With the MSC Virtuosa from MSC Cruises, you can embark on a transatlantic cruise in April. The journey takes you from Fort-de-France (Martinique) to Hamburg and includes stops in Guadeloupe, St. Maarten, and the Azores. The current price of €53 per night for an balcony cabin is a great price for this cruise.
Since we first published this deal three weeks ago, prices for the balcony cabin went down by €120 per person, making it even more attractive. All other cabins got cheaper, too.
An inside cabin from start at €525 per person. However, the ocean view cabins from €602 and balcony cabins from €682 are significantly more appealing (prices per person based on double occupancy). Solo travellers can book the cruise in an inside cabin from €845.
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If you are a member of the MSC Voyagers Club, you can secure this repositioning cruise at an even better price. You will receive a 15% discount if this is your first cruise, and another 5% off if you already took a cruise in the past. As a result, the following prices apply for double occupancy in the cabin:
- Interior cabin: €454 per person
- Exterior cabin: €517 per person
- Balcony cabin: €581 per person
To take advantage of this offer, you only need to provide your membership number in the MSC Voyagers Club during the booking process. Signing up for the program is free.
The discount will then be taken into account by us, and you will see the reduced final price on the options or booking confirmation from MSC Cruises.
The cruise price includes full board in the main and buffet restaurants, as well as coffee, water, tea, and iced tea during the buffet’s opening hours. Most onboard facilities and activities (e.g., use of sun loungers and pools on the outer deck, shows in the theatre, gym, etc.) are also included in the price.
Editor’s Note: If you can fly a few days before the cruise, I recommend taking a ferry and spending a few days in Dominica. In 2024, I took 3 cruises from Martinique, and my recommendation is that if you drink sparkling water, you should buy Didier bottles at the duty-free shop, since there is no supermarket nearby the cruise terminal. I didn’t have any issues bringing them on board with Costa, so I assume it will be the same with MSC.
Route
Your journey begins on April 4, 2026, in Fort-de-France. Before setting sail across the ocean, you will enjoy a few stops in the Caribbean. The first port of call is Pointe-à-Pitre in Guadeloupe, followed by Philipsburg on St. Maarten.
After leaving the Caribbean, you will spend five relaxing days at sea. This is the perfect time to explore the amenities of the MSC Virtuosa.
You will then reach Ponta Delgada, the capital of the Azores. This island group in the middle of the Atlantic is renowned for its impressive nature and volcanic landscapes. Following this stop, there are four more sea days on the schedule.
After a total of 13 nights, the ship arrives in Hamburg, Germany. The cruise concludes here on April 17, 2026.
| Date | Port | Arrival | Departure |
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| 4 April | Fort-de-France, Martinique | 23:00 | |
| 5 April | Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe | 08:00 | 19:00 |
| 6 April | Philipsburg, St. Maarten | 08:00 | 19:00 |
| 7 – 11 April | At sea  |
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| 12 April | Ponta Delgada, Azores | 09:00 | 18:00 |
| 13 – 16 April | At sea |
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| 17 April | Hamburg, Germany | 08:00 |
The Ship
The MSC Virtuosa was built in 2021 and is one of the largest ships in the MSC fleet (Meraviglia-Plus class). It is 331 meters long and 43 meters wide. The ship reaches a maximum speed of 22 knots and has capacity for up to 6,334 passengers and 1,704 crew members. A unique highlight is “Rob,” the first humanoid robotic bartender at sea.
The ship features the iconic Galleria Virtuosa, a 112-meter-long indoor promenade topped with a spectacular LED sky dome. Leisure facilities include the Savannah Aquapark, a Himalayan Bridge rope course, five swimming pools, and a spacious MSC Aurea Spa. For entertainment, there is a Broadway-style theatre, a 4D cinema, bowling lanes, and a Formula 1 simulator.
Dining options are extensive, with 10 restaurants and 21 bars. Included in the cruise fare are the main dining rooms and the Marketplace Buffet. Specialty restaurants (available for a surcharge) include Butcher’s Cut (steakhouse), Hola! Tacos & Cantina, Kaito Teppanyaki, and Indochine. The ship caters to an international audience, and the onboard currency the Euro.
Here are some impressions of the ship:
Getting There & Back
The cruise starts in Fort-de-France (Martinique) and ends in Hamburg. The easiest way to take this cruise is to fly non-stop from Paris, you can fly on April 2 for €469 incl. luggage with Corsair.
To find the cheapest flights for your desired dates, you can use the form below and then proceed to Skyscanner with a single click: