Day 1 – 16 May 2026 | Depart Southampton

• Embark at Southampton Cruise Terminal
• Settle into your cabin aboard MSC Virtuosa
• Enjoy welcome activities and explore the ship's amenities
• Evening departure from Southampton

Day 2 – 17 May 2026 | At Sea

• Enjoy a day at sea and experience all of the activities and facilities MSC has to offer. Enjoy the many amenities your ship has to offer by pampering yourself with a relaxing spa day, catching an entertaining show with talented performers, or savouring an evening of fine dining at one of our many restaurants. Stick to your fitness goals by heading to the gym or hitting the mat for a mindful yoga session. Peruse a variety of shops to discover fashionable outfits, accessories, and jewellery. With endless attractions and activities, your sea day experience will be one for the books. 

Day 3 – 18 May 2026 | Edinburgh, Scotland

• Enjoy your day in scenic Scotland. Eight miles north-west of Edinburgh city centre is the small town of South Queensferry, located at the southern end of the two mighty Forth Bridges. When you are cruising the North Sea with MSC Cruises, South Queensferry will be your port of call. It's an attractive old settlement, with a narrow, cobbled High Street lined with tightly packed buildings, most of which date from the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. With its scenic castles and hilly terrain, this is a city that will capture your heart.

Day 4 – 19 May 2026 | Stavanger, Norway

• Dock at Stavanger, Norway
• Optional (payable) excursions to Stavanger:

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 the 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 children's museum. Take a stroll in the environs of Stavanger instead to explore the 23 iron figures that form the "Broken Column" a sculpture by Antony Gormley. In Hafrsfjord look for the three swords in the rock, a monument celebrating the Vikings' battle of 872 A.D. led by King Harald I. Nearby is the Jærmuseet science centre, elected the "best museum in Norway" in 2009. But the region of Stavanger is known especially for its fjords and in particular the Lysefjord. The mountain walls drop almost a thousand metres vertically along the 42 kilometres of coast, for that is the depth of the sea in this narrow passage. 

Day 5 – 20 May 2026 | Haugesund, Norway

• Dock at Haugesund, Norway
• Optional (payable) excursions to Haugesund:

Haugesund, an ancient Viking settlement located on the atmospheric Karmsundet sound, is surrounded by pristine Norwegian forests. This destination boasts striking architecture including the Neo-Classical Town Hall and the charming Our Saviour's Church. You can experience:· Åkrafjorden· Viking History· Haraldshaugen MonumentÅkrafjorden is a fjord in Norway's Hordaland County, known for its spectacular scenery. You can take a relaxing cruise to the Langfoss waterfall which is said to have mystical powers that assists fertility! Discover Eljervik Farm and Unni Marie Rosemaling - a workshop dedicated to 'rosemaling', a traditional decorative painting style. Browse the shop and explore the garden, before enjoying some leisure in Haugesund. The Nordvegen History Centre, located in the village of Avaldsnes, is your first stop on an exciting MSC Cruises excursion. Here, you'll learn about former kings and princes before browsing curious artefacts and archaeological wonders.

Day 6 – 21 May 2026 | Kristiansand, Norway

• Explore the charming town of Kristiansand. Highlights:

Step ashore in Kristiansand, the gateway to Sørlandet’s stunning coastline dotted with thousands of islands along the Skagerrak straits. This lively town blends culture and adventure: admire bold architecture at the Kilden Performing Arts Centre, enjoy family fun at the zoo and amusement park, or explore museums showcasing Norwegian art, history, and even one of the world’s largest cannons. For everyday charm, stroll the bustling fish market, ride the historic Setesdal steam train, or take an excursion to Lillesand —“the jewel of Sørlandet”— with its colourful port and picturesque fishermen’s houses turned holiday retreats.

Day 7 – 22 May 2026 | At Sea

• Enjoy a day at sea and experience all of the activities and facilities MSC has to offer. Enjoy the many amenities your ship has to offer by pampering yourself with a relaxing spa day, catching an entertaining show with talented performers, or savouring an evening of fine dining at one of our many restaurants. Stick to your fitness goals by heading to the gym or hitting the mat for a mindful yoga session. Peruse a variety of shops to discover fashionable outfits, accessories, and jewellery. With endless attractions and activities, your sea day experience will be one for the books. 

Day 7 – 23 May 2026 | Southampton, England

• Return home with a heart full of beautiful experiences and memories!