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MSC VIRTUOSA

MSC Virtuosa's namesake comes from the word virtuoso, meaning "someone highly skilled in any field of activity", and so MSC Virtuosa was named to pay homage to the skill and expertise of the MSC Cruises architects and shipyard partners at Chantiers de l'Atlantique who designed and built this innovative class of ships.

MSC Virtuosa, along with her sister ships MSC Meraviglia, MSC Bellissima, MSC Grandiosa and MSC Euribia, belongs to the “Meraviglia Class”, where the impressive array of onboard experiences come together in perfect harmony with the space and the destinations, to deliver the ultimate cruise holiday experience.

Itineraries

NORTHERN EUROPE

DUBAI & MIDDLE EAST

The Naming Ceremony of MSC Virtuosa took place in Dubai on 27th November 2021.

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MAIN FEATURES

Environmental stewardship.

Air emissions  98% reduction of sulphur oxide (SOx) and 90% reduction of nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions thanks to the most advanced technologies. Energy efficiency Wide range of energy-saving equipment to maximise efficiency such as smart heating, ventilation and air conditioning. Wastewater & Protecting Marine Life Advanced wastewater treatment system with higher purification standards than most wastewater treatment facilities ashore. Discover more on how the MSC Group is actively contributing to impactful environmental conservation and humanitarian programs at the MSC Foundation Centre on board.

Starship Club

Welcome to MSC Starship Club, home to Rob, the 1st humanoid robotic bartender at sea! MSC Starship Club offers a futuristic immersive experience, traveling on a journey through new galactic destinations all while Rob prepares your signature cocktail (and maybe even tells you a joke or shows off his dance moves)! 

Galleria Virtuosa

The indoor promenade features both Main and Specialty Restaurants along with numerous shops. With 1168m2 of retail space, MSC Virtuosa will exceed the already record breaking retail space onboard MSC Grandiosa, to present the largest shopping area at sea on any cruise ship with 11 state-of-the art boutiques and over 250 brands. The promenade is destined to become the ultimate destination for socializing and entertainment possibilities for guests.

Carousel Productions at Sea

Enjoy an all-new entertainment concept blending breathtaking acrobatics, dance and live music to create exclusive original productions specially designed for MSC Meraviglia Class ships. It offers avant-garde artistic and immersive performances combined with the innovative technology in a surprising mix of new expressions and experimentation that will make you feel part of the show.

On board MSC Virtuosa, you'll have the unique opportunity to admire two spectacular productions: AJEDREZ, inspired by the game of chess, and ARKYMEA, the story of a scientist in search of a hidden world. The shows take place twice a night, six nights a week, only at the Carousel Lounge, a glamorous, modern, technology-packed venue. Taste our Signature Cocktail while you enjoy a pre-show followed by this unique entertainment experience. (not included in the cruise fare, limited spaces, a signature cocktail package needs to be booked) DISCOVER MORE

Family & Children

MSC Cruises is known for its award-winning family offering and has a long-standing partnership with the LEGO Group to design the kids club areas as well as on board activities.  Discover all activities and services for children, tweens, teens and their parents here

MSC Virtuosa Pools

The numbers don't lie — 5 outstanding and unique pools, including one of the biggest and most intricate waterparks at sea!  The pools on MSC Virtuosa are capable of accommodating over 1,000 + guests with comfort. What's more? The Atmosphere Pool offers 18,000+ sq. ft. (which is equivalent to approx. 107 sq. ft. of public space per guest) and is one of the most plentiful to be found at sea. 

Spa & Wellness

MSC Aurea Spa includes a thermal area, massage & body treatments, facials and beauty services. Panoramic gym equipped with the latest Technogym machines, 5 outstanding pools and the TOP 19 Exclusive solarium.

MSC Yacht Club

Offering sweeping views and suites in the most premier location on the ship, the MSC Yacht Club  offers an all-inclusive, premium luxury experience. Guests staying in the MSC Yacht Club can enjoy private dining, a large private pool with solarium and whirlpool, a private lounge and bar and much more.

What's more? This all-inclusive experience includes complimentary drinks, unlimited wi-fi, complimentary access to the Thermal Suite in the MSC Aurea Spa, an abundance of luxurious amenities and more.

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STATEROOMs & Suites

Whether you’re looking for a duplex suite with private whirlpool, an ocean view stateroom or stateroom for families, you’ll find it all on MSC Virtuosa.

