An epic 30-day cruise from Africa to Europe on MSC Opera
directions_boatMSC Opera
card_travel2026-04-14 - 2026-05-13 (30 days)
location_onDeparture from CAPE TOWN - Arrival at GENOA





Schedule
Please complete your check-in at least 2 hours before departure. It may take 2-3 hours to disembark after arrival. All arrival and departure times are in local time.
※ Please note that the itinerary is subject to change without notice due to weather conditions at sea or the cruise company’s circumstances.
ARR
DEP
Port of Call Name
Day 1
2026-04-14 (Tue)
-
18:00
CAPE TOWN
Day 2
2026-04-15 (Wed)
-
-
Full-Day Cruise
Day 3
2026-04-16 (Thu)
-
-
Full-Day Cruise
Day 4
2026-04-17 (Fri)
06:00
18:00
DURBAN
Day 5
2026-04-18 (Sat)
-
-
Full-Day Cruise
Day 6
2026-04-19 (Sun)
-
-
Full-Day Cruise
Day 7
2026-04-20 (Mon)
-
-
Full-Day Cruise
Day 8
2026-04-21 (Tue)
08:00
18:00
La Possession
Day 9
2026-04-22 (Wed)
08:00
18:00
PORT LOUIS
Day 10
2026-04-23 (Thu)
-
-
Full-Day Cruise
Day 11
2026-04-24 (Fri)
08:00
18:00
ANTSIRANANA
Day 12
2026-04-25 (Sat)
07:00
16:00
NOSSI-BE
Day 13
2026-04-26 (Sun)
-
-
Full-Day Cruise
Day 14
2026-04-27 (Mon)
10:00
18:00
PORT VICTORIA
Day 15
2026-04-28 (Tue)
-
-
Full-Day Cruise
Day 16
2026-04-29 (Wed)
-
-
Full-Day Cruise
Day 17
2026-04-30 (Thu)
-
-
Full-Day Cruise
Day 18
2026-05-01 (Fri)
-
-
Full-Day Cruise
Day 19
2026-05-02 (Sat)
-
-
Full-Day Cruise
Day 20
2026-05-03 (Sun)
-
-
Full-Day Cruise
Day 21
2026-05-04 (Mon)
-
-
Full-Day Cruise
Day 22
2026-05-05 (Tue)
07:00
21:00
AQABA
Day 23
2026-05-06 (Wed)
08:00
19:00
Sharm El-Sheikh
Day 24
2026-05-07 (Thu)
19:00
19:15
Suez Canal South
Day 25
2026-05-08 (Fri)
15:00
15:15
Suez Canal North
Day 26
2026-05-09 (Sat)
14:00
22:00
Rhodes
Day 27
2026-05-10 (Sun)
09:00
18:00
IRAKLION(HERAKLION)
Day 28
2026-05-11 (Mon)
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-
Full-Day Cruise
Day 29
2026-05-12 (Tue)
-
-
Full-Day Cruise
Day 30
2026-05-13 (Wed)
08:00
-
GENOA
Day 1
2026-04-14 (Tue)
ARR:-
DEP:18:00
CAPE TOWN
Day 2
2026-04-15 (Wed)
ARR:-
DEP:-
Full-Day Cruise
Day 3
2026-04-16 (Thu)
ARR:-
DEP:-
Full-Day Cruise
Day 4
2026-04-17 (Fri)
ARR:06:00
DEP:18:00
DURBAN
Day 5
2026-04-18 (Sat)
ARR:-
DEP:-
Full-Day Cruise
Day 6
2026-04-19 (Sun)
ARR:-
DEP:-
Full-Day Cruise
Day 7
2026-04-20 (Mon)
ARR:-
DEP:-
Full-Day Cruise
Day 8
2026-04-21 (Tue)
ARR:08:00
DEP:18:00
La Possession
Day 9
2026-04-22 (Wed)
ARR:08:00
DEP:18:00
PORT LOUIS
Day 10
2026-04-23 (Thu)
ARR:-
DEP:-
Full-Day Cruise
Day 11
2026-04-24 (Fri)
ARR:08:00
DEP:18:00
ANTSIRANANA
Day 12
2026-04-25 (Sat)
ARR:07:00
DEP:16:00
NOSSI-BE
Day 13
2026-04-26 (Sun)
ARR:-
DEP:-
Full-Day Cruise
Day 14
2026-04-27 (Mon)
ARR:10:00
DEP:18:00
PORT VICTORIA
Day 15
2026-04-28 (Tue)
ARR:-
DEP:-
Full-Day Cruise
Day 16
2026-04-29 (Wed)
ARR:-
DEP:-
Full-Day Cruise
Day 17
2026-04-30 (Thu)
ARR:-
DEP:-
Full-Day Cruise
Day 18
2026-05-01 (Fri)
ARR:-
DEP:-
Full-Day Cruise
Day 19
2026-05-02 (Sat)
ARR:-
DEP:-
Full-Day Cruise
Day 20
2026-05-03 (Sun)
ARR:-
DEP:-
Full-Day Cruise
Day 21
2026-05-04 (Mon)
ARR:-
DEP:-
Full-Day Cruise
Day 22
2026-05-05 (Tue)
ARR:07:00
DEP:21:00
AQABA
Day 23
2026-05-06 (Wed)
ARR:08:00
DEP:19:00
Sharm El-Sheikh
Day 24
2026-05-07 (Thu)
ARR:19:00
DEP:19:15
Suez Canal South
Day 25
2026-05-08 (Fri)
ARR:15:00
DEP:15:15
Suez Canal North
Day 26
2026-05-09 (Sat)
ARR:14:00
DEP:22:00
Rhodes
Day 27
2026-05-10 (Sun)
ARR:09:00
DEP:18:00
IRAKLION(HERAKLION)
Day 28
2026-05-11 (Mon)
ARR:-
DEP:-
Full-Day Cruise
Day 29
2026-05-12 (Tue)
ARR:-
DEP:-
Full-Day Cruise
Day 30
2026-05-13 (Wed)
ARR:08:00
DEP:-
GENOA
Ship Facilities, Attractions, and Entertainment

LA CARAVELLA
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L’APPRODO
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IL PATIO
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LE VELE
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Cruise Ship
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Specifications
- Maiden Voyage
- 2004
- Maximum Passenger Capacity
- 2,679
- Number of Crew Members
- 742
- Overall Length (meters)
- 274.9m
- Gross Tonnage
- 65,591t
What is included in the cruise fare
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Accommodation Fee
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Transportation Cost
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Breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the main restaurant and buffet restaurant
- check
Shows, events, and other entertainment
- check
Onboard Facility Usage Fees (Fitness Center, Pool, Jacuzzi, Club Lounge, Library, etc.)
- check
Onboard Activities (Games, Quizzes, Craft Classes, etc.)
What is not included in the cruise fare
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Transportation from your home to the port
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Transportation at each port of call
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Shore Excursion Tour Fee
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Personal expenses onboard, such as drink charges, casino, shops, Wi-Fi, spa treatments, and laundry
- check
Overseas Travel Insurance
- check
Luggage Delivery Service
Additional Costs
Payment at the Time of Booking
- paid
Port Charges
Payment at the Time of Boarding
- paid
Service Charge (Onboard Gratuity) (Children under 2 are exempt)
- paid
International Tourist Tax: 1,000 yen per person (exempt for children under 2) ※Applicable only for departures from Japan
Packages Available for Pre-Booking
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Drink packages
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Wi-Fi
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Shore excursions
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Spa