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Departing Lisbon, Portugal on October 5, 2026, the MSC Cruises ship MSC Opera runs this 5-night Mediterranean sailing. It's a classic Mediterranean cruise. Travelers sailing in October can generally expect mild, changeable weather that can turn cool and wet. Ports of call include Lisbon, Portugal, Alicante, Spain, Port Mahon, Minorca, with 2 more along the way. Scroll the daily outlook below to pack smart for every port of call.
Lisbon, Portugal is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 5-night Mediterranean cruise on MSC Opera.
Alicante, Spain is a scheduled port of call on day 2 of the 5-night Mediterranean cruise on MSC Opera.
Port Mahon, Minorca is a scheduled port of call on day 3 of the 5-night Mediterranean cruise on MSC Opera.
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Olbia, Sardinia is a scheduled port of call on day 4 of the 5-night Mediterranean cruise on MSC Opera.
Genoa, Italy is a scheduled port of call on day 5 of the 5-night Mediterranean cruise on MSC Opera.
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