MSC Virtuosa
MSC Cruise Line
MSC Virtuosa is one of MSC's 23 active ships and first entered service in 2021 with its most recent renovation in 2025. In terms of size, it comes in at 181,000 gross tons, 1,087 feet in length, and 16 passenger decks. On board, it supports up to 6,334 guests and approximately 1,704 crew members. The ship had an estimated build cost of $937 million and is flagged in Malta.
MSC Virtuosa
Ship Stats
Year Built
2021
Last Renovated
2025
Tonnage
181,000 GT
Length
1,087 ft
Capacity
6,334
Crew
1,704
Cost
$937 million
Decks
16
Meraviglia Class
Meraviglia Class groups ships with similar design and onboard features within MSC. The first ship introduced in this class was MSC Meraviglia (2017), followed by MSC Bellissima (2019) and MSC Virtuosa (2021).
MSC Virtuosa Ship Age
MSC Virtuosa entered service in 2021. Across MSC's active fleet, the average build year is 2013 and across all major active cruise lines the average ship launch year is 2011. Ranked newest-to-oldest, this ship is 6 of 23 (newest ship = rank 1).
Timeline order: newest to oldest
- MSC Virtuosa
Current ship
MSC Virtuosa Renovations
Latest recorded dry dock / major renovation date: 2025.
Renovation details
Launched in 2021, the MSC Virtuosa has seen continuous software updates to its humanoid robotic bartender, Rob, in the MSC Starship Club. In 2025, the ship underwent minor technical checks and a refresh of the "Carousel Productions at Sea" theater equipment to support new show debuts.
MSC Virtuosa Ship Size
Length and tonnage across MSC's fleet
MSC Virtuosa measures 1,087 feet (331 m) (vs MSC fleet average of 1,030 ft) and has gross tonnage of 181,000 GT (vs fleet average of 136,380 GT). It ranks 9 of 23 by length and 5 of 23 by tonnage in MSC's active fleet.
Passenger Capacity & Crew Size
MSC Virtuosa vs MSC fleet averages
MSC Virtuosa carries 6,334 passengers (vs MSC average of 4,391) and has 1,704 crew members onboard (vs fleet average of 1,276). That puts this ship at a passenger-to-staff ratio of 3.72:1 compared with MSC's overall 3.44:1 average.
Passenger Capacity
6,334
passengers
Crew Members
1,704
staff members
Passenger to Crew Ratio
3.72 : 1
MSC Avg
3.44 : 1
Frequently Asked Questions
MSC Virtuosa quick answers covering size, capacity, deck plans, and what to expect onboard.
You will find the MSC Virtuosa Casino on Deck 7 of the ship.
You will find the MSC Virtuosa buffet on Deck 15 of the ship.
Launched in 2021, the MSC Virtuosa has seen continuous software updates to its humanoid robotic bartender, Rob, in the MSC Starship Club. In 2025, the ship underwent minor technical checks and a refresh of the "Carousel Productions at Sea" theater equipment to support new show debuts.
The ship belongs to the MSC class of ships known as the Meraviglia class.
The MSC Virtuosa has a total of 14 passenger decks. The lowest deck is Level 5. The upper most passenger deck is Level 19.
We're often asked how many passengers are on the MSC Virtuosa. The ship's capacity is 6,334. When comparing the occupancy to the average MSC passenger capacity, you'll find that the average ship in the fleet holds 4,494 guests. Feel free to look at our graph above to see where this ship falls in line with all other live MSC ships.
The MSC Virtuosa was built in 2021. MSC includes 23 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 2001 while the newest ship was built in 2025. The average MSC ship is 13 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2013
Each of MSC's ships offers a unique layout with features and activities catered to all. Whether the MSC Virtuosa is right for you will depend on your individual preferences. Do you prefer a larger or smaller ship with many or fewer guests? Are you hoping for many family activities or entertainment options for an older clientele. Our deck maps layout and activities list provide a helpful guide to what you'll find on board. Feel free to explore the see if this ship is suited towards your preferences.
From end to end, the MSC Virtuosa length equals 1,087 feet (331 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 23 active vessels in MSC fleet, measuring 1,030 feet (314 meters). Please see our size comparison chart above to see how this ship falls in line with all other active ships in the fleet.