MSC Cruises announced it is homeporting its newest ship - MSC Virtuosa, in the UK for summer 2021, scheduled to start on May 20.
The ship will sail a series of 3- and 4-night roundtrips before the 7-day program starting on June 12. Embarkation ports are in both England and Scotland.
Guests getting away for a quick escape for a 4-night voyage will call at the Isle of Portland (England's Jurassic Coast), where they'll be able to enjoy a day ashore. The itinerary also includes 2 days at sea so passengers can enjoy the amenities, activities, and entertainment aboard MSC Virtuosa. The 7-night voyages include stops in Portland and Belfast Ireland with multiple embarkation ports, including Liverpool and Greenock-Glasgow Scotland.
All sailings will be for British residents only and for passengers of all ages who have either already been COVID vaccinated or are waiting for a vaccine. All passengers will be tested prior to embarking on the cruise ship, and non-vaccinated passengers will also be required to show proof of a negative test conducted up to 72 hours before embarkation.
Other pre-boarding/onboard measures will also apply to both passengers and crew members, in line with MSC Cruises’ health and safety protocol.
MSC Cruises resumed operations in August 2020 after approvals from regulatory bodies throughout Europe for a health & safety protocol designed to protect the wellbeing of guests, crew and communities its vessels visited.
55,000+ passengers have to date enjoyed MSC vacations including the company’s pioneering protected shore trips.