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MSC Virtuosa itinerary map for October 17, 2028 (7 nights)

MSCMSC Virtuosa

MSC Virtuosa
October 17, 2028

7-Night Western Mediterranean aboard MSC Virtuosa · Departing October 17, 2028 from the Port of Barcelona, Spain.

// AT A GLANCE

This 7-night cruise aboard the Virtuosa departs from Barcelona, Spain on Tuesday, October 17, 2028 and returns on Tuesday, Oct 24th. October weather across this route averages 88°/43°F.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 6.1 out of 10, averaged across 6 ports.

ITINERARY SAFETY SCORE

CAUTION TIER

Safer than 61% of all cruises

Ranked across every sailing in our database.

LEAST SAFESAFEST

FULL BREAKDOWN →

night cruise

Tue → Tue

Barcelona

departure port

Spain

port stops

Mediterranean

sea day

Day 2

// 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 October 17, 2028 Roll Call

7 SAVED THIS SAILING

@DanielleR

@stowaway_b

@amelia.travels

@chrisandjen

@rachel_w

@sunnydays22

@NauticalNina

// 7 CRUISERS · LOCKED

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// 03 · ITINERARY

7 Night Western Mediterranean (Barcelona Roundtrip) Cruise Map

Interactive Itinerary MapOCTOBER 17, 2028

The MSC Virtuosa sails on October 17, 2028 for a 7 Night Western Mediterranean (Barcelona Roundtrip) (Barcelona Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Barcelona, Spain at 7:00 PM and will return to the port of Barcelona, Spain on Oct 24th at 7:00 AM. During the 8-day journey, the MSC Virtuosa will visit 5 additional ports and will spend 1 day at sea.

// CRUISE PORT SCHEDULE

MSC Virtuosa

OCTOBER 17, 2028

8 STOPSSCROLL FOR ALL ↓

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7 NIGHTS · 5 PORTS

ROUND-TRIP · BARCELONA

// 04 · PORTS

7 Night Western Mediterranean (Barcelona Roundtrip) Port List

MSC Virtuosa·October 17, 2028

DAY

EMBARKATION

TUESDAY·OCT 17

Barcelona

Spain

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

—

7:00 PM

Barcelona, Spain, offers docking at Barcelona Port. Travelers explore Sagrada Familia and Park Güell. Excursions visit Montserrat Monastery. Local markets sell paella. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for city tours. Photography captures Gaudí architecture and Mediterranean vistas. Dining onboard includes tapas, a Spanish favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Catalan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Barcelona’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Spanish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of modernist landmarks and scenic coasts, making Barcelona an engaging destination for exploring Spain’s Catalan region.

OCTOBER FORECAST

62°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Tunis, Tunisia — Day 3 of MSC Virtuosa October 17, 2028 cruise

DAY

PORT 2

THURSDAY·OCT 19

Tunis

Tunisia

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

8:00 AM

6:00 PM

Tunis, Tunisia, offers docking at La Goulette Port. Travelers explore Carthage Ruins and Medina of Tunis. Excursions visit Sidi Bou Said’s blue streets. Local markets sell brik. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures ancient ruins and Mediterranean vistas. Dining onboard includes couscous, a Tunisian favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Phoenician history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance medina walks. Tunis’ historic charm offers a vibrant Tunisian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of UNESCO sites and cultural markets, making Tunis an engaging destination for exploration.

OCTOBER FORECAST

75°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Palermo, Sicily — Day 4 of MSC Virtuosa October 17, 2028 cruise

DAY

PORT 3

FRIDAY·OCT 20

Palermo

Sicily

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

8:00 AM

6:00 PM

Palermo, Sicily, offers docking at Palermo Port. Travelers explore Palermo Cathedral and Norman Palace. Excursions visit Monreale’s mosaics. Local markets sell arancini. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Arab-Norman architecture and Tyrrhenian vistas. Dining onboard includes caponata, a Sicilian favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Norman history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Palermo’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Italian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic landmarks and scenic coasts, making Palermo an engaging destination for exploring Sicily’s capital.

