United Kingdom, France, Spain

7 nights from £909pp departing Saturday 31st May 2025

Itinerary

Map

					Arrive	Depart
	31st31	MayMay	202525	Southampton, England, embark on the MSC Virtuosa		20:00
Lying near the head of Southampton Water, a peninsula between the estuaries of the Rivers Test and Itchen, Southampton is Britain’s largest cruise port. It has been one of England’s major ports since the Middle Ages, when it exported wool and hides from the hinterland and imported wine from Bordeaux. The city suffered heavy damage during World War Two and as a result the centre has been extensively rebuilt, but there are still some interesting medieval buildings including the Bargate, one of the finest city gatehouses in England.
	1st01	JunJun	202525	At Sea
	2nd02	JunJun	202525	La Rochelle, France	07:00	18:00
	3rd03	JunJun	202525	Bilbao, Spain	08:00	17:00
Time in Bilbao (Bilbo, in Euskera) may be recorded as BG or AG (Before Guggenheim or After Guggenheim). Never has a single monument of art and architecture so radically changed a city. Frank Gehry's stunning museum, Norman Foster's sleek subway system, the Santiago Calatrava glass footbridge and airport, the leafy César Pelli Abandoibarra park and commercial complex next to the Guggenheim, and the Philippe Starck AlhóndigaBilbao cultural center have contributed to an unprecedented cultural revolution in what was once the industry capital of the Basque Country.Greater Bilbao contains almost 1 million inhabitants, nearly half the total population of the Basque Country. Founded in 1300 by Vizcayan noble Diego López de Haro, Bilbao became an industrial center in the mid-19th century, largely because of the abundance of minerals in the surrounding hills. An affluent industrial class grew up here, as did the working class in suburbs that line the Margen Izquierda (Left Bank) of the Nervión estuary.Bilbao's new attractions get more press, but the city's old treasures still quietly line the banks of the rust-color Nervión River. The Casco Viejo (Old Quarter)—also known as Siete Calles (Seven Streets)—is a charming jumble of shops, bars, and restaurants on the river's Right Bank, near the Puente del Arenal bridge. This elegant proto-Bilbao nucleus was carefully restored after devastating floods in 1983. Throughout the Casco Viejo are ancient mansions emblazoned with family coats of arms, wooden doors, and fine ironwork balconies. The most interesting square is the 64-arch Plaza Nueva, where an outdoor market is pitched every Sunday morning.Walking the banks of the Nervión is a satisfying jaunt. After all, this was how—while out on a morning jog—Guggenheim director Thomas Krens first discovered the perfect spot for his project, nearly opposite the right bank's Deusto University. From the Palacio de Euskalduna upstream to the colossal Mercado de la Ribera, parks and green zones line the river. César Pelli's Abandoibarra project fills in the half mile between the Guggenheim and the Euskalduna bridge with a series of parks, the Deusto University library, the Meliá Bilbao Hotel, and a major shopping center.On the left bank, the wide, late-19th-century boulevards of the Ensanche neighborhood, such as Gran Vía (the main shopping artery) and Alameda de Mazarredo, are the city's more formal face. Bilbao's cultural institutions include, along with the Guggenheim, a major museum of fine arts (the Museo de Bellas Artes) and an opera society (Asociación Bilbaína de Amigos de la Ópera, or ABAO) with 7,000 members from Spain and southern France. In addition, epicureans have long ranked Bilbao's culinary offerings among the best in Spain. Don't miss a chance to ride the trolley line, the Euskotram, for a trip along the river from Atxuri Station to Basurto's San Mamés soccer stadium, reverently dubbed "la Catedral del Fútbol" (the Cathedral of Football).
	4th04	JunJun	202525	La Coruña, Spain	09:00	18:00
La Coruña, the largest city in Spain's Galicia region, is among the country's busiest ports. The remote Galicia area is tucked into the northwest corner of the Iberian Peninsula, surprising visitors with its green and misty countryside that is so much unlike other parts of Spain. The name "Galicia" is Celtic in origin, for it was the Celts who occupied the region around the 6th-century BC and erected fortifications. La Coruña was already considered an important port under the Romans. They were followed by an invasion of Suevians, Visigoths and, much later in 730, the Moors. It was after Galicia was incorporated into the Kingdom of Asturias that the epic saga of the Pilgrimage to Santiago (St. James) began. From the 15th century, overseas trade developed rapidly; in 1720, La Coruña was granted the privilege of trading with America - a right previously only held by Cadiz and Seville. This was the great era when adventurous men voyaged to the colonies and returned with vast riches. Today, the city's significant expansion is evident in three distinct quarters: the town centre located along the isthmus; the business and commercial centre with wide avenues and shopping streets; and the "Ensanche" to the south, occupied by warehouses and factories. Many of the buildings in the old section feature the characteristic glazed façades that have earned La Coruña the name "City of Crystal." Plaza Maria Pita, the beautiful main square, is named after the local heroine who saved the town in 1589 when she seized the English standard from the beacon and gave the alarm, warning her fellow townsmen of the English attack.
	5th05	JunJun	202525	At Sea
	6th06	JunJun	202525	Cherbourg, France	07:00	19:00
Originally a little fishing village, Cherbourg has developed into a historic port designed by Vauban. This was also a strategic naval port during the Napoleonic wars; there is a marina with over 1000 moorings. “Cap de la Hague” is to the West and the “Pointe de Barfleur” to the East. This port, which belongs to Normandy, is a region that has provided inspiration for countless artists and writers, and is the land of apple orchards and rolling farmland dotted with villages of half-timbered houses. Boasting a wealth of abbeys and châteaux, as well as a superb coastline, it offers something for everyone. Cherbourg was also the first stop of RMS Titanic after it left Southampton, England. On 19 June 1864, the naval engagement between USS Kearsarge and CSS Alabama took place off Cherbourg. The Battle of Cherbourg, fought in June 1944 following the Normandy Invasion, ended with the capture of Cherbourg on June 30.
	7th07	JunJun	202525	Southampton, England, disembark the MSC Virtuosa	07:00
Lying near the head of Southampton Water, a peninsula between the estuaries of the Rivers Test and Itchen, Southampton is Britain’s largest cruise port. It has been one of England’s major ports since the Middle Ages, when it exported wool and hides from the hinterland and imported wine from Bordeaux. The city suffered heavy damage during World War Two and as a result the centre has been extensively rebuilt, but there are still some interesting medieval buildings including the Bargate, one of the finest city gatehouses in England.

