Category Scores
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Space & Comfort
44Beats 13% of ships
Dining
55Beats 22% of ships
Entertainment
68Beats 45% of ships
Activities & Thrills
51Beats 30% of ships
Pools & Relaxation
62Beats 34% of ships
Value / Cost
38Top 33% of ships
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What We Like
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Worth Knowing
Value / Cost is a relative weak point at 38/100
Space & Comfort is a relative weak point at 44/100
Daily gratuities are expected on top of the fare
General
Cruise LineMSC
Ship NameOpera
Maiden voyage27 June 2004
Physical
Year Built2004
Refurbished 2015
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The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.
BuilderChantiers de l'Atlantique
Gross Tonnage 65,591 tons
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A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.
Length 274.9 m
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Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.
Width/Beam 28.8 m
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The ship's width at its widest point. A wider hull is steadier but limits which ports and canals it can use.
Ship Within a ShipNo
Total decks 13
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Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.
Passenger Decks9
Speed 20.8 knots
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Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.
Passengers and Crew
Crew728
Total Cabins1,071
Single Occupancy Cabins No
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Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins6
Passenger Capacity 2,579
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The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger) 25.433
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Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.
Amenities
RestaurantsLa Caravella, L'Approdo, Il Patio, Le Vele (buffet) — 4 dining venues, all included, no specialty/paid restaurants
Restaurants - Paid0
Restaurants - Included4
Onboard Currency US Dollar
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The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.
Total Pools2
- Pools - General Access2
- Pools - Adults Only0
- Pools - Exclusive2
Outdoor Pools2
Water Playground/Splash ParkNo
Kiddie/Splash PoolNo
Total Hot Tubs2
- Hot Tubs - General Access2
- Hot Tubs - Adults Only3
- Hot Tubs - Exclusive2
WiFiYes
Internet CenterYes
Cell Phone ServiceYes
Bars/Lounges9
Beauty Salon/Barber ShopYes
CasinoYes
ChapelNo
Night ClubYes
Laundromats (self service)No
Laundry/Dry CleaningYes
LibraryYes
Movie TheatreNo
Outdoor Movie ScreenNo
Onboard WeddingsNo
SpaYes
Video ArcadeYes
Basketball CourtNo
Tennis CourtNo
Fitness CenterYes
Ice Skating RinkNo
Jogging TrackYes
Mini-Golf CourseYes
Rock Climbing WallNo
Water SlideNo
Water Sports PlatformNo
24-Hour Room ServiceYes
BabysittingNo
Children's PlayroomYes
Supervised Youth ProgramYes
Teen CenterNo
Kosher MealsYes
Adult Only Relaxation AreaYes
Special AmenitiesSpray park, mini-golf course, jogging track, video arcade, Teatro dell'Opera theatre, Piazza di Spagna piano bar, Discoteca Byblos nightclub, thalassotherapy spa with saunas/steam room/beauty salon, fitness center with classes
Costs and Gratuities
Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day) $17.00
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The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.
Tip added to drinks & services 15%
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The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.
Tipping Expected?Yes
Registry & Identifiers
Call sign H3FV
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The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.
IMO number 9250464
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A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.
MMSI number 357627000
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A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.
Port of registry Panama City, Panama
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The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.