March 29, 2027
29-Night Cruise Cruise
Departing from Cape Town
From
$2,739
Price / day
$94
MSC Armonia|MSC Opera
MSC Armonia vs MSC Opera
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
VS
Newer Ship
MSC Opera
Built in 2004
5 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
MSC Opera
$45 / day
$49 less per day
More Spacious Ship
Both ships are the same
MSC Armonia vs MSC Opera: Quick Comparison
MSC Opera is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2004, it is 5 years newer than MSC Armonia, which entered service in 1999. MSC Opera is approximately 0% larger by gross tonnage at 65,591 GT. Based on the upcoming cruises currently displayed, MSC Opera has the lower average starting price per day. The sailings shown cover different itineraries, so the price per day figures are not a like-for-like comparison. Cruise fares vary significantly by itinerary, departure date and cabin availability, so any price difference should be treated as a snapshot rather than a permanent gap.
Ship Comparison
| Spec | MSC Armonia | MSC Opera |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 1999 | 2004Newer |
| Gross Tonnage | 65,542 GT | 65,591 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 2,620 | — |
| Space per Passenger | 25 GT | — |
| Length | 274 m | 251.25 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | 976 | — |
Key Differences: MSC Armonia vs MSC Opera
Age
MSC Opera was built in 2004, making it 5 years newer than MSC Armonia, which was built in 1999.
Size
At 65,591 GT, MSC Opera is approximately 0% larger by gross tonnage than MSC Armonia at 65,542 GT.
Price
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, MSC Opera has the lower average starting price per day at $45 per day.
Compare Ports of Call
MSC Armonia
MSC Grand Voyages
- Departure Port
- Cape Town
- Region
- Cruise
- Nights
- 29
- Round Trip
- No
- Day 1 · Mar 29, 2027Cape Town
- Day 2 · Mar 30, 2027At Sea
- Day 3 · Mar 31, 2027At Sea
- Day 4 · Apr 1, 2027Durban
- Day 5 · Apr 2, 2027At Sea
- Day 6 · Apr 3, 2027At Sea
- Day 7 · Apr 4, 2027At Sea
- Day 8 · Apr 5, 2027La Possession
- Day 9 · Apr 6, 2027Port Louis
- Day 10 · Apr 7, 2027At Sea
- Day 11 · Apr 8, 2027Antsiranana
- Day 12 · Apr 9, 2027Nosy Be
- Day 13 · Apr 10, 2027At Sea
- Day 14 · Apr 11, 2027Port Victoria
- Day 15 · Apr 12, 2027At Sea
- Day 16 · Apr 13, 2027At Sea
- Day 17 · Apr 14, 2027At Sea
- Day 18 · Apr 15, 2027At Sea
- Day 19 · Apr 16, 2027At Sea
- Day 20 · Apr 17, 2027At Sea
- Day 21 · Apr 18, 2027At Sea
- Day 22 · Apr 19, 2027Aqaba
- Day 23 · Apr 20, 2027Sharm el-Sheikh
- Day 24 · Apr 21, 2027Suez Canal South
- Day 25 · Apr 22, 2027Suez Canal North
- Day 26 · Apr 23, 2027Rhodes
- Day 27 · Apr 24, 2027Heraklion
- Day 28 · Apr 25, 2027At Sea
- Day 29 · Apr 26, 2027Split
- Day 30 · Apr 27, 2027Venice
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
MSC Opera
MSC Grand Voyages
- Departure Port
- Civitavecchia
- Region
- Cruise
- Nights
- 18
- Round Trip
- No
- Day 1 · Oct 29, 2026Civitavecchia
- Day 2 · Oct 30, 2026Genoa
- Day 3 · Oct 31, 2026Livorno
- Day 4 · Nov 1, 2026Marseille
- Day 5 · Nov 2, 2026Barcelona
- Day 6 · Nov 3, 2026At Sea
- Day 7 · Nov 4, 2026Tangier
- Day 8 · Nov 5, 2026At Sea
- Day 9 · Nov 6, 2026At Sea
- Day 10 · Nov 7, 2026At Sea
- Day 11 · Nov 8, 2026At Sea
- Day 12 · Nov 9, 2026At Sea
- Day 13 · Nov 10, 2026At Sea
- Day 14 · Nov 11, 2026At Sea
- Day 15 · Nov 12, 2026St. John's
- Day 16 · Nov 13, 2026Philipsburg
- Day 17 · Nov 14, 2026Basseterre
- Day 18 · Nov 15, 2026At Sea
- Day 19 · Nov 16, 2026La Romana
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Upcoming Cruises & Prices
MSC Armonia
MSC Opera
October 29, 2026
18-Night Cruise Cruise
Departing from Civitavecchia
From
$670
Price / day
$37
October 30, 2026
17-Night Cruise Cruise
Departing from Genoa
From
$885
Price / day
$52
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
MSC Armonia
Average
$94 / day
VS
MSC Opera
Average
$45 / day
MSC Opera has the lower price per day among the sailings shown
$45/day vs $94/day
About $49 less per day
This comparison is based on the upcoming sailings currently shown and may not represent like-for-like itineraries.
Cruise prices vary by departure date, itinerary, cabin type and availability.
Which Ship Should You Choose?
Choose MSC Armonia if…
- Departing from Cape Town works for your plans.
- You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than MSC Opera.
Choose MSC Opera if…
- You prefer the newer ship.
- You prefer the larger ship by gross tonnage.
- Departing from Civitavecchia and Genoa works for your plans.
- The lower price per day among the sailings currently shown matters to you.
MSC Armonia vs MSC Opera: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
MSC Opera
Built in 2004
5 years newer
Bigger
MSC Opera
65,591 GT
0% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
MSC Opera
$45 / day
About $49 less per day
- MSC Opera is 5 years newer.
- MSC Opera is 0% larger by gross tonnage.
- Passenger capacity is not available for both ships.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, MSC Armonia or MSC Opera?
MSC Opera is newer. It was built in 2004, while MSC Armonia was built in 1999, making MSC Opera 5 years newer.
Which is bigger, MSC Armonia or MSC Opera?
MSC Opera is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 65,591 GT compared with MSC Armonia at 65,542 GT.
Which ship is cheaper, MSC Armonia or MSC Opera?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, MSC Opera has the lower average starting price per day at $45 per day versus $94 per day. Fares vary by itinerary, departure date, cabin type and availability.
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