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IMO: 9803625

MSC Virtuosa

Technical specifications, historical timeline, and comprehensive venue inventory.

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MSC Virtuosa — exterior view

The Blueprint

Ship Class
Meraviglia-Plus-class
Gross Tonnage (GT)
181,541
Length (FT / M)
1,087 / 331.43
Beam (FT / M)
141 / 43
Decks (Passenger / Total)
15 / 19
Shipyard
Chantiers de l'Atlantique, Saint-Nazaire, France
Registry
Malta
Godparent(s)
Sophia Loren
LNG Powered
No
Build Cost
$870,000,000
Class Sisters: MSC EuribiaMSC Grandiosa

Timeline & Evolution

Inaugural Sail Year
2021
Major Refurbishments
2025
Significant Changes
  • 2025: First dry dock from 27 October 2025 at Damen Verolme Rotterdam for mandatory technical revision and routine maintenance, without major cosmetic changes.

Registry & Build Record

IMO Number
9803625
MMSI
215610000
Call Sign
9HA5209
Classification Society
Bureau Veritas
Hull / Yard Number
H34
Maiden Voyage
20 May 2021
Maximum Draft
8.7 m (28.5 ft)
Maximum Beam
50.0 m (164.0 ft)

Capacity & Space

Double Occupancy
4,842
Maximum Capacity
6,334
Total Crew
1,704
Passenger-to-Crew Ratio
2.84:1
Space Ratio
37.49

Onboard Inventory

Swimming Pools
4
Hot Tubs / Whirlpools
9
Waterslides
3
Bars & Lounges
20
Complimentary Dining Venues
6
Specialty Dining Venues
5
À la Carte Dining
2
Elevators
19

Power & Propulsion

Propulsion
Diesel-electric
Fuel Type
Marine gas oil / heavy fuel oil (exhaust-gas scrubbers + SCR)
Azipod Units
2
Installed Power
67.2 MW (90,117 hp)
Propulsion Power
40 MW (53,641 hp)
Maximum Speed
22.3 Knots
Engine Configuration
2× Wärtsilä 12V46F + 2× Wärtsilä 16V46F; 67,200 kW installed; non-LNG; diesel-electric; ~40 MW propulsion via 2 azipods

Logistics

Cruising Speed
21.3 Knots
Medical Center
Deck 4
Elevator Banks
Forward
Decks 5-18
Midship (Atrium)
Decks 5-18
Aft
Decks 5-16
MSC Yacht Club
Decks 15-19
Designated Smoking Zones
  • Casino designated smoking area
    casino
    Location: Deck 7
    Smoking permitted only in the designated section of the Red Gem Casino.
  • Designated open-deck smoking area
    outdoor
    Location: Open decks (designated sections)
    Smoking permitted only in designated outdoor areas.

Cabin Summary

Total: 2,421
Solo Configured: 15
ADA Compliant: 60
Suites
137
Balcony
1,354
Oceanview
160
Inside
770
The Apex Suite
MSC Yacht Club Royal Suite
700 SQ FT

The ship's largest accommodation: an MSC Yacht Club Royal Suite of about 700 sq ft (65 m2) with a roughly 430 sq ft (40 m2) private forward terrace featuring a whirlpool tub and a six-seat dining table, set within the MSC Yacht Club 'ship-within-a-ship' with 24-hour butler and concierge service and access to the private Top Sail Lounge, restaurant and pool deck.

Stateroom Taxonomy

Suites
  • MSC Yacht Club Royal Suite2
  • MSC Yacht Club Duplex Suite8
  • MSC Yacht Club Deluxe Suite78
  • MSC Yacht Club Interior Suite15
  • Grand & Premium Suite Aurea with Terrace and Whirlpool10
  • Premium Suite Aurea (aft-facing)24
Balcony
  • Balcony (Bella/Fantastica/Aurea/Spa/Studio)1,354
Oceanview
  • Ocean View (Premium/Deluxe/Junior)160
Inside
  • Interior (Deluxe and single Studio)770

