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MSC Virtuosa

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60 upcoming departures  ·  60 itineraries

MSC Virtuosa is a 6,334-guest MSC Cruises cruise ship, in service since 2021. This page lists 60 upcoming departures across 60 itineraries in Mediterranean, day by day and port by port. Its live AIS position is plotted on the map below and refreshed through the day.

✓ Families wanting extensive kids facilities ✓ Travelers who enjoy large-ship entertainment ✓ Guests seeking many specialty dining choices
60 itineraries · from $374 ● Where is it now?
Class Meraviglia class (Meraviglia-Plus subclass)
Built 2021
Gross Tonnage 181,541
Guests 6,334
Crew 1,704
Length 331.0 m
Beam 43.0 m
Decks 19
Cabins 2,421
Flag Malta
Guests per crew 3.7
Space ratio 29

MSC Virtuosa at a glance

Ship size

Bigger than 95%

A mega-ship at 181,541 gross tons — #25 of 566 ships we track. 29 tons of ship per guest.

Best for

  • Families wanting extensive kids facilities
  • Travelers who enjoy large-ship entertainment
  • Guests seeking many specialty dining choices
  • Active travelers using sports and water attractions
  • MSC Yacht Club guests wanting a private area

Think twice if you want

  • Travelers preferring small ships
  • Guests seeking a quiet, intimate atmosphere
  • Passengers wanting mostly included specialty dining
  • Travelers avoiding large indoor promenades
  • Guests needing extensive single-cabin choices

Live Position ● 37 minutes ago

Heading to: GBSOU

Currently on: 5 Nights Northern Europe Cruise (5 nights) — En route to Southampton (London) United Kingdom — last stop Cherbourg (Mt St Michel) France

Southampton (London) United Kingdom → Zeebrugge (Bruges) Belgium → Rotterdam (Amsterdam) Netherlands → Cherbourg (Mt St Michel) France → Southampton (London) United Kingdom
Coming up
  1. Southampton arrives 07:00 AM end of cruise
0.0 knots Moored

Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.

About MSC Virtuosa

MSC Virtuosa is a large MSC Cruises ship in the Meraviglia-Plus family, delivered in 2021 by Chantiers de l’Atlantique. Its 19-deck design combines a long indoor promenade, extensive dining and retail, family facilities, pools, theater entertainment, and the MSC Yacht Club area. The ship carries up to 6,334 guests in 2,421 cabins with approximately 1,704 crew. Environmental systems include advanced wastewater treatment, exhaust-gas cleaning, selective catalytic reduction, LED technology, and energy-monitoring systems.

Ship at a Glance

Operator
MSC Cruises
Builder / shipyard
Chantiers de l’Atlantique, Saint-Nazaire, France
Registry / flag
Malta (confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
Call sign
9HA5209
IMO number
9803625
MMSI
215610000

Onboard Experience

Signature highlights

The 93-metre Galleria Virtuosa promenade features restaurants, shops, and an LED screen. Other headline features include a 945-seat theater, multiple pools, a waterpark, a Himalayan Bridge rope course, and the MSC Starship Club.

For families

Family facilities include connected family cabins, children’s and teen areas, a waterpark, pools, a Himalayan Bridge, and sports or game activities.

Pools, spa & wellness

Wellness facilities include the MSC Aurea Spa, fitness facilities, whirlpool baths, pools, and outdoor relaxation areas.

Accessibility

The technical sheet lists 60 cabins for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility.

Environmental features

Reported environmental systems include advanced wastewater treatment, exhaust-gas cleaning, selective catalytic reduction, LED technology, energy monitoring, and shore-power capability.

