What is MSC Opera like ? – I have just been on her so let me show you

Having not been on an MSC ship before I was pleased to be given the opportunity on Saturday 6th May to go and visit the MSC Opera in Southampton for the day.

I have booked many passengers on the Opera cruise from Southampton this summer and the deals that MSC have offered have been quite outstanding.

Here is an idea of what you can expect….

The main open decking area is nice enough and has a generous sized swimming pool and the hot tubs (they looked inviting but didnt get time to have a dip unfortunately).

A lot of passengers will be pleased to hear that MSC have now put this drinks station out on deck of the Opera where passengers can get some tea coffee and soft drinks for free.

There are also pizza and grill sections out on deck to get an afternoon snack.

Fancy a drink out on the deck in the sunshine ?  Sounds good to me, the pool bar looks just the job 🙂

This is the main reception area of the ship, looks pretty good I think, gave me a good impression as I boarded her.

There is a video arcade on board for the kids/teenagers (I would probably have a go as well)
There are a few classics in there that I remember playing myself.

This is part of the disco area up on deck 12, it was quite large in there actually, has good potential, didn’t see it in action I’m afraid….

… that didnt stop one of my colleages thinking it was time for a bit of Saturday night fever 🙂

This is the gym, plenty of equiptment in here, as well as this the ship has spa and salon facilities.

We went and had a look at a balcony cabin, the cabin was a bright, spacious enough and had a flat screen tv, here is my colleage Drew showing it off for you 🙂

I thought I may as well also include a picture of the bathroom, couldn’t fit the shower in as well but I am sure you get the idea.

The ships main dining room….. this is a smaller section of it away from the main part.

This is the ships main dining room.

The main dining room has plenty of window tables.  Look at that beautiful view of Southampton 🙂 haha

This is the buffet restaurant.  MSC have now said that the buffet will now also be open in the evenings as an alternative the the traditional main dining option.

As we were there in the morning of embarkation/disembarkation they hadn’t got the buffet loaded up yet, however there was a fruit salad we found (Drew loves fruit salad 🙂 )

The Opera has a decent sized casino, I like the odd game of poker and blackjack and I was impressed with the amount of gaming tables they have.

Kids Club, this is the best shot I could get as we wern’t allowed any further in for some reason.

The ship also has a cyber cafe onboard.

Whilst on board we were taken to the Theatre to see a show and it was very good, a mixure of different acts from performers and dancers.  There was something for everyone really.
I found the perfomances quite fun, they didn’t take things too seriously but everyone was talented and professional.

There is also a lot more bars and lounges on board that I haven’t got pictures of here, there is certainly lots to do on the ship.

Finally we had some lunch before heading home.  The lunch that I had on board was good, I had a mixed seafood starter, a mushroom tagliatelle, pork leg with trimmings and an apricot tart.

I was pleased with what the Opera cruise ship had to offer, they have free car parking on Southampton Opera bookings at the moment and also have excellent all inclusive alcoholic and no alcoholic drinks packages.

If you have any more questions, or would like a quote please get in touch with me.