MSC Cruzeiros announces that it will have 19 cruises for the first time, a complete cycle, departing and arriving in Funchal. MSC Opera will operate the 2024-2025 winter season and sales for these itineraries are now available for booking.
In total, MSC Cruises will have 19 cruises embarking and disembarking in Funchal. There will be 11 7-night cruises, 4 6-night cruises, 3 8-night cruises and 1 9-night cruise. In addition to the 19 cruises, there will also be 4 mini-cruises, 2 of which will last 3 nights, 1 cruise will last 7 nights and 1 cruise will last 4 nights.
Between November 2024 and March 2025, the ship will depart from Funchal, Madeira, and call on the Canary Islands: Santa Cruz de Tenerife (island of Tenerife), Arrecife (capital of Lanzarote), Las Palmas (in Gran Canaria), Puerto del Rosario (in Fuerteventura) and Santa Cruz de La Palma (the capital of La Palma).
In addition to the possibility of boarding in Funchal, the new itinerary offers flexible boarding options in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Arrecife and Las Palmas.
With extended port stays, the new itinerary offers tourists up to 16 hours in cities, enough time to enjoy everything each vibrant destination has to offer.
Visiting the Canary Islands, which are popular warm-weather destinations in the winter months, will allow Portuguese passengers to immerse themselves in the rich culture, stunning landscapes and captivating attractions of each unique destination, whilst also enjoying the warm and relaxing climate, perfect to walk and sunbathe.
All details of Portuguese cruises are available at the following link: https://www.msccruzeiros.pt/ofertas/cruzeiros-portugueses
For more information about the itineraries that MSC Opera will undertake, with embarkation and disembarkation in Funchal, see the following link: MSC-OPERA-Cruzeiros-Funchal- (msccruzeiros.pt)
About MSC Opera
MSC Opera offers a variety of gourmet dining options, including two main restaurants with a variety of Mediterranean and international specialties to delight passengers’ taste buds, as well as a variety of bars and lounges to suit all preferences.
Whether passengers are trying their luck at the Med Pearl Casino, dancing at the Byblos Disco or Cotton Club, relaxing by the pool, enjoying a show at the Teatro dell’Opera or browsing the boutiques, there is no shortage of activities to do on board.
For families, dedicated leisure areas are available for children and teenagers of all ages, including an exciting “spray park”, while teenagers can enjoy virtual reality games and their own exclusive spaces.
There are many fitness and relaxation options on board, including a Technogym® gym, a walking track, mini golf, shuffleboard and the MSC Aurea Spa, with offerings including excellent massages and treatments, as well as a thermal area, with a sauna and a steam sauna.