IMO: 9803625
MSC Virtuosa
Technical specifications, historical timeline, and comprehensive venue inventory.
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
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
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Casino designated smoking areacasinoLocation: Deck 7Smoking permitted only in the designated section of the Red Gem Casino.
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Designated open-deck smoking areaoutdoorLocation: 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
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
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Blue Danubemain_dining_roomLocation: Deck 5Complimentary main dining room.
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La Sinfonia / The Symphonymain_dining_roomLocation: Deck 6Complimentary main dining room.
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Minuettomain_dining_roomLocation: Deck 6Complimentary main dining room with Flexi/MyTime dining.
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Rondomain_dining_roomLocation: Deck 7Complimentary main dining room.
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Il Campomain_dining_roomLocation: Deck 7Complimentary main dining room.
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Marketplace BuffetbuffetLocation: Deck 15Complimentary buffet with open kitchens, open 20 hours.
Specialty Dining
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Butcher's CutsteakhouseLocation: Deck 7American steakhouse.
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Kaito Sushi BarsushiLocation: Deck 7Japanese sushi restaurant.
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Kaito TeppanyakiteppanyakiLocation: Deck 7Teppanyaki restaurant.
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HOLA! Tacos & CantinamexicanLocation: Deck 6Latin American and Mexican street-food restaurant.
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IndochinevietnameseLocation: Deck 6Vietnamese cuisine with a French twist (new concept).
Exclusive Dining
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MSC Yacht Club RestaurantYacht Club exclusivePrivate restaurant reserved for MSC Yacht Club guests.
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MSC Yacht Club Grill & BarYacht Club exclusiveCasual grill dining on the Yacht Club sundeck, reserved for Yacht Club guests.
À la Carte Dining
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Jean-Philippe Chocolat & CafecafeLocation: Deck 6Chocolate and coffee bar by Jean-Philippe Maury.
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Jean-Philippe Crepes & GelatogelatoLocation: Deck 6Crepes and ice cream by Jean-Philippe Maury.
Bars & Nightlife
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Infinity BarbarLocation: Deck 5Atrium bar.
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MSC Starship ClubbarLocation: Deck 6Futuristic bar with Rob the humanoid robot bartender.
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L'Atelier Bar & Artcocktail_barLocation: Deck 6Cocktail bar facing the art gallery.
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Virtuosa Bar & LoungeloungeLocation: Deck 6Cocktail bar and ballroom.
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Champagne BarbarLocation: Deck 7Champagne bar with fine cold food.
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Masters of the SeapubLocation: Deck 7British pub with 40+ beers.
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Red Gem Casino BarbarLocation: Deck 7Bar within the Red Gem Casino.
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TV Studio & BarbarLocation: Deck 7Cocktail bar and recording/karaoke studio.
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Carousel LoungeloungeLocation: Deck 7Cocktail lounge and Cirque du Soleil at Sea theatre.
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Marketplace BarbarLocation: Deck 15Buffet bar.
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Tropical Barpool_barLocation: Deck 15Indoor pool bar.
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Atmosphere Bar Northpool_barLocation: Deck 15Outdoor pool bar.
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Atmosphere Bar Southpool_barLocation: Deck 15Outdoor pool-deck bar.
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Sports BarbarLocation: Deck 16Sports bar.
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Top Sail LoungeloungeLocation: Deck 16MSC Yacht Club panoramic lounge and bar.
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Attic ClubnightclubLocation: Deck 18Night club and disco bar.
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Sky LoungeloungeLocation: Deck 18Piano lounge with molecular cocktails.
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Horizon Barpool_barLocation: Deck 18Panoramic sun-deck bar.
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MSC Yacht Club Sundeck & Barpool_barLocation: Deck 19MSC Yacht Club solarium bar.
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MSC Yacht Club Grill & BarbarLocation: Deck 19MSC Yacht Club buffet, grill and bar.
Pools & Aquatics
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Atmosphere PoolpoolLocation: Deck 15Main outdoor pool (25 m).
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Tropical PoolpoolLocation: Deck 15Indoor pool with sliding roof.
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Horizon PoolpoolLocation: Deck 16Aft sun-deck pool.
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Savannah AquaparkwaterparkLocation: Deck 19Aquapark with three waterslides and splash zone.
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MSC Yacht Club PoolpoolLocation: Deck 19Private MSC Yacht Club pool.
Active Recreation
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Sportplexsports_courtLocation: Deck 16Multi-sport court (basketball, tennis, football, volleyball).
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Himalayan Bridgeobservation_walkwayLocation: Deck 19Glass-floored suspension rope walkway.
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Virtual Games Arcade & BowlingarcadeLocation: Deck 16Arcade with two bowling lanes, XD cinema and F1 simulators.
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Hologate VR Arenavr_attractionLocation: Deck 16Virtual-reality arena attraction.
Entertainment Venues
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Main TheatretheaterLocation: Deck 5Main production theatre hosting nightly shows.
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Carousel Lounge (Cirque du Soleil at Sea)cabaretLocation: Deck 7Theatre-in-the-round for Cirque du Soleil at Sea productions.
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Emotions - Immersive Galleryimmersive_experienceLocation: Deck 6Immersive digital art gallery.
Casino
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Red Gem CasinocasinoLocation: Deck 7Casino with 164 slots and 12 tables.
Spa & Fitness
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MSC Aurea SpaspaLocation: Deck 7Balinese spa with treatment rooms and thermal area.
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MSC Gym powered by Technogymfitness_centerLocation: Deck 16Fitness centre.
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Thermal Areathermal_suiteLocation: Deck 7Sensory steam baths, saunas and relaxation rooms.
Youth & Teen
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Kids Clubs (Chicco/LEGO)kids_clubLocation: Deck 18Chicco baby club and LEGO Mini/Junior kids clubs.
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Young & Teen Clubteen_clubLocation: Deck 18Young Club, Teen Club and Teens Lab.
Retail & Shopping
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Galleria Virtuosa BoutiquesboutiqueLocation: Deck 6Duty-free and branded boutiques incl. OMEGA.
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MSC Logo & Foundation ShopsboutiqueLocation: Deck 6MSC-branded and MSC Foundation shops.
Leisure & Public Spaces
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Galleria VirtuosapromenadeLocation: Deck 6LED-domed indoor promenade.
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Infinity AtriumatriumLocation: Deck 5Multi-deck atrium with reception.
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Top 19 Exclusive SolariumsolariumLocation: Deck 19Adults solarium with whirlpool.
Data Provenance
Last Verified: 2026-07-01