Deck plans

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Venues Cabins only Both · Tap a deck to see what's on it

Deck 6

Galleria Virtuosa Jean-Philippe Crêpes & Gelato Jean-Philippe Chocolat & Café Hola! Tacos & Cantina Virtuosa Bar & Lounge MSC Starship Club The Opera The Simphony The Hub Le Grand Théâtre Indochine Restaurant L'Atelier Bar & Art Minuetto Emotions-Immersive Gallery Photo Gallery MSC Shop Fashion Jewellery MSC Foundation Centre The Art Wall Shopping Gallery Luxury Plaza MSC Excursions Virtuosa Boutique Studio Interior Deluxe Interior

Full deck-by-deck guide →

View the official MSC Virtuosa deck plans from MSC Cruises →

Cabins & suites

CategoryTypeSizeSleepsDecks
Studio InteriorSingle cabin with a reduced-size bed; operator booking codes may include IS. Studio (solo) — — 5-14
Deluxe InteriorOperator booking codes vary by experience, including I1, I2 and I3. Inside — — 5-10, 13-14
Junior Ocean ViewReduced-size bed; operator booking code may include O4. Oceanview — 6 8
Junior Ocean View with Obstructed ViewReduced-size bed and obstructed window view; operator booking code may include O5. Oceanview — — 8

Compare all 17 cabin categories →

Dining, bars & venues

33 included 20 extra cost in the fare, by the line's own published policy.

Dining

Kaito Teppanyaki Extra cost
Deck 7
Japanese teppanyaki restaurant with chef-led table cooking.
Butcher's Cut Extra cost
Deck 7
Specialty steakhouse serving meat-focused dishes.
Kaito Sushi Bar Extra cost
Deck 7
Specialty sushi venue.
Il Campo Restaurant Included
Deck 7
Main dining restaurant.
Jean-Philippe Crêpes & Gelato Extra cost
Deck 6
Specialty venue serving crêpes, gelato and desserts.
Jean-Philippe Chocolat & Café Extra cost
Deck 6
Chocolate and café venue.
Hola! Tacos & Cantina Extra cost
Deck 6
Specialty Mexican restaurant serving tacos and related dishes.
Indochine Restaurant Extra cost
Deck 6
Specialty restaurant combining Vietnamese and French influences.
Blue Danube Restaurant Included
Deck 5
Main dining restaurant.
Marketplace Buffet Included
Deck 15
Casual buffet restaurant.
Sea Pavilion by Jereme Leung Extra cost
Deck 15
Specialty Asian restaurant.
Marketplace Family & Kids Included
Deck 15
Family and children-focused buffet area.
MSC Yacht Club Restaurant Included
Deck 18
Private Yacht Club restaurant.
MSC Yacht Club Grill & Bar Included
Deck 19
Private Yacht Club grill and bar.

Bars & lounges

Masters of the Sea Extra cost
Deck 7
English-style pub serving beers and drinks.
TV Studio & Bar Varies
Deck 7
Studio and bar used for broadcasts, games and live activities.
Champagne Bar Varies
Deck 7
Bar specializing in Champagne and other drinks.
Virtuosa Bar & Lounge Varies
Deck 6
Main promenade bar and lounge.
MSC Starship Club Extra cost
Deck 6
Futuristic bar with robotic bartender and themed drinks.
L'Atelier Bar & Art Varies
Deck 6
Bar and art space.
Marketplace Bar Varies
Deck 15
Bar serving drinks beside the buffet area.
Atmosphere Ice Cream Bar Extra cost
Deck 15
Ice-cream and dessert outlet.
Atmosphere Bar South Varies
Deck 15
Pool-deck bar.
Tropical Bar Varies
Deck 15
Pool-deck bar beside the Tropical Pool.
Atmosphere Bar North Varies
Deck 15
Pool-deck bar.
Sports Bar Varies
Deck 16
Bar serving drinks in the sports and games area.
Top Sail Lounge Included
Deck 16
MSC Yacht Club lounge for eligible guests.
Sky Lounge Varies
Deck 18
Panoramic lounge and bar.
MSC Yacht Club Horizon Bar Included
Private Yacht Club bar.
Savannah Bar Varies
Deck 19
Bar beside the aquapark area.
MSC Yacht Club Sundeck & Bar Included
Deck 19
Private Yacht Club sundeck and bar.