• Comfortable king bed that can be converted into two single beds on request
• Luxury suites with premium decor
• Select suites have a balcony with private whirlpool
• Sitting area with sofa or separate living area
• Spacious closet
• Bathroom with shower and/or bathtub
• Interactive TV, telephone, safe and minibar
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
• ZOE - in-cabin Bluetooth speaker
• Approx. 182 - 624 ft 2 with a balcony that is approx. 54 -753 ft 2
• Located on decks 9 - 18

Choose the Suite that best suits you:

• MSC Yacht Club Royal Suite (approx. 624 ft 2 with a balcony that is approx. 753 ft 2 , deck 15)
• MSC Yacht Club Duplex Suite with Whirlpool (approx. 635 ft 2 with a balcony that is approx. 248 ft 2 , decks 9 - 12)
• MSC Yacht Club Deluxe Suite (approx. 312 ft 2 with a balcony that is approx. 54 ft 2 , decks 14 - 18) 
• MSC Yacht Club Interior Suite (approx. 183 ft 2 , decks 14 - 16) 

Discover a world of privileges with MSC Yacht Club. 

The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same stateroom category).

• Sitting area with double sofa bed
• Bathroom with shower or bathtub, vanity area and hairdryer
• Wi-Fi access available ($)
• Approx. 269 - 420 ft 2 with a balcony that is approx. 32 - 388 ft 2
• Located on decks 9 - 14
• Grand Suite Aurea with Terrace and Whirlpool (approx. 420 ft 2 with a large balcony that is approx. 388 ft 2 , deck 12)  
• Premium Suite Aurea with Terrace and Whirlpool (approx. 291 ft 2 with a balcony that is approx. 280 - 323 ft 2 , decks 9 - 13)  
• Premium Suite Aurea (approx. 269 ft 2 with a balcony that is approx. 32 - 151 ft 2 , decks 9 - 14) 
• Sitting area with single sofa bed
• Approx. 129 – 183 ft 2 with a balcony that is approx. 43 – 86 ft 2 Choose the stateroom type that best suits you:
• Balcony Aurea (best location, approx. 183 ft 2 , decks 11 - 13)
• Deluxe Balcony (approx. 183 ft 2 , decks 8 - 14)
• Deluxe Balcony with Partial View (approx. 183 ft 2 , decks 8 and 14)
• Studio Balcony (single occupancy, approx. 129 ft 2 , decks 13 - 14) The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same stateroom category).

Entertainment

MSC Virtuosa will offer a superb choice of entertainment for the whole family, from days in the water park or sports center to evenings in the super-amusement park or the multi-purpose karaoke bar, comedy club, TV studio & bar.

Restaurants & Buffet

A choice of 11 dining venues promises something special for every taste including a brand new Indochine restaurant concept - a delicious take on the Vietnamese classics with a French twist.

Indochine Restaurant

Guests will be able to choose from a savory selection of French-Vietnamese dishes, along with a variety of Vegetarian and Vegan options. The carefully selected wine list features both Old and New World wines and Tropical signature cocktails complement the authentic experience.

Hola! Tacos & Cantina

The new, fast-casual street food dining concept offers a selection of Latin American and Mexican-inspired dishes and drinks to be shared and enjoyed in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, open for lunch and dinner. Choose from an array of dishes including blue corn tacos and nachos, authentic beef empanadas and tasty tamales, tortilla soup or vegetarian tacos, all to be savored with our selection of Top 10 Tequilas and Mezcals!

Sea Pavilion

This exclusive restaurant is a world of contemporary Asian culinary emotions.

Kaito Sushi Bar

Tradition and modernity go hand in hand in this stylish sushi restaurant. This charming venue offers deliciously authentic Asian cuisine prepared on the spot with only the freshest, highest quality ingredients.

Kaito Teppanyaki

Step in, choose your spot at one of four cooking stations and watch your delicious Japanese dishes come to life, right before your eyes. Our expert chefs cook with flair on an open grill: a feast for the senses that sees flames and the finest sizzling ingredients coming together to form delicious dishes you'll remember forever.

Marketplace Buffet

The extensive buffet area includes various multifunction corners serving international dishes, ethnic cuisine, healthy options and a multitude of other tastes. It’s the ideal place for enjoying a great informal dining experience with a spectacular sea view.

