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MSC Virtuosa
MSC Virtuosa is a MSC Cruises cruise ship of the Meraviglia Plus class, in service since 2021. She measures 181,541 gross tons and carries 4,842 guests with a crew of 1,704. She sails South America, Northern Europe itineraries.
About MSC Virtuosa
MSC Virtuosa is the second Meraviglia Plus-class ship, delivered in February 2021 and in service from May 2021 after a pandemic delay. She measures 181,541 gross tons and carries about 4,842 guests at double occupancy, with a 112-metre promenade under an LED ceiling and the MSC Starship Club bar served by a humanoid robot bartender. She spent several seasons on no-fly cruises from Southampton, where the TV series The Good Ship Murder filmed on board. In 2026-27 she makes her first South American season, sailing seven-night Brazil cruises from Santos, Salvador and Maceió.
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Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews.
Deck plans
No deck plans on record for this ship yet.
Where she sails
- South AmericaCape Horn, Patagonia and the Amazon, in the southern summer
- Northern Europethe Baltic, British Isles and Iceland, May to September
Home port: Santos, Brazil.
Flying in for your cruise?
MSC Virtuosa sails from Santos, Brazil. The airport is São Paulo/Guarulhos International (GRU), with 21 lounges to wait in before you board.
- Espaço Banco Safra Lounge (former Star Alliance Lounge)GRU Terminal 34.8 ★
- Plaza Premium Lounge (T3)GRU Terminal 34.8 ★
- Casa BBGRU Terminal 34.7 ★
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates MSC Virtuosa?
MSC Virtuosa is operated by MSC Cruises and belongs to its Meraviglia Plus class.
How big is MSC Virtuosa?
MSC Virtuosa measures 181,541 gross tons and 331 metres in length, with 16 decks.
How crowded does MSC Virtuosa feel?
MSC Virtuosa has a passenger space ratio of 37.5: 181,541 gross tons for 4,842 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so MSC Virtuosa feels comfortable for her size.
How many passengers does MSC Virtuosa carry?
MSC Virtuosa carries 4,842 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 1,704 (about 2.8 guests per crew member).
When did MSC Virtuosa enter service?
MSC Virtuosa entered service in 2021.
Where does MSC Virtuosa sail?
MSC Virtuosa sails South America and Northern Europe itineraries. Her home port is Santos, Brazil.
Which airport should I fly into for MSC Virtuosa?
MSC Virtuosa sails from Santos, Brazil. Fly into São Paulo/Guarulhos International (GRU), which has 21 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.
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