With MSC Opera’s arrival in November for the 2025/2026 season, MSC Cruises brings elegance, adventure, and the world-class hospitality it’s known for to South African shores. This magnificent vessel, part of the Lirica-class, is designed to offer a refined cruising experience, blending intimate settings with expansive deck space and exceptional service.
MSC Opera will be calling in South Africa for the second time in November 2025 as part of the 2025/2026 season. Designed for elegance and exploration, the ship accommodates 2,658 passengers in 1,070 cabins, featuring spectacular entertainment options. From 24 November, MSC Opera will sail from Durban and Cape Town to some of the Indian Ocean’s most picturesque locations.
Onboard relaxation, featuring a double pool complex, whirlpool baths, a state-of-the-art gym, and the indulgent MSC Aurea Spa.
Setting sail for a spectacular summer in South Africa
After concluding a season in the Mediterranean, MSC Opera will make her way to South Africa’s warm waters, where she will spend the summer season (November 2025 – April 2026) sailing from Durban and Cape Town to some of the Indian Ocean’s most picturesque locations.
Sun-kissed getaways
MSC Opera’s first departure from Durban is set for the 24th of November 2025, heading to the idyllic Portuguese Island. Throughout the season, guests can embark on 12 different itineraries, ranging from short, sun-kissed getaways to Mozambique’s famed Portuguese Island, Pomene, and Maputo, to immersive 14-night adventures covering Madagascar, Mayotte, Mauritius, and Reunion.
For KwaZulu-Natal travellers, the MSC Opera experience starts effortlessly at Durban’s state-of-the-art Nelson Mandela Cruise Terminal in the Point Waterfront. For those looking to extend their stay, MSC Cruises has partnered with a selection of top Durban hotels to ensure a seamless pre- or post-cruise retreat.
In Cape Town, the journey begins at the Cape Town Cruise Terminal, where MSC Cruises provides similar hotel partnerships for added convenience.
Source: https://iol.co.za/news/experience-the-elegance-of-msc-opera-arriving-in-south-africa-this-november/
