--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: 32df6c40-c472-4550-b6e6-130bc8ba866b slug: msc-virtuosa-21n-southampton-akureyri-iceland-2026-06-06 voyage_code: None cruise_line: MSC Cruises ship: MSC Virtuosa departure_date: return_date: nights: 21 embarkation_port: Southampton disembarkation_port: Southampton starting_price_usd: None bookable: true last_updated: 2026-05-05T16:39:36Z --- # Norwegian Fjords from Southampton > MSC Cruises · MSC Virtuosa · Jun 6 – 27   (21 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | MSC Cruises | | **Ship** | MSC Virtuosa | | **Duration** | 21 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Southampton | | **Disembarkation Port** | Southampton | | **Starting Price** | N/A USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | None | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Southampton **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 07:00 PM Cruises from Southampton are part of a storied maritime heritage. Famous ships have sailed from Southampton port and, before commercial air travel, it was the gateway to the world with Hollywood celebrities like Bette Davis and Elizabeth Taylor passing through to board a Southampton cruise. In its atmospheric Old Town, 12th-century churches, cobbled streets, and timber-framed houses like the impressive Tudor House & Garden sit side-by-side, surrounded by one of the most complete Medieval city... ### Day 2: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 3: Cork, Ireland **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 07:00 PM When you step ashore from your MSC Northern Europe cruise in Cork, everywhere there is evidence of its history as a great mercantile centre, with grey-stone quaysides, old warehouses, and elegant, quirky bridges spanning the River Lee to each side of the city’s island core. But equally powerful draws are its lively atmosphere and large student population, combined with a vibrant social and cultural scene. Massive stone walls built by invading Normans in the twelfth century were destroyed ... ### Day 4: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 5: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 6: Akureyri **Arrives:** 12:00 PM · **Departs:** 08:00 PM When you set ashore from your cruise ship for a vacation in Akureyri, you should take an excursion to Lake Myvatn. To get there you will pass through Eyjafjördur, where you can enjoy a splendid view of the city port. The first worthy stopover is in Godafoss, here the waters if the Skjálfandafljót form a 12 meter tall waterfall. According to the legend, in the year 999 or 1000, one of the Icelandic rulers proclaimed Christianity as the official religion of Iceland and hurled the idols of the ... ### Day 7: Isafjordur **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 07:00 PM When your MSC cruise to northern Europe takes you to the north western point of Iceland, you will cast anchor at Isafjordur, a small town of ancient origins. In Isafjordur you will find the oldest standing Icelandic house, built in 1743. In the periphery of Bolungarvík, the northernmost location in the western fjords, one can instead visit Ósvör, once a fisherman’s village and now an open air museum. The past re-emerges also in the old town of Nedstikaupstadur, where Icelandic and Norwe... ### Day 8: Reykjavik **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Reykjavík is mirrored in the waters of its bay, as you can see when your cruise ship sets anchor in the port. The quays along the seafront host a variety of shops, live music clubs and cafés. Take a stroll down Frakkastigur up to Lækjartorg, to admire the Sólfar, also known as the Sun Voyager, a large modern steelsculpture by Jón Gunnar Árnason, that represents a Viking vessel, with the bow pointing towards the north. Go back in history as you reach the historic centre, in the district... ### Day 9: Reykjavik **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 02:00 PM Reykjavík is mirrored in the waters of its bay, as you can see when your cruise ship sets anchor in the port. The quays along the seafront host a variety of shops, live music clubs and cafés. Take a stroll down Frakkastigur up to Lækjartorg, to admire the Sólfar, also known as the Sun Voyager, a large modern steelsculpture by Jón Gunnar Árnason, that represents a Viking vessel, with the bow pointing towards the north. Go back in history as you reach the historic centre, in the district... ### Day 10: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 