Butcher's Cut

The traditional American-style steakhouse, Butcher’s Cut, celebrates the skill of a master butcher. Serving specialty cuts of meats including dry-aged tomahawk, t-bone, as well as surf and turf, this is a true steak-lovers dream, cooked in an open kitchen, giving onto a relaxed and sophisticated restaurant, inspired by the Golden Age of America.

Minuetto Restaurant

Blue danube restaurant, il campo restaurant, bars and lounges.

21 bars: 5 outdoor bars with breathtaking view and 16 indoor bars, each offering a unique experience  including the first humanoid Robotic Bartender at sea. The robot will be at the centre of an immersive bar experience and will entertain guests in eight different languages.

MSC Starship club

The 1 st  futuristic immersive experience at sea, MSC Starship Club takes our guests to a different world. Featuring Rob, the first humanoid robotic bartender at sea! This futuristic venue is much more than just a bar, it's an immersive entertainment experience.

What makes Rob & MSC Starship Club unique?

• Over 40 ingredients to create your own recipe
• 16 signature cosmic cocktails (alcohol and alcohol-free)
• Infinite personalized cocktail options
• Interactive Infinity Touchtable (a futuristic experience traveling in the solar system & beyond)
• 3D holographic futuristic projections
• Souvenir glass (themed futuristic glass to take home) 

Not only can Rob mix a range of signature cosmic drinks, he also speaks 8 languages, and enjoys entertaining guests with jokes, riddles and space facts. If he's in the mood, he may even show you his dance moves!

L’Atelier Bar & Art

This warm, elegant bar offers a carefully selected wine list and creative signature cocktails accompanied by the sound of live jazz music and a pop-up art gallery.

In addition, discover the Art Wall and the current exhibition of Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein, the pioneers of Pop Art. Read more

Dance away into the early hours in our chic nightclub. Grab yourself a drink from our extensive list of cocktails, mocktails, Spritz, Mojito’s, classic cocktails, beers or ciders and feel the beat. Dance the night away as skilled DJ’s spin the best of today’s dance and club favorites through a state-of-the-art sound system in our trendy nightclub.

Carousel Lounge

Sit back and enjoy the fun with an exclusive Signature Cocktail at the Carousel Lounge, a glamorous and modern, technology-packed venue specifically designed to meet the needs of Carousel Productions at Sea. This custom-built lounge covers 1,000 sq.m. and can accommodate up to 400 guests. Taste our Signature Cocktail while you enjoy a pre-show followed by this immersive entertainment experience. (Not included in the cruise fare. Limited spaces; a signature cocktail package needs to be booked).

Jean-Philippe Crêpes & Gelato

A gourmet ice cream parlour and French-style crêperie dreamed up by award-winning master pastry chef Jean-Philippe Maury. Located in the impressive indoor promenade, it's the perfect place to enjoy a mouth watering made-to-order crêpe, with your choice of delicious sweet or savory fillings. Treat someone you love to our unique house-made gelato or sorbet. Jean-Philippe Maury’s award winning gelato is made on the premises, using only the finest quality ingredients and fresh fruit purees.

Jean-Philippe Chocolat & Café

French master pâtissier Chocolatier Jean-Philippe Maury brings his award-winning touch to this coffee and chocolate bar boutique where enticingly sweet delights are created just for you in our unique open concept chocolate kitchen. As well as choosing from a variety of exquisite Chef created chocolate candies, guests can also create their very own chocolate bar right at the tablet stations. The boutique offers also a wide assortment of delectable French macaroons and fresh roasted coffee. No matter your preference, there is something for everyone.

Red Gem Casino bar

Hit the jackpot at our spacious bar in Le Grand Casino. Get that James Bond feeling, order a drink from our skilled bar tenders and cast an eye over the Casino as you contemplate where lady luck will go to next. We have a wide variety of selected cocktails, mocktails, beer, wine and fine spirits to refresh yourself with as you take a break from play.

Enjoy the atmosphere of the big game in our unique sports bar. The wide and varied choice of draft beers, bottled beers, ciders and cocktails that we carefully selected are sure to quench even the strongest thirst. To satisfy any hunger pangs, you can snack on our freshly made hotdogs, a perfect accompaniment to any game.

Masters of the Sea

Atmospheric and charismatic, our traditional British pub is the perfect setting to drop in for a pint. Serving beer, premium spirits and a wide array of beer based cocktails, the pub is an ideal place to kick back and have fun. If hunger kicks in, you can also enjoy  burgers, hotdogs and the traditional beer battered fish and chips made with the freshest ingredients by our talented chefs to satisfy your hunger pangs. 

