MSC Cruises Sets Sail for the Canary Islands in Winter 2024-25

MSC Cruises has announced an exciting new venture, revealing plans to base the MSC Opera in the Canary Islands for the winter 2024-25 season. Sales for this unique experience are now open, offering travellers the opportunity to embark on a memorable journey.

The MSC Opera will operate 7-night itineraries with six ports of call from 3 November 2024 to 16 March 2025. The ship will set sail from Santa Cruz de Tenerife in Tenerife, making stops at Las Palmas in Gran Canaria, Puerto del Rosario in Fuerteventura, Funchal in Madeira, Santa Cruz de la Palma in La Palma, and Arrecife in Lanzarote before returning to Tenerife.

The new itinerary offers flexible embarkation options, allowing passengers to join the cruise on Sundays from Santa Cruz de Tenerife, on Mondays from Las Palmas, on Thursdays or Fridays from Madeira for Funchal, and on Saturdays from Arrecife.

With extended stays in ports, holidaymakers will have up to 16 hours to explore each vibrant destination. The Canary Islands and the Portuguese island of Madeira offer rich culture, striking landscapes, and captivating attractions, all under a relaxing, warm climate perfect for sightseeing and sunbathing.

As the Canary Islands and Madeira are popular warm-weather destinations in the winter months, the new programme is easily accessible with regular international flights to Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Madeira, and Lanzarote.

This new itinerary replaces MSC Opera’s previously planned Red Sea Winter 2024-25 programme, which has been cancelled due to the current risk to shipping in the region. This decision underscores MSC Cruises’ commitment to the safety and well-being of its passengers.

This winter, embark on a journey of discovery with MSC Cruises and immerse yourself in the unique charm of the Canary Islands and Madeira.