---
title: "Coral Shallows – Virgin Gorda & Barbados"
url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/coral-shallows-virgin-gorda-barbados~MSC-OPERA-20270628-14
description: "14-night MSC Cruises cruise on MSC Opera"
image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/23e3c7b48f61d5fa.jpg
---

# Coral Shallows – Virgin Gorda & Barbados

![Route map: 14 nights round trip from La Romana on MSC Opera](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/23e3c7b48f61d5fa.jpg)

A 14-night round trip from La Romana, sailing on the evening of 28 June. It makes 11 port calls, starting with Catalina Island, Virgin Gorda Island BVI and Philipsburg. The stops are in seven countries, and calls last 8 to 16 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 28°C in Bridgetown to 32°C in Tortola (82 to 90°F). You're back in La Romana on the morning of 12 July. MSC Opera (2004) carries up to 2,658 guests on 13 decks and has 4 restaurants, all of them included in the fare.

## Overview

- **Cruise Line:** [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md)
- **Ship:** [MSC Opera](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises/msc-opera.md)
- **Duration:** 14 nights
- **Departure:** 2027-06-28
- **Return:** 2027-07-12
- **From:** [La Romana, Dominican Republic](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/la-romana.md)

## Itinerary

| Day | Port | Country | Arrival | Departure | Weather |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| 1 | [La Romana](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/la-romana.md) | DO |  | 23:30 | 25–32°C |
| 2 | [Catalina Island](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/catalina-island.md) | DO | 08:00 | 17:00 | 25–32°C |
| 3 | [Virgin Gorda Island BVI](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/virgin-gorda-island-bvi.md) | VG | 11:00 | 20:00 | 25–32°C |
| 4 | [Philipsburg](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/philipsburg.md) | NL | 08:00 | 18:00 | 27–29°C |
| 5 | [Fort-de-France](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/fort-de-france.md) | MQ | 09:00 | 19:00 | 26–29°C |
| 6 | [St. John's](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/st-john-s.md) | AG | 09:00 | 19:00 | 27–29°C |
| 8 | [La Romana](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/la-romana.md) | DO | 08:00 | 23:30 | 25–32°C |
| 9 | [Catalina Island](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/catalina-island.md) | DO | 07:00 | 17:00 | 25–32°C |
| 11 | [Bridgetown](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/bridgetown.md) | BB | 09:00 | 19:00 | 26–28°C |
| 12 | [Fort-de-France](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/fort-de-france.md) | MQ | 08:00 | 19:00 | 26–29°C |
| 13 | [Pointe-à-Pitre](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/pointe-a-pitre.md) | GP | 07:00 | 16:00 | 26–29°C |
| 14 | [Tortola](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/tortola.md) | VG | 07:30 | 15:30 | 25–32°C |
| 15 | [La Romana](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/la-romana.md) | DO | 09:00 |  | 25–32°C |

## Cabin Prices

Every fare includes your cabin, all your meals, and the ship's entertainment and facilities. All 4 of this ship's restaurants are included.

### EUR

#### 1 Guest

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Balcony | Balcony | €6,352 | €6,352 | Tips | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-OPERA-20270628-14.md?pid=60732715-7f26-4dac-8a36-0ec43820cbca) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.

**Tips:** MSC's EU fares already include the hotel service charge, so nothing is added to your onboard account.

#### 2 Guests

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Balcony | Balcony | €6,520 | €3,260 | Tips | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-OPERA-20270628-14.md?pid=a03e42ba-9eb6-4c30-b6d6-6f6ff71008b7) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.

**Tips:** MSC's EU fares already include the hotel service charge, so nothing is added to your onboard account.

#### 3 Guests

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Balcony | Balcony | €8,418 | €2,806 | Tips | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-OPERA-20270628-14.md?pid=1b936cad-f2b6-47ea-94fd-b8d17cf779c8) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.

**Tips:** MSC's EU fares already include the hotel service charge, so nothing is added to your onboard account.

### USD

#### 1 Guest

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Balcony | Balcony | $7,440 | $7,440 | Tips | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-OPERA-20270628-14.md?pid=d0ae43fa-d8a8-4d95-9346-190ee17220b4) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.

**Tips:** MSC bills this to your onboard account and it can't be removed. The price shown here already includes it, so it compares like for like with MSC's site plus the charge.

