12 Night Western Europe & Canary Islands (Southampton Roundtrip)
MSC Virtuosa
MSC Virtuosa
October 4, 2025
12 Night Western Europe & Canary Islands

MSC Virtuosa - 10/4/2025

The October 4, 2025 cruise on the MSC Virtuosa departs from Southampton (London), England. On this 12 Night Western Europe & Canary Islands (Southampton Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 7 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The MSC Virtuosa sets sail on Saturday, Oct 4th and returns on Thursday, Oct 16th.

Cruise Length
12
Night Cruise
Departure Port
Southampton
England
Port Stops
7
Sea Days
5

Cruise Pricing

The graph below tracks historic price of the MSC Virtuosa cruise ship departing October 4, 2025. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $1,095 ($92 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $1,491 ($125 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 27%.

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Inside Cabin
$1,095
27%
vs Avg $1,491

Cruise Itinerary

Itinerary

MSC Virtuosa - October 4, 2025 - 12 Nights

DayDatePort
1Oct 4thSouthampton (London), England
2Oct 5thAt Sea
3Oct 6thAt Sea
4Oct 7thLisbon, Portugal
5Oct 8thAt Sea
6Oct 9thFunchal, Madeira
7Oct 10thLas Palmas, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands
8Oct 11thSanta Cruz De Tenerife, Canary Islands
9Oct 12thArrecife, Lanzarote, Canary Islands
10Oct 13thAt Sea
11Oct 14thVigo, Spain
12Oct 15thAt Sea
13Oct 16thSouthampton (London), England

The MSC Virtuosa sails on October 4, 2025 for a 12 Night Western Europe & Canary Islands (Southampton Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Southampton (London), England at 6:00 PM and will return to the port of Southampton (London), England on Oct 16th at 7:00 AM. During the 13-day journey, the MSC Virtuosa will visit 6 additional ports and will spend 5 days at sea.

Cruise Ship

MSC Virtuosa Size Infographic

MSC Virtuosa

181 k
tonnage
1,087 ft
length
2021
year built
2,424
cabins
6,334
passengers
1,704
crew

MSC VIRTUOSA SIZE

The Virtuosa has a construction date of 2021 and a total size of 181,000 gross tons. The ship measures 1,087 feet (331 meters) in length. MSC Virtuosa is included in MSC’s Meraviglia Class. At full capacity, the MSC Virtuosa holds 8,038 passengers. That includes 6,334 cruise vacationers and 1,704 staff members. The Virtuosa total number of staterooms is 2,424.

MSC Virtuosa Size & Stats

  • Gross Tonnage:181,000 GT
  • Length:1,087 ft (331 m)
  • Beam:141 ft (43 m)
  • Draft:28 ft (9 m)
  • Max Speed:25 mph (22 kn)
  • Year Built:2021
  • Years Served:2021 - Present
  • Capacity:6,334
  • Crew Members:1,704
  • Total on Board:8,038
  • Total Staterooms:2,424
  • Flagged Country:Malta
  • Ship Cost:937 Million
  • Status:active

To see how this compares, click through to see MSC Virtuosa age and stats vs all MSC ships. There you’ll find graphs showing length, capacity, tonnage and more for this ship vs all in the fleet.

To check out the ship from top to bottom, click here for MSC Virtuosa Deck Plans.

Cruise Ports

Day1
OCT 42025
England, United Kingdom
D:6:00 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. (126 words)

Day2
OCT 52025
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day3
OCT 62025
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day4
OCT 72025
A:7:00 AMD:6:00 PM

Lisbon, Portugal, offers docking at Lisbon Port. Travelers explore Belém Tower and Jerónimos Monastery. Excursions visit Sintra’s Pena Palace. Local markets sell pastéis de nata. The peak season, April to October, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Manueline architecture and Tagus River vistas. Dining onboard includes bacalhau, a Portuguese favorite. Souvenirs, like azulejo crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Age of Exploration history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Lisbon’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Portuguese stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic landmarks and scenic rivers, making Lisbon an engaging destination. (126 words)

Day5
OCT 82025
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day6
OCT 92025
A:8:00 AMD:6:00 PM

Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, offers docking at Funchal Port. Travelers explore Monte Palace Gardens and Funchal Cathedral. Excursions include levada walks. Local markets sell bolo de mel. The peak season, April to October, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures lush gardens and Atlantic vistas. Dining onboard includes espada com banana, a Madeiran favorite. Souvenirs, like embroidery crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Madeiran history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the subtropical climate, while sturdy shoes enhance levada hikes. Funchal’s scenic charm offers a vibrant Portuguese stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of botanical beauty and scenic coasts, making Funchal an engaging destination. (126 words)

Day7
OCT 102025
A:11:00 AMD:8:00 PM

Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, offers docking at Las Palmas Port. Travelers explore Vegueta’s old town and Las Canteras Beach. Excursions visit Bandama Caldera. Local markets sell papas arrugadas. The peak season, November to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colonial streets and Atlantic vistas. Dining onboard includes sancocho canario, a Canarian favorite. Souvenirs, like mojo sauce crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Guanche history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the subtropical climate, while sturdy shoes enhance caldera hikes. Las Palmas’ coastal charm offers a vibrant Spanish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic districts and scenic beaches, making Las Palmas an engaging destination. (126 words)

Day8
OCT 112025
A:8:00 AMD:6:00 PM

Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, offers docking at Santa Cruz Port. Travelers explore Auditorio de Tenerife and Anaga Mountains. Excursions visit Teide National Park. Local markets sell mojo potatoes. The peak season, November to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures volcanic landscapes and Atlantic vistas. Dining onboard includes ropa vieja, a Canarian favorite. Souvenirs, like lava crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Guanche history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the subtropical climate, while sturdy shoes enhance mountain hikes. Santa Cruz’s coastal charm offers a vibrant Spanish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of modern landmarks and scenic volcanoes, making Santa Cruz an engaging destination. (126 words)

Day9
OCT 122025
A:7:00 AMD:2:00 PM

Arrecife, Lanzarote, Canary Islands, docks at Puerto de Naos, 2 kilometers from downtown, with shuttles or taxis for 10-minute rides. The city, population 60,000, features the San Gabriel Castle, now a history museum. Charco de San Ginés, a lagoon, hosts fishing boats. Excursions to Timanfaya National Park, 30 minutes west, explore volcanic craters. Local markets sell mojo sauce. Peak season November to April; taxis 5-10 EUR. Dining includes papas arrugadas at harbor cafes. Souvenirs feature lava jewelry.

Day10
OCT 132025
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day11
OCT 142025
A:12:00 PMD:6:00 PM

Vigo, Spain, offers docking at Vigo Port. Travelers explore Cíes Islands and Santa María Cathedral. Excursions visit Santiago de Compostela. Local markets sell pulpo a la gallega. The peak season, April to October, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures rugged islands and Atlantic vistas. Dining onboard includes empanada gallega, a Spanish favorite. Souvenirs, like scallop crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Galician history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance island walks. Vigo’s coastal charm offers a vibrant Spanish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of natural islands and historic shrines, making Vigo an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)

Day12
OCT 152025
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day13
OCT 162025
England, United Kingdom
A:7:00 AM

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. (126 words)