--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: ea4372fd-3e18-497f-aad4-7485542fa5fd slug: 2297473 voyage_code: None cruise_line: MSC Cruises ship: MSC Virtuosa departure_date: return_date: nights: 19 embarkation_port: Naples (Pompeii), Italy disembarkation_port: Rio de Janeiro starting_price_usd: 1549.0 bookable: true last_updated: 2026-07-07T20:22:25Z --- # Mediterranean from Naples > MSC Cruises · MSC Virtuosa · Nov 13 – Dec 2, 2027   (19 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | MSC Cruises | | **Ship** | MSC Virtuosa | | **Duration** | 19 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Naples (Pompeii), Italy | | **Disembarkation Port** | Rio de Janeiro | | **Starting Price** | 1,549 USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | None | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Naples (Pompeii), Italy **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Naples is a large, sprawling Mediterranean port, with a centre that has many different focuses just waiting to be discovered on an MSC Mediterranean cruise excursion. MSC Mediterranean cruises also offer excursions to Pompeii. One of Campania’s most important Roman commercial centres – a moneyed resort for wealthy patricians and a trading town that exported wine and fish – the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79 in effect froze the town’s way of life as it stood at the time. Trips can also b... ### Day 2: Livorno(Florence), Italy **Arrives:** 09:00 AM · **Departs:** 08:00 PM On the west coast of Tuscany lies the cosmopolitan port city of Livorno, an MSC Mediterranean Cruises destination. This Italian getaway is known for its historical architecture, sumptuous seafood, and checkboard waterside promenade. Livorno is the perfect launch pad for visiting Tuscany’s beautiful art cities, Florence and Pisa. What’s more, you’ll find great natural environments, like Macchia della Magona, spread across the region. ### Day 3: Marseille (Provence), France **Arrives:** 10:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM On the spectacular coastline of the French Riviera lies Marseille, an MSC Mediterranean Cruises destination. This atmospheric port city is known for its unique mix of grit and glamour, seen in its labyrinth of streets and historical architecture. Only a few miles from Marseille’s charismatic cafes and bustling Vieux Port, stunning cities are to be found. Visit Aix-en-Provence, birthplace of Cézanne, or take in the ancient beauty of Avignon. ### Day 4: Barcelona **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 07:00 PM One of the busiest cruise ports in the Mediterranean, the seaside city of Barcelona is known for its iconic architecture, colourful culture, and world-class drinking and dining. Explore Antoni Gaudí’s surreal Sagrada Família, the famous boulevard of the Ramblas, the medieval Barri Gótic, and the Museu Picasso. But there’s even more to discover in this sprawling Spanish city, an MSC Mediterranean Cruises destination: from hidden tapas bars and fabulous food markets to Europe’s biggest football... ### Day 5: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 6: Malaga **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM The elegant central zone of Málaga – a stop-off on your MSC cruise of the Mediterranean – is largely pedestrianized with the focal point, marble-paved Calle Marqués de Larios, lined with fashionable stores, its most elegant thoroughfare. Plaza de la Constitución, Málaga’s main square, hosts a monumental fountain flanked by slender palms and the terraces of numerous cafés and restaurants. Málaga centre has a number of interesting churches and museums, not to mention the birthplace of Picasso a... ### Day 7: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 8: Santa Cruz de Tenerife **Arrives:** 09:00 AM · **Departs:** 07:00 PM Santa Cruz de Tenerife is the port capital of Tenerife, the largest of Spain’s seven Canary Islands. The city showcases incredible sights such as the Plaza de Espana, the church of St. Francis of Assisi, and the soaring white wave auditorium, the Auditorio de Tenerife. This quintessential Canary Island’s town is a colourful MSC Mediterranean Cruises destination where you can soak up the sun, dine in style, or take a dip in glittering waters. ### Day 9: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 10: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 11: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 12: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 13: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 14: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 15: Maceio **Arrives:** 08:30 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM On your South America cruise to Brazil, you’ll come across the big and burgeoning beach resort of Maceió, its striking beaches and clear, turquoise waters attracting cruisers from all over the world. It’s also smack in the middle of a far longer strip of some of the best beaches in the country, all easily accessible on day trips. When you arrive with your MSC cruise in Maceió, you’ll start off in the affluent and lively resort area that starts at Pajuçara, a few kilometres to the east of downto... ### Day 16: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 17: Salvador, Brazil **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 07:00 PM High above the enormous bay of Todos os Santos (All Saints), where your MSC cruise ship awaits your return, Salvador de Bahia has an electric feel from the moment you arrive. This is the great cultural and historical centre of Brazil, where Afro-Brazilian heritage is strongest and where capoeira, candomblé and samba de roda were created. MSC South America cruises offer excursions to the centro histórico of this magical place, a melange of narrow cobbled streets, peeling purple walls, grand Bar... ### Day 18: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 19: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 20: Rio de Janeiro **Arrives:** 08:30 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM As you’ll be able to appreciate when you cruise the Atlantic Ocean with MSC Cruises, in its position on the southern shore of the magnificent Guanabara Bay, Rio de Janeiro has, without a shadow of a doubt, one of the most stunning settings in the world. Extending for 20km along an alluvial strip, between an azure sea and forest-clad mountains, the city’s streets and buildings have been moulded around the foothills of the mountain range that provides its backdrop, while out in the bay there ar... ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Inside | $1,549 | | Ocean View | $1,869 | | Balcony | $2,169 | ## 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 ### Naples (Pompeii), Italy *Coordinates: 40.84, 14.2529* Naples is a large, sprawling Mediterranean port, with a centre that has many different focuses just waiting to be discovered on an MSC Mediterranean cruise excursion. MSC Mediterranean cruises also offer excursions to Pompeii. One of Campania’s most important Roman commercial centres – a moneyed resort for wealthy patricians and a trading town that exported wine and fish – the eruption of Mount... ### Livorno(Florence), Italy *Coordinates: 43.5485, 10.3106* On the west coast of Tuscany lies the cosmopolitan port city of Livorno, an MSC Mediterranean Cruises destination. This Italian getaway is known for its historical architecture, sumptuous seafood, and checkboard waterside promenade. Livorno is the perfect launch pad for visiting Tuscany’s beautiful art cities, Florence and Pisa. What’s more, you’ll find great natural environments, like Macchia de... ### Marseille (Provence), France *Coordinates: 43.2976, 5.38104* On the spectacular coastline of the French Riviera lies Marseille, an MSC Mediterranean Cruises destination. This atmospheric port city is known for its unique mix of grit and glamour, seen in its labyrinth of streets and historical architecture. Only a few miles from Marseille’s charismatic cafes and bustling Vieux Port, stunning cities are to be found. Visit Aix-en-Provence, birthplace of Cézann... ### Barcelona *Coordinates: 41.3926, 2.07015* One of the busiest cruise ports in the Mediterranean, the seaside city of Barcelona is known for its iconic architecture, colourful culture, and world-class drinking and dining. Explore Antoni Gaudí’s surreal Sagrada Família, the famous boulevard of the Ramblas, the medieval Barri Gótic, and the Museu Picasso. But there’s even more to discover in this sprawling Spanish city, an MSC Mediterranea... ### Malaga *Coordinates: 36.7213, -4.42127* The elegant central zone of Málaga – a stop-off on your MSC cruise of the Mediterranean – is largely pedestrianized with the focal point, marble-paved Calle Marqués de Larios, lined with fashionable stores, its most elegant thoroughfare. Plaza de la Constitución, Málaga’s main square, hosts a monumental fountain flanked by slender palms and the terraces of numerous cafés and restaurants. Málaga... ### Santa Cruz de Tenerife *Coordinates: 28.4636, -16.2518* Santa Cruz de Tenerife is the port capital of Tenerife, the largest of Spain’s seven Canary Islands. The city showcases incredible sights such as the Plaza de Espana, the church of St. Francis of Assisi, and the soaring white wave auditorium, the Auditorio de Tenerife. This quintessential Canary Island’s town is a colourful MSC Mediterranean Cruises destination where you can soak up the sun, dine ... ### Maceio *Coordinates: -9.64985, -35.709* On your South America cruise to Brazil, you’ll come across the big and burgeoning beach resort of Maceió, its striking beaches and clear, turquoise waters attracting cruisers from all over the world. It’s also smack in the middle of a far longer strip of some of the best beaches in the country, all easily accessible on day trips. When you arrive with your MSC cruise in Maceió, you’ll start off in... ### Salvador, Brazil *Coordinates: -12.9704, -38.5124* High above the enormous bay of Todos os Santos (All Saints), where your MSC cruise ship awaits your return, Salvador de Bahia has an electric feel from the moment you arrive. This is the great cultural and historical centre of Brazil, where Afro-Brazilian heritage is strongest and where capoeira, candomblé and samba de roda were created. MSC South America cruises offer excursions to the centro h... ### Rio de Janeiro *Coordinates: -22.9035, -43.2096* As you’ll be able to appreciate when you cruise the Atlantic Ocean with MSC Cruises, in its position on the southern shore of the magnificent Guanabara Bay, Rio de Janeiro has, without a shadow of a doubt, one of the most stunning settings in the world. Extending for 20km along an alluvial strip, between an azure sea and forest-clad mountains, the city’s streets and buildings have been moulded ... ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2297473 - **Compare Prices:** CruisePirate compares prices across multiple booking channels - **Price Alerts:** Set up alerts for price drops on this sailing - **Support:** Contact our AI-powered cruise assistant for personalized recommendations ### Why Book with CruisePirate? - Real-time price comparison across booking channels - AI-powered cruise recommendations - Transparent pricing with no hidden fees - Expert cruise search and filtering --- ## Technical Metadata - **Canonical URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2297473 - **Markdown URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2297473.md - **API Endpoint:** https://cruisepirate.ai/api/cruises/2297473/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/msc-cruises/msc-virtuosa/other/154741.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-07-07 20:22:25 UTC