop buffet from 6 AM until 2 AM. It also has a 24-hour water, tea and coffee station available.
Patio Pizza & Pasta
Il Patio can be found by Opera's outdoor pools on deck 11. It features two areas, one serving pizza and salads from around 12pm to 5pm and the other being an outdoor grill serving omelettes and pancakes for breakfast and hot dogs, burgers and fries during the rest of the day until early evening. Be sure to check out this dining venue and experience some really tasty food.
Cotton Club Music Hall
Cotton Club Music Hall
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.
La Cabala Piano Bar
La Cabala Piano Bar
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.
Piazza Di Spagna
Piazza Di Spagna
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.
Vitamin bar
Vitamin bar
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.
Sotto Vento Pub
Sotto Vento Pub
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.
Aroma Coffee
Aroma Coffee
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.
Theatre
Theatre
The MSC Opera's exquisite Teatro dell'Opera is situated at the front of the ship and spans across two decks. They have a different show on every night and its worth checking the schedule to ensure you don't miss the ones you love. The theatre is quite empty during the day, though there is the occasional show such as the end-of-cruise performance by the kids onboard.
Disco
Disco
Byblos Disco Bar is on deck 11 and is ever popular with guests wanting to let their hair down and dance the night away. It's empty during the day but stay open, for a spot of relaxing and enjoying the great window views.
Casino
Casino
The Med Pearl Casino on deck 6 has a bar and offers Roulette tables, blackjack, daily poker and Texas Hold 'em contests.
Kids Clubs
Kids Clubs
MSC is one of the best cruise lines for kids, especially not that they have link ups with Italian baby company Chicco as well as LEGO. MSC also highlights shore excursions suitable for the whole family and will advise of a minimum age.
The Baby club is open for babies between six and 36 months
The Mini club is for those aged 3 to 6 years old
The Junior club is suitable for 7 to 11 year olds
The Young club is for slightly older kids between 12 and 14 years old
And the teenagers (15-17) have their own rooms and games but with less programming
