MSC Virtuosa Ship Info
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MSC Cruise Line
General Information
The
MSC Virtuosa started sailing in 2021. Former names: none. The MSC Virtuosa is registered
in Panama City, Panama. The MSC Virtuosa has 2405 cabins.
You can expect between 4810 to 5772 passengers on a typical sailing. This means
that at the higher number (usually peak and holiday sailings) MSC Virtuosa has a space ratio of
31.4.
(A space ratio less than 33 means that you may find the ship crowded in areas. A space ratio greater than 39 means that
there should be plenty of space for each passenger.) When this ship isn't sailing at capacity the space ratio can be as good
as 37.6.
The MSC Virtuosa has
1400 crew members on board. There are 4 passengers for every crew member on board.
There are no self serve laundromats on this cruise ship.
Sister Ships
The following ships share the same class as this ship. This means the basic design and layout of the ship
is the same. For the most part the cabins will be identical among these ships, but may be decorated differently.
2019- MSC Grandiosa
2021- MSC Virtuosa
2023- MSC Euribia
Accessibility
There are 58 special needs cabins on this ship. These cabins have been modified for accessibility purposes.
18 Decks
There are 18 on this ship. The highest deck number is 19. The number of decks with passenger cabins is 11.
61% Balconies
This is the percent of the staterooms on board have balconies.
Other Information
MSC Virtuosa is the second Meraviglia-Plus Cruise Ship and very similar to MSC Grandiosa. Meraviglia-Plus ships are larger versions of the Meraviglia Class ships which include MSC Meraviglia and MSC Bellissima.
There are 2421 staterooms on board, and 75% of them have balconies. The decks are named after the worlds most famous composers. There are 4 swimming pools, 9 jacuzzis, and 32 elevators on board.
There are 12 dining options on board, and they include:
Main Restaurants- Italian traditional meals, all 3 meals with fixed seatings, 7-course menu for dinner
Blue Danube- buffet with ala carte items
Eataly Restaurant- specialty
HOLA! Tapas- by Michelin-starred chef Ramon Freixas
Indochine Restaurant- asian specialty
Masters of the Sea- British pub, outside tables overlook promenade, small area for band
Katio Teppanyaki & Sushi Bar- ala carte, 2 large cooking areas, reservations required for evenings
Butchers Cut- American steakhouse, open kitchen, indoor/outdoor seating
The Opera and The Simphony- divided into 2 spaces with flexible dining
Il Campo Restaurant- main dining room
Marketplace Buffet Restaurant- casual restaurant with international cuisine
Sports Bar- American bar food and snacks
MSC YACHT CLUB Restaurant- all 3 meals, only for members
One of the main attractions of the ship is the large water park that is connected to an indoor amusement park. It is on 2 decks and there are 4 twisting water slides, swimming pool, Himalayan bridge, and ropes course. There is also a 4D cinema, Technogym, Sportsplex arena, Car and flight simulators, arcade, and power walking track.
In the evenings, guests of all ages can enjoy performances in the Broadway Theater which runs shows 3 times per night. During the day it is used for a variety of programs. In the Carousel Lounge, guests may seat for dinner as well as enjoy acrobatic show productions. The TV Studio and Bar offers late night music, and a dance floor. It also broadcasts live games, contests, and quizzes. For adults-only there is a Le Grand Casino and Attic Club disco nightclub.
For a little relaxation during the day, guests can check out the adults-only Solarium or the Spa Complex, as well as one of the many sundecks like the Horizon Amphitheater. The spa has plenty to offer with steam rooms, saunas, Frigidarium, Relaxation Room, Thalassotherapy hot tubs, heated swimming pool, Whirlpools, Treatment Rooms, Aerobics Studio/Yoga classes, Bar, Solarium Area, and Beauty Salon. It is also the largest on any MSC cruise ship.
Kids and teens will have plenty to do with their own age appropriate clubs. There is a Baby Club for babies up to 36 months, there is a Mini Club LEGO for 3-6 year olds, a Juniors Club LEGO for 7-11 year olds, a Young Club for 12-14 year olds, and a teen club aimed at 15-17 year olds.
Other notable venues are the Library, Galleria Grandiosa (indoor promenade), and the Piazza del Lusso which is a semi-circular space that houses duty-free shops, patisserie (pastry bar), ice cream bar, and has live music performances.
MSC Virtuosa Ship Stats
Item | Detail |
---|---|
Year Built | 2021 |
Years Old | 3 |
Tons | 181,000 |
Speed | 22.7 knots |
Length | 1,034 feet |
Beam | 141 feet |
Total Cabins | 2,405 |
Crew | 1,400 |
Expected Passengers | 4,810 to 5,772 |
Expected Space Ratio | 31 |
Total decks | 18 |
Decks with cabins | 11 |
MSC Virtuosa Features
Activities
- 1 Indoor Pools
- 4 Outdoor Pools
- 9 Whirlpools (hot tubs)
- No Rock Climbing Wall
- No Flow Rider
- No Ice Rink
- Bowling
- No Zipline
- Waterslide
- Water Park
- Ropes Course
- No Mini Golf
- Sports Court
- Jogging Track
Features
- Casino
- No Cigar Lounge
- No Chapel
- Video Arcade
- Show Lounge
- Hair Salon
- Spa
- Fitness Center
- No Library
- No Bridge Viewing Area
- Outdoor Movie Screen
- Teen Lounge
- No Passenger Promenade
- Sea Viewing Lounge on upper deck
- Adult Only Outside Lounge Area
Live Cruise Ship Tracking - MSC Virtuosa
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Smoking Policy
- Smoking is only allowed in cigar rooms, the casino, one designated lounge, and outdoors on one side of the sun deck
- Smoking is Prohibited in cabins, balconies, dining rooms, and theaters.