Norwegian Fjords from Southampton

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Southampton
At Sea
South Queensferry
Stavanger
Haugesund
Kristiansand
At Sea
Southampton

Day 1

16th May '26

Southampton

Cruises from Southampton are part of a storied maritime heritage. Famous ships have sailed from Southampton port and, before commercial air travel, it was the gateway to the world with Hollywood celebrities like Bette Davis and Elizabeth Taylor passing through to board a Southampton cruise. In its atmospheric Old Town, 12th-century churches, cobbled streets, and timber-framed houses like the impressive Tudor House & Garden sit side-by-side, surrounded by one of the most complete Medieval city walls in the UK where the Bargate – the ancient entrance – still stands intact. There are bustling marina-side bars, shiny shopping districts and a vibrant cultural quarter where the Mayflower Theatre puts on West End musicals and the SeaCity Museum catalogues Southampton’s seafaring past. Some of England’s most impressive landmarks are an easy drive away, including the Neolithic wonder Stonehenge, the picturesque spa city Bath or Buckingham Palace, Tate Modern and Tower Bridge in the bustling capital of London. Discover 5,000 years of history and more on a Southampton cruise. More

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19:00

Day 2

17th May '26

At Sea

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Day 3

18th May '26

South Queensferry

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. Moreover, a shore excursion on your MSC Northern Europe cruise can be the opportunity to discover the Scottish capital, Edinburgh, a far more handsome city than London; it’s famous for its magnificent setting, majestic castle and ancient royal quarter of Holyrood, not to mention an acclaimed international arts festival and some excellent museums. Edinburgh’s Old Town, although only about a mile long and 400 yards wide, represented the total extent of the twin burghs of Edinburgh and Canongate for the first 650 years of their existence, and its general appearance and character remain indubitably medieval. Containing the majority of the city’s most famous tourist sights, the Old Town is compact enough to explore in a single day, though a thorough visit requires a bit longer. The history of Edinburgh, and indeed of Scotland, is indissolubly bound up with its castle, which dominates the city from its lofty seat atop an extinct volcanic rock. The disparate styles of the fortifications reflect the change in its role from defensive citadel to national monument, and today, as well as attracting more visitors than anywhere else in the country, the castle is still a military barracks and home to Scotland’s Crown Jewels. The oldest surviving part of the complex is from the twelfth century, while the most recent additions date back to the 1920s. More

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Day 4

19th May '26

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 your cruise 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. An excursion on the waters is an experience you won’t forget. Also because from here one can admire one of the most famous attractions in Norway, the Preikestolen (the Pulpit), a rocky outcrop soaring 600 metres above the fjord. With an hour and half’s walk from the driveway you can reach this exceptional work of nature . Another tourist attraction is Kjerag, a peak rising 1100 metres above sea level that dominates the Lysefjord, with its northern face plummeting into the sea. But it’s a little lower down, at about 980 metres that you find a natural masterpiece generated by the elements: the Kjeragbolten, a massive rock jammed between two rock faces. The excursion takes up most of the day, but the awesome spectacle is worth the effort. More

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22:00

Day 5

20th May '26

Haugesund

Haugesund, an ancient Viking settlement located on the atmospheric Karmsundet sound, is surrounded by pristine Norwegian forests. This MSC Northern Europe Cruises destination boasts striking architecture including the Neo-Classical Town Hall and the charming Our Saviour’s Church. More

