NEW LAST MINUTE SAVINGS & Kids from £49pp! France Getaway from Southampton, 21 August 2025
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Departure: 21 Aug 2025
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2 nights
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Itinerary Map -
Day 1: Southampton -
Day 2: Cherbourg
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Day 3:
Cruise Line: MSC Cruises
Ship: MSC Virtuosa
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Reduced child fares
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Book This Deal Online
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Online Special
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Tips Included
What our customers say
"First cruise & went with a friend. Ship was good, extremely clean & all staff welcoming & helpful. Cabin exceeded expectations. Dining time request was changed from 5.30pm to 21.30pm, so not table allocated at our requested time, which meant turning up & waiting to see if we could be accommodated. Which they did - but not very relaxing. It also meant it was hard to plan our evenings. We were unable to dock at Falmouth, which was a disappointment & time in Cork & Portland cut short to accommodate this. All in all & great experience - however I am not sure cruising on such a big ship is for me." view more
Group
| Europe
| 1 cruise
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What's included?
- Stylish and comfortable accommodation
- A variety of complimentary dining experiences
- Complimentary basic beverages, like filter coffee and tea
- Incredible entertainment, like Broadway-style shows and live music
- Access to state-of-the-art fitness facilities
- Complimentary room service delivery
- Access to onboard waterpark and swimming facilities
- Complimentary kids and teens clubs
Itinerary
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DayPort
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1Cruise departs from Southampton departs at: 8 pm
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2Cherbourg arrives at: 7 am, departs at: 7 pm
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3Southampton arrives at: 7 am
Itinerary details & timings may be subject to change.
Ship facilities
Cabins & prices
Inside
Price From: £249
pp
Interior Bella
- A Cabin location is on a 'Guarantee' basis and cannot be selected.
- Bathroom with shower
- Interactive TV, Wi-Fi connection (for a fee), telephone and safe
- Vanity Area with hairdryer
Image is only a representative
Please note with Bella Experience cabins, location can't be selected.
IB
Deck 5
£249
pp
Deluxe Fantastica Interior
- 24-hour room service
- A Cabin location CAN be selected at time of booking.
- A free of charge change within 90 days of departure.
- Activities for children: foreign language learning games and Doremi Chef cooking sessions with our onboard staff (subject to availability)
- Air Conditioning
- Bathroom with shower
- Breakfast in your cabin (delivery and breakfast free of charge)
- Desk
- Double bed that can be converted to two single beds (on request)
- Mini bar (charges apply)
- Safe
- Spacious Wardrobe
- Telephone
- Television
- Varied programme of Broadway-style theatre shows available almost every day
IR2
Deck 10, Deck 11, Deck 12, Deck 13, Deck 14
£259
pp
£383
pp
Single
Was £384 pp
£567
pp
Single
£616
pp
Single
Studio Interior
- Air Conditioning
- Bathroom with shower
- Mini bar (charges apply)
- Preference of cabin subject to availability.
- Safe
- Single bed that can be transformed in a sofa
- Sofa
- Spacious Wardrobe
- Telephone
- Television
- Varied programme of Broadway-style theatre shows available almost every day
- Wireless internet access (for a fee)
IS
Deck 5, Deck 10, Deck 11, Deck 12, Deck 13, Deck 14
Call us for latest availability
Outside
Price From: £269
pp
Junior Ocean View Fantastica with obstructed view
- A Cabin location CAN be selected at time of booking.
- Double bed that can be converted to two single beds (on request)
- Hairdryer
- Interactive TV, Wi-Fi connection (for a fee), telephone and safe
Cabins have obstructed view
OO
Deck 8
£269
pp
£398
pp
Single
Was £399 pp
Ocean View Bella
- A Cabin location is on a 'Guarantee' basis and cannot be selected.
- Bathroom with shower
- Comfortable double or single beds (on request)
- Interactive TV, Wi-Fi connection (for a fee), telephone and safe
- window with seaview
Image is only a representative
OB
Deck 5
£269
pp
Deluxe Ocean View Fantastica
- 24-hour room service
- A Cabin location CAN be selected at time of booking.
