One of the largest ships sailing direct from Britain — a genuine no-fly mega-ship holiday, with Norwegian Fjords in summer and longer Mediterranean and Canary Islands voyages through the rest of the year.
Prices vary significantly throughout the year depending on season, demand and how far ahead you book — figures below are typical starting ranges, not fixed prices.
MSC Virtuosa launched in 2021 at 181,541 gross tons, carrying around 6,300 guests — one of MSC's largest ships outside the newer World Class (MSC World Europa and World America are bigger). Highlights include the MSC Starship Club, a futuristic bar featuring Rob, a humanoid robotic bartender; the longest LED dome at sea; over 1,168m² of retail space across 11 boutiques; and an indoor promenade lined with restaurants and shops.
All itineraries depart and return to Southampton.
7–14 nights, round trip from Southampton. Fares typically start around £700–1,300pp for the 7-night Norwegian Fjords sailing, rising to £1,300–2,200pp for the longer 14-night Mediterranean itinerary.