MSC Virtuosa

Launch Year

2021

Tonnage

181,541

Capacity

6,334

Cabins

2,421

Accessible

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Balcony

Price guides

Grade Code		From	To
BP	Deluxe Balcony with Partial View	£1,189	£1,419
BR1	Deluxe Balcony (low deck)	£1,239	£1,469
BR2	Deluxe Balcony (medium deck)	£1,249	£1,479
BR3	Deluxe Balcony (high deck)	£1,259	£1,489
BA	Balcony Aurea	£1,389	£1,619

Sitting area with sofa
Bathroom with shower or bathtub, vanity area with hairdryer
Comfortable double or single beds (on request)
Interactive TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar
ZOE - in-cabin Bluetooth speaker

The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

Choose the cabin type that best suits you:

Deluxe Balcony Aurea, (best ship position, surface approx 17 sqm, balcony 6 sqm, deck 11-13)
Deluxe Balcony (surface approx 17 sqm, deck 8-14)
Deluxe Balcony with Partial View (surface approx 17 sqm, deck 8, 14)
Studio Balcony (single use, surface approx 12 sqm, deck 13-14)

Size, layout and furniture may vary from that shown (within the same cabin category)

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Interior

Price guides

Grade Code		From	To
IR1	Deluxe Interior (low deck)	£969	£1,199
IR2	Deluxe Interior (medium deck)	£989	£1,219

Surface approx 12-17 sqm
Relaxing armchair
Bathroom with shower, vanity area and hairdryer
Comfortable double or single beds (on request)
Interactive TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar

Choose the cabin type that best suits you:

Deluxe Interior (surface approx 17 sqm, deck 5-10)
Premium Ocean View (surface approx 12 sqm, deck 5-14)

The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

MSC Yacht Club Deluxe Suite

Price guides

Grade Code		From	To
YC1	Yacht Club Deluxe Suite	£2,869	£2,869

Surface 29 sqm, balcony approx 5 sqm, deck 14-18
Sitting area with sofa
Spacious wardrobe
Bathroom with shower or bathtub, vanity area with hairdryer
Comfortable double or single beds (on request)
Wifi connection included
Interactive TV, telephone, safe and minibar
ZOE - in-cabin Bluetooth speaker

Discover a world of privileges with MSC Yacht Club including:

24-Hour Butler service and dedicated concierge
Premium Extra Drink and Premium Internet packages included
Complimentary Access to the Thermal Suite in the MSC Aurea SPA
Discounts: 20% on a dedicated Specialty Restaurant prepaid package; 40% on a dedicated SPA prepaid package and 10% on all SPA treatments on board.
1 Free cruise change

The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

MSC Yacht Club Interior

Price guides

Grade Code		From	To
YIN	Yacht Club Interior Suite	£1,959	£1,959

Surface 17 sqm, deck 14-16
Spacious wardrobe
Bathroom with shower or bathtub, vanity area with hairdryer
Comfortable double or single beds (on request)
Wifi connection included
Interactive TV, telephone, safe and minibar
ZOE - in-cabin Bluetooth speaker

Discover a world of privileges with MSC Yacht Club including:

24-Hour Butler service and dedicated concierge
Premium Extra Drink and Premium Internet packages included
Complimentary Access to the Thermal Suite in the MSC Aurea SPA
Discounts: 20% on a dedicated Specialty Restaurant prepaid package; 40% on a dedicated SPA prepaid package and 10% on all SPA treatments on board.
1 Free cruise change

The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

MSC Yacht Club Royal Suite

Price guides

Grade Code		From	To
YC3	Yacht Club Royal Suite	£4,789	£4,789

Surface 58 sqm, balcony 70 sqm, Deck 15
Balcony with private whirlpool bath and dining table
Separate living area and dining room
Walk-in wardrobes
Bathroom with tub and shower, vanity area with hairdryer
Comfortable double or single beds (on request)
Wifi connection included
Interactive TV, telephone,safe and minibar
ZOE - in-cabin Bluetooth speaker

Discover a world of privileges with MSC Yacht Club including:

24-Hour Butler service and dedicated concierge
Premium Extra Drink and Premium Internet packages included
Complimentary Access to the Thermal Suite in the MSC Aurea SPA
Discounts: 20% on a dedicated Specialty Restaurant prepaid package; 40% on a dedicated SPA prepaid package and 10% on all SPA treatments on board.
1 Free cruise change

The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

Ocean View

Price guides

Grade Code		From	To
OO	Junior Ocean View with obstructed view	£1,099	£1,329
OM2	Junior Ocean View (medium deck)	£1,119	£1,349
OR1	Deluxe Ocean View (low deck)	£1,139	£1,369
OL2	Premium Ocean View (medium deck)	£1,159	£1,389

Surface approx. 12-25 sqm
Window with sea view
Relaxing armchair
Bathroom with shower, vanity area with hairdryer
Comfortable double or single beds (on request)
Interactive TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar
Can accommodate up to 6 people

Choose the cabin type that best suits you:

Premium Ocean View, can accommodate up to 6 people (surface approx 25 sqm, deck 9-11)
Deluxe Ocean View (surface approx 16 sqm, deck 5)
Junior Ocean View (surface approx 12 sqm, deck 8)
Junior Ocean View with obstructed view (surface approx 12 sqm, Deck 8)

Size, layout and furniture may vary from that shown (within the same cabin category)

The image is representative only

The images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of what you find on the ship.

TV Studio & Bar

Broadcasting live throughout the ship, our TV Studio and radio suite air live games, quizzes, talent contests and other fun content. An excellent selection of cocktails, beer, wine and soft drinks are available to get you ready for your big performance.

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.

The images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of what you find on the ship.

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Holiday Summary

	7 nights aboard the MSC Virtuosa
	Drinks packages available.
	Evening entertainment & Broadway style shows
	Speciality Restaurants (charges may apply)
	Upgrade to the Yacht Club Experience
	Award winning MSC Aurea Spa (charges apply)
	Gratuities Included
	Port Taxes and Fees
	ABTA and ATOL Protection*

Interior staterooms from		£909pp
IB	Interior (Bella experience)	£909pp
IR1	Deluxe Interior (low deck)	£969pp
IR2	Deluxe Interior (medium deck)	£989pp

Oceanview staterooms from		£1,089pp
OB	Ocean View (Bella experience)	£1,089pp
OO	Junior Ocean View with obstructed view	£1,099pp
OM2	Junior Ocean View (medium deck)	£1,119pp
OR1	Deluxe Ocean View (low deck)	£1,139pp
OL2	Premium Ocean View (medium deck)	£1,159pp

Balcony staterooms from		£1,169pp
BB	Balcony (Bella experience)	£1,169pp
BR1	Deluxe Balcony (low deck)	£1,239pp
BR2	Deluxe Balcony (medium deck)	£1,249pp
BR3	Deluxe Balcony (high deck)	£1,259pp
BP	Deluxe Balcony with Partial View	£1,189pp
BA	Balcony Aurea	£1,389pp

Suite staterooms from		£1,739pp
SL1	Premium Suite Aurea (low deck)	£1,739pp
SLJ	Premium Suite Aurea with Terrace and Whirlpool	£1,999pp
SXJ	Grand Suite Aurea with Terrace and Whirlpool	£2,259pp
YIN	Yacht Club Interior Suite	£1,959pp
YC1	Yacht Club Deluxe Suite	£2,869pp
YJD	Yacht Club Duplex Suite with Jacuzzi	£3,389pp
YC3	Yacht Club Royal Suite	£4,789pp

	Interior	Oceanview	Balcony	Suite
	(All prices are £GBP per person)
Sat 22nd Jun 202422 Jun 24	929	1,079	1,179	2,629
Sat 5th Jul 202505 Jul 25	899	1,079	1,159	2,079
Sat 20th Jun 202620 Jun 26	849	1,029	1,109	1,679
Sat 4th Jul 202604 Jul 26	899	1,079	1,159	1,729
Sat 5th Sep 202605 Sep 26	849	1,029	1,109	1,679