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The lowest currently-tracked fare for this sailing is $935 for an Inside cabin. Pricing is updated daily.

What's the weather like on the MSC Virtuosa May 26th, 2025 route?

Weather data for each port of call is available in the per-port weather forecast section, with monthly climate averages for the sailing month.

How safe is the May 26th, 2025 MSC Virtuosa itinerary?

This itinerary is scored on the Gangwaze Itinerary Safety Score, which weights current travel advisories, recent crime data, and Global Peace Index signals. See the Safety Score section for the full per-port breakdown.

When does the MSC Virtuosa sail and return on this itinerary?

The MSC Virtuosa departs on May 26th, 2025 and returns 5 nights later.

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MSCMSC Virtuosa

MSC Virtuosa
May 26, 2025

5-Night Northern Europe aboard MSC Virtuosa · Departing May 26, 2025 from the Port of Southampton, England.

// AT A GLANCE

This 5-night cruise aboard the Virtuosa departs from Southampton (London), England on Monday, May 26, 2025 and returns on Saturday, May 31st. May weather across this route averages 75°/38°F.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 8.1 out of 10 — Southampton (8.0), Zeebrugge (8.5), Rotterdam (8.3), Cherbourg (7.6).

ITINERARY SAFETY SCORE

SAFE TIER

Safer than 81% of all cruises

Ranked across every sailing in our database.

LEAST SAFESAFEST

FULL BREAKDOWN →

night cruise

Mon → Sat

Southampton

departure port

England

port stops

Europe

sea day

Day 5

// ON THIS PAGE09 SECTIONS

01Roll Call↓02Cruise Price Tracker↓03Itinerary map↓04Cruise ports↓05Weather↓06Shore excursions↓07Safety score↓08Cruise ship↓09FAQ↓

// WHO'S ONBOARD YOUR CRUISE

MSC Virtuosa May 26, 2025 Roll Call

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// 7 CRUISERS · LOCKED

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// 02 · CRUISE PRICE

MSC Virtuosa May 26, 2025 Price & Tracking

MSC VIRTUOSA·MAY 26, 2025

The graph below tracks historic price of the MSC Virtuosa cruise ship departing May 26, 2025. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $743 ($149 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $695 ($139 per night), this represents a recent increase of 7%.

// PRICE HISTORY · INSIDE

Last 6 months · refreshes daily

This cabin

Avg $694

LIVE RATE

INSIDE CABIN

MSC Virtuosa · May 26, 2025

$743

$149 per night · 5 nights

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7% above average

Avg $694

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MSC Virtuosa May 26, 2025 — recent price snapshots

Date

Inside

Oceanview

Balcony

Suite

May 26, 2025

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$935

—

May 25, 2025

—

$935

—

May 22, 2025

—

$2,645

May 21, 2025

—

$2,645

May 16, 2025

$743

—

May 4, 2025

—

$2,623

May 3, 2025

—

$2,645

May 1, 2025

—

$885

$1,655

Apr 30, 2025

—

$2,645

Apr 29, 2025

$705

$805

$875

$1,655

// 03 · ITINERARY

5 Night Northern Europe (Southampton Roundtrip) Cruise Map

Interactive Itinerary MapMAY 26, 2025

The MSC Virtuosa sails on May 26, 2025 for a 5 Night Northern Europe (Southampton Roundtrip) (Southampton (London) Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Southampton (London), England at 8:00 PM and will return to the port of Southampton (London), England on May 31st at 7:00 AM. During the 6-day journey, the MSC Virtuosa will visit 3 additional ports and will spend 1 day at sea.

// CRUISE PORT SCHEDULE

MSC Virtuosa

MAY 26, 2025

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5 NIGHTS · 3 PORTS

ROUND-TRIP · SOUTHAMPTON (LONDON)

// 04 · PORTS

5 Night Northern Europe (Southampton Roundtrip) Port List

MSC Virtuosa·May 26, 2025

DAY

EMBARKATION

MONDAY·MAY 26

Southampton (London)

England

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

—

8:00 PM

Southampton (London), England, offers docking at Southampton Port with excursions to London. Travelers explore Tower of London and Buckingham Palace. Excursions visit Stonehenge. Local markets sell fish and chips. The peak season, May to September, brings mild weather for city tours. Photography captures historic landmarks and Solent vistas. Dining onboard includes roast beef, an English favorite. Souvenirs, like tea crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Anglo-Saxon history. Light layers and waterproof shoes suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Southampton’s urban gateway offers a vibrant English stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of iconic landmarks and historic sites, making Southampton an engaging destination.

MAY FORECAST

54°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Zeebrugge (Bruges), Belgium — Day 2 of MSC Virtuosa May 26, 2025 cruise

DAY

PORT 1

TUESDAY·MAY 27

Zeebrugge (Bruges)

Belgium

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

11:00 AM

8:00 PM

Zeebrugge (Bruges), Belgium, offers docking at Zeebrugge Port with excursions to Bruges. Travelers explore Bruges’ Belfry and Markt Square. Excursions visit Ghent’s cathedral. Local markets sell waffles. The peak season, May to September, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures medieval canals and North Sea vistas. Dining onboard includes moules-frites, a Belgian favorite. Souvenirs, like lace crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Flemish history. Light layers and waterproof shoes suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance cobblestone walks. Zeebrugge’s cultural gateway offers a vibrant Belgian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic landmarks and scenic canals, making Zeebrugge an engaging destination.

