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The lowest currently-tracked fare for this sailing is $521 for an Inside cabin. Pricing is updated daily.

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

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The MSC Virtuosa departs on September 26th, 2026 and returns 3 nights later.

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MSCMSC Virtuosa

MSC Virtuosa
September 26, 2026

3-Night Northern Europe aboard MSC Virtuosa · Departing September 26, 2026 from the Port of Southampton, England.

Interior from$521/ guest

// AT A GLANCE

This 3-night cruise aboard the Virtuosa departs from Southampton (London), England on Saturday, September 26, 2026 and returns on Tuesday, Sep 29th. September weather across this route averages 80°/45°F.

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

ITINERARY SAFETY SCORE

SAFE TIER

Safer than 80% of all cruises

Ranked across every sailing in our database.

LEAST SAFESAFEST

FULL BREAKDOWN →

night cruise

Sat → Tue

Southampton

departure port

England

port stops

Europe

sea days

// 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 September 26, 2026 Roll Call

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// 02 · CRUISE PRICE

MSC Virtuosa September 26, 2026 Price & Tracking

MSC VIRTUOSA·SEPTEMBER 26, 2026

The graph below tracks historic price of the MSC Virtuosa cruise ship departing September 26, 2026. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $521 ($174 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $479 ($160 per night), this represents a recent increase of 9%.

// PRICE HISTORY · INSIDE

Last 6 months · refreshes daily

This cabin

Avg $478

LIVE RATE

INSIDE CABIN

MSC Virtuosa · September 26, 2026

$521

$174 per night · 3 nights

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9% above average

Avg $478

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MSC Virtuosa September 26, 2026 — recent price snapshots

Date

Inside

Oceanview

Balcony

Suite

Jul 29, 2026

$521

$555

$684

$1,705

Jul 28, 2026

$521

$555

$684

$1,705

Jul 26, 2026

$521

$555

$684

$1,159

Jul 25, 2026

$512

$545

$672

$1,137

Jul 23, 2026

$545

$555

$684

$1,159

Jul 22, 2026

$536

$545

$672

$1,134

Jul 21, 2026

$510

$519

$607

$1,026

Jul 19, 2026

$545

$555

$684

$1,159

Jul 18, 2026

$499

$522

$623

$1,083

Jul 17, 2026

$521

$545

$640

$1,125

// 03 · ITINERARY

3 Night Northern Europe (Southampton Roundtrip) Cruise Map

Interactive Itinerary MapSEPTEMBER 26, 2026

The MSC Virtuosa sails on September 26, 2026 for a 3 Night Northern Europe (Southampton Roundtrip) (Southampton (London) Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Southampton (London), England at 4:00 PM and will return to the port of Southampton (London), England on Sep 29th at 7:00 AM. During the 4-day journey, the MSC Virtuosa will visit 2 additional ports and will spend 0 days at sea.

// CRUISE PORT SCHEDULE

MSC Virtuosa

SEPTEMBER 26, 2026

4 STOPSSCROLL FOR ALL ↓

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3 NIGHTS · 2 PORTS

ROUND-TRIP · SOUTHAMPTON (LONDON)

// 04 · PORTS

3 Night Northern Europe (Southampton Roundtrip) Port List

MSC Virtuosa·September 26, 2026

DAY

EMBARKATION

SATURDAY·SEP 26

Southampton (London)

England

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

—

4:00 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.

SEPTEMBER FORECAST

61°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Zeebrugge (Bruges), Belgium — Day 2 of MSC Virtuosa September 26, 2026 cruise

DAY

PORT 1

SUNDAY·SEP 27

Zeebrugge (Bruges)

Belgium

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

9:00 AM

6:00 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.

SEPTEMBER FORECAST

63°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Cherbourg, France — Day 3 of MSC Virtuosa September 26, 2026 cruise

DAY

PORT 2

MONDAY·SEP 28

Cherbourg

France

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

9:00 AM

5:00 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.

SEPTEMBER FORECAST

65°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Southampton (London), England — Day 4 of MSC Virtuosa September 26, 2026 cruise

DAY

DISEMBARKATION

TUESDAY·SEP 29

Southampton (London)

England

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

7:00 AM

—

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

SEPTEMBER FORECAST

61°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

// 05 · WEATHER

3 Night Northern Europe (Southampton Roundtrip) Weather Forecast

MSC Virtuosa·September 26, 2026

SEP FORECAST · SOUTHAMPTON (LONDON)

Historical monthly averages for travelers visiting this port.

61°

AVG · °F

Mostly sunny days

AVG HIGH

82°

AVG LOW

40°

AVG RAINFALL

1.8"

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 September 26, 2026 Excursions

MSC Virtuosa·September 26, 2026

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.

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// 07 · SAFETY SCORE

Itinerary Safety Score

3 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 80% of all cruises

8.0/10 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 BREAKDOWN03 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

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.

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// 09 · FAQ

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