Explore The MSC Virtuosa
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The MSC Virtuosa was built in 2021 and is among MSC's 23 ships in its fleet. The Virtuosa is included in the cruise line's Meraviglia Class. In the cruise ship stats below you'll find the Virtuosa vs all of the other MSC ships.
MSC Virtuosa Size
How big is the MSC Virtuosa? Below, you’ll find all of the relevant cruise ship stats, specs and dimensions for the MSC Virtuosa. Included in these statistics are passenger capacity, length, year built, year renovated, cost to build, gross tonnage, engine info, number of rooms, deck counts and more!
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MSC Virtuosa Capacity
Passenger Capacity refers to the total number of people that the MSC Virtuosa can accommodate. Of course, there are also crew members on board. Below, find the total onboard capacity, including staff and cruise guests.
MSC Virtuosa Passenger Capacity: The passenger capacity for the MSC Virtuosa is 6,334 guests. The average capacity for the 23 active ships in MSC’s fleet is 4,391 passengers. The passenger capacity range for all MSC ships has a minimum of 2,550 guests and a maximum of 6,850 passengers.
MSC Virtuosa Crew Members: Staff on the MSC Virtuosa include 1,704 members. That's a guest to staff ratio of 3.7 to 1. The average MSC ship includes 1,276 employees and has a passenger to staff ratio of 3.4 to 1.
MSC Virtuosa Passenger and Crew Capacity
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MSC Virtuosa Length
How long is the MSC Virtuosa? From end to end, the Virtuosa length equals 1,087 feet (331 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 23 active vessels in MSC’s fleet, measuring 1,027 feet (313 meters).
The smallest MSC ship (in terms of length) measures 902 feet (275 meters) from end to end. The longest vessel spans 1,112 feet (339 meters). Our chart below shows the length of the MSC Virtuosa vs all other active MSC Cruise Line ships.
MSC Virtuosa Length
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MSC Virtuosa Built Date
When was the MSC Virtuosa Built? The MSC Virtuosa was built in 2021 and joined the cruise line’s Meraviglia Class.
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 11 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2013
When was the last MSC Virtuosa Dry Dock? The Virtuosa experienced dry dock improvements in NA.
Renovations include the following: The MSC Virtuosa has not yet undergone refurbishment. There has not been a dry dock needed as the MSC Virtuosa is new ship to be constructed in 2021.
Frequently Asked Questions
MSC Virtuosa Info
The MSC Virtuosa has not yet undergone refurbishment. There has not been a dry dock needed as the MSC Virtuosa is new ship to be constructed in 2021.
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 11 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.