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7 Nights Mediterranean - Eastern
departing from Athens Piraeus
Cruise Line MSC Cruises
Ship MSC Opera
Departing Tue, 6 Aug 2024
Return Port Athens Piraeus
Ports of Call Athens Piraeus | Katakolon (Olympia), Greece | Corfu, Greece | Kefalonia, Greece | Bari, Italy | Santorini...
MSC Cruises
Athens Piraeus | Katakolon (Olympia), Greece | Corfu, Greece | Kefalonia, Greece | Bari, Italy | Santorini (Thira), Greece
Prices starting from
  • Inside
    Oceanview
    Balcony
    Suite
  • $1,109 NZD $158.43 NZD per day
    $1,379 NZD $197.00 NZD per day
    $2,369 NZD $338.43 NZD per day
    $3,009 NZD $429.86 NZD per day
Port charges, taxes, and fees of $310 NZD included
Mandatory onboard service fee/prepaid charges of $21 NZD are not included.
Itinerary
  • Date Date Location Location Arrival Arrival Departure Departure
  • Tue, 6 Aug 2024 Piraeus, Greece -- 5:00 pm
    Wed, 7 Aug 2024 Katakolon (Olympia), Greece 9:00 am 6:00 pm
    Thu, 8 Aug 2024 Corfù, Greece 9:00 am 6:00 pm
    Fri, 9 Aug 2024 Cefalonia/Argostoli, Greece 8:00 am 4:00 pm
    Sat, 10 Aug 2024 Bari, Italy 7:00 am 7:00 pm
    Sun, 11 Aug 2024 AT SEA -- --
    Mon, 12 Aug 2024 Santorini, Greece 8:00 am 6:00 pm
    Tue, 13 Aug 2024 Piraeus, Greece 6:00 am --
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MSC Cruises
General

Following several years of unprecedented growth, MSC Cruises is a leader in the Mediterranean cruise market, sailing in the region throughout the year, as well as offering a wide range of seasonal itineraries in Northern Europe, Transatlantic, the Caribbean, South America, the Indian Ocean, Red Sea, South and West Africa.

MSC Cruises is a privately owned European company, employing 15,500 staff around the world and present in 45 countries.

MSC Cruises is the only company in the world to receive the "Golden Pearls" award from the Bureau Veritas in recognition of its high level of quality management and environmental protection. As a family-friendly cruise line, MSC Cruises cares about children and in providing a lasting and positive impact in the lives of those kids in need. It recently forged a three-year, million-dollar partnership with UNICEF to fund a community project in Brazil while increasing awareness of this cause onboard its ships.

THE MSC EXPERIENCE
MSC Cruises is proud of its Mediterranean heritage,which is reflected in the company's reputation for sophisticated design and outstanding hospitality. Innovations in both exterior and interior designs for the MSC Cruises fleet have earned prestigious awards for naval architects De Jorio Design International.


The gourmet dining experience on board combines the best of Mediterranean and international cuisine. In the fields of service and comfort, MSC Cruises is continuing to set new standards in luxury cruising. Groundbreaking initiatives include the MSC AureaSpa, a lavish Balinese wellness centre, and the MSC Yacht Club,an exclusive area on the company's three flagships offering elegant suites with a round-the-clock butler service and numerous other privileges

Ship
MSC Opera
Overview

The third ship in a journey of innovation

Even before MSC Opera sets sail, stepping on board is like embarking on a voyage of discovery. With its impressive array of new features and facilities, the ship is now even better equipped to satisfy every need.

We've added spacious new staterooms with balconies to delight our guests with superb panoramic views.

We've enlarged the restaurant and buffet areas to serve up an even greater variety of culinary treats.

We've included a new 3433 sq. ft area to be filled with music and dancing. With the help of prestigious partners like Chicco, LEGO and Namco, we've created fabulous new play areas for children of all ages, starting with an exciting Spray Park packed with fun water features. And to offer even more routes to relaxation, we've enhanced the lavish MSC Aurea Spa with more space for massages.

A new shopping area named WALK THROUGH SHOPS will be opened on deck 6.

The Teatro dell'opera Theatre is an ultramodern reinterpretation of traditional lines. Please note that access to the theatre for the evening shows is by booking only (not needed for the other ships). There are three quick and easy ways to book: connect to the free onboard wi-fi network with your smartphone or tablet, use the touch screens on different decks of the ship, or ask at the Reception.

All this is just a taste of what a cruise on MSC Opera can offer. There's a world of new experiences to discover on board, day after day, moment after moment.

Because MSC Opera is the ship that suits you.

Spa & Health

On board the MSC Opera, you'll find fluffy towels and plush robes for the steam room and sauna, delicate flower petals and warm lighting in your massage room and all new, state-of-the-art fitness equipment in the gym. Right near the luxurious private spa treatment rooms, there is a relaxation and meditation area surrounded by glass overlooking the open ocean. Furnished with small teak beds and located on the top deck of the ship, it is the perfect place for some quiet time to rest and rejuvenate.

Our beauty treatments blend the best of ancient and modern practices incorporating elements of natural minerals, healing salts and aromatherapy to modern methods such as electronic stimulation. Our health center offers specialized treatments targeted for various purposes including anti-wrinkle facial treatments, firming and exfoliating all-over body treatments and several types of massage incorporating shiatsu, reflexology and sports therapy. Our salon offers the full range of services from cuts and coloring to make-up application and waxing.

Bars & Lounges

On MSC Opera guests can choose from 8 bars, inspired by different themes and inimitable in their wine and food selection, thus satisfying even the most sophisticated and demanding palates.

