--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: e7497502-203a-4fdd-b238-e0d21c9f2641 slug: 2287514 voyage_code: None cruise_line: MSC Cruises ship: MSC Opera departure_date: return_date: nights: 7 embarkation_port: Malaga disembarkation_port: Genoa (Portofino), Italy starting_price_usd: 1381.0 bookable: true last_updated: 2026-05-05T03:31:05Z --- # Mediterranean from Malaga > MSC Cruises · MSC Opera · Oct 3 – 10   (7 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | MSC Cruises | | **Ship** | MSC Opera | | **Duration** | 7 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Malaga | | **Disembarkation Port** | Genoa (Portofino), Italy | | **Starting Price** | 1,381 USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | None | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Malaga **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM The elegant central zone of Málaga – a stop-off on your MSC cruise of the Mediterranean – is largely pedestrianized with the focal point, marble-paved Calle Marqués de Larios, lined with fashionable stores, its most elegant thoroughfare. Plaza de la Constitución, Málaga’s main square, hosts a monumental fountain flanked by slender palms and the terraces of numerous cafés and restaurants. Málaga centre has a number of interesting churches and museums, not to mention the birthplace ... ### Day 2: Cadiz **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Cádiz is among the oldest settlements in Spain and one of the country’s principal ports. On an MSC Mediterranean cruise excursion, you can visit its old town, built on a peninsula-island, and remaining much as it must have looked in those days, with grand, open squares, sailors’ alleyways and high, turreted houses. Literally crumbling from the effect of the sea air on its soft limestone, it has a tremendous atmosphere – while slightly seedy, definitely in decline, it is nevertheless f... ### Day 3: Lisbon **Arrives:** 09:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Strung out over a series of hills facing the glistening waters of the broad estuary of the Tejo, Lisbon is one of Europe’s most handsome cities. Although its modern suburbs are ungainly, the historic centre is relatively compact and easy to explore in just a day when your MSC cruise takes you to the Lisbon. The oldest part of the city, the warren of streets that make up the Alfama, sits below the spectacularly sited Moorish Castelo de São Jorge, its ruined walls facing another hill, the Ba... ### Day 4: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 5: Alicante **Arrives:** 09:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Valencia and Castellón make up the three provinces of the Valencian Community, which covers 23,500 km² and is situated on the eastern coast of the peninsula. The coast is 485 km long and borders with Cataluña in the north and Murcia in the south. Alicante with its beautiful boulevard and pleasant shopping street is one of the most well known towns on the Costa Blanca. The coast of Alicante and the Costa Blanca owe its name to the beaches stretching for several kilometres and attract many su... ### Day 6: Mahon **Arrives:** 09:00 AM · **Departs:** 04:00 PM Mahón, or Maó, is the capital of the Spanish island of Menorca. It’s known for its British-style Georgian houses and sheltered harbor. Santa María Church, with an ornate 19th-century organ, sits on central Plaça de la Constitució. Next to the church, the city hall has a Renaissance facade and a clock donated by the island’s first British governor. ### Day 7: Olbia, Italy **Arrives:** 10:00 AM · **Departs:** 07:00 PM Olbia, is a town in northeastern Sardinia (Italy), in the Gallura sub-region. Called Olbia in the Roman age, Civita in the Middle Ages and Terranova Pausania before the 1940s, Olbia was again the official name of the town after the period of Fascim. It is the economic centre of this part of the island (commercial centres, food industry) and is very close to the famous Costa Smeralda tourist area. It is an administrative capital (together with Tempio Pausania) of the province of Olbia - Tempio, ... ### Day 8: Genoa (Portofino), Italy **Arrives:** 09:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Genoa is marvellously eclectic, vibrant and full of rough-edged style; it’s a great cruise excursion. Indeed “La Superba” (The Superb), as it was known at the height of its authority as a Mediterranean superpower, boasts more zest and intrigue than all the surrounding coastal resorts put together. During a holiday to Genoa you can explore its old town: a dense and fascinating warren of medieval alleyways home to large palazzi built in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries by Genoa’... ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Balcony | $1,381 | ## Cabin Options ### Inside Cabins **JUNIOR INTERIOR FANTASTICA** (Code: IM2) Relaxing armchair Spacious closet Bathroom with shower, vanity area and hairdryer TV, telephone, safe and minibar Wi-Fi access available **INTERIOR BELLA GUARANTEED** (Code: IB) Bathroom with shower, vanity area and hairdryer TV, telephone, safe and minibar Wi-Fi access available **JUNIOR INTERIOR FANTASTICA** (Code: IM1) Relaxing armchair Spacious closet Bathroom with shower, vanity area and hairdryer TV, telephone, safe and minibar Wi-Fi access available ### Outside Cabins **PREMIUM OCEAN VIEW FANTASTICA** (Code: OL1) Window with sea view Relaxing armchair Spacious closet Bathroom with shower, vanity area and hairdryer TV, telephone, safe and minibar Wi-Fi access available **JUNIOR OCEAN VIEW FANTASTICA** (Code: OM2) Window with