- Activities for children: foreign language learning games and Doremi Chef cooking sessions with our onboard staff (subject to availability)
- Air Conditioning
- Bathroom with shower or tub
- Desk
- Double bed that can be converted to two single beds (on request)
- Picture Window
- Safe
- Sofa bed
- Spacious Wardrobe
- Telephone
- Television
- Varied programme of Broadway-style theatre shows available almost every day
- Wireless internet access (for a fee)
OR1
Deck 5
£398
pp
Single
Was £399 pp
£597
pp
Single
Premium Ocean View
- Armchair
- Bathroom with shower
- Earn MSC Voyagers Club Points
- Hairdryer
- Mini bar (charges apply)
- Picture Window
- Safe
- Sports Facilities, Pool & Panoramic Gym
- Telephone
- Television
- Vanity
- Varied programme of Broadway-style theatre shows available almost every day
OL1
Deck 9
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OL2
Deck 10
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OL3
Deck 11
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Junior Ocean View Fantastica
- 24-hour room service
- A Cabin location CAN be selected at time of booking.
- A free of charge change within 90 days of departure.
- Air Conditioning
- Breakfast in your cabin (delivery and breakfast free of charge)
- Double bed that can be converted to two single beds (on request)
- Mini bar (charges apply)
- Safe
- Telephone
- Television
OM2
Deck 8
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Balcony
Price From: £289
pp
Balcony Bella
- Bathroom with bathtub and/or shower
- Interactive TV, Wi-Fi connection (for a fee), telephone and safe
- Single bed that can be transformed in a sofa
- Vanity Area with hairdryer
Image is representative only
There is a chance that your balcony will have an obstructed view
BB
Deck 5, Deck 8, Deck 9, Deck 10, Deck 11, Deck 12, Deck 13, Deck 14, Deck 15, Deck 16, Deck 18
£289
pp
Deluxe Balcony Fantastica
- 24-hour room service
- A Cabin location CAN be selected at time of booking.
- A free of charge change within 90 days of departure.
- Activities for children: foreign language learning games and Doremi Chef cooking sessions with our onboard staff (subject to availability)
- Air Conditioning
- Balcony
- Breakfast in your cabin (delivery and breakfast free of charge)
- Mini bar (charges apply)
- Priority in choice of dinner sitting
- Safe
- Spacious Wardrobe
- Telephone
- Television
- Wireless internet access (for a fee)
BR1
Deck 8, Deck 9, Deck 10
£319
pp
£473
pp
Single
Was £474 pp
£705
pp
Single
Was £707 pp
£776
pp
Single
BR2
Deck 11, Deck 12
£319
pp
£473
pp
Single
Was £474 pp
£705
pp
Single
Was £707 pp
£776
pp
Single
BR3
Deck 13, Deck 14
£329
pp
£488
pp
Single
Was £489 pp
£726
pp
Single
Was £727 pp
£796
pp
Single
Deluxe Balcony Aurea
- 24-hour room service
- 50% discount on fitness classes (e.g. yoga) and personal trainer (subject to availability and for adults only)
- Activities for children: foreign language learning games and Doremi Chef cooking sessions with our onboard staff (subject to availability)
- Air Conditioning
- Bathroom with shower
- Breakfast in your cabin (delivery and breakfast free of charge)
- Desk
- Double bed that can be converted to two single beds (on request)
- Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors
- Free "My Choice Dining"
- Free access to the exclusive sun deck to enjoy the sun in complete tranquillity
- Free Spa Service
- Mini bar (charges apply)
- Preference of cabin subject to availability.
- Priority boarding & luggage (only on embarkation day)
- Priority in choice of dinner sitting
- Private sundeck access
- Private veranda with seating
- Safe
- Sofa bed
- Spacious Wardrobe
- Telephone
- Television
- Varied programme of Broadway-style theatre shows available almost every day
- Wellbeing package (not included in the price): one massage of your choice from the spa menu, tanning shower, spa welcome cocktail, private wellness consultation, access to Thermal Area throughout cruise (available to adults only)
- Wireless internet access (for a fee)
Some cabins have partially restricted views
BA
Deck 11, Deck 12, Deck 13
£389
pp
£578
pp
Single
Was £579 pp
£846
pp
Single
Was £847 pp
£916
pp
Single
Deluxe Balcony Fantastica with Partial View
- 24-hour room service
- A Cabin location CAN be selected at time of booking.
- A free of charge change within 90 days of departure.
