The massive cruise ship MSC Virtuosa sails on choppy water under an overcast sky. The white vessel features a highly tiered front superstructure, numerous cabin balconies, and orange lifeboats. Thick white smoke rises from its large black funnels.

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8-Night Northern Europe from Southampton to Marseille

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Trip Details

Departs: November 7, 2026

Returns: November 15, 2026

Departure Port: Southampton

Ship: MSC Virtuosa

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MSC Virtuosa

Southampton's ship for five years, now working the Mediterranean and the Brazilian coast

Aboard

  • Meraviglia Plus class, built at Saint-Nazaire for about €800 million
  • Delivered February 2021 and held out of service until May by the pandemic
  • Restarted British cruising with domestic UK coastal sailings in summer 2021
  • Christened at Southampton in November 2021 by Sophia Loren
  • La Goulette, for Tunis, on almost every Mediterranean week she runs
More About MSC Virtuosa

Ashore

Where You Stop

Southampton

Málaga

Palma de Mallorca

Marseille

Europe

The Mediterranean

Barcelona, Rome, the Amalfi Coast and the Côte d'Azur, four countries, one week, and you never once repack a suitcase or find a hotel.

Best Time to Go
April to June and September to October
Typical Length
7 to 12 nights
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Stunning aerial shot of Santorini coast at sunset with a cruise ship in the Aegean Sea
Santorini Coast
Aerial photo of a cruise ship sailing near Santorini island under a serene sunset sky.
Santorini Island
Beautiful view of Fira in Santorini showcasing iconic white buildings against a deep blue sea under a clear sunny sky.
Fira in Santorini
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Brilliance of the Seas in Croatia
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A luxury cruise ship sails along a scenic rocky coastline with a city skyline backdrop.
Antibes, France
A vibrant view of the historic Ribeira District along the Douro River in Porto, Portugal.
Porto, Portugal

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