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.
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Reviews
Find out what our guests have to say about MSC Virtuosa"We are blown away by the ship, the wonderful food, the facilities and the staff."
Helen Louise W.
"Un voyage incroyable. Le Yacht Club était extraordinaire. Notre cabine était impeccable et le majordome formidable. "
Mark K.
"It was exactly what we wanted - a very relaxing time, with good food, great weather and lots of cocktails."
Alan M.
Itineraries
MAIN FEATURES
Environmental Stewardship
MSC Virtuosa is one of the most environmentally-sound ships at sea and an energy-efficient role model for modern cruising.
Air emissions
• 98% reduction of sulphur oxide (SOx) and 90% reduction of nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions thanks to the most advanced technologies.
Energy efficiency
• Wide range of energy-saving equipment to maximise efficiency such as smart heating, ventilation and air conditioning.
Wastewater & Protecting Marine Life
• Advanced wastewater treatment system with higher purification standards than most wastewater treatment facilities ashore.
Discover more on how the MSC Group is actively contributing to impactful environmental conservation and humanitarian programs at the MSC Foundation Centre on board.
Environmental Stewardship
MSC Starship Club
This futuristic venue is much more than just a bar. It's an immersive entertainment experience. Featuring Rob, the first ever humanoid robotic bartender at sea, the MSC Starship Club will transport our guests to a different world.
As you sip your cosmic cocktail and gaze out of the portholes across the space, Rob and his human colleagues will take you to an exciting journey to discover new galactic destinations.
MSC Starship Club
Family & Children
MSC Cruises is known for its award-winning family offering and has a long-standing partnership with the LEGO Group to design the kids club areas as well as on board activities. Discover all activities and services for children, tweens, teens and their parents here
Family & Children
MSC Yacht Club
The best location of the cabins and a reserved area accessible only to YC Members, dedicated restaurant and lounges and a large private pool area with solarium and whirlpool baths. 24-hour butler service, dedicated massage rooms and full access to Thermal Suite in the MSC Aurea Spa.
This is the MSC Yacht Club, the ultimate luxury cruise experience.
MSC Yacht Club
Cabin and Suites
Whether you’re looking for a duplex suite with private whirlpool bath, a sea-view balcony cabin or a family option, you’ll find it all on MSC Virtuosa.
- Balcony
- Sitting area with sofa
- Comfortable double or single beds (on request)
- Interactive TV, telephone, safe and minibar
- Bathroom with shower or bathtub , vanity area with hairdryer
- Surface approx. from 19 sq.m. to 22 sq.m.*
Choose the experience that best suits you for added benefits!
Available Experiences: Bella, Fantastica and Aurea
* This size range includes both standard cabins and cabins for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility, which are larger.
Size, layout and furniture may vary from that shown (within the same cabin category).
The image is representative only.
- Window with sea view
- Comfortable double or single beds (on request)
- Relaxing armchair
- Interactive TV, telephone, safe and minibar
- Bathroom with shower, vanity area with hairdryer
- Surface approx. from 15 sq.m. to 25 sq.m.
Choose the experience that best suits you for added benefits!
Available Experiences: Bella and Fantastica
Size, layout and furniture may vary from that shown (within the same cabin category).
The image is representative only.
- Comfortable double or single beds (on request)
- Relaxing armchair
- Interactive TV, telephone, safe and minibar
- Bathroom with shower, vanity area and hairdryer
- Surface approx. from 16 sq.m. to 22 sq.m.*
Choose the experience that best suits you for added benefits!
Available Experiences: Bella and Fantastica
* This size range includes both standard cabins and cabins for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility, which are larger.
Size, layout and furniture may vary from that shown (within the same cabin category).
The image is representative only.
Entertainment
In addition to two exclusive new shows from Cirque du Soleil at Sea, MSC Virtuosa will offer a superb choice of entertainment for the whole family, from days in the water park or sports centre to evenings in the super-amusement park or the multi-purpose karaoke bar, comedy club, TV studio & bar.
Restaurants & Buffet
A choice of 10 dining venues promises something special for every taste including a brand new Indochine restaurant concept - a delicious take on the Vietnamese classics with a French twist.Indochine Restaurant
Guests will be able to choose from a savory selection of French-Vietnamese dishes, along with a variety of Vegetarian and Vegan options. The carefully selected wine list features both Old and New World wines and Tropical signature cocktails complement the authentic experience.
Hola! Tacos & Cantina
The new fast-casual street food dining concept, offers a selection of Latin American and Mexican-inspired dishes and drinks to be shared and enjoyed in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, open for lunch and dinner. Choose from a tantalising array of dishes from blue corn tacos and nachos, authentic beef empanadas and tasty tamales through to tortilla soup or vegetarian tacos, all to be savoured with our selection of Top 10 Tequilas and Mezcals!
Kaito Sushi Bar
Tradition and modernity go hand in hand in this stylish sushi restaurant. This charming venue offers deliciously authentic Asian cuisine prepared on the spot with only the freshest, highest quality ingredients.
Kaito Teppanyaki
Step in, choose your spot at one of four cooking stations and watch your delicious Japanese dishes come to life, right before your eyes. Our expert chefs cook with flair on an open grill: a feast for the senses that sees flames and the finest sizzling ingredients coming together to form delicious dishes you'll remember forever.
Butcher's Cut
The traditional American-style steakhouse, Butcher’s Cut, celebrates the skill of a master butcher. Serving specialty cuts of meats including dry-aged tomahawk, t-bone, as well as surf and turf, this is a true steak-lovers dream, cooked in an open kitchen, giving onto a relaxed and sophisticated restaurant, inspired by the Golden Age of America.