11: Maloy, Norway **Arrives:** 11:00 AM · **Departs:** 08:30 PM MÃ¥løy is one of the most important fishing ports in Norway. In 1997, MÃ¥løy was granted town status by the municipality ### Day 12: Hellesylt **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 07:00 PM Landing with your MSC cruise of Northern Europe to Hellesylt, the cosy little town on the shores of the Geiranger fjord, will make it appear like a natural extension of the mountains behind. There are plenty of opportunities to admire the fjord and the town from above during your vacation in Norway. Along the steep Eagle Route (Ørnevegen) you find two perfect observation posts – Dalsnibba, 1500 metres above, and Flydalsjuvet with terraces that open onto the ice valley – surrounded by imp... ### Day 13: Stavanger **Arrives:** 02:00 PM · **Departs:** 08:00 PM Attractive and friendly, Stavanger offers visitors arriving on an MSC cruise a variety of activities. Starting from a visit to the town itself, that has a centre full of shops, narrow streets climbing up the hill and an attractive cathedral. You should walk around the old part of town facing the sea where your cruise ship will be anchored. In Stavanger you can enjoy visiting museums. Amongst the most interesting area the oil museum, the canning museum, the Rogaland art museum or the childrenâ... ### Day 14: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 15: Southampton **Arrives:** 09:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Cruises from Southampton are part of a storied maritime heritage. Famous ships have sailed from Southampton port and, before commercial air travel, it was the gateway to the world with Hollywood celebrities like Bette Davis and Elizabeth Taylor passing through to board a Southampton cruise. In its atmospheric Old Town, 12th-century churches, cobbled streets, and timber-framed houses like the impressive Tudor House & Garden sit side-by-side, surrounded by one of the most complete Medieval city... ### Day 16: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 17: La Rochelle, France **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM La Rochelle on France's Atlantic coast is a modern city with a turbulent wartime history. ### Day 18: Bilbao **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Bilbao is one of Spain's hidden gems. This wonderful Basque city will surprise you with its cultural heritage, fine food and go-ahead attitude. ### Day 19: La Coruna **Arrives:** 09:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM The fine port of La Coruña centres on a narrow peninsula that juts from Spain’s northern coast, 64km north of Santiago. A broad headland curves in both directions from the end of that peninsula to create two large bays: one facing across to Ferrol, and sheltering a large harbour, the other lying open to the Atlantic, lined by a long sandy beach. In the dynamic city in between, a five-minute walk by way of old stone alleyways, with tantalizing restaurants, tapas bars and nightspots jostlin... ### Day 20: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 21: Cherbourg **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 07:00 PM Cherbourg Originally a little fishing village. Cherbourg developed into the historic port designed by Vauban. This was also a strategic naval port during the Napoleonic wars, there is a marina with over 1000 moorings. Cap de la Hague is to the West and the Pointe de Barfleur to the East. It belongs to Normandy, a region that has provided inspiration for countless artists and writers, is the land of apple orchards and rolling farmland dotted with villages of half-timbered houses. Boasting a wealt... ### Day 22: Southampton **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Cruises from Southampton are part of a storied maritime heritage. Famous ships have sailed from Southampton port and, before commercial air travel, it was the gateway to the world with Hollywood celebrities like Bette Davis and Elizabeth Taylor passing through to board a Southampton cruise. In its atmospheric Old Town, 12th-century churches, cobbled streets, and timber-framed houses like the impressive Tudor House & Garden sit side-by-side, surrounded by one of the most complete Medieval city... ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Pricing | Contact for latest fares | ## Cabin Options ### Inside Cabins **Interior Bella** (Code: IB) Bathroom with shower, vanity area and hairdryer TV, telephone, safe and minibar Wi-Fi access available **Deluxe Interior FANTASTICA** (Code: IR1) Relaxing armchair Bathroom with shower, vanity area and hairdryer Interactive TV, telephone, safe and minibar Wi-Fi access available ### Balcony Cabins **Studio Balcony FANTASTICA** (Code: BS) Balcony Sitting area with sofa Bathroom with shower or bathtub, vanity area and hairdryer Interactive TV, telephone, safe and minibar Wi-Fi access available ## Ship Information ### MSC Virtuosa MSC Virtuosa’s namesake comes from the word virtuoso, meaning someone highly skilled in any field of activity, and so MSC Virtuosa was named to pay homage to the skill and expertise of the MSC Cruises architects and shipyard partners at Les Chantiers de l’Atlantique who designed and built this innovative class of ships. This new cruise ship is one of the two largest in MSC Cruises’ fleet, along with her sister ship MSC Grandiosa, boasting an impressive array of guest features all coming together in perfect harmony to deliver the ultimate cruise holiday experience. #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 6,334 | | Crew | 1,704 | | Gross Tonnage | 181,541.0 | | Length | 1,092.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 2,421 | ## Onboard Amenities ### Entertainment - **Beer Festival**: Fun-packed festive celebrations with a Bavarian flair - decorations, costumes, games, music and of course beer. There’s even a Master of Beer competit... - **Web Series**: Experience the cruise adventure before you even step on board! Dive into the captivating web series Cabin 12006, available on MSC Cruises' official Yo... - **Sport Tournaments**: Tennis Tournament - if you've got a killer backhand then why not enter our onboard tennis tournament? It might not be Wimbledon but it'll serve up a g... - **Carousel Productions at Sea shows**: Introducing Carousel Productions at Sea shows: all-new entertainment concept blending breath-taking acrobatics, dance and live music to create exclusi... - **Casino**: Our casinos are elegantly designed, featuring games for all types of players. You’ll be able to try your hand at Roulette or Blackjack, challenge your... ### Food and Drink - **Mediterranean Dining**: As one of the healthiest diets on the planet, Mediterranean food takes centre stage at our main restaurants, tempting you with French, Italian and Spa... - **Happy Dinners**: Let your children eat then play. As soon as they finish dinner we will be happy to take them to the kids’ clubs, leaving you free to enjoy your meal i... - **Ethnic Corner**: Enticing aromas and mouth-watering flavours are served up at our Ethnic Corner. Choose your personal favourite from a range of delectable dishes, hand... - **Kids Area and Menu**: Our Kids’ Menus in the main restaurants feature fun dishes assessed by nutritionists from the Osservatorio Chicco and prepared to our usual high stand... - **Hola! Tacos & Cantina**: This new sat-casual street food dining concept, offers a selection of Latin American and Mexican-inspired dishes and drinks to be shared and enjoyed f... ### Relaxation - **Beauty Salon**: You can enjoy the expertise of highly specialised staff in aesthetic treatments to offer you excellent results and improve the relaxing effects of you... - **Hair Salon**: Refresh your look with a new hairstyle! There are different packages which include a personalised shampoo & conditioning mask, a haircut and a single ... - **MSC Aurea Spa**: MSC Aurea Spa boasts an exotic interior of natural stone, precious woods and rich mosaics, and is equipped with specific and massage treatment suites.... - **Barber Shop**: Inside the MSC Aurea Spa there’s a dedicated Barber Shop to keep you looking at your best during your time on board! Leave the salon styled and ready ... - **Thermal Area**: Start your wellness journey in our on board thermal area and achieve a lasting feeling of absolute well-being that will stay with you well beyond your... ### Other - **Accessories**: Top Italian brands such as Armani, Coccinelle, Furla and Fusaro feature alongside international names like Radley London, Calvin Klein, Lacoste, Tommy... - **Duty Free**: Discover everything the Duty Free shop has to offer, all at tax and duty-free prices*. You can choose between top-flight international tobacco product... - **Fashion Boutique**: Browse the latest collections for men, women and children, plus an array of accessories for all tastes. Enjoy the expert guidance of our staff, here t... - **Babies and Toddlers Services**: Baby Clubs - along with activities that the whole family can enjoy together, we offer