Portugal, Spain

7 nights from £1,029pp departing Thursday 26th Dec 2024

Itinerary

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					Arrive	Depart
	26th26	DecDec	202424	Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, embark on the MSC Opera		20:00
Formed by a volcanic eruption, Madeira lies in the Gulf Stream, about 500 miles due west of Casablanca. Discovered by Portuguese explorer João Gonçalves Zarco in 1419, this beautiful island became part of Portugal’s vast empire and was named for the dense forest which cloaked it - 'Madeira' means 'wood' in Portuguese. Sugar plantations first brought wealth here, and when King Charles II of England granted an exclusive franchise to sell wine to England and its colonies, many British emigrants were drawn to the capital, Funchal. Today’s travellers come to Madeira for the varied and luxuriant scenery, from mountain slopes covered with vines to picturesque villages and a profusion of wild flowers. The natural beauty of the island has earned it many pseudonyms such as ‘The Floating Garden of the Atlantic’, 'The Island of Eternal Springtime' and ‘God’s Botanical Gardens’ and our selection of excursions aim to show you why.
	27th27	DecDec	202424	Santa Cruz de La Palma, Spain	11:00	18:00
Also known as ‘La Isla Bonita’ (the beautiful island), La Palma is typified by lush forests of pine, laurel and fern which contrast with the rugged splendour of the gigantic Taburiente crater. The island is dotted with attractive villages, which are a delight to discover, and the capital Santa Cruz also makes for an interesting day of exploration. Perched on the edge of the volcanic crater of La Caldereta, Santa Cruz comfortably blends modern architecture with old colonial buildings. Perhaps visit the fascinating Natural History Museum, stroll around the historic quarters and the Plaza de Espana or travel a few miles outside the city to the exquisite Church of Our Lady. If you enjoy shopping, you can find reasonably priced silver jewellery, leather goods and beautifully embroidered clothes, tablecloths and napkins, a speciality of the Canary Islands.
	28th28	DecDec	202424	At Sea
	29th29	DecDec	202424	Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain	05:00	22:00
The largest of the Canary Islands, Tenerife is a beautiful and scenic island which enjoys year-round sunshine and is dominated by Mount Teide. The mountain range runs through the centre of the island, with fertile valleys on the northern side. In the central part of the range is the gigantic natural crater of the Cañadas del Teide, about 14 miles in diameter. Santa Cruz, the island’s pretty capital, was originally a small fishing village but has now grown into a modern city, and also contains 16th-century civic buildings and ornate private mansions. Near the pier is the Santa Cruz Palmetum, a Botanical Garden covering an area of 29 acres, specialising in palms.
	30th30	DecDec	202424	Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain	06:00	22:00
Perhaps the prettiest of the Canary Islands, Gran Canaria is an almost circular isle with the peak of Pozo de Las Nieves, its highest point, at the centre. With a wealth of natural beauty and all the exciting attractions of city life in the capital, the island offers the best of both worlds. You will no doubt wish to see the sights of the capital’s old quarter, which dates back to the 15th century and encompassses the Vegueta and Triana districts, and wherever you go you can enjoy the glorious subtropical climate, perfect for growing exotic palms and fruits.
	31st31	DecDec	202424	Puerto del Rosario, Fuerteventura, Spain	09:00	20:00
	1st01	JanJan	202525	At Sea
	2nd02	JanJan	202525	Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, disembark the MSC Opera	07:00
Formed by a volcanic eruption, Madeira lies in the Gulf Stream, about 500 miles due west of Casablanca. Discovered by Portuguese explorer João Gonçalves Zarco in 1419, this beautiful island became part of Portugal’s vast empire and was named for the dense forest which cloaked it - 'Madeira' means 'wood' in Portuguese. Sugar plantations first brought wealth here, and when King Charles II of England granted an exclusive franchise to sell wine to England and its colonies, many British emigrants were drawn to the capital, Funchal. Today’s travellers come to Madeira for the varied and luxuriant scenery, from mountain slopes covered with vines to picturesque villages and a profusion of wild flowers. The natural beauty of the island has earned it many pseudonyms such as ‘The Floating Garden of the Atlantic’, 'The Island of Eternal Springtime' and ‘God’s Botanical Gardens’ and our selection of excursions aim to show you why.

MSC Opera

Launch Year

2004

Refit Year

2015

Tonnage

65,591

Capacity

2,150

Cabins

1,056

Accessible

Deck 13 - Sun Deck

Deck 11 - Tosca

Deck 10 - Turandot

Deck 9 - Norma

Deck 8 - La Traviata

Deck 7 - Rigoletto

Deck 6 - Otello

Deck 5 - Aida

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Venchi Ice Cream Bar

MSC Cruises is proud to bring the very best in artisanal gelato to our travellers. Venchi has been making superlative desserts since 1878 and owes much of its success to the use of 100% natural ingredients and exclusive recipes, from its intense extra dark chocolate to luscious gianduja and refreshing fruit sorbets.

Freshly made daily on board

Vitamin Bar

Bar with vitamin drinks made from fresh fruits and juice such as Orange Delight and Carrot Fantasy.

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La Cabala Piano Bar & Lounge

Show lounge, with piano and bar and 193 square foot dance floor.

The Card Room

The ship's card room is located on deck 7 and seats 28 guests.

Byblos Discoteca

Late-night bar and nightclub with a 450 square foot dance floor.

Teatro Dell'Opera

713 seat theatre, and the main show lounge onboard. Offers tiered seating, and features small-scale production shows and cabaret performances.

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Holiday Summary

	7 nights aboard the MSC Opera
	Drinks packages available.
	Evening entertainment & Broadway style shows
	Speciality Restaurants (charges may apply)
	Award winning MSC Aurea Spa (charges apply)
	Gratuities Included
	Port Taxes and Fees
	ABTA and ATOL Protection*

Interior staterooms from		£1,029pp
IB	Interior (Bella experience)	£1,029pp
IM1	Junior Interior (low deck)	£1,089pp
IM2	Junior Interior (medium deck)	£1,089pp

Oceanview staterooms from		£1,179pp
OB	Ocean View (Bella experience)	£1,179pp
OO	Junior Ocean View with obstructed view	£1,199pp
OM1	Junior Ocean View (low deck)	£1,239pp
OM2	Junior Ocean View (medium deck)	£1,249pp
OL1	Premium Ocean View (low deck)

Balcony staterooms
BB	Balcony (Bella experience)
BM1	Junior Balcony (low deck)
BA	Balcony Aurea

Suite staterooms
SR1	Deluxe Suite Aurea (low deck)