- Activities for children: foreign language learning games and Doremi Chef cooking sessions with our onboard staff (subject to availability)
- Air Conditioning
- Balcony
- Bathroom with shower
- Breakfast in your cabin (delivery and breakfast free of charge)
- Double bed that can be converted to two single beds (on request)
- Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors
- Mini bar (charges apply)
- Safe
- Sofa bed
- Spacious Wardrobe
- Telephone
- Television
- Varied programme of Broadway-style theatre shows available almost every day
- Wireless internet access (for a fee)
Cabins have partially restricted views
BP
Deck 14
£443
pp
Single
Was £444 pp
Studio Balcony
- Activities for children: foreign language learning games and Doremi Chef cooking sessions with our onboard staff (subject to availability)
- Air Conditioning
- Balcony
- Mini bar (charges apply)
- Priority in choice of dinner sitting
- Safe
- Telephone
- Television
- Wireless internet access (for a fee)
BS
Deck 5
Call us for latest availability
Suite
Price From: £679
pp
Premium Suite Aurea with Terrace and Whirlpool
- Access to private sundecks
- Additional Kids’ activities & Classes
- Air Conditioning
- Bathroom with shower
- Complimentary access to Thermal Area + SPA benefits
- Dine any time you choose
- Double sofa bed
- Earn MSC Voyagers Club Points
- Hairdryer
- Large angle balcony
- Mini bar (charges apply)
- Priority boarding & luggage handling
- Priority in choice of dinner sitting
- Private whirlpool bath
- Safe
- Select from the best available cabin locations
- Spacious Wardrobe
- Telephone
- Television
- Vanity
- Varied programme of Broadway-style theatre shows available almost every day
SLJ
Deck 9, Deck 10, Deck 11, Deck 13
£679
pp
£1,214
pp
Single
£2,236
pp
Single
Yacht Club Deluxe Suite
- 24-hour room service
- 50% discount on fitness classes (e.g. yoga) and personal trainer (subject to availability and for adults only)
- Air Conditioning
- Armchairs
- Bath robes and slippers
- Bathroom with shower
- Breakfast in your cabin (delivery and breakfast free of charge)
- Butler service available 24 hours a day
- Complimentary access to the Thermal Suite in the MSC Aurea SPA
- Dedicated concierge 24 hours a day
- Dedicated exclusive Sun Deck with pool, whirlpool, solarium and bar
- Dedicated priority check-in and check-out
- Double bed that can be converted to two single beds (on request)
- Espresso coffee machine
- Free private restaurant dining
- Free unlimited drinks
- Interactive TV, Safe, telephone and Wi-Fi connection (Yacht Club Cabin Exclusive)
- Live music available every night in the Top Sail Lounge
- Mini Bar Included (Yacht Club Exclusive)
- Panoramic Top Sail Lounge with bar, afternoon tea service and light food service 20 hours a day
- Possibility to organise exclusive shopping experiences (not included in cruise fare)
- Possibility to organise tailor made excursions (not included in cruise fare)
- Preference of cabin subject to availability.
- Premium 20-hours-a-day buffet (gourmet menu for every moment of the day)
- Priority boarding & luggage (only on embarkation day)
- Priority in choice of dinner sitting
- Private balcony
- Recreational activities for children; foreign language learning games and Doremi Chef cooking lessons with our onboard staff (subject to availability)
- Sofa bed
- Spacious Wardrobe
- Varied programme of Broadway-style theatre shows available almost every day
- Wellbeing package (not included in the price): one massage of your choice from the spa menu, tanning shower, spa welcome cocktail, private wellness consultation, access to Thermal Area throughout cruise (available to adults only)
YC1
Deck 14, Deck 15, Deck 16, Deck 18
£749
pp
£1,118
pp
Single
Was £1,119 pp
£1,686
pp
Single
Was £1,687 pp
Grand Aurea Suite with Terrace and Whirlpool Bath
- Access to private sundecks
- Additional Kids’ activities & Classes
- Air Conditioning
- Bathroom with shower
- Complimentary access to Thermal Area + SPA benefits
- Dine any time you choose
- Double sofa bed
- Earn MSC Voyagers Club Points
- Hairdryer
- Large balcony with whirlpool bath
- Mini bar (charges apply)
- Priority boarding & luggage handling
- Safe
- Select from the best available cabin locations
- Telephone
- Television
- Vanity
- Varied programme of Broadway-style theatre shows available almost every day
- Walk-in wardrobe
SXJ
Deck 12
Call us for latest availability
Premium Aurea Suite
- 24-hour room service
- 50% discount on fitness classes (e.g. yoga) and personal trainer (subject to availability and for adults only)
- Access to all ship’s amenities (bars and lounges, specialty restaurants, pools)
- Activities for children: foreign language learning games and Doremi Chef cooking sessions with our onboard staff (subject to availability)
- Air Conditioning
- Bathroom with shower
- Breakfast in your cabin (delivery and breakfast free of charge)
- Double bed that can be converted to two single beds (on request)
- Double sofa bed
- Free access to the exclusive sun deck to enjoy the sun in complete tranquillity
- Preference of cabin subject to availability.
