MSC Opera

MSC Opera in the port of Argostoli
History
Name	MSC Opera
Owner	MSC Cruises
Operator	MSC Cruises
Port of registry	Panama City,  Panama
Builder	Chantiers de l'Atlantique, St. Nazaire, France
Launched	11 September 2003
Christened	June 26, 2004 by Sophia Loren in Genoa[1]
Maiden voyage	June 27, 2004[1]
Identification	Call sign: H3FV IMO number: 9250464 MMSI no.: 357627000
Status	In service
General characteristics
Class & type	Lirica-class cruise ship
Tonnage	59,058 GT 65,591 GT (after renovation)
Length	251.25 m (824.3 ft) 274.9 m (902 ft) (after renovation)
Beam	28.8 m (94 ft) 32 m (105 ft) (after renovation)
Height	54 m (177 ft)
Draught	6.8 m (22 ft 4 in)
Depth	6.6 m (22 ft)
Decks	9 (passengers accessible) 13 (total)
Propulsion	4 × Wärtsilä 12V38A 30,600 kW (combined)
Speed	21.1 knots (39.1 km/h; 24.3 mph)
Capacity	2,150 (double occupancy) 2,679 passengers (maximum after renovation)
Crew	728

MSC Opera is a cruise ship built in 2004, carrying 2,679 passengers in 1,071 cabins, and with a crew complement of approximately 728, currently operated by Swiss company MSC Cruises. She served as the flagship of the company until MSC Musica entered service in 2006.