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MSC Opera Cruise Reviews

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So much better than the reviews here
"The food has been excellent and the staff among the best we’ve experienced on any cruise.The choices out of Dubai are limited so having booked this and having read the reviews I was honestly not expecting much...."Read More
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So much better than the reviews here

Review for MSC Opera to Middle East

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cailin3
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

We have been on several cruises in the Caribbean,Middle East and Asia. We chose this Cruise because we were going to Dubai anyway. We have sailed with MSC before. The choices out of Dubai are limited so having booked this and having read the reviews I was honestly not expecting much. However we have been so pleasantly surprised. The food has been excellent and the staff among the ...
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Sail Date: January 2023

Cabin Type: Junior Balcony


Perfect winter get away.

Review for MSC Opera to Middle East

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k,m,d&m
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

Chose due the location- winter sun, price and itinerary. Older ship but very well maintained. Staff lovely, hard working and attentive. Food good, but not the choice or quality of royal Caribbean or celebrity. Quality drinks package choice of premium spirits and European beers. Ports of call were interesting and we had plenty of time in port to explore. The private island would ...
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Sail Date: January 2023

Cabin Type: Deluxe Suite Aurea


Average ship

Review for MSC Opera to Middle East

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evertonian12
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

We chose this cruise as my daughter is based in Dubai. Although we enjoyed the various stops I would not consider the itinerary worthwhile enough to fly all the way from Europe for. In fairness to MSC we found the ship itself to be much better than many of the reviews on here. The cabin was clean, clearly refurbished fairly recently and the same could be said of the ship as a whole. Very clean ...
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Sail Date: December 2022


Great Destinations

Review for MSC Opera to Europe - Western Mediterranean

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JulieWang
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

We just finished a 7-day Mediterranean cruise onboard MSC Opera. This was our sixth cruises overall (three on Princess and one on Carnival) and second on MSC since last December. Embarkment: Easiest of all cruises. We were scheduled to board Opera at 1 pm in Barcelona, but arrived at the terminal around 12 pm. There were about a dozen people lining up and we got onto the ship in no more than 10 ...
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Sail Date: October 2022


GREAT SERVICE. MEDIOCRE SHIP.

Review for MSC Opera to Europe - Western Mediterranean

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Johnrocker
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

This was our 8th MSC cruise and we actually booked our next one while on board. That being said, this ship needs some work. The dining room chairs were always falling apart. The shower drain didn't drain well. AND this was wasn't up to the MSC standard we have become accustomed to. There are no shrimp cocktails on the menu at dinner. When asked, we got the standard answer of "THIS IS A ...
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Sail Date: October 2022


Poor management means a poor experience.

Review for MSC Opera to Europe - Western Mediterranean

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Short Car
6-10 Cruises • Age 40s

I was excited to take my mom on her first cruise. I've been on many cruises and it's my favorite way to cruise. I wanted to try out MSC and I liked the ports available. First, I made some assumptions. I assumed that as a European cruise line they would be more accommodating for gluten free. I also assumed that if I planned ahead, called customer service, and documented my interactions they ...
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Sail Date: September 2022

Cabin Type: Deluxe Suite Aurea

Traveled with disabled person


Worst cruise line

Review for MSC Opera to Europe - Western Mediterranean

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Traveller2121
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

I chose this cruise because of the itinerary but I should have paid more attention to the ship and cruise line. The buffet was lukewarm and didn't have much variety. We went once to the to the sit-down restaurant my girlfriend isn't picky, and she only ate half her meal. The sheets and comforter were stained. Only a sheet at the bottom so just sleeping with the comforter was too hot, I slept with ...
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Sail Date: September 2022


Relaxing and safe cruise

Review for MSC Opera to Mediterranean

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manuela rogoz
First Time Cruiser • Age 30s

During 28.04.2022 I was on a cruise on the MSC ship with the name of OPERA. We were very impressed with everything there was: the staff were kind and well trained .... ARDIKA served us in the restaurant at table 516 and together with his assistant they were at the height offering us services at the highest and select level (very well trained, gentlemen, welcoming and understanding, with healthy ...
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Sail Date: April 2022

Traveled with children


Just a good value cruise

Review for MSC Opera to Europe - Eastern Mediterranean

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Kenwootton
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

We read all the reviews. We have a balcony cabin it is great, yes the shower is small but really it is good. The staff have been fantastic The food is good, really good. The buffers have everything thing you could need The beds are comfortable and bangs fit under the beds This is our second msc cruise and it is just plain good Value When we read the reviews we were suspicious, ...
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Sail Date: February 2020

Cabin Type: Balcony Stateroom


Clean Ship - Everything Else Disappointing

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yakety sax
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s

It had a very good itinerary of destinations, at the right time for our plans. The destinations were great. The ship was very clean and comfortable. The food was awful. Very little selection, very slow service, very bland tasting, very little portions, very plain food. The pizza and baked fish were good. Everything was for sale - that normally comes standard with most quality cruises. ...
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Sail Date: February 2020

Cabin Type: Balcony Stateroom


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