Scotland & Norway

7 nights sailing from Southampton on cruise ship MSC Virtuosa

Itinerary: Sailing from Southampton, visiting Lerwick (Shetland Islands), Haugesund (Norway), Flam (Norway), Kristiansand (Norway), ending in Southampton.
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Cruise Scotland & Norway

7 nights sailing from Southampton on cruise ship MSC Virtuosa

Cruise Itinerary

Full Itinerary
Day 1 Southampton Embarkation | Departure: 16:00H
Day 2 at sea Arrival time: N:/AH | Departure: N:/AH
Day 3 Lerwick (Shetland Islands) Arrival time: 09:00H | Departure: 18:00H 9 hours in destination
Day 4 Haugesund (Norway) Arrival time: 09:00H | Departure: 17:30H 8 hours in destination
Day 5 Flam (Norway) Arrival time: 07:00H | Departure: 17:00H 10 hours in destination
Day 6 Kristiansand (Norway) Arrival time: 14:00H | Departure: 20:00H 6 hours in destination
Day 7 at sea Arrival time: N:/AH | Departure: N:/AH
Day 8 Southampton Arrival time: 07:00H
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Scotland & Norway

7 nights Cruise on MSC Virtuosa. Sailing from Southampton, visiting Lerwick (Shetland Islands), Haugesund (Norway), Flam (Norway), Kristiansand (Norway), ending in Southampton.

Scotland & Norway Cruise itinerary  - MSC Cruises
Scotland & Norway Cruise itinerary  - MSC Cruises

Southampton

Southampton offers a perfect port for the best cruise ships that sail from the UK due to its size, design and great organization. It's also an ideal port for all those ships visiting the UK. Southampton offers various parking options around the area if needed and also a wide range of hotels if you need a pre-cruise stay before sailing. See our amazing cruise deals sailing from Southampton. Please contact us if you need information about Southampton's cruise terminals.

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Lerwick (Shetland Islands)

Lerwick is the capital of the principal island of Mainland, and is the most northern village of Britania. The atractions of the village include the old port, the city chamber, flower parks, in the outskirts the Pictish Broch in Clickimin, a prehistoric site that has a fortress of the Bronze Age.

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Haugesund (Norway)

Haugesund is situated on the Norwegian North Sea coast between Bergen and Stavanger. The enchanting city is located on Karmsund, the historic "Nordvegen", the name given to Norway and spread over several islands and the mainland. Fishing has always played an important role.

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Flam (Norway)

Flam is a Norwegian village at the inner end of the Aurlandsfjord, an arm of the Sognefjord. The town is located in the municipality of Aurland, in Sogn og Fjordane county, Norway. Surrounded by steep mountains, waterfalls and deep valleys. The Rallarvegen road between Flam and Finse is popular with bicycle tourists.The harbour of Flam receives some 160 cruise ships per year Places of Interest: Flam Railway, it is known as one of the world's most fantastic stretches of railroad. Flam Railway Museum, exciting history of the railway can be learnt by visiting this museum. Other attractions include the Otternes Farmyard, the Norwegian Wild Salmon Centre and the Borgund Stave Church.

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Kristiansand (Norway)

Kristiansand is a very recommended city to visit in Norway, due to having all the essence and flavor of the traditional norway, with it's typical houses, the nice ambience and the beautiful scenery.It is a place where people walk on the streets as they see life a different way, more calm and nice for the tourists. It is one of the best cities in norway and one of the mostly recommended, so don't forget about it if you travel to Norway, because it will fascinate you and you will have a great time.

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Southampton

Southampton offers a perfect port for the best cruise ships that sail from the UK due to its size, design and great organization. It's also an ideal port for all those ships visiting the UK. Southampton offers various parking options around the area if needed and also a wide range of hotels if you need a pre-cruise stay before sailing. See our amazing cruise deals sailing from Southampton. Please contact us if you need information about Southampton's cruise terminals.

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The ship: MSC Virtuosa

MSC Virtuosa from Southampton in 2023

offers so much entertainment! 5 swimming pools including an extensive magrodome pool and a big aquapark, an entertainment area with an FI simulator, bowling, XD cinema, a luxurious Spa, a super gym, a large shopping area with 11 boutiques and 250 different brands, you and your loved ones will never get bored

MSC Virtuosa is one of MSC's most environmentally-friendly ships as it includes Advanced Water TreatmentmEnergy Saving & Monitoring System, Scrubbers, LED technology and SCR system. Wi-Fi Internet connection is available in all public areas and cabins. This new ship also has an enhanced MSC Yacht Club, with stylish private facilities and accommodation including a panoramic lounge, gourmet restaurant and private pool and sun deck.You'll have a choice of 10 restaurants and 21 bars while cruises to the most amazing places. With 2 brand-new speciality restaurants too. HOLA! Tacos & Cantina and Indochine, ideal for food lovers. Also, this ship included the new MSC Starship Club with a humanoid robotic bartender, a 945-seater theatre and the stunning Carousel Lounge with live productions and shows every night And no worries if you have kids travelling with you, there are extensive kids’ facilities including LEGO® play areas and a Chicco baby club too. One of the nicest areas onboard is the 112-metre-long Mediterranean promenade lined with loads of boutiques, bars and restaurants,  topped with a breathtaking LED sky screen with animations throughout the day and night.

Inaugurated 2020
Beam 43 m.
Length 331 m.
Tonnage 177100 tn.
Occupancy 6344
Crew 1700
Ratio passenger / crew Standard 4:1
Ratio tonnage/passengers Good 28:1
Number of decks 15
Number of staterooms 2421
Number of staterooms with balcony 1800
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What's included onboard?

Meals at the main restaurants or at the buffett restaurants are included (fees are applied for speciality restaurants)

Daily service charges/gratuities are included as part of the cruise fare at no extra cost.

Port taxes are included in the price

Accommodation in well appointed cabins 

Water, coffee and some juices are included in certain areas of the ship.

Children and Teens Clubs are included with outstanding programme activities and services

All on-board activities such as group games, competitions, quizzes, crafts classes are included.

Future Cruise benefits when booking your next cruise on board

There is no admission charge for any of the nightclubs or discos on MSC's ships

Most evening shows are free to enjoy 

Free entry to the casino, slot machines and gaming areas.

Access to the gym is free of charge

What's not included?

A 15% Bar Service Charge is automatically added to all food and beverage purchases, except for passengers who have booked the All Inclusive Fare or who have pre-booked and paid a Beverage or  Dining Package.

Shore excursions and purchases at the onboard shops are not included; treatments or massages at the beauty salon or the MSC Aurea Spa are also not included.

Drinks are only included if you have booked the All Inclusive Fare or if you have booked the Standard Fare but added a Drinks Package (in this case, the drinks that are included on board correspond to the package booked); If you have not booked any of these options, the drinks will not be included and must be paid on board Plus a 15% Bar Service Charge that will be automatically added to your onboard account; Prepaid All-inclusive drinks packages or the All-inclusive fares that also include this bar service charge) 

Spa access and services (charges apply, except access to the thermal area for Aurea and Yacht Club cabins and suites).

Speaciality restaurants (fees apply).

There is a fee to use the facilities in the Internet café.  

Travel and/or Health Insurance. Passengers are strongly recommended to have comprehensive travel health insurance covering medical treatment and repatriation costs and expenses. 

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