MSC Opera Cruises Review

MSC Cruise Line is not considered a budget cruise company, but MSC's relatively new ship, Opera, does one-way repositioning cruises at prices starting at $100/person/night. However, hidden fees are the biggest complaint (tea, coffee and bottled water cost extra at some meals). And according to MSC Opera reviews by passengers on sites like Cruisecritic, the food and service doesn't measure up to the price. And because these relatively cheap cruises are one-way, you'll have to factor in transportation back to your starting point.

Passenger capacity on the MSC Opera is 1,756. The decor is clean and fresh, report customers, with a distinct European style; many cabins include balconies. Trips range from South America to Europe (boarding in Port Santos, Brazil or in Amsterdam) with stops in the Netherlands and the U.K.

But what it comes down to for most MSC Opera customers is expectations. For a luxury cruise line, even at a bargain price, customers expected more inclusions and better service.