Entertainment

MSC Cruises' uncompromising dedication to its passengers is nowhere more evident than the unrivalled entertainment programmes and facilities offered on board MSC Opera, with its state-of-the-art 713 seat Teatro dell'Opera theatre, futuristic Byblos Disco and Montecarlo Casino with over 400 square metres of casino gaming and Virtual Reality Games, video games room.

Dining

MSC Opera offers 2 main restaurants, La Caravella and L'Approdo and an outdoor restaurant, Il Patio. Each one boasts a top gastronomic selection thanks to the variety of dishes and the high quality of the foods, from choice Italian meats, scrupulously controlled, to fresh fruit. Every product is fresh and carefully handled, such as bread baked on board with the passion and knowledge of the most distinctive boulangerie. Dishes range from traditional and tasty Mediterranean fare, to the most refined international recipes. For a quick lunch choose Le Vele Cafeteria offering the utmost quality and variety in Italian and international cuisine.

Restaurants
  • L'Approdo Restautant
  • Le Vele Cafeteria
  • La Caravella Restaurant
Ship Facts
  • Guest Capacity: 2,579
  • Length: 902 ft.
  • Beam: 94 ft.
  • Height: 177 ft.
  • Gross Tonnage: 65,591
  • Maximum Speed: 20.3 knots
  • Crew: 721
Decks
Stateroom Legend
  • Stateroom Legend
  • B1 Balcony Fantastica
  • B2 Balcony Fantastica
  • B3 Balcony Fantastica
  • BA Balcony Aurea
  • BB Balcony Bella
  • BM1 Junior Balcony Fantastica
  • BR1 Deluxe Balcony Fantastica
  • BW Balcony Wellness
  • FLA Superfamily Fantastica
  • I1 Interior Fantastica
  • I2 Interior Fantastica
  • IB Interior Bella
  • IM1 Junior Interior Fantastica
  • IM2 Junior Interior Fantastica
  • IW Inside Wellness
  • O1 Ocean View Obstructed Fantastica
  • O2 Ocean View Fantastica
  • OB Ocean View Bella
  • OL1 Premium Ocean View Fantastica
  • OM1 Junior Ocean View Fantastica
  • OM2 Junior Ocean View Fantastica
  • OO Junior Ocean View with Obstructed View Fantastica
  • OW Outside Wellness
  • OX1 Family Ocean View Fantastica
  • S3 Suite Aurea
  • SPL Interior Guarantee - Bella Experience
  • SR1 Deluxe Suite Aurea
Stateroom Symbol Legend
  • Stateroom Symbol Legend
  • Sofa bed
  • Suite with Panoramic Sealed window
  • sofa bed
  • Note: Some rooms may vary in details. Please confirm before booking.
  • Connecting cabins
  • Staterooms with partial metal/partial glass balconies
  • Executive & Family Suite MSC Yacht Club / Suite Aurea with panoramic sealed window
  • MSC Yacht Club (tans/browns)
  • Bunk bed or sofa that can be converted into bunk bed (3rd and 4th beds)
  • Bella Experience (blues/violets)
  • Stateroom with restricted views.
  • Connecting Cabins
  • Stateroom with Restricted Views
  • 3rd and 4th beds are pullman beds
  • Whirlpool
  • No access
  • Whirlpool
  • 3rd bed is a pullman bed
  • 3rd bed is a pullman bed
  • Cabin for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility.*
  • double sofa bed
  • Staterooms with metal balconies
  • Accessible stateroom
  • Ambulatory Accessible Staterooms
  • Double sofa bed
  • Fantastica Experience (greens)
  • No access
  • Aurea Experience (golds/reds)
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Sun Deck/Mini-Golf Deck

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Destination
Mediterranean - Eastern
There are two very distinct regions of the Mediterranean - the eastern and the western. The eastern region incorporates a range of exciting and slightly less frequented cruising destinations including Greece, Turkey, Egypt and the Adriatic coastline. Within this region you will find enchanting cultures, welcoming people and delicious cuising as well as a myriad of ancient artefacts and landmarks which offer a window in time to a civilisation long lost.
Ports of Call
Athens Piraeus
City Piraeus

Athens Piraeus port is 11km from central Athens and takes 11-15 minutes to drive subject to traffic

Katakolon (Olympia), Greece
City Katakolon

Katakolon is your gateway to Olympia, where the ancient Greeks flocked every four years for more than a millennium to celebrate the sacred games dedicated to Zeus. Visit the ruins of the Sanctuary, with its athletic quadrangles, stadium-temples and treasuries; then browse in the modern Archaeological Museum, a treasure house of Archaic, Classical and Roman sculptures, including the famous Niki "Winged Victory."

Corfu, Greece
City Corfu

Though once ruled by Venetian doges, Turkish sultans and French invaders, today's Corfiot citizen is as Greek as they come. Marvel at the 17th-century icons in St. George's Church, the medieval Palace of Phrourio or the 19th-century Achilleion Palace. The greenest of the Greek Isles, Corfu also boasts thriving vineyards and olive orchards among its rugged mountains.

Kefalonia, Greece

Cefalonia/Kephallonia

Bari, Italy
City Bari

Santorini (Thira), Greece
City Santorini

With its steep volcanic flanks looming straight up from the sea, and the tiny white village of Thira clinging high atop the cliffs, Santorini is perhaps the most breathtaking and legendary of all the Greek Isles. To the south is Akrotiri, where recent Minoan excavations support the theories that Santorini might be the fabled lost continent of Atlantis.

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