MSC Opera

MSC Opera in the port of Argostoli
History
NameMSC Opera
OwnerMSC Cruises
OperatorMSC Cruises
Port of registryPanama City,  Panama
BuilderChantiers de l'Atlantique, St. Nazaire, France
Launched11 September 2003
ChristenedJune 26, 2004 by Sophia Loren in Genoa
Maiden voyageJune 27, 2004
Identification
StatusIn service
General characteristics
Class & typeLirica-class cruise ship
Tonnage
  • 59,058 GT
  • 65,591 GT (after renovation)
Length
  • 251.25 m (824.3 ft)
  • 274.9 m (902 ft) (after renovation)
Beam
  • 28.8 m (94 ft)
  • 32 m (105 ft) (after renovation)
Height54 m (177 ft)
Draught6.8 m (22 ft 4 in)
Depth6.6 m (22 ft)
Decks
  • 9 (passengers accessible)
  • 13 (total)
Propulsion
Speed21.1 knots (39.1 km/h; 24.3 mph)
Capacity
  • 2,150 (double occupancy)
  • 2,679 passengers (maximum after renovation)
Crew728

MSC Opera is a cruise ship built in 2004, carrying 2,679 passengers in 1,071 cabins, and with a crew complement of approximately 728, currently operated by Swiss company MSC Cruises. She served as the flagship of the company until MSC Musica entered service in 2006.

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