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Features & Amenities

Family & Youth

  • Kids Club
  • Teen Club

Adults & Wellness

  • Spa
  • Thermal Suite
  • Casino

Entertainment & Culture

  • Production Theater
  • Art Gallery

Staterooms & Service

  • Butler Service
  • Ship-Within-a-Ship Suite Complex

Expedition & Marine

  • Tender-Port Capable

Signature Experiences

MSC Starship Club with Rob, the first humanoid robot bartender at sea
world first
Galleria Virtuosa LED sky dome
largest
Himalayan Bridge glass walkway
unique
Savannah Aquapark waterslides
top-deck attraction
Himalayan Bridge glass suspension walkway
top-deck attraction
Atmosphere Pool
top-deck attraction
Horizon Pool
top-deck attraction
Sportplex multi-sport court
top-deck attraction
F1 racing simulators
top-deck attraction
Top 19 Exclusive Solarium
top-deck attraction

Ship-Specific Highlights

  • MSC Yacht Club — 103-suite private 'ship-within-a-ship' with Top Sail Lounge, restaurant and pool deck
  • Galleria Virtuosa — LED-domed indoor promenade
  • MSC Starship Club — futuristic bar with Rob the robot bartender
  • MSC Aurea Spa with thermal suite and Balinese treatments
  • ZOE — in-cabin AI voice assistant in every stateroom
  • MSC for Me digital guest platform (app, smart wristbands, interactive screens)

