MSC Virtuosa
“Virtue, elegance, and cutting-edge tech — MSC's European flagship.”
MSC Virtuosa is the second Meraviglia Plus ship and made history as the first ship to sail with social-distanced passengers after the COVID-19 pause — her UK inaugural season in summer 2021 was an important moment for the restart of cruising. Based in Southampton for Northern Europe sailings in summer and Dubai in winter, she offers some of the most compelling itineraries of any MSC ship: Norwegian fjords, UK coastal calls, and Arabian Gulf cruises.
MSC's most sophisticated AI concierge system — MSC for Me with an AI-powered digital butler that anticipates passenger needs across dining, entertainment, and excursion bookings. Combined with the largest Yacht Club complex in the Meraviglia series, Virtuosa delivers the most tech-forward and luxury-forward Meraviglia experience.
What’s Onboard
Dining
- ✓12+ restaurants and bars
- ✓Hoshi Premium restaurant (Japanese)
- ✓Butcher's Cut steakhouse
- ✓Kaito Teppanyaki
- ✓MSC Yacht Club restaurant (exclusive to suite guests)
- ✓Marketplace main buffet
Pools & Recreation
- ✓Aqua Park with waterslides
- ✓Top 19 pool area
- ✓MSC Aurea Spa with extensive thermal suite
- ✓Sports court and mini golf
- ✓Formula 1 simulator
- ✓Jogging track with sea views
Entertainment
- ✓Galleria Meraviglia LED-sky promenade
- ✓Main theatre with evening productions
- ✓Lido Theatre for outdoor deck films
- ✓Cocktail bars and music venues
- ✓MSC Yacht Club private lounge and bar
- ✓Casino
Cabins
- ✓Interior, Oceanview, Balcony, and Suite categories
- ✓MSC Yacht Club — largest in the Meraviglia series
- ✓MSC Aurea spa staterooms
- ✓Duplex suites
- ✓Family and connecting staterooms
- ✓2,214 staterooms in total
Family & Kids
- ✓MSC Doremi kids' club
- ✓Aqua Park
- ✓Youth programmes in multiple languages
- ✓Family staterooms
- ✓Fjord and Northern Europe itineraries great for older children
- ✓STEM-based junior activities
Video Tour
MSC Virtuosa FULL Ship Tour 2023
- ✦UK and Northern European cruisers
- ✦MSC Yacht Club luxury seekers
- ✦Arabian Gulf itineraries from Dubai
- ✦Norwegian fjord enthusiasts
North American cruisers who won't benefit from the Southampton/Dubai homeports. Those wanting Caribbean sailings.
7-night Northern Europe from ~$900/pp (inside) to $3,000/pp (Yacht Club)