Infinity Bar

There are infinite choices in this ideal spot to join friends for an aperitif before a meal, or for a refreshing drink at any time of day. From traditional aperitifs, our Signature Cocktails to the contemporary classics, there is something to suit your taste.

TV Studio & Bar

Broadcasting live throughout the ship, our TV Studio and radio suite air live games, quizzes, talent contests and other fun content. An excellent selection of cocktails, beer, wine and soft drinks are available to get you ready for your big performance.

Atmosphere Bar North

Relax at the poolside with friends and family, with a refreshing drink from the Atmosphere Bar North. From Signature Cocktails, beers, coladas, soft drinks, coffee and tea there is something to suit everyone’s taste.

Atmosphere Bar South

Days by the pool with the grill, what could be better! We realize that hunger can strike at any time and at the Atmosphere South Bar our expert chefs serve up fresh and tasty specialties hot off the grill 20 hours a day. Satisfy your cravings from our menu of freshly grilled food!

Savannah Bar

Top sail lounge.

Enjoy spectacular views in this elegant lounge, offering the Yacht Club bar list of spirits, craft cocktails, beers and wines, soft drinks and coffee drinks. You can also enjoy a fine selection of gourmet finger food throughout the day. 

DUBAI, ABU DHABI & QATAR

Use the deck plans to select your ideal stateroom or suite. The plan allows you to pinpoint the locations, while the colors distinguish the stateroom category.

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• 6. Beethoven
• 10. Gershwin
• 11. Puccini
• 12. Paganini
• 14. Tchaikovsky
• 15. Morricone
• 16. Debussy
• 18. Schumann
• 19. Mendelssohn
• Studio Interior
• Deluxe Interior
• Junior Ocean View with Obstructed View
• Junior Ocean View
• Deluxe Ocean View
• Premium Ocean View
• Studio Balcony
• Deluxe Balcony
• Deluxe Balcony with partial view
• Deluxe Balcony Aurea
• Premium Suite Aurea
• Grand Suite Aurea with terrace and whirlpool
• MSC Yacht Club Interior Suite
• MSC Yacht Club Deluxe Suite
• MSC Yacht Club Duplex Suite with whirlpool
• MSC Yacht Club Royal Suite

° Single cabin with reduced size bed (140x200cm).

°° Reduced size bed (140x200cm).

• Our ships offer the possibility of combining 2 or 3 connecting cabins based on the ship class. Call our Contact Center to choose the best accommodation for you.

• All cabins have one double bed convertible to two single beds except for Studio Interior°.

• 3rd and 4th beds available in all categories except for Junior Ocean View with obstructed view °°, Junior Ocean View°° and MSC Yacht Club Interior Suite.

• 5th and 6th beds available in Premium Ocean View and Premium Suite Aurea

• Cabins 13265, 13376, 14235, 14278 have only bunk bed.

Ship configuration, data and descriptions may be subject to change depending on the season and on the destination and must be verified at the time of booking.

• Gross tonnage: 181,541
• Number of passengers: 6,334 guests
• Number of staterooms: 2,421
• Crew members: 1,704
• Length/Beam/Height: 1,086 ft.  / 141 ft. / 213 ft.
• Maximum Speed: 22.2 knots

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Photos of MSC Magnifica From a Short Weekend Cruise

MSC is one of the fastest growing cruise lines in the world, and while it may be based in Europe, the line has been continually expanding its U.S. presence over the last two decades. Basing ships in Miami , Port Canaveral (Orlando) , New York and Galveston, the line’s largest-ever newbuild, MSC World America , will make its debut Stateside next year (see our review of its sister-ship, MSC World Europa, here ).

In addition to MSC World America, MSC’s presence in the Caribbean includes some of its newest and most innovative big ships, like MSC Seascape , MSC Seaside and MSC Seashore , along with the smaller MSC Divina .

But the “smallest” (we use this only in the most relative of terms!) ship in MSC’s Caribbean deployment is the perfectly-sized, 2,550-passenger MSC Magnifica . Part of the line’s Musica-class ships, MSC Magnifica debuted in 2010 and even sailed MSC’s World Cruise in 2023.

Cruise Critic hopped aboard MSC Magnifica in April 2024 for a quick 3-night cruise from Miami to Key West and Nassau – and found plenty to like about MSC’s more intimate class of ship, even if it does lack some of the bells-and-whistles like the MSC Yacht Club that its larger fleetmates have.