Venues

Complimentary Dining
  • Blue Danube
    main_dining_room
    Location: Deck 5
    Complimentary main dining room.
  • La Sinfonia / The Symphony
    main_dining_room
    Location: Deck 6
    Complimentary main dining room.
  • Minuetto
    main_dining_room
    Location: Deck 6
    Complimentary main dining room with Flexi/MyTime dining.
  • Rondo
    main_dining_room
    Location: Deck 7
    Complimentary main dining room.
  • Il Campo
    main_dining_room
    Location: Deck 7
    Complimentary main dining room.
  • Marketplace Buffet
    buffet
    Location: Deck 15
    Complimentary buffet with open kitchens, open 20 hours.
Specialty Dining
  • Butcher's Cut
    steakhouse
    Location: Deck 7
    American steakhouse.
  • Kaito Sushi Bar
    sushi
    Location: Deck 7
    Japanese sushi restaurant.
  • Kaito Teppanyaki
    teppanyaki
    Location: Deck 7
    Teppanyaki restaurant.
  • HOLA! Tacos & Cantina
    mexican
    Location: Deck 6
    Latin American and Mexican street-food restaurant.
  • Indochine
    vietnamese
    Location: Deck 6
    Vietnamese cuisine with a French twist (new concept).
Exclusive Dining
  • MSC Yacht Club Restaurant
    Yacht Club exclusive
    Private restaurant reserved for MSC Yacht Club guests.
  • MSC Yacht Club Grill & Bar
    Yacht Club exclusive
    Casual grill dining on the Yacht Club sundeck, reserved for Yacht Club guests.
À la Carte Dining
  • Jean-Philippe Chocolat & Cafe
    cafe
    Location: Deck 6
    Chocolate and coffee bar by Jean-Philippe Maury.
  • Jean-Philippe Crepes & Gelato
    gelato
    Location: Deck 6
    Crepes and ice cream by Jean-Philippe Maury.
Bars & Nightlife
  • Infinity Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 5
    Atrium bar.
  • MSC Starship Club
    bar
    Location: Deck 6
    Futuristic bar with Rob the humanoid robot bartender.
  • L'Atelier Bar & Art
    cocktail_bar
    Location: Deck 6
    Cocktail bar facing the art gallery.
  • Virtuosa Bar & Lounge
    lounge
    Location: Deck 6
    Cocktail bar and ballroom.
  • Champagne Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 7
    Champagne bar with fine cold food.
  • Masters of the Sea
    pub
    Location: Deck 7
    British pub with 40+ beers.
  • Red Gem Casino Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 7
    Bar within the Red Gem Casino.
  • TV Studio & Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 7
    Cocktail bar and recording/karaoke studio.
  • Carousel Lounge
    lounge
    Location: Deck 7
    Cocktail lounge and Cirque du Soleil at Sea theatre.
  • Marketplace Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 15
    Buffet bar.
  • Tropical Bar
    pool_bar
    Location: Deck 15
    Indoor pool bar.
  • Atmosphere Bar North
    pool_bar
    Location: Deck 15
    Outdoor pool bar.
  • Atmosphere Bar South
    pool_bar
    Location: Deck 15
    Outdoor pool-deck bar.
  • Sports Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 16
    Sports bar.
  • Top Sail Lounge
    lounge
    Location: Deck 16
    MSC Yacht Club panoramic lounge and bar.
  • Attic Club
    nightclub
    Location: Deck 18
    Night club and disco bar.
  • Sky Lounge
    lounge
    Location: Deck 18
    Piano lounge with molecular cocktails.
  • Horizon Bar
    pool_bar
    Location: Deck 18
    Panoramic sun-deck bar.
  • MSC Yacht Club Sundeck & Bar
    pool_bar
    Location: Deck 19
    MSC Yacht Club solarium bar.
  • MSC Yacht Club Grill & Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 19
    MSC Yacht Club buffet, grill and bar.
Pools & Aquatics
  • Atmosphere Pool
    pool
    Location: Deck 15
    Main outdoor pool (25 m).
  • Tropical Pool
    pool
    Location: Deck 15
    Indoor pool with sliding roof.
  • Horizon Pool
    pool
    Location: Deck 16
    Aft sun-deck pool.
  • Savannah Aquapark
    waterpark
    Location: Deck 19
    Aquapark with three waterslides and splash zone.
  • MSC Yacht Club Pool
    pool
    Location: Deck 19
    Private MSC Yacht Club pool.
Active Recreation
  • Sportplex
    sports_court
    Location: Deck 16
    Multi-sport court (basketball, tennis, football, volleyball).
  • Himalayan Bridge
    observation_walkway
    Location: Deck 19
    Glass-floored suspension rope walkway.
  • Virtual Games Arcade & Bowling
    arcade
    Location: Deck 16
    Arcade with two bowling lanes, XD cinema and F1 simulators.
  • Hologate VR Arena
    vr_attraction
    Location: Deck 16
    Virtual-reality arena attraction.
Entertainment Venues
  • Main Theatre
    theater
    Location: Deck 5
    Main production theatre hosting nightly shows.
  • Carousel Lounge (Cirque du Soleil at Sea)
    cabaret
    Location: Deck 7
    Theatre-in-the-round for Cirque du Soleil at Sea productions.
  • Emotions - Immersive Gallery
    immersive_experience
    Location: Deck 6
    Immersive digital art gallery.
Casino
  • Red Gem Casino
    casino
    Location: Deck 7
    Casino with 164 slots and 12 tables.
Spa & Fitness
  • MSC Aurea Spa
    spa
    Location: Deck 7
    Balinese spa with treatment rooms and thermal area.
  • MSC Gym powered by Technogym
    fitness_center
    Location: Deck 16
    Fitness centre.
  • Thermal Area
    thermal_suite
    Location: Deck 7
    Sensory steam baths, saunas and relaxation rooms.
Youth & Teen
  • Kids Clubs (Chicco/LEGO)
    kids_club
    Location: Deck 18
    Chicco baby club and LEGO Mini/Junior kids clubs.
  • Young & Teen Club
    teen_club
    Location: Deck 18
    Young Club, Teen Club and Teens Lab.
Retail & Shopping
  • Galleria Virtuosa Boutiques
    boutique
    Location: Deck 6
    Duty-free and branded boutiques incl. OMEGA.
  • MSC Logo & Foundation Shops
    boutique
    Location: Deck 6
    MSC-branded and MSC Foundation shops.
Leisure & Public Spaces
  • Galleria Virtuosa
    promenade
    Location: Deck 6
    LED-domed indoor promenade.
  • Infinity Atrium
    atrium
    Location: Deck 5
    Multi-deck atrium with reception.
  • Top 19 Exclusive Solarium
    solarium
    Location: Deck 19
    Adults solarium with whirlpool.

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Data Provenance

Last Verified: 2026-07-01

The 59 data points on this page are individually source-tracked. Key primary sources are listed below; additional cross-check sources are retained in our internal audit records.

  • OFFICIAL MSC Cruises — official ship page · msccruises.com
  • SHIP REGISTRY VesselFinder — IMO/AIS ship registry · vesselfinder.com
  • SHIP REGISTRY Bureau Veritas — classification society · marine-offshore.bureauveritas.com
  • REFERENCE Wikipedia — ship reference article · en.wikipedia.org

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