About
Set sail on a staggeringly beautiful Norwegian Fjord Cruise aboard MSC’s equally eye-catching vessel, Virtuosa. The fjords of Norway have long been the vision of iconic Scandinavian beauty and now’s your chance to grab complete immersion.
With sailings available throughout 2023 and '24, you can start your journey from Southampton before a day spent crossing the North Sea brings you face-to-face with the most breath-taking landscapes. Glass-like water gives way to pea-green hills, and imposing snow-capped mountain ranges.
From the windows of Virtuosa it will feel as though you’ve been dropped into the scene from a Christmas card. Meanwhile, during your Norwegian Fjords Cruise, you’ll spend time at a selection of mouth-watering restaurants, thirst-quenching bars or enjoying any one of the other pleasures on board.
Try your luck in the onboard casino, kick back in the spa, take a refreshing dip in the pools or just watch the enchanting landscape pass you by. When you’re not partaking of the onboard pleasures or relaxing in your high-end cabin, you’ll be out exploring some of the finest destinations Norway has to offer. This Norwegian Fjord Cruise has everything you could want from a postcard-perfect adventure.
- Explore the serene majesty of Norway's fjords on two separate itineraries exclusive to 2023 and 2024
- Discover new destinations like Bergen, Kristiansand and Olden as well as everything that makes them so special with a host excursions
- Spend time aboard Virtuosa, MSC's stunning ship with a smorgasbord of amenities including pools, restaurants, bars, a spa, shop, theatre and games area
Overview
At a glance
Accommodation
While the view from the window will undoubtedly steal the show during your voyage, the cabins aboard Virtuosa are pretty eye-catching themselves.
Whether you want a balcony to really drink in those vistas, a spacious base for the whole family to enjoy, or a vast opulent environment to elevate your trip even further, you can find a cabin to match.
However, no matter which cabin category you choose on your Norwegian Fjord Cruise, you’ll still have access to all the below amenities.
- In-room safe
- Hair dryer
- Safe
- Flat screen TV
- Telephone
- Tea & coffee making facilities
- Minibar
- Plush towels
- Vanity area
- Cosy bathrobes & slippers
Cabins
- Studio Interior
- Deluxe Interior
- Junior Ocean View with Obstructed View
- Junior Ocean View
- Deluxe Ocean View
- Premium Ocean View
- Studio Balcony
- Deluxe Balcony with Partial View
- Deluxe Balcony
- Deluxe Balcony Aurea
- Premium Suite Aurea
- Premium Suire Aurea with Terrace and Whirlpool
- Grand Suite Aurea with Terrace and Whirlpool
- MSC Yacht Club
- MSC Yacht Club Deluxe
- MSC Yacht Club Duplex Suite with Whirlpool
- MSC Yacht Club Royal Suite
Itinerary
Over the course of your Norwegian Fjords Cruise you'll be exploring some of the most enchanting landscapes on earth. The Norwegian fjords have featured on UNESCO's list of world heritage sites since 2005, Geirangerfjord and the Naerøyfjord are among some of the largest and you'll have the opportunity to witness their undying beauty first-hand.
2023 Itinerary
Those beautiful bodies of water aren't the only thing you'll be admiring on this trip. When you eventually make landfall in Norway on the 2023 itinerary, you'll have a fun itinerary of exploration to embark on. Stop-offs in Norway will see sojourns in Haugesund, Flaam, Bergen and Stavanger, all of which offer the opportunity to witness Scandinavian history and a number of notable European sights.
- Day 1: Embark from Southampton
- Day 2: Day at sea
- Day 3: Haugesund, Norway
- Day 4: Hellesylt/Geiranger, Norway
- Day 5: Flaam, Norway
- Day 6: Stavanger, Norway
- Day 7: Day at Sea
- Day 8: Disembark in Southampton
2024 Itinerary
In 2024, the ship's trajectory changes slightly. But this means, alongside those days out in locations like Flaam, you'll also have the opportunity to uncover new locations like Kritiansand and even take in the majesty of Lerwick before you make it to the continent.
- Day 1: Embark from Southampton
- Day 2: Day at sea
- Day 3: Lerwick, Shetland Islands, UK
- Day 4: Nordfjordeid, Norway
- Day 5: Flaam, Norway
- Day 6: Kristiansand, Norway
- Day 7: Day at Sea
- Day 8: Disembark in Southampton
The Ship
MSC Virtuosa
One of the largest ships in the wide MSC fleet Virtuosa takes her name from the word 'virtuoso' and, more specifically, the meaning of the word. Virtuoso is a term given to someone who is highly-skilled in any activity.
When you step aboard you'll discover that the name suits the vessel perfectly. With so many incredible amenities and on-board activities to choose from, Virtuosa is truly talented in delivering all-round cruising excellence.
Make the most of a range of amenities including:
- 24-hr reception
- Room service (£)
- 21 bars- including MSC Starship Club where Rob the robot bartender serves the drinks
- 10 restaurants
- 5 swimming pools
- Longest LED dome at sea
- Promenade with 11 boutiques and 250 brands
- Water park
- LEGO-designed kids club
- Teens area
- Spa
- Fitness centre
- Solarium
- Theatre
- Casino
- Business centre
