Where is MSC Virtuosa today?
In Malaga, Spain
In port 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM local time, on day 6 of a 25-night cruise from London (Southampton) to São Paulo (Santos) (Nov 7 to Dec 2).
Next: Alicante, Spain, tomorrow 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM · then Palma de Mallorca, Sat Nov 14, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Scheduled position from MSC Cruises' published itinerary, not live tracking. Ports can change for weather. Updated daily.
Next departure, Sun Nov 15: 16 nights from $1,389 · 17 nights from $1,374
Upcoming MSC Virtuosa cruises from $70 per person. See upcoming sailings ↓
Current cruise, day by day
25-night cruise, London (Southampton) to São Paulo (Santos)
Nov 7 to Dec 2, 2026 · 12 ports of call. Parts of this voyage are also sold on their own: 8-night cruise from Nov 7, 9-night cruise from Nov 7, 24-night cruise from Nov 7, 4-night cruise from Nov 12, 16-night cruise from Nov 15, 17-night cruise from Nov 15, 12-night cruise from Nov 16, 15-night cruise from Nov 16, 16-night cruise from Nov 16, 12-night cruise from Nov 19, 13-night cruise from Nov 19, 4-night cruise from Nov 28 and 1-night cruise from Dec 1.
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Where MSC Virtuosa sails, month by month
MSC Virtuosa sails from Barcelona from April to November 2027, Naples from April to November 2027 and Marseille from April to November 2027 on 7-night cruises, also combined as 17 and 23 nights. From December 2026 to November 2027 its most frequent stops are Tunis (La Goulette, 30 calls) and Buzios (19).
- Dec 2026São Paulo (Santos) · 15 sailings1 to 7 nightsSee sailings →
- Jan 2027São Paulo (Santos) · 14 sailings4, 7 nightsSee sailings →
- Feb 2027Bahia de Salvador · 12 sailings7 nightsSee sailings →
- Mar 2027Bahia de Salvador · 14 sailings3, 4, 7 nightsSee sailings →
- Apr 2027São Paulo (Santos) · 16 sailings1 to 21 nightsSee sailings →
- May 2027Naples · 23 sailings7 nightsSee sailings →
- Jun 2027Barcelona · 21 sailings7 nightsSee sailings →
- Jul 2027Naples · 22 sailings7 nightsSee sailings →
- Aug 2027Barcelona · 23 sailings7 nightsSee sailings →
- Sep 2027Barcelona · 20 sailings7 nightsSee sailings →
- Oct 2027Naples · 23 sailings7 nightsSee sailings →
- Nov 2027Barcelona · 15 sailings7 to 21 nightsSee sailings →
Counts cover December 2026 to November 2027 from our listings (a port call is one port on one day). MSC Cruises may add sailings later. Each month opens that month's MSC Virtuosa sailings with prices.
MSC Virtuosa at a glance
MSC Virtuosa is a MSC Cruises cruise ship in the Meraviglia Plus class. It entered service in 2021 (5 years ago). It carries 4,842 passengers and 1,704 crew, about 2.8 passengers per crew member. At 181,541 gross tons and 331 m (1,086 ft) long, it is a mega-ship (over 130,000 GT) with 16 decks and 2,421 cabins. It was built by Chantiers de l'Atlantique and sails under the flag of Malta.
MSC Virtuosa is a contemporary cruise ship in the MSC Meraviglia class, built by Chantiers de l'Atlantique and operated by MSC Cruises. The ship accommodates 4,842 passengers and carries a crew of 1,704 across 16 decks, making it a substantial yet manageable mid-sized vessel.
As part of MSC's modern fleet, Virtuosa combines traditional cruising with the design standards characteristic of contemporary mainstream operators. The ship serves as an accessible option for travelers seeking a mainstream cruise experience with the amenities and scale typical of modern ocean-going vessels.
MSC Virtuosa specs
- Class
- Meraviglia Plus
- Built
- 2021
- Gross Tonnage
- 181,541 GT
- Length
- 331 m
- Passengers
- 4,842
- Cabins
- 2,421
- Crew
- 1,704
- Decks
- 16
- Builder
- Chantiers de l'Atlantique
- Flag
- Malta
- Age
- 5 years old
- Size
- Mega-ship
- Space Ratio
- 37.5 GT/pax
- Passenger-to-Crew
- 2.8:1
- Sister Ships
- 2 others in class
- Fleet Rank
- 5th largest of 25
- Typical Cruise
- 7 nights
- Primary Region
- Mediterranean (Western)
- Next Sailing
- Nov 15, 2026
- Family
- Kids Club on board
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🧖 Wellness & Relaxation
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MSC Virtuosa FAQ
Where is MSC Virtuosa right now?
According to MSC Cruises' published itinerary, MSC Virtuosa is scheduled to be in Malaga, Spain today (Thursday, November 12, 2026), from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, on day 6 of a 25-night cruise from London (Southampton) to São Paulo (Santos). Tomorrow it calls at Alicante, Spain, and it ends in São Paulo (Santos) on December 2. This is the scheduled position, not live tracking.
Where does MSC Virtuosa sail from?
Based on our listings as of November 12, 2026, MSC Virtuosa sails from Barcelona, Spain from April to November 2027, Naples, Italy from April to November 2027 and Marseille, France from April to November 2027 on 7-night cruises, also combined as 17 and 23 nights.
What ports does MSC Virtuosa visit?
Based on our listings as of November 12, 2026, MSC Virtuosa calls most often at Tunis (La Goulette), Tunisia (30 calls) and Buzios, Brazil (19), counting calls from December 2026 to November 2027. Its sailings in that period visit 15 ports in all.
How many passengers does MSC Virtuosa carry?
MSC Virtuosa carries 4,842 passengers in 2,421 cabins. It has 1,704 crew, about 2.8 passengers per crew member.
When was MSC Virtuosa built and how old is it?
MSC Virtuosa entered service in 2021, so it is 5 years old.
How big is MSC Virtuosa?
MSC Virtuosa is 181,541 gross tons and 331 m (1,086 ft) long, with 16 decks. That makes it a mega-ship (over 130,000 GT).
How many crew work on MSC Virtuosa?
MSC Virtuosa has 1,704 crew.
What class of ship is MSC Virtuosa?
MSC Virtuosa belongs to the Meraviglia Plus class, which has 2 other ships we track.
Which cruise line operates MSC Virtuosa?
MSC Virtuosa is operated by MSC Cruises.
Where was MSC Virtuosa built?
MSC Virtuosa was built by Chantiers de l'Atlantique.
How much does a cruise on MSC Virtuosa cost?
The cheapest upcoming MSC Virtuosa cruise we track starts from $70. Fares change daily, so set a price alert on a sailing to be emailed when it drops.
MSC Virtuosa prices
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