Marketplace Buffet
The extensive buffet area includes various multifunction corners serving international dishes, ethnic cuisine, healthy options and a multitude of other tastes. It’s the ideal place for enjoying a great informal dining experience with a spectacular sea view.
Bars and Lounges
21 bars: 5 outdoor bars with breathtaking view and 16 indoor bars, each offering a unique experience including the first humanoid Robotic Bartender at sea. The robot will be at the centre of an immersive bar experience and will entertain guests in eight different languages.
MSC Starship club
This futuristic venue is much more than just a bar. It's an immersive entertainment experience.
Featuring Rob, the first humanoid robotic bartender at sea, the MSC Starship Club takes our guests to a different world.
Not only can Rob mix a range of signature cosmic drinks, he also speaks 8 languages, and enjoys entertaining guests with jokes, riddles and space facts. If he's in the mood, he may even show you his dance moves!
Attic Club
Dance away into the early hours in our chic nightclub. Grab yourself a drink from our extensive list of cocktails, mocktails, Spritz, Mojito’s, classic cocktails, beers or ciders and feel the beat. Dance the night away as skilled DJ’s spin the best of today’s dance and club favourites through a state-of-the-art sound system in our trendy nightclub.
Top Sail Lounge
Enjoy spectacular views in this elegant lounge, offering the Yacht Club bar list of spirits, craft cocktails, beers and wines, soft drinks and coffee drinks. You can also enjoy a fine selection of gourmet finger food throughout the day.
MSC Yacht Club Grill & Bar
This sundeck buffet and bar, exclusive to MSC Yacht Club Guests, offers an exceptional selection of freshly grilled specialities. Enjoy an expansive breakfast offering and carefully selected meats for lunch. Alternatively, You can grab something from our selection of fresh fish, meat and burgers and homemade pasta and a wide choice of fresh salads compliment the wide variety of food on offer.
Carousel Lounge
The Carousel Lounge is a technology-packed, entertainment and dining venue like no other at sea. This glamourous lounge covers 1,100 square meters.
Jean-Philippe Crêpes & Gelato
A gourmet ice cream parlour and French-style crêperie dreamed up by award-winning master pastry chef Jean-Philippe Maury. Located in the impressive indoor promenade, it's the perfect place to enjoy a mouth watering made-to-order crêpe, with your choice of delicious sweet or savoury fillings. Treat someone you love to our unique house-made gelato or sorbet. Jean-Philippe Maury’s award winning gelato is made on the premises, using only the finest quality ingredients and fresh fruit purees.
Jean-Philippe Chocolat & Café
French master pâtissier Chocolatier Jean-Philippe Maury brings his award-winning touch to this coffee and chocolate bar boutique where enticingly sweet delights are created just for you in our unique open concept chocolate kitchen. As well as choosing from a variety of exquisite Chef created chocolate candies, guests can also create their very own chocolate bar right at the tablet stations. The boutique offers also a wide assortment of delectable French macaroons and fresh roasted coffee. No matter your preference, there is something for everyone.
Red Gem Casino bar
Hit the jackpot at our spacious bar in Le Grand Casino. Get that James Bond feeling, order a drink from our skilled bar tenders and cast an eye over the Casino as you contemplate where lady luck will go to next. We have a wide variety of selected cocktails, mocktails, beer, wine and fine spirits to refresh yourself with as you take a break from play.
Sky Lounge
Meet up with friends for an aperitif or after dinner cocktail and enjoy the stunning views while you listen to live piano music. With our handpicked carefully sourced drinks and fresh ingredients we are sure that you will be spoilt for choice.
Horizon Bar
Magnificent views of the sea, fantastic cocktails, The Horizon Bar is the place to be. Gaze out over the stunning panorama of the ocean while you sip on a cocktail at the Horizon Bar. With our handpicked and carefully sourced drinks and fresh ingredients we are sure that you will be spoilt for choice.
Sports Bar
Enjoy the atmosphere of the big game in our unique sports bar. The wide and varied choice of draft beers, bottled beers, ciders and cocktails that we carefully selected are sure to quench even the strongest thirst. To sarisfy any hunger pangs, you can snack on our freshly made hotdogs, a perfect accompaniment to any game.
Masters of the Sea
Atmospheric and charismatic, our traditional British pub is the perfect setting to drop in for a pint. Serving beer, premium spirits and a wide array of beer based cocktaisl, the pub is an ideal place to kick back and have fun. If hunger kicks in, you can also enjoy burgers, hotdogs and the traditional beer battered fish and chips made with the freshest ingredients by our talented chefs to satisfy your hunger pangs.
Deckplan
Use the deck plans to select your ideal cabin. The plan allows you to pinpoint the locations, while the colours distinguish the cabin category.- WINTER 21-22
- Studio Interior
- Deluxe Interior
- Junior Ocean View with Obstructed View
- Junior Ocean View
- Deluxe Ocean View
- Studio Balcony
- Deluxe Balcony
- Deluxe Balcony
- Balcony Aurea
- Grand Suite Aurea with terrace and whirlpool
- MSC Yacht Club Interior Suite
- MSC Yacht Club Deluxe Suite
- MSC Yacht Club Duplex Suite with whirlpool
- MSC Yacht Club Royal Suite
Key Legend
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Sofa bed -
Double sofa bed -
3rd and 4th bed are pullman beds -
3rd bed is a pullman bed -
Whirlpool -
Bunk bed or sofa that can be converted into Bunk bed (3rd and 4th beds)*** -
Cabin for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility -
Connecting cabins -
cabin with restricted views
In Numbers
- Gross Tonnage: 181.000 GRT
- Number of passengers: 6,334 guests
- Number of cabins: 2,017
- Crew members: 1,413
- Lenght/Beam/Height: 323 m / 41m / 75.5 m
- Maximum Speed: 22.2 knots