All 64 venues, including pools, spa and entertainment →

Where MSC Virtuosa sails, month by month

Oct
26		 Nov
26		 Dec
26		 Jan
27		 Feb
27		 Mar
27		 Apr
27		 May
27		 Jun
27		 Jul
27		 Aug
27		 Sep
27
Mediterranean 1 13 0 0 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 0
South America 0 1 9 0 0 1 6 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Europe 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
From / night $119 $70 $118 0 0 $154 $69 0 0 0 0 0

Departures per month over the next 12 months, from the cruise line's published schedule. Lowest advertised fare per night is in April 2027 (prices change; check when booking).

Ports it visits most

Salvador de Bahia45× Barcelona35× Rio de Janeiro32× Santos32× Maceió31× Buzios26× Santa Cruz de Tenerife21× Marseille20× Málaga16× Naples15× Palermo14× La Goulette (Tunis)13×

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Itineraries & Sailings

11 Nights

11 Nights N/A Cruise

Mediterranean
From $1,075 · $98/night
Ports of Call
Maceio Brazil, Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Canary Is) Spain, Tangier (Tetouan) Morocco, Barcelona Spain
Next: Apr 9, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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12 Nights

12 Nights Southern Europe Cruise

Mediterranean
From $1,298 · $108/night
Ports of Call
Barcelona Spain, Funchal (Madeira Is) Portugal, Arrecife de Lanzarote (Canary Is) Spain, Las Palmas de GCanaria (Canary Is) Spain +1 more
Next: Nov 16, 2026
1 upcoming departure
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12 Nights

12 Nights Transatlantic Cruise

Mediterranean
From $1,638 · $137/night
Ports of Call
Funchal (Madeira Is) Portugal, Arrecife de Lanzarote (Canary Is) Spain, Las Palmas de GCanaria (Canary Is) Spain, Salvador Brazil +1 more
Next: Nov 19, 2026
1 upcoming departure
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13 Nights

13 Nights South America Cruise

Mediterranean
From $1,040 · $80/night
Ports of Call
Salvador Brazil, Maceio Brazil, Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Canary Is) Spain, Tangier (Tetouan) Morocco +1 more
Next: Apr 7, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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13 Nights

13 Nights Southern Europe Cruise

Mediterranean
From $1,374 · $106/night
Ports of Call
Barcelona Spain, Malaga (Granada) Spain, Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Canary Is) Spain, Maceio Brazil +1 more
Next: Nov 16, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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15 Nights

15 Nights South America Cruise

Mediterranean
From $1,295 · $86/night
Ports of Call
Barcelona Spain, Funchal (Madeira Is) Portugal, Arrecife de Lanzarote (Canary Is) Spain, Las Palmas de GCanaria (Canary Is) Spain +2 more
Next: Nov 16, 2026
1 upcoming departure
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16 Nights

16 Nights Southern Europe Cruise

South America
From $1,183 · $74/night
Ports of Call
Rio de Janeiro Brazil, Buzios Brazil, Salvador Brazil, Maceio Brazil +3 more
Next: Apr 4, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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16 Nights

16 Nights Southern Europe Cruise

Mediterranean
From $1,409 · $88/night
Ports of Call
Marseille (Provence) France, Barcelona Spain, Funchal (Madeira Is) Portugal, Arrecife de Lanzarote (Canary Is) Spain +3 more
Next: Nov 15, 2026
1 upcoming departure
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16 Nights

16 Nights Southern Europe Cruise

Mediterranean
From $1,121 · $70/night
Ports of Call
Barcelona Spain, Funchal (Madeira Is) Portugal, Arrecife de Lanzarote (Canary Is) Spain, Las Palmas de GCanaria (Canary Is) Spain +3 more
Next: Nov 16, 2026
1 upcoming departure
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All 60 itineraries and their departure dates