1. MSC Magnifica Offers Plenty of Public Rooms – and Space

There’s an unfortunate trend in the cruise industry right now: bigger ships that carry thousands upon thousands of people yet which have public rooms designed to hold fewer than 100 patrons. This variety is nice, but it results in substantial hunting around – hunting for a drink, hunting for a seat, hunting for entertainment.

That simply doesn’t happen aboard MSC Magnifica, which has multiple public rooms built to hold hundreds of cruisers at the same time. These lounges cascade attractively into one another along the ship’s main entertainment decks (Decks 5, 6 and 7), but all have distinctive themes, décor and entertainment offerings each evening.

The result is a ship that feels more spacious than a larger ship – and where we rarely had an issue getting a seat at our favorite watering hole.

Some public rooms are more hidden, too: little gems like the cozy cigar bar located off the atrium on Deck 7, and the Sports Bar, hidden away on the port side of the same deck, make for quiet respites for those who’d rather avoid the already-minimal crowds.

2. Cabins aboard MSC Magnifica are Comfortable and Refreshed

Cabins aboard MSC Magnifica are comfortable and refreshed. Our oceanview cabin on Deck 8 had multiple lighting options (we love to see this), along with an absolutely massive amount of storage space.

And while the bathrooms may have had the old-school shower curtain design, they still offered more space than the average modern cruise ship bathroom, not to mention MSC’s wonderfully-scented toiletries.

Our only complaint: power outlets are still few and far between, though this isn’t unusual for a ship that’s 14 years old.

3. MSC Magnifica Offers a Touch of European Elegance at Sea

MSC is rightly proud of its European heritage, and that spills over into the amenities available aboard MSC Magnifica. Passengers can expect to find a decent selection of European drinks and specialties like Aperol Spritz and Campari, and the overall atmosphere onboard feels extremely elevated for what is, essentially, an entry-level weekend cruise to the Bahamas.

That elegance is also due in large part to the international officers and crew aboard MSC Magnifica, who provided us with some of the best service we’ve seen in a long time – an even more impressive feat on these short “booze cruises” that are often hard on the crew.

While most passengers aboard the average sailing in the Caribbean hail from the United States, expect to see a decent smattering of passengers hailing from places like Europe, the UK, Australia and Canada. It creates a nice international vibe that’s often missing from short cruises out of Florida.

4. MSC Magnifica’s Décor is Wild – and Delightfully Refreshing

There’s no getting around it – MSC Magnifica’s décor is absolutely wild – and we love it. Bold, refreshing and different, it is a welcomed change from many new ships that debut with soft colors, inoffensive soft furnishings, and bland textures.

The bold décor aboard MSC Magnifica screams for attention, from the faux animal prints in The Tiger Bar to the eye-popping violet hues in the L’Ametista Lounge that give way to a look of soothing elegance in the entrance corridor to the Aurea Spa – a space that might be one of the most attractive corridors at sea.

Some bars and lounges are even named according to their color scheme: Deck 6 has The Purple Bar and The Ruby Bar attractively wrapped around the atrium to suit those who are interested in some pre-dinner libations. Even if some of the names are hard to remember, like the Le Gocce Bar on Deck 5, you can always say to newfound friends, “Meet me in the red bar at the base of the atrium!”

You may not be wowed by every color choice or décor aboard MSC Magnifica, but you will most definitely find a public room that speaks to you.

5. MSC Magnifica Shines – Even Without the MSC Yacht Club

At first blush, the biggest drawback of MSC Magnifica is that it lacks the lavish MSC Yacht Club luxury ship-within-a-ship concept that has proven to be so successful aboard newer, larger MSC ships.

The MSC Yacht Club offers premium accommodations that are accompanied by private dining rooms, lounges and exclusive decks, creating a kind of elegant enclave set within a larger cruise ship. But the truth of the matter is, there is no need for an MSC Yacht Club aboard MSC Magnifica: the ship is spacious enough that lines rarely form, drinks are easy to come by, dining venues rarely fill up right away (except at peak hours), and deck space always seems to be available somewhere.

While MSC’s newest and biggest ships continue to raise the bar on the line’s oceangoing experience, MSC Magnifica is a great choice for a first-time cruiser (or a first-time cruiser to MSC) who is looking for an affordable vacation with a touch of elegance at the same time.

We can’t wait to go back.

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