


They were ultimately not hired by organizers, with only seven of the 64 games held in the city. Three months later, the Opera collided with a tourist boat and its dock in Venice, Italy.Ĭruise ships were discussed ahead of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil as a potential solution to a shortage of hotel rooms in Rio de Janeiro. Opera News Hub connects seamlessly with other Opera mobile applications like the popular Opera Mini browser and the standalone news app Opera News. In March 2019, passengers suspected of smuggling 18 kilograms (40 pounds) of cocaine hidden in bowls and packets of snacks were arrested when the ship docked at the Portuguese island of Madeira after sailing from the Caribbean.

The MSC Opera had its maiden voyage in 2004 and had an eventful sailing season three years ago. Qatar is a Muslim-majority country that typically limits the consumption of alcohol to luxury hotels but has eased its rules for FIFA’s commercial partners, including the corporate hospitality provider at stadiums and World Cup sponsor AB InBev, the brewer of Budweiser. AP Interview: Scolari faces his last Copa Libertadores finalīasic rates include breakfast on board with an option to pay a 90 euro ($87) daily supplement for all meals.Īlcohol is expected to be available on board with MSC offering wine and draft beer.