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18:00

Day 6

21st May '26

Kristiansand

In Kristiansand the MSC cruise of Northern Europe touches the southernmost part of Norway, the region of Sørlandet, where thousands of islands and rocks dot the coast along the Skagerrak straits. As you step ashore from the ship you find yourself in a lively town offering plenty of opportunities and attractions, such as the Kilden Performing Arts Centre, a striking building for its bold architecture, that hosts exhibitions and concerts all year round. The zoo and the Kristiansand amusement park (12 km from the town) are also an experience for the whole family. There are museums like the Vest-Agder that gives the visitor insight into the local culture and history with impressive models of the town with its most representative buildings. The nature museum with its botanical gardens instead hosts the largest collection of cactus plants in Norway. The Sørlandet museum of art hosts a permanent collection of Norwegian art while the imposing canons museum hosts the second largest cannon in the world and a rich collection of military exhibits. If instead you wish to immerse yourself in Kristiansand’s everyday life, visit the fish market, here you can find restaurants where you can enjoy the freshest fish, while there’s a bustling of boats coming and going. Try an experience into the past with a ride on the steam engine train. You can get to the village of Vennes and then get a ticket for the Setesdal railway, which has since the 19th century connected Kristiansand and the other coastal towns to the once remote region of Setesdal. You should not miss an excursion to the delightful town of Lillesand, known as the jewel of the Sørlandet, with picturesque fishermen’s houses that have been turned into holiday homes in an environment of rare charm with the colourful port and ever-present Norwegian nature. More

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18:00

Day 7

22nd May '26

At Sea

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Day 8

23rd May '26

Southampton

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Your ship - The MSC Virtuosa

MSC Virtuosa

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MSC Virtuosa’s namesake comes from the word virtuoso, meaning someone highly skilled in any field of activity, and so MSC Virtuosa was named to pay homage to the skill and expertise of the MSC ...ises architects and shipyard partners at Les Chantiers de l’Atlantique who designed and built this innovative class of ships. This new cruise ship is one of the two largest in MSC Cruises’ fleet, along with her sister ship MSC Grandiosa, boasting an impressive array of guest features all coming together in perfect harmony to deliver the ultimate cruise holiday experience. More Less

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daily special corner
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ethnic corner
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fun time dinners
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happy dinners
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hola! tacos & cantina
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indochine restaurant
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international dining
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jean-philippe maury
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kaito sushi bar
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kaito teppanyaki
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kids area
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meat carvery
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mediterranean dining
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msc starship club
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night bars
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one dining experience
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outdoor bars
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pasta station
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take away station
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wellness corner
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arcade
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beer festival
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broadway theatre
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carousel productions at sea shows
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casino
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himalayan bridge
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kids clubs and family activities
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lounges
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masterchef
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msc factor
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msc logo shop
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sailaway party
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sport tournaments
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swimming pools
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theme parties
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barber shop
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beauty salon
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thermal area
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basketball
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minigolf
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Staterooms

balcony

Balcony Sitting area with sofa Bathroom with shower or bathtub, vanity area and hairdryer Interacti ... ve TV, telephone, safe and minibar Wi-Fi access available

inside

Relaxing armchair Bathroom with shower, vanity area and hairdryer Interactive TV, telephone, safe a ... nd minibar Wi-Fi access available

outside

Window with sea view Relaxing armchair Bathroom with shower, vanity area and hairdryer Interactive ... TV, telephone, safe and minibar Wi-Fi access available

suite

Balcony Sitting area with sofa Spacious closet Bathroom with shower or bathtub, vanity area and hai ... rdryer Interactive TV, telephone, safe and minibar Complimentary Wi-Fi

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09 May 2026

Norwegian Fjords from Southampton

MSC Virtuosa- 7Nights

7

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£579* /per person

*Based on Twinshare cabin

Your itinerary

Day 1

Southampton

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Day 2

At Sea

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Day 3

South Queensferry

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Day 4

Stavanger

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Day 5

Haugesund

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Day 6

Kristiansand

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Day 7

At Sea

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Day 8

Southampton

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Your ship - The MSC Virtuosa

butcher’s cut steakhouse

daily special corner

dessert corner

ethnic corner

fun time dinners

happy dinners

hola! tacos & cantina

indochine restaurant

international dining

jean-philippe maury

kaito sushi bar

kaito teppanyaki

kids area

kids area and menu

meat carvery

mediterranean dining

msc starship club

night bars

one dining experience

outdoor bars

pasta station

special diets

special diets and menus

speciality restaurants

take away station

wellness corner

arcade

beer festival

broadway theatre

carousel productions at sea shows

casino

family dining

himalayan bridge

kids clubs and family activities

lego® experience

lounges

masterchef

msc factor

msc logo shop

sailaway party

sport tournaments

swimming pools

theme parties

waterpark

web series