Ship reference
MSC Virtuosa
Ship specifications and sources.
Quick facts
- Cruise line
- MSC Cruises
- Class
- Meraviglia Plus
- Entered service
- 2021
- Status
- In service
About us MSC Virtuosa
MSC Virtuosa was delivered to MSC Cruises in February 2021 at Chantiers de l'Atlantique in Saint-Nazaire, France. It belongs to the longer Meraviglia-Plus group. The 2021 delivery and service reference should not be replaced by an earlier planned introduction from pre-pandemic sales material. A construction timetable is historical evidence of an intention, not proof that passengers sailed on the originally advertised date.
The October 2024 technical sheet gives 181,541 gross tonnage and an overall length of 331.43 metres, with 43 metres breadth. It counts nineteen decks, including fifteen for guests, 2,421 cabins and approximately 1,704 crew. The operator's full guest reference is 6,334. No double-occupancy capacity is created by multiplying cabins, and inconsistent maximum-speed references are left unresolved in the structured facts.
MSC Starship Club is a particularly identifiable Virtuosa venue. Its robotic bartender Rob forms part of a futuristic bar experience rather than a standard service feature transferred to every MSC ship. Galleria Virtuosa supplies the indoor promenade, while Indochine gives the dining selection another individual name. Use these specific places to compare the ship with Grandiosa instead of relying only on their matching tonnage.
The current Carousel Productions presentation names Ajedrez and Chronicles. Savannah Aquapark is separately listed in the technical inventory. Together they provide different options for evenings and outdoor recreation, but participation, show reservations and charges still belong to the actual departure's arrangements. A named attraction should not be treated as automatically included or suitable for every member of a travelling group.
Accommodation planning should distinguish a studio, a family arrangement and an Aurea or Yacht Club product by its exact conditions. Inspect beds, outlook and any balcony restrictions, then follow the route to the places you will use repeatedly. Compare the sailing's sea days with time ashore and include travel to the embarkation port in the decision. Virtuosa's own services and the booked schedule matter more than assuming that all Meraviglia-family ships produce the same holiday.
Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Year built | 2021 |
| Entered service | 2021 |
| Gross tonnage (GT) | 181,541 |
| Guests at double occupancy | — |
| Maximum guests | 6,334 |
| Crew | 1,704 |
| Cabins | 2,421 |
| Decks (total) | 19 |
| Length (m) | 331.43 |
| Beam (m) | 43 |
| Last verified refurbishment year | — |
| Maximum speed (knots) | — |
| IMO | 9803625 |
| Shipyard | Chantiers de l’Atlantique, Saint-Nazaire, France |
| Flag | — |
| Propulsion / fuel description | — |
A dash means no independently verified value is available. Guest counts at double occupancy and maximum capacity are different measures. GT measures enclosed volume, not weight.
Highlights
- MSC Starship Club
- Indochine
- Savannah Aquapark
Other ships in the same recorded class
Shared class does not guarantee identical cabins, venues or deck layouts.
| MSC Euribia | Meraviglia Plus | 2023 | 184,011 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSC Grandiosa | Meraviglia Plus | 2019 | 181,541 |
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Sources
- MSC Virtuosa — current operator ship presentation — Accessed
Full published guest configuration, not double occupancy. Euribia current6327/1711 retained over October2024 sheet6334/1704.
- MSC Virtuosa — operator technical sheet, October 2024 — Accessed
331.43 m/43 m, 19 total and 15 guest decks. Conflicting maximum-speed values left unknown.
- MSC Virtuosa — operator delivery milestone — Accessed
Build year uses delivered-vessel year. Event dates distinguished from page dates; future plans not adopted as completed service.
- MSC Virtuosa — IMO cross-check — Accessed
Immutable identifier only; other capacity/dimension estimates not imported.