- Priority boarding & luggage (only on embarkation day)
- Priority in choice of dinner sitting
- Safe
- Spacious Wardrobe
- Telephone
- Television
- Varied programme of Broadway-style theatre shows available almost every day
- Wellbeing package (not included in the price): one massage of your choice from the spa menu, tanning shower, spa welcome cocktail, private wellness consultation, access to Thermal Area throughout cruise (available to adults only)
- Wireless internet access (for a fee)
SL1
Deck 9, Deck 10, Deck 11
Call us for latest availability
SL2
Deck 12, Deck 13, Deck 14
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Yacht Club Duplex Suite with Whirlpool
- 24-hour room service
- Activities for children: foreign language learning games and Doremi Chef cooking sessions with our onboard staff (subject to availability)
- Air Conditioning
- Armchairs
- Bathroom with tub and shower
- Butler service available 24 hours a day
- Complimentary access to the Thermal Suite in the MSC Aurea SPA
- Dedicated exclusive Sun Deck with pool, whirlpool, solarium and bar
- Desk
- Double bed that can be converted to two single beds (on request)
- Double sofa bed
- Entertainment activities for adults, infants and children
- Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors
- Free room service delivery
- Free unlimited drinks
- Guest bathroom with shower
- Interactive TV, Safe, telephone and Wi-Fi connection (Yacht Club Cabin Exclusive)
- Large balcony with whirlpool bath
- Mini Bar Included (Yacht Club Exclusive)
- Preference of cabin subject to availability.
- Priority boarding & luggage (only on embarkation day)
- Priority in choice of dinner sitting
- Private sundeck access
- Private veranda with seating
- Private whirlpool bath
- Spacious Wardrobe
- Two bathrooms (one with bathtub, one with shower)
- Two-deck-high stateroom
- Vanity
- Varied programme of Broadway-style theatre shows available almost every day
- Walk-in wardrobe
YJD
Deck 9, Deck 12
Call us for latest availability
Yacht Club Interior Suite
- 24-hour room service
- 50% discount on fitness classes (e.g. yoga) and personal trainer (subject to availability and for adults only)
- Air Conditioning
- Bath robes and slippers
- Bathroom with shower
- Breakfast in your cabin (delivery and breakfast free of charge)
- Butler service available 24 hours a day
- Complimentary access to the Thermal Suite in the MSC Aurea SPA
- Dedicated concierge 24 hours a day
- Dedicated exclusive Sun Deck with pool, whirlpool, solarium and bar
- Dedicated priority check-in and check-out
- Desk
- Double bed that can be converted to two single beds (on request)
- Espresso coffee machine
- Free private restaurant dining
- Free unlimited drinks
- Gourmet dining in the private MSC Yacht Club restaurant; free choice of dining time during restaurant opening hours
- Interactive TV, Safe, telephone and Wi-Fi connection (Yacht Club Cabin Exclusive)
- Live music available every night in the Top Sail Lounge
- Mini Bar Included (Yacht Club Exclusive)
- Panoramic Top Sail Lounge with bar, afternoon tea service and light food service 20 hours a day
- Possibility to organise exclusive shopping experiences (not included in cruise fare)
- Possibility to organise tailor made excursions (not included in cruise fare)
- Preference of cabin subject to availability.
- Premium 20-hours-a-day buffet (gourmet menu for every moment of the day)
- Priority boarding & luggage (only on embarkation day)
- Priority in choice of dinner sitting
- Recreational activities for children; foreign language learning games and Doremi Chef cooking lessons with our onboard staff (subject to availability)
- Safe
- Spacious Wardrobe
- Telephone
- Television
- Varied programme of Broadway-style theatre shows available almost every day
- Wellbeing package (not included in the price): one massage of your choice from the spa menu, tanning shower, spa welcome cocktail, private wellness consultation, access to Thermal Area throughout cruise (available to adults only)
YIN
Deck 14, Deck 15, Deck 16
Call us for latest availability
Yacht Club Royal Suite
- 24-hour room service
- 50% discount on fitness classes (e.g. yoga) and personal trainer (subject to availability and for adults only)
- Air Conditioning
- Armchairs
- Bath robes and slippers
- Bathroom with tub and shower
- Breakfast in your cabin (delivery and breakfast free of charge)
- Butler service available 24 hours a day
- Complimentary access to the Thermal Suite in the MSC Aurea SPA
- Complimentary beverage in all onboard bars and restaurants, according to the selection available in each venue
- Dedicated concierge 24 hours a day
- Dedicated exclusive Sun Deck with pool, whirlpool, solarium and bar
- Dedicated priority check-in and check-out
- Double bed that can be converted to two single beds (on request)
- Double sofa bed
- Espresso coffee machine
- Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors
- Free private restaurant dining
- Free unlimited drinks
- Gourmet dining in the private MSC Yacht Club restaurant; free choice of dining time during restaurant opening hours
- Interactive TV, Safe, telephone and Wi-Fi connection (Yacht Club Cabin Exclusive)
- Large balcony with whirlpool bath
- Live music available every night in the Top Sail Lounge
- Mini Bar Included (Yacht Club Exclusive)
- Panoramic Top Sail Lounge with bar, afternoon tea service and light food service 20 hours a day
- Possibility to organise exclusive shopping experiences (not included in cruise fare)
- Possibility to organise tailor made excursions (not included in cruise fare)
- Preference of cabin subject to availability.