MAY FORECAST

56°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Rotterdam, Netherlands — Day 3 of MSC Virtuosa May 26, 2025 cruise

DAY

PORT 2

WEDNESDAY·MAY 28

Rotterdam

Netherlands

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

7:00 AM

5:00 PM

Rotterdam, Netherlands, offers docking at Rotterdam Port. Travelers explore Erasmus Bridge and Museumpark’s art galleries. Excursions visit Kinderdijk’s UNESCO windmills. Local markets sell stroopwafels. The peak season, May to September, brings mild weather for city tours. Photography captures modern architecture and Maas River vistas. Dining onboard includes erwtensoep, a Dutch favorite. Souvenirs, like Delftware, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Dutch history. Light layers suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Rotterdam’s urban charm offers a vibrant Dutch stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of innovative design, historic windmills, and maritime culture, making Rotterdam an engaging destination for exploring the Netherlands’ dynamic port city and heritage.

MAY FORECAST

58°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Cherbourg, France — Day 4 of MSC Virtuosa May 26, 2025 cruise

DAY

PORT 3

THURSDAY·MAY 29

Cherbourg

France

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

11:00 AM

8:00 PM

Cherbourg, France, docks at Port de Cherbourg, 1 kilometer from downtown, with shuttles for 10-minute rides. The city, population 80,000, features the Cité de la Mer with Titanic exhibits. Travelers visit Fort du Roule for harbor views. Local markets sell Calvados. Excursions to Mont Saint-Michel, 2 hours south, explore medieval abbeys. Peak season May to September; taxis 5-10 EUR. Dining includes moules marinières at port bistros. Souvenirs feature Norman pottery.

MAY FORECAST

59°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Southampton (London), England — Day 6 of MSC Virtuosa May 26, 2025 cruise

DAY

DISEMBARKATION

SATURDAY·MAY 31

Southampton (London)

England

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

7:00 AM

—

Returning to Southampton (London) — see Day 1 above for port info.

MAY FORECAST

54°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

// 05 · WEATHER

5 Night Northern Europe (Southampton Roundtrip) Weather Forecast

MSC Virtuosa·May 26, 2025

MAY FORECAST · SOUTHAMPTON (LONDON)

Historical monthly averages for travelers visiting this port.

54°

AVG · °F

Mostly sunny days

AVG HIGH

76°

AVG LOW

33°

AVG RAINFALL

2.1"

Source: 30-year historical climate averages via Open-Meteo

// YEAR-ROUND AT SOUTHAMPTON (LONDON)

Average monthly temperature and rainfall. Your sail month is highlighted.

AVG TEMP °FRAINFALL IN

// 06 · SHORE EXCURSIONS

MSC Virtuosa May 26, 2025 Excursions

MSC Virtuosa·May 26, 2025

From beach breaks and snorkeling to local food tours and cultural landmarks, these shore excursions help you make the most of every stop. Browse by port below to compare top-rated options and plan your day before you board.

// BROWSE BY PORT

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// 07 · SAFETY SCORE

Itinerary Safety Score

5 Night Northern Europe (Southampton Roundtrip)

Based on comprehensive research of cruise port safety information, including recent crime reports, travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and specific port security concerns, we've created a "safety score" for each cruise port stop. The overall rating below represents a combined score for your specific cruise itinerary.

ITINERARY AVERAGE

SAFE TIER

LOWHIGH

Safer than 81% of all cruises

8.1/10 itinerary average · ranked across every sailing in our database.

LEAST SAFESAFEST

// HOW WE SCORE

Four signals, weighted by recency.

Scores combine recent crime reports, government travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and port-specific security incidents. Refreshed monthly.

8.0 – 10.0

Safe — Low-risk; standard precautions apply.

6.5 – 7.9

Moderate — Generally safe with normal vigilance.

5.0 – 6.4

Caution — Stay alert; avoid certain areas after dark.

0 – 4.9

High caution — Significant risk; book guided excursions.

REFRESHED MONTHLY

// PORT-BY-PORT BREAKDOWN04 PORTS

01

Southampton (London) 🌍

England · England, United KingdomSAFE

Southampton is a safe port city for cruise travelers, but vigilance against pickpocketing is advised in busier areas.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

02

Zeebrugge (Bruges) 🌍

Belgium · BelgiumSAFE

Zeebrugge is a safe cruise destination with low crime rates, but travelers should remain vigilant against petty theft in crowded areas.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

03

Rotterdam 🇳🇱

Netherlands · NetherlandsSAFE

Rotterdam is a safe cruise destination with a low crime rate, though travelers should remain vigilant in crowded areas.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

04

Cherbourg 🇫🇷

France · FranceMODERATE

Cherbourg is a generally safe cruise port with a low crime rate, but travelers should remain vigilant against occasional pickpocketing.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

// 08 · CRUISE SHIP

MSC Virtuosa Ship Overview

Specs & DetailsMSC

MSC · MERAVIGLIA

CHRISTENED

2021

STATEROOMS

2,424

TONNAGE

181,000GT

32.7% ABOVE AVG· vs avg 136,380 GT

YEAR BUILT

2021

8 YEARS NEWER· vs avg 2013

LENGTH

1,087ft

5.5% ABOVE AVG· vs avg 1,030 ft

PASSENGER COUNT

6,334cruisers

41.0% ABOVE AVG· vs avg 4,494 cruisers

// ABOUT THE SHIP

The MSC Virtuosa has a construction date of 2021 and a total size of 181,000 gross tons. The ship measures 1,087 feet in length. MSC Virtuosa is included in MSC's Meraviglia class. At full capacity, the Virtuosa holds 6,334 passengers. That includes 4,630 cruise vacationers and 1,704 staff members. The Virtuosa total number of staterooms is 2,424.