#### 2 Guests

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Balcony | Balcony | $7,997 | $3,998 | Tips | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-OPERA-20270628-14.md?pid=0ae18cb4-649f-4010-a549-2685f444e7f9) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.

**Tips:** MSC bills this to your onboard account and it can't be removed. The price shown here already includes it, so it compares like for like with MSC's site plus the charge.

#### 3 Guests

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Balcony | Balcony | $9,595 | $3,198 | Tips | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-OPERA-20270628-14.md?pid=2a676ee3-56a3-4080-930a-58a6a4e1bc40) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.

**Tips:** MSC bills this to your onboard account and it can't be removed. The price shown here already includes it, so it compares like for like with MSC's site plus the charge.

## Price History (1 guest)

### EUR

| Date | Balcony |
|------|------|
| 2026-08-12 | €5,948 |
| 2026-08-13 | €5,948 |
| 2026-08-14 | €5,948 |
| 2026-08-15 | €5,948 |
| 2026-08-16 | €5,948 |
| 2026-08-17 | €5,948 |
| 2026-08-18 | €5,948 |
| 2026-08-19 | €5,948 |
| 2026-08-20 | €5,948 |
| 2026-08-21 | €5,948 |
| 2026-08-22 | €5,948 |
| 2026-08-23 | €5,948 |
| 2026-08-24 | €5,948 |
| 2026-08-25 | €5,948 |
| 2026-08-26 | €5,948 |
| 2026-08-27 | €5,948 |
| 2026-08-28 | €5,948 |
| 2026-08-29 | €5,948 |
| 2026-08-30 | €5,948 |
| 2026-08-31 | €5,948 |
| 2026-09-01 | €5,948 |
| 2026-09-02 | €5,948 |
| 2026-09-03 | €5,948 |
| 2026-09-04 | €5,948 |
| 2026-09-05 | €5,948 |
| 2026-09-06 | €5,948 |
| 2026-09-07 | €5,948 |
| 2026-09-08 | €5,948 |
| 2026-09-09 | €5,948 |
| 2026-09-10 | €5,948 |
| 2026-09-11 | €6,352 |
| 2026-09-12 | €6,352 |
| 2026-09-13 | €6,352 |
| 2026-09-14 | €6,352 |
| 2026-09-15 | €6,352 |
| 2026-09-16 | €6,352 |
| 2026-09-17 | €6,352 |
| 2026-09-18 | €6,352 |
| 2026-09-19 | €6,352 |
| 2026-09-20 | €6,352 |
| 2026-09-21 | €6,352 |
| 2026-09-22 | €6,352 |
| 2026-09-26 | €6,352 |
| 2026-09-27 | €6,352 |
| 2026-09-28 | €6,352 |
| 2026-09-29 | €6,352 |
| 2026-09-30 | €6,352 |
| 2026-10-01 | €6,352 |
| 2026-10-02 | €6,352 |
| 2026-10-03 | €6,352 |
| 2026-10-04 | €6,352 |

### USD

| Date | Balcony |
|------|------|
| 2026-08-21 | $6,394 |
| 2026-08-22 | $6,394 |
| 2026-08-23 | $6,394 |
| 2026-08-24 | $6,394 |
| 2026-08-25 | $6,394 |
| 2026-08-26 | $6,394 |
| 2026-08-27 | $6,394 |
| 2026-08-28 | $6,380 |
| 2026-08-29 | $6,380 |
| 2026-08-30 | $6,380 |
| 2026-08-31 | $6,380 |
| 2026-09-01 | $6,380 |
| 2026-09-02 | $6,380 |
| 2026-09-03 | $6,380 |
| 2026-09-04 | $6,380 |
| 2026-09-05 | $6,380 |
| 2026-09-06 | $6,380 |
| 2026-09-07 | $6,380 |
| 2026-09-08 | $6,380 |
| 2026-09-09 | $6,380 |
| 2026-09-10 | $6,780 |
| 2026-09-11 | $7,258 |
| 2026-09-12 | $7,258 |
| 2026-09-13 | $7,258 |
| 2026-09-14 | $7,258 |
| 2026-09-15 | $7,258 |
| 2026-09-16 | $7,258 |
| 2026-09-17 | $7,258 |
| 2026-09-18 | $7,258 |
| 2026-09-19 | $7,258 |
| 2026-09-20 | $7,258 |
| 2026-09-21 | $7,258 |
| 2026-09-22 | $7,258 |
| 2026-09-26 | $7,440 |
| 2026-09-27 | $7,440 |
| 2026-09-28 | $7,440 |
| 2026-09-29 | $7,440 |
| 2026-09-30 | $7,440 |
| 2026-10-01 | $7,440 |
| 2026-10-02 | $7,440 |
| 2026-10-03 | $7,440 |
| 2026-10-04 | $7,440 |