OCTOBER FORECAST

69°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Naples, Italy — Day 5 of MSC Virtuosa October 17, 2028 cruise

DAY

PORT 4

SATURDAY·OCT 21

Naples

Italy

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

6:00 AM

5:00 PM

Naples, Italy, offers docking at Naples Port. Travelers explore Pompeii ruins and Royal Palace. Excursions visit Capri’s Blue Grotto. Local markets sell margherita pizza. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures ancient ruins and Tyrrhenian vistas. Dining onboard includes spaghetti alle vongole, an Italian favorite. Souvenirs, like cameo crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Roman history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Naples’ cultural charm offers a vibrant Italian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of archaeological sites and scenic islands, making Naples an engaging destination for exploration.

OCTOBER FORECAST

63°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Livorno, Florence, Italy — Day 6 of MSC Virtuosa October 17, 2028 cruise

DAY

PORT 5

SUNDAY·OCT 22

Livorno

Florence, Italy

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

9:00 AM

8:00 PM

Livorno, Florence, Italy, offers docking at Livorno Port with excursions to Florence. Travelers explore Florence’s Duomo and Uffizi Gallery. Excursions visit Pisa’s Leaning Tower. Local markets sell ribollita. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for city tours. Photography captures Renaissance art and Tuscan vistas. Dining onboard includes bistecca alla fiorentina, an Italian favorite. Souvenirs, like leather crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Medici history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Livorno’s cultural gateway offers a vibrant Italian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic art and scenic hills, making Livorno an engaging destination.

OCTOBER FORECAST

64°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Marseille (Provence), France — Day 7 of MSC Virtuosa October 17, 2028 cruise

DAY

PORT 6

MONDAY·OCT 23

Marseille (Provence)

France

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

10:00 AM

6:00 PM

Marseille (Provence), France, offers docking at Marseille Port. Travelers explore Notre-Dame de la Garde and Vieux-Port. Excursions visit Aix-en-Provence’s lavender fields. Local markets sell bouillabaisse. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures basilicas and Mediterranean vistas. Dining onboard includes ratatouille, a French favorite. Souvenirs, like lavender crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Provençal history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Marseille’s cultural charm offers a vibrant French stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic ports and scenic fields, making Marseille an engaging destination for exploration.

OCTOBER FORECAST

61°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Barcelona, Spain — Day 8 of MSC Virtuosa October 17, 2028 cruise

DAY

DISEMBARKATION

TUESDAY·OCT 24

Barcelona

Spain

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

7:00 AM

—

Returning to Barcelona — see Day 1 above for port info.

OCTOBER FORECAST

62°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

// 05 · WEATHER

7 Night Western Mediterranean (Barcelona Roundtrip) Weather Forecast

MSC Virtuosa·October 17, 2028

OCT FORECAST · BARCELONA

Historical monthly averages for travelers visiting this port.

62°

AVG · °F

Mostly sunny days

AVG HIGH

88°

AVG LOW

37°

AVG RAINFALL

2.8"

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

// YEAR-ROUND AT BARCELONA

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

AVG TEMP °FRAINFALL IN

// 06 · SHORE EXCURSIONS

MSC Virtuosa October 17, 2028 Excursions

MSC Virtuosa·October 17, 2028

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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See all Barcelona excursions

// 07 · SAFETY SCORE

Itinerary Safety Score

7 Night Western Mediterranean (Barcelona 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

CAUTION TIER

LOWHIGH

Safer than 61% of all cruises

6.1/10 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 BREAKDOWN06 PORTS

01

Barcelona 🇪🇸

Spain · SpainMODERATE

Travelers should stay vigilant against pickpocketing in crowded areas and secure their belongings to ensure safety while enjoying the city.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

02

Tunis 🌍

Tunisia · TunisiaCAUTION

Travelers should stay vigilant in Tunis due to moderate crime, especially outside tourist zones, and remain aware of political instability.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

03

Palermo 🇮🇹

Sicily · ItalyCAUTION

Travelers in Palermo should stay vigilant against petty theft and scams, keeping belongings secure and being aware of their surroundings.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

04

Naples 🇮🇹

Italy · ItalyCAUTION

Travelers in Naples should stay vigilant against petty crime and be cautious of traffic while exploring the city.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

05

Livorno 🇮🇹

Florence, Italy · ItalyMODERATE

Travelers should remain vigilant against pickpocketing and bag snatching in crowded areas while enjoying the attractions in Livorno and Florence.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

06

Marseille (Provence) 🇫🇷

France · FranceCAUTION

Travelers in Marseille should stay vigilant in certain neighborhoods due to higher crime rates and secure their belongings in crowded areas.

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.