All Upcoming Departures

Departure Return Itinerary Nights Region Book
Oct 24, 2026Oct 31, 20267 Nights Northern Europe Cruise7MediterraneanBook →
Oct 31, 2026Nov 7, 20267 Nights Northern Europe Cruise7Northern EuropeBook →
Nov 7, 2026Nov 15, 20268 Nights Repositioning Cruise8MediterraneanBook →
Nov 7, 2026Nov 12, 20265 Nights Repositioning Cruise5MediterraneanBook →
Nov 7, 2026Nov 16, 20269 Nights Repositioning Cruise9MediterraneanBook →
Nov 7, 2026Dec 1, 202624 Nights Europe Cruise24MediterraneanBook →
Nov 7, 2026Dec 2, 202625 Nights Europe Cruise25MediterraneanBook →
Nov 7, 2026Nov 14, 20267 Nights Repositioning Cruise7MediterraneanBook →
Nov 12, 2026Nov 16, 20264 Nights Repositioning Cruise4MediterraneanBook →
Nov 15, 2026Dec 2, 202617 Nights Southern Europe Cruise17MediterraneanBook →
Nov 15, 2026Dec 1, 202616 Nights Southern Europe Cruise16MediterraneanBook →
Nov 16, 2026Dec 2, 202616 Nights Southern Europe Cruise16MediterraneanBook →
Nov 16, 2026Nov 28, 202612 Nights Southern Europe Cruise12MediterraneanBook →
Nov 16, 2026Dec 1, 202615 Nights South America Cruise15MediterraneanBook →
Nov 19, 2026Dec 1, 202612 Nights Transatlantic Cruise12MediterraneanBook →
Nov 28, 2026Dec 2, 20264 Nights South America Cruise4South AmericaBook →
Dec 2, 2026Dec 5, 20263 Nights South America Cruise3South AmericaBook →
Dec 5, 2026Dec 9, 20264 Nights South America Cruise4South AmericaBook →
Dec 5, 2026Dec 8, 20263 Nights South America Cruise3South AmericaBook →
Dec 5, 2026Dec 12, 20267 Nights South America Cruise7South AmericaBook →
Dec 8, 2026Dec 15, 20267 Nights South America Cruise7South AmericaBook →
Dec 9, 2026Dec 16, 20267 Nights South America Cruise7South AmericaBook →
Dec 23, 2026Dec 26, 20263 Nights South America Cruise3South AmericaBook →
Dec 26, 2026Jan 2, 20277 Nights South America Cruise7South AmericaBook →

Showing the next 24 of 60 departures. Every itinerary and its dates are listed under All itineraries above.

MSC Virtuosa FAQ

What flag does MSC Virtuosa sail under?

MSC Virtuosa is registered in Malta.

How many passengers does MSC Virtuosa hold?

MSC Virtuosa carries about 6,334 guests with roughly 1,704 crew.

How old is MSC Virtuosa?

MSC Virtuosa entered service in 2021.

How big is MSC Virtuosa?

At 181,541 gross tons and 331 m long, MSC Virtuosa is a mega-ship — larger than 95% of the 566 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.

What dining is included on MSC Virtuosa?

The main dining restaurants and Marketplace Buffet are included in the standard cruise fare. Specialty restaurants, cafés, gelato, and selected food outlets generally cost extra.

What is the dress code on MSC Virtuosa?

MSC uses casual daytime dress, smart-casual evening guidance, and designated formal or gala evenings on many sailings. Swimwear is intended for pool areas rather than indoor public spaces.

Is Wi-Fi included on MSC Virtuosa?

Standard fares do not generally include shipboard internet. Wi-Fi packages are available for purchase, while MSC Yacht Club fares include an internet package according to the booked benefits.

Are gratuities included on MSC Virtuosa?

Service charges or hotel-service gratuities are normally added according to the booking market and fare terms. The exact treatment should be checked in the passenger's booking documents.

Does MSC Virtuosa have facilities for children and teenagers?

Yes. The ship has LEGO and Chicco facilities for younger children, a Junior Club, Young Club, Teens Club and MSC Teens Lab, concentrated mainly on Deck 18.

Are accessible cabins and public areas available?

Yes. The deck plan identifies cabins for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility. Accessible cabin availability and the suitability of particular routes or facilities should be confirmed before booking.