October 29, 2026
18-Night Cruise Cruise
Departing from Civitavecchia
From
$670
Price / day
$37
MSC Opera|MSC Lirica
MSC Opera vs MSC Lirica
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
VS
Newer Ship
MSC Opera
Built in 2004
1 year newer
Lower Price Per Day
Both ships are the same
More Spacious Ship
Both ships are the same
MSC Opera vs MSC Lirica: Quick Comparison
MSC Opera is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2004, it is 1 year newer than MSC Lirica, which entered service in 2003. 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 Opera | MSC Lirica |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2004Newer | 2003 |
| Gross Tonnage | 65,591 GT | 65,591 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | — | 2,648 |
| Space per Passenger | — | 24.8 GT |
| Length | 251.25 m | 274.9 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | 988 |
Key Differences: MSC Opera vs MSC Lirica
Age
MSC Opera was built in 2004, making it 1 year newer than MSC Lirica, which was built in 2003.
Compare Ports of Call
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 Opera
October 30, 2026
17-Night Cruise Cruise
Departing from Genoa
From
$885
Price / day
$52
MSC Lirica
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
MSC Opera
Average
$45 / day
VS
MSC Lirica
Average
$0 / day
Cruise prices vary by departure date, itinerary, cabin type and availability.
Which Ship Should You Choose?
Choose MSC Opera if…
- You prefer the newer ship.
- Departing from Civitavecchia and Genoa works for your plans.
Choose MSC Lirica if…
- You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than MSC Opera.
MSC Opera vs MSC Lirica: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
MSC Opera
Built in 2004
1 year newer
Bigger
Both ships are the same
Lower Price Per Day
Both ships are the same
- MSC Opera is 1 year newer.
- Both ships have the same gross tonnage.
- Passenger capacity is not available for both ships.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, MSC Opera or MSC Lirica?
MSC Opera is newer. It was built in 2004, while MSC Lirica was built in 2003, making MSC Opera 1 year newer.
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