Bruges & Cherbourg

3 nights sailing from Southampton on cruise ship MSC Virtuosa

Itinerary: Sailing from Southampton, visiting Zeebrugge (Bruges), Cherbourg (France), ending in Southampton.
from £341 Price per person based on double occupancy

Cruise Bruges & Cherbourg

3 nights sailing from Southampton on cruise ship MSC Virtuosa

from £341 Price per person

Sailing dates and fares. Get your cruise quote

1
Enter guest details Please enter what the age of each passenger will be when sailing
2
Click on a price to choose a departure date and cabin type Price per person based on double occupancy.

Do you want the cheapest cabin? You have it in one click!

Inside

Deluxe Interior IR2

Deluxe Interior IR1

Bella Inside IB

MSC Yacht Club Interior YIN

Ocean View

Ocean View (Bella experience) OB

Deluxe Ocean View OR1

Junior Ocean View OM2

Junior Ocean View OO

Premium Ocean View OL2

Balcony

Balcony (Bella experience) BB

Deluxe Balcony Partial View BP

Deluxe Balcony BR3

Deluxe Balcony BR1

Deluxe Balcony BR2

Balcony Aurea BA

Suite

Premium Suite Aurea SL1

Grand Suite Aurea Terrace and Jacuzzi SLJ

Grand Suite Aurea Terrace and Jacuzzi SXJ

MSC Yacht Club Deluxe Suite YC1

Suite Duplex Yacht Club YJD

MSC Yacht Club Royal Suite YC1

Discover MSC Experiences & cabins

`Bella` Experience

Bella Experience

The impressive experience of Bella is an excellent value option to enjoy the comforts of life on board in a modern and elegant style, designed to ensure a pleasant stay on board. Includes: ...

`Fantastica` Experience

Fantastica Experience

Fantastica´ experience offers a superior level of comfort and service. Fantasia experience will give you all Bella benefits plus some extra ones too such as one free cruise change, the opportunity to choose the cabin and its location, breakfast in c...

`Aurea´ Experience

Aurea´ Experience

Aurea experience offers a series of relaxing benefits for body and soul. Suites and Balcony in the best locations These cabins include Priority boarding, 24-hour room service (free delivery), Welcome package, the option to dine any time you choose, F...

`MSC Yacht Club` Experience

MSC Yacht Club Experience

A unique experience that combines the comfort and service of a private yacht with access to the extensive leisure facilities of a modern cruise ship. What’s included? Access to the panoramic Top Sail Lounge with bar, afternoon tea service, light food...

Which stateroom suits you better?

Which cruise cabin is the best to book? If you are wondering what type of stateroom to book, don't worry, with our quick cabin guide we'll try to help you book the cabin that best suits you. Our cruise specialised agents are also here to help you book the perfect cabin for you.

Do you want to book more than one cabin?

You need to make as many bookings as staterooms needed. If you prefer you can call us and speak to our cruise specialised agents. 020 3636 9656

Cruise Itinerary

Full Itinerary
Day 1 Southampton Embarkation | Departure: 16:00H
Day 2 Zeebrugge (Bruges) Arrival time: 09:00H | Departure: 18:00H 9 hours in destination
Day 3 Cherbourg (France) Arrival time: 09:00H | Departure: 17:00H 8 hours in destination
Day 4 Southampton Arrival time: 07:00H
Bruges & Cherbourg Cruise itinerary  - MSC Cruises

Bruges & Cherbourg

3 nights Cruise on MSC Virtuosa. Sailing from Southampton, visiting Zeebrugge (Bruges), Cherbourg (France), ending in Southampton.

Bruges & Cherbourg Cruise itinerary  - MSC Cruises
Bruges & Cherbourg 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.

See cruises from Southampton
Bruges & Cherbourg Cruise itinerary  - MSC Cruises

Zeebrugge (Bruges)

In Brugges you will have everything you need to enjoy the magical enviroment and unforgettable throught it's romantic canals, bridges, narrow streets and buildings full of history. So much so, that the old town of Brugges was claimed World Heritage Site of UNESCO in the year 2000.

See cruises to Zeebrugge (Bruges)
Bruges & Cherbourg Cruise itinerary  - MSC Cruises

Cherbourg (France)

Located on the french coast, in the region of Lower Normandy, it is a port of great importance in Europe. This area became very famous as it was witness the landing of Normandy during World War II. An interesting option is the visit of Mont-Saint- Michel, famous abbey on a tidal island on a rocky promontory that looks a like a fairytale castle.

See cruises to Cherbourg (France)
Bruges & Cherbourg 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.

See cruises from Southampton

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
See MSC Virtuosa technical details

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, with the exception of the All Inclusive Fare, the prepaid Dining Packages and Beverage Packages

Shore excursions and purchases at the onboard shops are not included. Treatments or massages at the beauty salon or at 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 and added a Drinks Package (in this case the drinks included on board with correspond to the package booked). If you have not booked any of these, the drinks will not be included and must be paid on board Plus a 15% Bar Service Charge will be automatically added to all purchases, (with the exception of the prepaid All-inclusive drinks packages or the All-inclusive fares that also include de bar service charges) 

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. 

Your benefits & more

  • Tips included!

    Service Charges (Gratuities) are included in the cruise fare.

    Service Charges (Gratuities) are included in the cruise fare. MSC Cruises does not recommend tipping individual members of staff.

  • Hot Drinks & Water

    Complimentary mineral water, American coffee and/or tea during lunch and dinner in main dining room included.

    The hot drinks and water will be offered to guests during lunch and dinner in the main dining room.

What you need to know

Travel documents

Travel document required for all cruises calling the United Kingdom: All guests, including Schengen area residents, must present a valid passport with a residual validity of at least 3 months in the UK.

Future Cruise Programme

Guests who book their next MSC Cruises sailing while onboard will be rewarded with a reduced deposit starting from £100 per person, a shipboard credit of up to £200, a greater flexibility valid up until final payment is done and the best price guarantee, now applicable up to 90 days prior to sailing date

Travelling with children

Do you have children travelling? Please Read: All minors travelling without their parent or legal guardian must arrive with written consent that those in the party they are with have consent of their parent/legal guardian for them to travel, and also that they will assume responsibility for the minors on-board and in the case of an emergency. Guests may be required to provide a signed letter of consent from the absent parent/legal guardian providing authorisation to travel with the minor, along with a copy of the child’s birth certificate showing both parents and a copy of photographic identification of the missing parent/legal guardian. If the legal guardian or parent has remarried and has a different surname to the minor they must bring proof such as copies of the birth, marriage, divorce certificates.

Cruise Line FAQs
Cruise Line FAQs

Need help to plan your cruise

See more