MSC Cruises · Meraviglia Plus Class
MSC Virtuosa: ship guide
Meraviglia Plus ship with a robot bartender, bound for Brazil and then Barcelona in 2027.
Best for: Families and couples who want a big, design-forward MSC ship for a Brazilian coast cruise in winter 2026 to 2027 or a Western Mediterranean week from Barcelona in summer 2027, with the all-inclusive MSC Yacht Club as a step up. Sails from Southampton (London), Santos (Sao Paulo), Salvador, Maceio, Barcelona in 2026 and 2027.
About MSC Virtuosa
MSC Virtuosa is the second Meraviglia Plus ship, delivered in February 2021 and launched into service from Southampton that May. At 181,541 gross tons with 4,842 guests at double occupancy, 2,421 staterooms and a crew of 1,704, it is a twin of MSC Grandiosa. The Galleria Virtuosa promenade carries what MSC calls the longest LED dome at sea above 11 boutiques, the main and specialty restaurants and the MSC Starship Club, a futuristic bar where Rob, MSC’s humanoid robotic bartender, mixes drinks in eight languages.
The ship has four pools and nine whirlpools, an aquapark with waterslides, the Himalayan Bridge ropes course and a Sportplex with a sports court, bowling, MSC Formula Racer, a Hologate Arena virtual reality venue and an XD interactive cinema. Eleven dining venues include Butcher’s Cut, Indochine, Sea Pavilion by James Leung and Kaito Teppanyaki, and there are 21 bars. The MSC Yacht Club forward is a keycard-access ship within a ship with a private restaurant, Top Sail Lounge and pool deck.
MSC Virtuosa closes its final Southampton season in October 2026 after a summer of Norwegian fjords, Iceland, Canary Islands and short Channel cruises. From November 2026 to April 2027 it makes its South America debut from Santos, Salvador and Maceio on 3- to 8-night Brazilian coast cruises to Buzios, Ilha Grande and the Northeast; MSC says it will be the largest ship sailing in Brazil. From April to October 2027 it sails its first Mediterranean summer from Barcelona to La Goulette, Palermo, Naples, Livorno and Marseille.
- Galleria Virtuosa, a two-deck indoor promenade under what MSC calls the longest LED dome at sea, with 11 boutiques
- MSC Starship Club with Rob, the first humanoid robotic bartender at sea, serving in eight languages
- Carousel Lounge with a rotating stage and Carousel Productions at Sea shows twice nightly
- Dirty Dancing in Concert live-to-film show plus Songbook Abba and Starwalker in the theater
- Four pools and nine whirlpools, an aquapark with waterslides and the Himalayan Bridge ropes course
- Hologate Arena virtual reality, MSC Formula Racer, bowling and an XD interactive cinema in the Sportplex
- Eleven dining venues including Indochine, Sea Pavilion by James Leung, Butcher’s Cut and Kaito Teppanyaki
- MSC Yacht Club ship within a ship with butler service, private restaurant, Top Sail Lounge and pool deck
Staterooms and suites
Interior
Interior and Deluxe Interior staterooms with a double bed that converts to twins, plus Studio Interior rooms for solo travelers; the most affordable way to try a short Brazilian coast or Mediterranean cruise.
Ocean View
Junior, Deluxe and Premium Ocean View staterooms with a picture window, some with partially obstructed views at lower fares; a sensible choice for families who want daylight without a balcony.
Balcony
Deluxe Balcony staterooms are the largest category on the ship, with Studio Balcony rooms for solo cruisers and partial-view balconies at a saving; the Deluxe Balcony Aurea adds the Aurea Experience with spa access, a drinks package and the Top 19 Exclusive Solarium.
Suites
Premium Suite Aurea and the Grand Suite Aurea with Terrace and Whirlpool include the Aurea Experience: priority boarding, My Choice dining, a massage at the MSC Aurea Spa and access to the private solarium.
MSC Yacht Club
Interior, Deluxe, Deluxe with Whirlpool and Royal Suites inside the keycard-access Yacht Club forward, with 24-hour butler service, a dedicated concierge, premium drinks, Wi-Fi, the private Yacht Club Restaurant, Top Sail Lounge, a sundeck with pool and whirlpools and thermal area access.