sea view Relaxing armchair Spacious closet Bathroom with shower, vanity area and hairdryer TV, telephone, safe and minibar Wi-Fi access available **OCEAN VIEW BELLA GUARANTEED** (Code: OB) Bathroom with shower, vanity area and hairdryer TV, telephone, safe and minibar Wi-Fi access available **JUNIOR OCEAN VIEW FANTASTICA** (Code: OM1) Window with sea view Relaxing armchair Spacious closet Bathroom with shower, vanity area and hairdryer TV, telephone, safe and minibar Wi-Fi access available **JUNIOR OCEAN VIEW WITH OBSTRUCTED VIEW FANTASTICA** (Code: OO) Window with sea view Relaxing armchair Spacious closet Bathroom with shower, vanity area and hairdryer TV, telephone, safe and minibar Wi-Fi access available ### Balcony Cabins **JUNIOR BALCONY FANTASTICA** (Code: BM1) Bathroom with shower, vanity area with hairdryer Comfortable double or single beds (on request) TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar **BALCONY BELLA GUARANTEED** (Code: BB) Bathroom with shower, vanity area with hairdryer Comfortable double or single beds (on request) TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar **BALCONY AUREA** (Code: BA) Bathroom with shower, vanity area with hairdryer Comfortable double or single beds (on request) TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar ## Ship Information ### MSC Opera With its impressive array of new features and facilities, MSC Opera is now even better equipped to satisfy the needs of our guests. We’ve added spacious new cabins with balconies offering superb panoramic views and we have enlarged the restaurant and buffet areas to serve up an even greater variety of culinary treats. There is even a new 330 m² music and dance area for guests to show off their moves. #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 2,579 | | Crew | 721 | | Gross Tonnage | 65,591.0 | | Length | 824.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 1,071 | ## Onboard Amenities ### Entertainment - **Casino**: Our casinos are elegantly designed, featuring games for all types of players. You’ll be able to try your hand at Roulette or Blackjack, challenge your... - **MasterChef**: The world's best-loved food show awaits you on the MSC Cruises fleet! Experience the adrenaline-fuelled creativity of an extraordinary on-board cookin... - **Swimming Pools**: If a bit of poolside therapy sounds like your idea of heaven, look no further than one of our numerous swimming pools to get your fill of sun and rela... - **Web Series**: Experience the cruise adventure before you even step on board! Dive into the captivating web series Cabin 12006, available on MSC Cruises' official Yo... - **Broadway Theatre**: You’d normally have to travel to New York to see top-end shows, but thanks to our Broadway-style theatres you can enjoy superlative entertainment with... ### Fitness - **Basketball**: Come to the outdoor basketball court at the Sport Center for a chance to hang out with friends, have fun shooting hoops and enjoy a full-body workout ... - **Power Walking Track**: Enjoying time off on your cruise doesn’t need to mean letting your fitness routine slide, so gear up and rendezvous with the power walking and jogging... - **Five-a-side Football**: Fancy a game of footy? Your wish can be granted at the outdoor five-a-side football pitch at the Sport Center. Team up with some friends or family and... - **Minigolf**: You’ll need to combine hand-to-eye coordination with a deft, light touch to get around our entertaining open-air minigolf course on board the ship. Ge... - **Volleyball**: Fast-paced, energetic and a ton of fun to play, volleyball is one of the world’s most popular team sports and one you can enjoy at the outdoor volleyb... ### Other - **Jewellery**: A wonderland of all that sparkles; showcasing designs in gold, silver, precious and semi-precious stones and watches. You’ll love the wide choice of ... - **Accessories**: Top Italian brands such as Armani, Coccinelle, Furla and Fusaro feature alongside international names like Radley London, Calvin Klein, Lacoste, Tommy... - **Fashion Boutique**: Browse the latest collections for men, women and children, plus an array of accessories for all tastes. Enjoy the expert guidance of our staff, here t... - **Duty Free**: Discover everything the Duty Free shop has to offer, all at tax and duty-free prices*. You can choose between top-flight international tobacco product... - **Babies and Toddlers Services**: Baby Clubs - along with activities that the whole family can enjoy together, we offer a Baby Club onboard all our ships with dedicated activities and ... ### Food and Drink - **Outdoor Bars**: Sip on a glass of something refreshing – a cocktail, wine, beer or soft drink – in ultimate style at one of our Outdoor Bars, located both poolside an... - **Lounges**: Our elegant Lounge Bar is the perfect spot to enjoy leisurely hours in the company of friends. Let the special ambience work its magic on you while yo... - **International Dining**: Our main restaurants invite you on a journey around the world’s cuisines, offering exceptional international dishes every day of your cruise. - **Special Diets and Menus**: We believe everyone’s special on an MSC cruise ship which is why we provide tailored menus and solutions to meet everyone’s dining requirements: Ve... - **Ethnic Corner**: Enticing aromas and mouth-watering flavours are served up at our Ethnic Corner. Choose your personal favourite from a range of delectable dishes, hand... ### Recreational - **Sport Tournaments**: Tennis Tournament - if you've got a killer backhand then why not enter our onboard tennis