Discover the Beauty of Cruising in South Africa

Embark on a captivating voyage aboard MSC Opera, a distinguished member of the Lirica-class cruise ships, designed with spacious open decks to create an intimate ambience for exploration and socialising. MSC Cruises’ commitment to hospitality shines through the ship’s diverse accommodation options, ranging from comfortable interior cabins to scenic ocean-view rooms, balcony cabins, and luxurious suites. Guests may indulge in a variety of dining experiences, featuring ever-changing Mediterranean and international specialties, including authentic Italian pizza crafted from the finest ingredients.

The ship’s extensive facilities encompass restaurants, indoor and outdoor bars, lively evenings at the Byblos Disco, and world-class performances at the Teatro dell’Opera. Younger travellers will delight in dedicated entertainment such as LEGO play areas, a games arcade, and the Doremi Spray Park, complete with interactive water features, while three open-air swimming pools ensure enjoyment for the entire family. Welcome to a world of warmth, luxury, and unforgettable moments at sea.

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Experiences

Your cruise experience is at the centre of everything we do. To help make your holiday with us truly memorable, we give you the chance to tailor your experience to your needs and desires.

For example, you can either leave the choice of cabin to us and benefit from the best rates available, or choose your own ideal cabin and location, while enjoying extra flexibility and additional benefits to make your cruise even more special

Available with guaranteed cabins

Flexibility

  • Cruise change for a fee
  • Cruise changes for Bella experience are applicable either on the cruise dates or on the destination. Such changes need to take place 75 days prior to departure

Comfort

  • Modern ships with elegant cabins
  • MSC for Me (where available)

Food & Entertainment

  • Extensive buffet with a wide choice of cuisine
  • Main restaurants serving gourmet meals and offering a variety of dietary requirements
  • Continental breakfast in cabin (additional delivery cost)

Sport & Entertainment

  • Varied programme of Broadway-style theatre shows available almost every day
  • Pool Area
  • Open-air sports facilities
  • Well-equipped gym with panoramic view
  • Entertainment activities for adults, infants and children
  • Recreational activities for children

Services

  • Qualified multilingual personnel

Other Privileges

  • Earn MSC Voyagers Club Points

Available with Balcony, Ocean View and Interior cabins

Flexibility

  • Opportunity to choose the cabin and its location*
  • 1 free cruise change**
  • * In the event of cabin change due to operational reasons, guests will be granted the same cabin category or a cabin category upgrade but the experience remains the same
  • ** The free cruise change is applicable either on the cruise dates or on the destination. The change needs to take place 75 days prior to departure

Food & Entertainment

  • Extensive buffet with a wide choice of cuisine
  • Main restaurants serving gourmet meals and offering a variety of dietary requirements
  • Chance to request preferred dinner sitting (subject to availability)
  • 24-hour room service (delivery free of charge)**
  • **Room service delivery is complimentary, but food items are priced individually
  • Continental breakfast in the cabin (delivery free of charge)

Comfort

  • Modern ships with elegant cabins
  • MSC for Me (where applicable)

Sport & Entertainment

  • Varied programme of Broadway-style theatre shows available almost every day
  • Pool Area
  • Open-air sports facilities
  • Well-equipped gym with panoramic view
  • Entertainment activities for adults, infants and children
  • Recreational activities for children

Services

  • Qualified multilingual personnel

Other Privileges

  • Earn MSC Voyagers Club Points
  • Discounted packages offer

Available with Balcony and Suites

Flexibility

  • Opportunity to choose cabin and its location*
  • 1 free cruise change**
  • * In the event of cabin change due to operational reasons, guests will be granted the same cabin category or a cabin category upgrade but the experience remains the same
  • ** The free cruise change is applicable either on the cruise dates or on the destination. The change needs to take place 75 days prior to departure

Food & Entertainment

  • Discounted drinks package option available at the time of booking*
  • Extensive buffet with a wide choice of cuisine
  • Main restaurants serving gourmet meals and offering a variety of dietary
    requirements
  • Free time dining with My Choice dining in a dedicated restaurant or area
  • Welcome package (Prosecco + chocolate)
  • 24-hour room service (delivery free of charge)**
  • Continental breakfast in cabin (delivery free of charge)

Comfort

  • Modern ships with elegant cabins
  • MSC for Me (where available)
  • Ocean View & Balcony cabins, and Suites in the best locations

Sport & Entertainment

  • Varied programme of Broadway-style theatre shows available almost every day
  • Pool Area
  • Open-air sports facilities
  • Well-equipped gym with panoramic view
  • Entertainment activities for adults, infants and children
  • Recreational activities for children

Services

  • Qualified multilingual personnel
  • Priority boarding & luggage drop off

Other Privileges

  • Earn MSC Voyagers Club Points
  • Discounted packages offer

SUITE

PARTIAL VIEW

INTERIOR

BALCONY

OCEAN VIEW

* The image is representative only
Size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category)

Plan | Offers For Everyone

Best Price Today

Best price today guarantees you the best available price at time of booking. It is not published in the brochure and it may change over time, so you will need to check with us via email or ask your trusted Daring Travel Agents to discover the current fare.

Children And Teenagers (2-17) Cruise Fare

Children under 18 years old travelling with adults on local departures will pay a discounted percentage of the cruise fare, depending on the departure. Please confirm at the time of booking.

Single Part

1ST CHILD SAILS AT 15% OFF
Travelling together in one cabin makes sense: the parent pays the regular price, while the first child under 18 years old gets a 15% discount, the second child (when applicable) pays the regular price (child fare).

Family Comfort

It will be possible to book 2 cabins, including connected cabins, with one adult and one child each, and they will receive a 30% discount on the second person’s fare in each cabin. This can only be done through the your trusted Daring Travel Agents.

Single Fares

Book your singles cruise, travel solo and enjoy the maximum fun on board an MSC Cruise!

Please check with the your trusted Daring Travel Agents to find out the exact surcharge applicable.

Senior Discount

Any senior aged 60 years or older is eligible for the following special discount per person compared to the regular quoted fares:

5% (Inside, Outside with Partial View & Ocean View)
10% (Balcony & Suite).

Ceremony Fares

From your honeymoon to your wedding anniversary and beyond, married life is one of the most wonderful journeys of all.

Your love merits the most special of celebrations, an exceptional voyage enhanced by one of our carefully designed packages. With special deals and a host of romantic touches, we’ll ensure your holiday is full of unforgettable moments.
Our Ceremony Fares include honeymoons, debutant ceremonies, anniversaries and symbolic weddings.

Young & Young

If you and your friends or partner (sharing the same cabin) are between 18 and 29 years of age, you qualify for a special discount per cabin on the regular quoted fare:

10% (Inside, Outside with Partial View & Ocean View)
15% (Balcony & Suite).

Just one of the reasons why so many young people choose MSC Cruises. Please check with the your trusted Daring Travel Agents how to apply this kind of promotion.