MSC Opera
MSC Opera has been in service since 2004. In July 2015 she returned from a refit with more balcony cabins, public areas, restaurants, and kids’ areas. Extended by 24m, at 65,000 GT, with 194 cabins added, she now carries 2142 passengers.
Durban,Pomene,Portuguese Island,Durban
Ship:
MSC Opera
Departure: Monday, December 22, 2025
Nights: 5 nights
Departs: Durban
Returns: Durban
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Prices are Avg twin share per person in AUD, include all taxes and are subject to change.
Inside
$1,039
$207/day
Oceanview
$1,099
$219/day
Balcony
$1,179
$235/day
Suite
$1,569
$313/day
Return
trip
5
Nights
2
Sea Days
3
Ports
2
Countries
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Itinerary
Durban,Pomene,Portuguese Island,Durban
Ports of call
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Day Date Port of Call Arrival Departure 1 Monday, December 22, 2025 Durban, South Africa Embark 6:00 PM 
Durban is the third largest city in South Africa and is its busiest port. Its subtropical climate and extensive beaches provide excellent opportunities for sun-worshippers, surfers and swimmers. The Golden Mile, a wide stretch of golden sands, is artificially separated by various piers. Read more about Durban, South Africa
2 Tuesday, December 23, 2025 At Sea 3 Wednesday, December 24, 2025 Pomene, Mozambique 7:00 AM 4:00 PM
Pomene is one of the most picturesque sites in Mozambique. Pomene Bay lies about 500 km NE of the city of Maputo on the Indian Ocean shores of Mozambique. The bay is towards the southern part of Mozambique’s 2300 km coastline, in Inhambane Province. Read more about Pomene, Mozambique
4 Thursday, December 25, 2025 Mozambique Island, Mozambique 9:00 AM 6:00 PM
The Island of Mozambique lies on the coast of Mozambique, near Africa’s closest point to Madagascar in the Indian Ocean. The Island is joined to the African mainland of Mozambique by a 3.4 km bridge. It is a thin crescent of an island, only 3 km long, with an interesting history as an Arab port well before Vasco da Gama visited in 1498. Read more about Mozambique Island, Mozambique
5 Friday, December 26, 2025 At Sea 6 Saturday, December 27, 2025 Durban, South Africa 6:00 AM Disembark
Durban is the third largest city in South Africa and is its busiest port. Its subtropical climate and extensive beaches provide excellent opportunities for sun-worshippers, surfers and swimmers. The Golden Mile, a wide stretch of golden sands, is artificially separated by various piers. Read more about Durban, South Africa
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Ship
MSC Opera Overview
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Cabins
MSC Opera Cabins
Suite
Suite
Cabin Types
SR1
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Surface approx. 248 sq. ft. with a balcony that is approx. 54 sq. ft., deck 12BalconySitting area with sofaSpacious WardrobeBathroom with bathtub, vanity area with hairdryerComfortable double or single beds (on request)TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibarThe image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).
Balcony
Balcony
Cabin Types
BA, BM1, BB
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Surface approx. 140 sq. ft. with a balcony that is approx. 32 sq. ft., deck 9-10, best ship positionsBathroom with shower, vanity area with hairdryerComfortable double or single beds (on request)TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibarThe image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).
Oceanview
Oceanview
Cabin Types
OL1, OX1, OM2, OM1, OO, OB
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Surface approx. 237 sq. ft., deck 9.Window with sea viewRelaxing armchairBathroom with shower, vanity area with hairdryerComfortable double or single beds (on request)TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibarThe image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).
Inside
Inside
Cabin Types
IM2, IM1, IB
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Surface approx. 129 - 140sq. ft., deck 9-10Relaxing armchairBathroom with shower, vanity area and hairdryerComfortable double or single beds (on request*)TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar*Cabins for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility have single beds only.The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).
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Deck Plans
MSC Opera Deck Plans
Legend
Sofa bed- 3rd bed is a pullman bed
- 3rd & 4th beds are pullman beds
- Connecting staterooms
- Cabin for guests with reduced mobility
- Staterooms with metal balcony
- Staterooms with partial metal/partial glass balconies
- Ship configuration may be subject to change depending on the season and on the destination
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Sofa bed
3rd bed is a pullman bed
3rd & 4th beds are pullman beds
Connecting staterooms
Cabin for guests with reduced mobility
Staterooms with metal balcony
Staterooms with partial metal/partial glass balconies
Ship configuration may be subject to change depending on the season and on the destination
Cabin Availability
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Inside
From $1039
Oceanview
From $1099
Balcony
From $1179
Suite
From $1569
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Durban,Pomene,Portuguese Island,Durban
Cruiseline: MSC Cruises Ship: MSC Opera Departure: Monday, December 22, 2025 Nights: 5 nights Departs: Durban Returns: Durban
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