MSC Virtuosa deck plans
Deck by deck, straight from our booking engine: the plan, the stateroom categories on that deck and the public rooms. Pick a deck.
19 - Mendelssohn
MSC Yacht Club Grill & Bar, MSC Yacht Club Sundeck & Bar, MSC Yacht Club, MSC Yacht Club Pool, Whirlpool Bath, Solarium, Top 19 Exclusive Solarium, Savannah Aquapark, Savannah Bar, Himalayan Bridge.
- MSC Yacht Club Sundeck & BarMSC Yacht Club Sundeck & Bar.
- MSC Yacht Club Grill & BarMSC Yacht Club Grill & Bar.
- Savannah BarSavannah Bar
- Savannah AquaparkSavannah Aquapark
- Himalayan BridgeHimalayan Bridge
Plans are the cruise line’s current drawings as supplied to our booking engine. Layouts change with refurbishments; your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the exact stateroom when you book.
On board MSC Virtuosa
Dining on MSC Virtuosa
Main Dining RoomsIncluded
Mediterranean-rooted menus with assigned seatings for Bella and Fantastica guests and flexible My Choice dining for Aurea and Yacht Club guests.
Marketplace BuffetIncluded
Open 20 hours a day with pizza, pasta, grill, salads, regional stations and late-night snacks.
Butcher’s CutSpecialty
MSC’s American-style steakhouse with aged, hand-cut steaks and seafood.
IndochineSpecialty
Vietnamese classics with a French twist, a restaurant concept that debuted on this ship.
Sea Pavilion by James LeungSpecialty
Modern Asian restaurant from Hong Kong chef James Leung.
Kaito Teppanyaki and Kaito Sushi BarSpecialty
Theatrical teppanyaki grill plus a sushi and sashimi bar.
Hola! Tacos & CantinaSpecialty
Mexican street food, tacos and margaritas on the Galleria.
Jean-Philippe Chocolat & Café and Crepes & GelatoSpecialty
Chocolatier Jean-Philippe Maury’s pastries, chocolate, crepes and gelato on the Galleria.
MSC Yacht Club Restaurant and Grill & BarIncluded
Private restaurant and pool-deck grill reserved for Yacht Club guests, included in the Yacht Club fare.
Entertainment and activities
- Carousel Productions at Sea shows such as Ajedrez, Chronicles and Hall of Fame in the Carousel Lounge
- Dirty Dancing in Concert, Songbook Abba and Starwalker in the main theater
- MSC Starship Club immersive bar with Rob the robotic bartender
- Aquapark waterslides, four pools, nine whirlpools and the Himalayan Bridge ropes course
- Sportplex with a sports court, bowling, MSC Formula Racer, Hologate Arena VR and XD interactive cinema
- Galleria Virtuosa LED dome shows, themed parties, silent disco and the TV Studio & Bar game shows
- MSC Aurea Spa thermal area, MSC Gym powered by Technogym and the adults-only Top 19 Exclusive Solarium
- Attic Club nightclub, Sky Lounge, Masters of the Sea pub, L’Atelier Bar & Art, Tropical Bar and a casino
Families and who it suits
Kids clubs run from the Chicco Baby Club for under-threes through LEGO-themed Mini and Junior clubs for ages 3 to 6 and 7 to 11 to Young and Teen clubs for 12 to 14 and 15 to 17 with consoles and a tech lab; the aquapark, Hologate Arena, bowling, Formula Racer and LEGO Experience on Board days keep families together.
Best for: Families and couples who want a big, design-forward MSC ship for a Brazilian coast cruise in winter 2026 to 2027 or a Western Mediterranean week from Barcelona in summer 2027, with the all-inclusive MSC Yacht Club as a step up.
Sails from: Southampton (London), Santos (Sao Paulo), Salvador, Maceio, Barcelona · Regions: Northern Europe and Norwegian Fjords, Canary Islands, South America, Western Mediterranean
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Facts checked against MSC Cruises: MSC Virtuosa, Cruise Industry News: MSC Virtuosa Kicks Off Season in Southern Caribbean After Drydock, Cruise Industry News: MSC Announces 2026-27 Season in South America on October 13, 2026. Ship details change with refurbishments; your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the current layout when you book.
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