a Baby Club onboard all our ships with dedicated activities and ... ## Ports of Call ### Southampton *Coordinates: 50.8862, -1.3957* Cruises from Southampton are part of a storied maritime heritage. Famous ships have sailed from Southampton port and, before commercial air travel, it was the gateway to the world with Hollywood celebrities like Bette Davis and Elizabeth Taylor passing through to board a Southampton cruise. In its atmospheric Old Town, 12th-century churches, cobbled streets, and timber-framed houses like the im... ### Cork, Ireland *Coordinates: 51.8979, -8.47109* When you step ashore from your MSC Northern Europe cruise in Cork, everywhere there is evidence of its history as a great mercantile centre, with grey-stone quaysides, old warehouses, and elegant, quirky bridges spanning the River Lee to each side of the city’s island core. But equally powerful draws are its lively atmosphere and large student population, combined with a vibrant social and ... ### Akureyri *Coordinates: 65.6839, -18.1105* When you set ashore from your cruise ship for a vacation in Akureyri, you should take an excursion to Lake Myvatn. To get there you will pass through Eyjafjördur, where you can enjoy a splendid view of the city port. The first worthy stopover is in Godafoss, here the waters if the Skjálfandafljót form a 12 meter tall waterfall. According to the legend, in the year 999 or 1000, one of the Icela... ### Isafjordur *Coordinates: 66.0738, -23.1417* When your MSC cruise to northern Europe takes you to the north western point of Iceland, you will cast anchor at Isafjordur, a small town of ancient origins. In Isafjordur you will find the oldest standing Icelandic house, built in 1743. In the periphery of Bolungarvík, the northernmost location in the western fjords, one can instead visit Ósvör, once a fisherman’s village and now an open ... ### Reykjavik *Coordinates: 64.1353, -21.8952* Reykjavík is mirrored in the waters of its bay, as you can see when your cruise ship sets anchor in the port. The quays along the seafront host a variety of shops, live music clubs and cafés. Take a stroll down Frakkastigur up to Lækjartorg, to admire the Sólfar, also known as the Sun Voyager, a large modern steelsculpture by Jón Gunnar Árnason, that represents a Viking vessel, with the b... ### Maloy, Norway *Coordinates: 61.9373, 5.11358* MÃ¥løy is one of the most important fishing ports in Norway. In 1997, MÃ¥løy was granted town status by the municipality ### Hellesylt *Coordinates: 62.0846, 6.87049* Landing with your MSC cruise of Northern Europe to Hellesylt, the cosy little town on the shores of the Geiranger fjord, will make it appear like a natural extension of the mountains behind. There are plenty of opportunities to admire the fjord and the town from above during your vacation in Norway. Along the steep Eagle Route (Ørnevegen) you find two perfect observation posts – Dalsnibba, 1... ### Stavanger *Coordinates: 58.9644, 5.72626* Attractive and friendly, Stavanger offers visitors arriving on an MSC cruise a variety of activities. Starting from a visit to the town itself, that has a centre full of shops, narrow streets climbing up the hill and an attractive cathedral. You should walk around the old part of town facing the sea where your cruise ship will be anchored. In Stavanger you can enjoy visiting museums. Amongst th... ### La Rochelle, France *Coordinates: 46.1581, -1.15364* La Rochelle on France's Atlantic coast is a modern city with a turbulent wartime history. ### Bilbao *Coordinates: 43.257, -2.92344* Bilbao is one of Spain's hidden gems. This wonderful Basque city will surprise you with its cultural heritage, fine food and go-ahead attitude. ### La Coruna *Coordinates: 43.3715, -8.39597* The fine port of La Coruña centres on a narrow peninsula that juts from Spain’s northern coast, 64km north of Santiago. A broad headland curves in both directions from the end of that peninsula to create two large bays: one facing across to Ferrol, and sheltering a large harbour, the other lying open to the Atlantic, lined by a long sandy beach. In the dynamic city in between, a five-minute... ### Cherbourg *Coordinates: 49.6387, -1.61424* Cherbourg Originally a little fishing village. Cherbourg developed into the historic port designed by Vauban. This was also a strategic naval port during the Napoleonic wars, there is a marina with over 1000 moorings. Cap de la Hague is to the West and the Pointe de Barfleur to the East. 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