IMO: 9250464
MSC Opera
Technical specifications, historical timeline, and comprehensive venue inventory.
The Blueprint
- Ship Class
- Lirica-class
- Gross Tonnage (GT)
- 65,591
- Length (FT / M)
- 902 / 274.9
- Beam (FT / M)
- 94 / 28.8
- Decks (Passenger / Total)
- 9 / 13
- Shipyard
- Chantiers de l'Atlantique, Saint-Nazaire, France
- Registry
- Panama
- Godparent(s)
- Sophia Loren
- LNG Powered
- No
- Build Cost
- $270,000,000
Timeline & Evolution
Inaugural Sail Year
2004
Major Refurbishments
2015
2022
Registry & Build Record
- IMO Number
- 9250464
- MMSI
- 357627000
- Call Sign
- H3FV
- Classification Society
- Bureau Veritas
- Hull / Yard Number
- L32
- Maiden Voyage
- 27 June 2004
- Maximum Draft
- 6.8 m (22.3 ft)
- Maximum Beam
- 28.8 m (94.5 ft)
Capacity & Space
- Double Occupancy
- 2,142
- Maximum Capacity
- 2,658
- Total Crew
- 728
- Passenger-to-Crew Ratio
- 2.94:1
- Space Ratio
- 30.62
Onboard Inventory
- Swimming Pools
- 2
- Hot Tubs / Whirlpools
- 2
- Bars & Lounges
- 8
- Complimentary Dining Venues
- 3
- À la Carte Dining
- 2
- Elevators
- 9*
* Unofficial count — the cruise line publishes no official total for this figure.
Power & Propulsion
- Propulsion
- Diesel-electric
- Fuel Type
- Low-sulphur marine diesel
- Azipod Units
- 2
- Installed Power
- 31.68 MW (42,484 hp)
- Propulsion Power
- 20 MW (26,820 hp)
- Maximum Speed
- 20.3 Knots
- Engine Configuration
- 4x Wartsila 12V38
Logistics
- Cruising Speed
- 20 Knots
- Medical Center
- Deck 7
Elevator Banks
Forward
Decks 5-12
Aft
Decks 5-12
Designated Smoking Zones
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Med Pearl Casino designated smoking areacasinoLocation: Deck 6Smoking permitted in the designated section of the casino.
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Designated open-deck smoking areaoutdoorLocation: Pool deck (designated section)Smoking permitted only in designated outdoor open-deck areas.
Cabin Summary
Total: 1,071
ADA Compliant: 5
- Suites
- 28
- Balcony
- 204
- Oceanview
- 401
- Inside
- 438
The Apex Suite
Deluxe Suite Aurea
210 SQ FT
The ship's top accommodation: a Deluxe Suite Aurea of about 210 sq ft with a roughly 40 sq ft private balcony and Aurea-experience perks including thermal-area access and priority services. Two larger family staterooms (without balcony) are also offered. The Lirica-class has no MSC Yacht Club enclave.
Stateroom Taxonomy
Suites
- Deluxe Suite Aurea28
Balcony
- Balcony (Bella/Fantastica/Aurea)204
Oceanview
- Ocean View (Bella/Fantastica)399
- Ocean View Family Stateroom2
Inside
- Interior (Bella/Fantastica)438
Features & Amenities
Family & Youth
- Kids Club
- Teen Club
Adults & Wellness
- Spa
- Thermal Suite
- Casino
Entertainment & Culture
- Production Theater
Expedition & Marine
- Tender-Port Capable
Signature Experiences
Classic-lines Lirica-class hull
unique
Double pool complex
top-deck attraction
Kids' Spray Park
top-deck attraction
Minigolf and shuffleboard
top-deck attraction
Top Exclusive Solarium
top-deck attraction
Open-air walking track
top-deck attraction
Pool bar
top-deck attraction
Ship-Specific Highlights
- MSC Aurea Spa with sauna and Turkish bath
- Sottovento English-style pub
- Open-air kids' Spray Park
- Top-deck minigolf and shuffleboard
- Top Exclusive adults-only solarium
Venues
Complimentary Dining
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La Caravella Restaurantmain_dining_roomLocation: Deck 5Main dining room.
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L'Approdo Restaurantmain_dining_roomLocation: Deck 6Main dining room.
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Le Vele BuffetbuffetLocation: Deck 11Lido buffet, open for all meals and late-night snacks.
À la Carte Dining
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Aroma Coffee BarcafeLocation: Deck 5Coffee and pastry bar.
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Gelateria ItalianacafeLocation: Deck 6Italian gelato bar.
Bars & Nightlife
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Sottovento PubbarLocation: Deck 5English-style pub.
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Piazza di Spagna LoungeloungeLocation: Deck 5Atrium piazza lounge bar.
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Cotton ClubloungeLocation: Deck 6Cotton Club lounge and music bar.
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Med Pearl Casino BarbarLocation: Deck 6Full bar within the casino.
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La Cabala Piano Barpiano_barLocation: Deck 6Piano bar.
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Lo Spinnaker Pool Barpool_barLocation: Deck 11Main poolside bar.
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Il Patio BarbarLocation: Deck 11Poolside pizza and snack bar.
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Byblos DiscotecanightclubLocation: Deck 12Disco and nightclub.
Pools & Aquatics
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Main PoolpoolLocation: Deck 11Forward outdoor pool of the double pool complex.
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Aft PoolpoolLocation: Deck 11Aft outdoor pool of the double pool complex.
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Spray Parksplash_padLocation: Deck 12Open-air kids' water spray park.
Active Recreation
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Minigolfsports_courtLocation: Deck 13Top-deck minigolf.
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Shuffleboardsports_courtLocation: Deck 13Shuffleboard court.
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Power Walking Trackjogging_trackLocation: Deck 12Open-air walking/jogging track.
Entertainment Venues
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Teatro dell'OperatheaterLocation: Decks 5-6Broadway-style main theatre.
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Virtual ArcadearcadeLocation: Deck 7Virtual-reality games arcade.
Casino
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Med Pearl CasinocasinoLocation: Deck 6Casino with slots and table games.
Spa & Fitness
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MSC Aurea SpaspaLocation: Deck 11Spa with massages, sauna and Turkish bath.
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Thermal Areathermal_suiteLocation: Deck 11Thermal area with sauna and Turkish bath.
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MSC GymgymLocation: Deck 12Fitness centre powered by Technogym.
Youth & Teen
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Kids Clubkids_clubLocation: Deck 12Children's club (Chicco / LEGO play areas).
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Teens Clubteen_clubLocation: Deck 12Teen club with virtual reality gaming.
Retail & Shopping
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Shopping AreashopLocation: Deck 6Walk-through duty-free shopping area.
Leisure & Public Spaces
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Top Exclusive Solariumsun_deckLocation: Deck 13Adults-only premium sun deck.
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Opera AtriumatriumLocation: Decks 5-7Central atrium.
Data Provenance
Last Verified: 2026-06-29