## Ship Details

- **Year Built:** 2004
- **Passengers:** 2,658
- **Crew:** 728
- **Gross Tonnage:** 65,591 GT
- **Decks:** 13
- **Length:** 274.9m
- **Beam:** 28.7m
- **Dining (total):** 4
- **Dining (included):** 4
- **Dining (surcharge):** 0

## Port Details

### [La Romana](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/la-romana.md)

*Dominican Republic*

> Gateway to colonial charm and championship golf

Avg dock time: 14.9h · Weather: 25–32°C

- Currency: DOP
- Languages: es
- Timezone: America/Santo_Domingo

### [Catalina Island](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/catalina-island.md)

*Dominican Republic*

> A Dominican diving paradise off La Romana

Avg dock time: 9.7h · Weather: 25–32°C

- Currency: DOP
- Languages: es
- Timezone: America/Santo_Domingo

### [Virgin Gorda Island BVI](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/virgin-gorda-island-bvi.md)

*British Virgin Islands*

> The Baths' boulder-strewn Caribbean fantasy

Avg dock time: 8.9h · Weather: 25–32°C

- Currency: US Dollar
- Timezone: America/Tortola

### [Philipsburg](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/philipsburg.md)

*Sint Maarten*

> Two nations, one island, infinite beaches

Avg dock time: 9.7h · Weather: 27–29°C

- Currency: Netherlands Antillean Guilder
- Languages: nl, en
- Timezone: America/Lower_Princes

### [Fort-de-France](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/fort-de-france.md)

*Martinique*

> French flair in the heart of the Antilles

Avg dock time: 11.9h · Weather: 26–29°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: fr
- Timezone: America/Martinique

### [St. John's](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/st-john-s.md)

*Antigua and Barbuda*

> Antigua's harbour of three hundred sixty-five beaches

Avg dock time: 9.7h · Weather: 27–29°C

- Currency: East Caribbean Dollar
- Languages: en
- Timezone: America/Antigua

### [Bridgetown](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/bridgetown.md)

*Barbados*

> Rum, reggae, and a coral-fringed coast

Avg dock time: 11.1h · Weather: 26–28°C

- Currency: Barbadian Dollar
- Languages: en
- Timezone: America/Barbados

### [Pointe-à-Pitre](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/pointe-a-pitre.md)

*Guadeloupe*

> Guadeloupe's butterfly-shaped wonder

Avg dock time: 10.9h · Weather: 26–29°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: fr
- Timezone: America/Guadeloupe

### [Tortola](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/tortola.md)

*British Virgin Islands*

> BVI's mountainous sailing paradise

Avg dock time: 8.4h · Weather: 25–32°C

- Currency: US Dollar
- Timezone: America/Tortola

## Before & After on This Ship

Prices are per person for 1 guest, in each fare's own currency.

|  | Cruise | Departure | Return | Nights | From |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Previous | [Creole Shallows – Virgin Gorda & Barbados](https://cruisello.com/cruises/creole-shallows-virgin-gorda-barbados~MSC-OPERA-20270614-14.md) | 2027-06-14 | 2027-06-28 | 14 | €6,180 / $7,320 |
| Next | [Sapphire Serenades – Virgin Gorda & Martinique](https://cruisello.com/cruises/sapphire-serenades-virgin-gorda-martinique~MSC-OPERA-20270712-14.md) | 2027-07-12 | 2027-07-26 | 14 | – |
| Next bookable | [Spice & Sand Journey – Dominicana & St. Maarten](https://cruisello.com/cruises/spice-sand-journey-dominicana-st-maarten~MSC-OPERA-20270712-7.md) | 2027-07-12 | 2027-07-19 | 7 | €1,656 / $1,625 |

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