tournament? It might not be Wimbledon but it'll serve up a g... - **Family Dining**: Enjoy a culinary voyage of discovery with your children on an MSC Cruise: an array of international dishes and ethnic specialties will delight the who... - **Kids Clubs and Family Activities**: Discover our Entertainment options on board: there's always so much to do that you kids will never get bored! An MSC cruise is an experience for the w... - **MSC Logo Shop**: Infuse your cruise with gifts that spark magical memories of your voyage across the waves! Navigate the MSC Logo Shop for everything from gadgets to b... - **Parent Time**: Wind down, lie back, chill out or dress up, and make the most of every marvellous moment. While your kids are having the time of their lives,with our... ### Relaxation - **Beauty Salon**: You can enjoy the expertise of highly specialised staff in aesthetic treatments to offer you excellent results and improve the relaxing effects of you... - **Thermal Area**: Start your wellness journey in our on board thermal area and achieve a lasting feeling of absolute well-being that will stay with you well beyond your... - **Barber Shop**: Inside the MSC Aurea Spa there’s a dedicated Barber Shop to keep you looking at your best during your time on board! Leave the salon styled and ready ... - **MSC Aurea Spa**: MSC Aurea Spa boasts an exotic interior of natural stone, precious woods and rich mosaics, and is equipped with specific and massage treatment suites.... - **Hair Salon**: Refresh your look with a new hairstyle! There are different packages which include a personalised shampoo & conditioning mask, a haircut and a single ... ## Ports of Call ### Malaga *Coordinates: 36.7213, -4.42127* The elegant central zone of Málaga – a stop-off on your MSC cruise of the Mediterranean – is largely pedestrianized with the focal point, marble-paved Calle Marqués de Larios, lined with fashionable stores, its most elegant thoroughfare. Plaza de la Constitución, Málaga’s main square, hosts a monumental fountain flanked by slender palms and the terraces of numerous cafés and restaura... ### Cadiz *Coordinates: 36.5299, -6.29241* Cádiz is among the oldest settlements in Spain and one of the country’s principal ports. On an MSC Mediterranean cruise excursion, you can visit its old town, built on a peninsula-island, and remaining much as it must have looked in those days, with grand, open squares, sailors’ alleyways and high, turreted houses. Literally crumbling from the effect of the sea air on its soft limestone, ... ### Lisbon *Coordinates: 38.7223, -9.13934* Strung out over a series of hills facing the glistening waters of the broad estuary of the Tejo, Lisbon is one of Europe’s most handsome cities. Although its modern suburbs are ungainly, the historic centre is relatively compact and easy to explore in just a day when your MSC cruise takes you to the Lisbon. The oldest part of the city, the warren of streets that make up the Alfama, sits below... ### Alicante *Coordinates: 38.3452, -0.481006* Valencia and Castellón make up the three provinces of the Valencian Community, which covers 23,500 km² and is situated on the eastern coast of the peninsula. The coast is 485 km long and borders with Cataluña in the north and Murcia in the south. Alicante with its beautiful boulevard and pleasant shopping street is one of the most well known towns on the Costa Blanca. The coast of Alicante an... ### Mahon *Coordinates: 39.8896, 4.25962* Mahón, or Maó, is the capital of the Spanish island of Menorca. It’s known for its British-style Georgian houses and sheltered harbor. Santa María Church, with an ornate 19th-century organ, sits on central Plaça de la Constitució. Next to the church, the city hall has a Renaissance facade and a clock donated by the island’s first British governor. ### Olbia, Italy *Coordinates: 40.9225, 9.48685* Olbia, is a town in northeastern Sardinia (Italy), in the Gallura sub-region. Called Olbia in the Roman age, Civita in the Middle Ages and Terranova Pausania before the 1940s, Olbia was again the official name of the town after the period of Fascim. It is the economic centre of this part of the island (commercial centres, food industry) and is very close to the famous Costa Smeralda tourist area.... ### Genoa (Portofino), Italy *Coordinates: 44.4071, 8.90944* Genoa is marvellously eclectic, vibrant and full of rough-edged style; it’s a great cruise excursion. Indeed “La Superba” (The Superb), as it was known at the height of its authority as a Mediterranean superpower, boasts more zest and intrigue than all the surrounding coastal resorts put together. During a holiday to Genoa you can explore its old town: a dense and fascinating warren of m... ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2287514 - **Compare Prices:** CruisePirate compares prices across multiple booking channels - **Price Alerts:** Set up alerts for price drops on this sailing - **Support:** Contact our AI-powered cruise assistant for personalized recommendations ### Why Book with CruisePirate? - Real-time price comparison across booking channels - AI-powered cruise recommendations - Transparent pricing with no hidden fees - Expert cruise search and filtering --- ## Technical Metadata - **Canonical URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2287514 - **Markdown URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2287514.md - **API Endpoint:** https://cruisepirate.ai/api/cruises/2287514/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/msc-cruises/msc-opera/other/59176.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-05-05 03:31:05 UTC