The fleet · Lirica Class
MSC Opera
The smallest and oldest ships in the fleet, and the ones that still feel European rather than resort-scale.
Opera by the numbers
From MSC’s own technical sheet for this ship. Where MSC does not publish a figure — the row is absent rather than filled with a number from elsewhere.
What sets Opera apart
Venues Opera has that almost none of her fleetmates do — measured across the 22 ships MSC publishes a sheet for, not picked by hand. We have no reviews to quote, so rather than claim what people rave about, this shows what she actually has that the others do not.
Decks
MSC names every guest deck, which is what a venue listing means by “Deck 8 Ocean Cay”. We do not publish the deck plan artwork.
Aboard Opera
All 48 spaces MSC lists for this ship, grouped as MSC groups them.
Various Services
7Excursions office
Cruise Consultant office
Medical centre
Reception, guest service
40
26
115
Restaurants
4Grill, pizzeria, pasta, bar
Upper main restaurant
Lower main restaurant
Self-service buffet, bar
Bars / Lounges
7Piano bar, café
Disco bar
Bar, music, dance floor
Piano bar
Casino bar
Bar, music, dance floor
Pub
Outdoor Bars
3Ice cream bar
Pool bar
Vitamin bar
Shops
9Bags, belts and leather goods
Perfumes and cosmetics
Jewellery and deluxe accessories
Tobaccos, liquors and snack
Sunglasses, watches and fashion jewellery
Fashion boutique (men, women and kids)
MSC logo items and toys
Photographer and photo gallery
Shopping area
Entertainment
6Discotheque, bar
Bar, music, dance floor
Table games, slot machines, bar
Bar, music, dance floor
Theatre, shows, conferences
Card room
Family Entertainment
6Dedicated area for babies by Chicco (under 3 years)
LEGO® play area (7-11 years)
LEGO® play area (3-6 years)
Teenagers playroom (15-17 years)
Teens arcade
Dedicated area for young (12-14 years)
MSC Aurea Spa
1Complete, hour-long treatment that beautifies your hands and feet
Sport & Fitness
2Minigolf
Pools & Sundecks
3Pool area
Pool area
Exclusive solarium with whirlpool bath for Aurea guests only
Venue names, descriptions, seat counts and floor areas are from MSC’s published technical sheet. Line-up varies by sailing — check the official site for your voyage.