MSC Virtuosa
By the numbers
181,541 GT
Tonnage
6,334
Guests
2019
Built
14
Decks
2,421
Cabins
1,092ft
Length · 333 m
$70 pp
Fares from
$1,076 pp
Median fare
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1,704
Crew
5 star
Rating
About MSC Virtuosa
MSC Virtuosa’s namesake comes from the word virtuoso, meaning someone highly skilled in any field of activity, and so MSC Virtuosa was named to pay homage to the skill and expertise of the MSC Cruises architects and shipyard partners at Les Chantiers de l’Atlantique who designed and built this innovative class of ships. This new cruise ship is one of the two largest in MSC Cruises’ fleet, along with her sister ship MSC Grandiosa, boasting an impressive array of guest features all coming together in perfect harmony to deliver the ultimate cruise holiday experience.
Where MSC Virtuosa sails
Ports MSC Virtuosa visits
Salvador (70)
Sao Paulo (67)
Buzios (59)
Maceio (59)
Barcelona (32)
Marseille, France (24)
La Goulette (19)
Palermo (19)
Rio de Janeiro (19)
Naples (18)
Livorno (17)
Southampton (10)
Arrecife, Lanzarote, Canary Islands (9)
Funchal (9)
Las Palmas,Gran Canaria (9)
Santa Cruz de Tenerife (8)
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Frequently asked questions
What is MSC Virtuosa?
MSC Virtuosa is a Meraviglia-Plus-class cruise ship and sister to MSC Grandiosa, built by Chantiers de l'Atlantique in Saint-Nazaire and delivered in February 2021. She entered service in May 2021 from Southampton. The ship features an SCR system reducing NOx by 80%, a closed-loop exhaust gas cleaning system reducing sulfur emissions by 97%, and shore-power capability.
What are the staterooms like on MSC Virtuosa?
MSC Virtuosa carries 4,842 passengers at double occupancy and up to 6,334 at maximum capacity across 2,421 cabins on 18 decks.
Where does MSC Virtuosa sail?
MSC Virtuosa entered service in May 2021 from Southampton with UK-only sailings. She subsequently based in Dubai for winter 2021/22, returned to Southampton for summer 2022, and was later announced as Southampton's year-round ship. By early 2026 she operated Caribbean itineraries before a transatlantic repositioning back to Southampton. Summer 2026 deployments are scheduled in Northern Europe.
What is the history of MSC Virtuosa?
Steel cutting for MSC Virtuosa was held on 14 June 2018, and her coin ceremony on 27 February 2019. She floated out on 29 November 2019 and was delivered on 1 February 2021 after COVID-19 delays pushed her original November 2020 delivery date. She was christened by Sophia Loren on 27 November 2021. She entered dry dock for the first time on 27 October 2025 at Damen Verolme Rotterdam for routine maintenance.
Which cruise line operates MSC Virtuosa?
MSC Virtuosa is operated by Msc Cruises.
How much does a cruise on MSC Virtuosa cost?
Fares start at $70 per person. The median fare across 90 upcoming sailings is $1,076 per person. Open a sailing to see its listed cabin fares and any observed price history.
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What is MSC Virtuosa?
MSC Virtuosa is a Meraviglia-Plus-class cruise ship and sister to MSC Grandiosa, built by Chantiers de l'Atlantique in Saint-Nazaire and delivered in February 2021. She entered service in May 2021 from Southampton. The ship features an SCR system reducing NOx by 80%, a closed-loop exhaust gas cleaning system reducing sulfur emissions by 97%, and shore-power capability.
What are the staterooms like on MSC Virtuosa?
MSC Virtuosa carries 4,842 passengers at double occupancy and up to 6,334 at maximum capacity across 2,421 cabins on 18 decks.
Where does MSC Virtuosa sail?
MSC Virtuosa entered service in May 2021 from Southampton with UK-only sailings. She subsequently based in Dubai for winter 2021/22, returned to Southampton for summer 2022, and was later announced as Southampton's year-round ship. By early 2026 she operated Caribbean itineraries before a transatlantic repositioning back to Southampton. Summer 2026 deployments are scheduled in Northern Europe.
What is the history of MSC Virtuosa?
Steel cutting for MSC Virtuosa was held on 14 June 2018, and her coin ceremony on 27 February 2019. She floated out on 29 November 2019 and was delivered on 1 February 2021 after COVID-19 delays pushed her original November 2020 delivery date. She was christened by Sophia Loren on 27 November 2021. She entered dry dock for the first time on 27 October 2025 at Damen Verolme Rotterdam for routine maintenance.
Which cruise line operates MSC Virtuosa?
MSC Virtuosa is operated by Msc Cruises.
How much does a cruise on MSC Virtuosa cost?
Fares start at $70 per person. The median fare across 90 upcoming sailings is $1,076 per person. Open a sailing to see its listed cabin fares and any observed price history.