- Premium 20-hours-a-day buffet (gourmet menu for every moment of the day)
- Priority boarding & luggage (only on embarkation day)
- Priority in choice of dinner sitting
- Private veranda with seating
- Private whirlpool bath
- Recreational activities for children; foreign language learning games and Doremi Chef cooking lessons with our onboard staff (subject to availability)
- Separate living room
- Spacious Wardrobe
- Vanity
- Varied programme of Broadway-style theatre shows available almost every day
- Walk-in wardrobe
- Wellbeing package (not included in the price): one massage of your choice from the spa menu, tanning shower, spa welcome cocktail, private wellness consultation, access to Thermal Area throughout cruise (available to adults only)
YC3
Deck 15
Call us for latest availability
Yacht Club Duplex Suite with Whirlpool
- 24-hour room service
- Activities for children: foreign language learning games and Doremi Chef cooking sessions with our onboard staff (subject to availability)
- Air Conditioning
- Armchairs
- Bathroom with tub and shower
- Butler service available 24 hours a day
- Complimentary access to the Thermal Suite in the MSC Aurea SPA
- Dedicated exclusive Sun Deck with pool, whirlpool, solarium and bar
- Desk
- Double bed that can be converted to two single beds (on request)
- Double sofa bed
- Entertainment activities for adults, infants and children
- Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors
- Free room service delivery
- Free unlimited drinks
- Guest bathroom with shower
- Interactive TV, Safe, telephone and Wi-Fi connection (Yacht Club Cabin Exclusive)
- Large balcony with whirlpool bath
- Mini Bar Included (Yacht Club Exclusive)
- Preference of cabin subject to availability.
- Priority boarding & luggage (only on embarkation day)
- Priority in choice of dinner sitting
- Private sundeck access
- Private veranda with seating
- Private whirlpool bath
- Spacious Wardrobe
- Two bathrooms (one with bathtub, one with shower)
- Two-deck-high stateroom
- Vanity
- Varied programme of Broadway-style theatre shows available almost every day
- Walk-in wardrobe
YJD
Deck 9, Deck 12
Call us for latest availability
Customer reviews for MSC Virtuosa
First cruise & went with a friend. Ship was good, extremely clean & all staff welcoming & helpful. Cabin exceeded expectations. Dining time request was changed from 5.30pm to 21.30pm, so not table allocated at our requested time, which meant turning up & waiting to see if we could be accommodated. Which they did - but not very relaxing. It also meant it was hard to plan our evenings. We were unable to dock at Falmouth, which was a disappointment & time in Cork & Portland cut short to accommodate this. All in all & great experience - however I am not sure cruising on such a big ship is for me.
We were really looking forward to our short break on MSC Virtuosa. We were not disappointed. Everything about the ship was first class. The facilities were amazing with so much going on day and night. The cabin was also amazing along with the cabin steward who was always around, friendly and helpful. The food was extremely good. One of the excursions (Cobh) was not so good and very poor value for money. However the guide was very good We would most defiantly book again with MSC
Great ship, the MSC Virtuosa. Good value and would recommend it.
Fab ship
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Terms and Conditions
All offers and prices are subject to change and availability at time of enquiry. Prices are based on two passengers sharing unless otherwise stated and are subject to the Tour Operator's terms and conditions. Cabin and Flight supplements may apply. Other supplements may apply in addition to the price shown above. Flight details, timings and routing may be subject to alteration. Other tour operator charges may also apply. Any Onboard Spending money or drinks package value shown will be per cabin, again based on two sharing.
Note: On 13 January 2018, new European legislation is being adopted in the UK which as result will mean that we may change our required method of payment at our discretion, irrespective of how any deposit or prior payment was made.
Note: On 13 January 2018, new European legislation is being adopted in the UK which as result will mean that we may change our required method of payment at our discretion, irrespective of how any deposit or prior payment was made.
