MSC Virtuosa | 8 Days and 7 Nights Atlantic Cruise Through the UK, France and Spain (Round Trip from Southampton, UK)

*Passengers holding only a Chinese passport also need to obtain a UK visa in addition to a multiple-entry Schengen visa.

Included in the price:

1. Onboard accommodation and cabin service

2. Three meals a day onboard (main dining room + buffet). The main dining room usually serves a three-course meal, with a daily menu for guests to order from. The buffet is open for 20 hours and offers drinks such as water, coffee, and tea with meals.

3. Public facilities on board, such as swimming pools, gyms, and water parks.

4. A variety of song and dance performances, instrumental performances, theater shows, disco, movies, live shows, and more. Please check the onboard entertainment schedule for specific activities.

5. All taxes and port fees.

6. Games and childcare services at the kids’ club.

7. Tips: €12 per person, per night.

Other items not included, such as:

1. Transportation to and from the port / parking fees

2. Additional services such as beverage packages, Wi-Fi packages, specialty restaurants, chargeable dining venues, beauty centers, paid spa services, and laundry service

3. Shore excursions. Under the current policies in force in each country, passengers may disembark and explore independently, subject only to local regulations. Alternatively, they can join a group excursion organized by the cruise line, costing €50–150 per person per city.

Cancellation and Change Policy

Important Information for Tour Participants

I. Booking Procedure and Important Notes

Anyone booking through this website must carefully read all terms published on our company website, in the order confirmation, and in the tour notice before joining the tour. By submitting an order, you are deemed to have confirmed and fully agreed to the terms published by our company. Travelers shall bear all consequences resulting from their breach of any rules set out in these terms.

1. Please ensure that each traveler’s passport is valid for at least six months after the end of the trip! Infants also need a passport. For itineraries that require visas, please prepare the relevant visas. A multiple-entry Schengen visa is required for the Schengen Area.

2. Travelers departing from within China should arrive in the port city of departure at least one day before the cruise sails. Travelers departing from Europe should arrive in the port city of departure at least 6 hours in advance. Otherwise, if you miss the cruise, you will need to make your own way to the next port to board.

3. Before booking, please make sure you understand the product’s cancellation and change policy. You may consult customer service.

4. Please make sure to check the health of all passengers boarding the ship. Passengers with chronic illnesses, elderly passengers, pregnant women who are more than 23 weeks pregnant, and infants under 6 months old are not permitted to board.

5. After your booking is confirmed, we will send you a confirmation from the cruise line. Please refer to the information in the cruise line’s confirmation.

6. When registering, first complete the booking form on the website. Carefully fill in and check all information, including names, gender, ID or passport numbers, contact details, room type, and pick-up and drop-off points. Our company accepts no responsibility for any losses resulting from errors in the booking information provided by individuals;

7. Prices shown on the official website are for reference only. After your booking is confirmed, you will receive an online booking confirmation notice. Our staff will email you a booking confirmation within 24 hours. Please refer to that email for the actual price and details.

8. Travelers must ensure that all information provided for tour participation is accurate, especially personal identity document details and contact telephone numbers. Travelers shall bear all resulting consequences of providing incorrect information (for example, being unable to cross a border because a personal identity document has expired, the name on the document does not match the name used to book a ferry ticket, or the visa type does not meet the destination country's entry requirements; or staff being unable to contact a traveler because the mobile phone number provided is incorrect). Any resulting costs for returning home, transportation, travel, and other losses shall be borne by the traveler.

9. Please do not book any flights or other tickets related to the itinerary before your cruise ticket has been confirmed. If you choose to book flights or other tickets related to the itinerary but are ultimately unable to join the tour, you shall bear all resulting losses.

II. Preparing for Your Trip:

Itemized list of things to bring:

※ Important: To facilitate inspection by customs authorities when crossing borders, keep your passport, ID card, and other documents with you. Do not place them in your luggage!

1. Documents

(1) Passport: Must be valid for at least 6 months after the disembarkation date. Requirements for European documents: a national ID card from a Schengen country; or a Chinese passport + valid Schengen residence card (the names in pinyin on both documents must match); or a Chinese passport + multiple-entry Schengen visa.

(2) Hold an identity document matching your nationality.

(3) Emergency contact number and itinerary: request before departure

2. Valuables

(1) Cash: Euros or an internationally accepted currency (US dollars)

(2) International credit card (VISA or MASTER), dual-currency card. You can link your credit card directly to your room account for faster checkout.

3. Clothing

Light casual clothing: Bring according to your personal needs.

Formal attire: At least one outfit is recommended (formal attire is required for the captain’s dinner).

Jacket or shawl: for sun protection and warmth indoors or on air-conditioned coaches, where temperatures may be low.

Slippers, casual shoes, and swimwear: Slippers are generally not provided in cabins. Appropriate attire is required when using facilities such as the pool, spa, and gym.

4. Miscellaneous items:

Passengers must bring their own personal items, such as a toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, shower gel, razor, and hairbrush, as these are not provided on board.

Sunscreen: For sun protection.

Medication: Bring personal stomach and digestive medicine, cold medicine, adhesive bandages, etc. Motion sickness medicine is provided free of charge on the cruise ship.

Travel adapter: The cruise ship has European-style outlets (two round holes) and American-style outlets (three flat pins arranged in a Y shape; compatible with domestic two-flat-pin plugs). Rated voltage: 110–220 V AC.

Rain gear: Bring according to your personal needs.

Thermos and tea: You may bring these according to your personal needs.

Cruise ship luggage is generally limited to 90 kg per person, so excess weight is rarely an issue. We recommend carrying valuables and fragile items with you.

Cruise ships do not impose strict restrictions on liquids in luggage. Regular toiletries, cosmetics, and perfume are permitted.

Everyday items that may also be carried on or checked in include power banks and selfie sticks.

Please note that drones, self-balancing scooters, skateboards, roller skates, and inline skates are not permitted. In exceptional cases, you must apply to the cruise company; its final decision will apply.

III. To help ensure a smooth trip, please check that you have not packed any items prohibited on cruise ships in your luggage:

╳ Bringing any food or beverages on board is prohibited, including meat, poultry, fruit, sealed canned or packaged food, carbonated drinks, bottled water, tea, milk, yogurt, juice, and alcoholic beverages. Passengers traveling with infants may bring some infant supplies and food.

╳ Bringing any alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages on board for consumption or any other purpose is prohibited. Alcoholic beverages purchased at the port or in shops on board will be held by the ship and delivered to guests’ rooms on the last day of the cruise (for guests on consecutive cruises, alcoholic beverages they purchase will be returned the day before disembarkation at the end of their final cruise). Any alcoholic beverages brought on board on the day of departure (such as baijiu, rice wine, or beer) will not be returned if discovered.

In addition, some items are generally prohibited from being carried across borders: weapons and imitation weapons; counterfeit currency; printed materials, film, photographs, records, movies, audio tapes, video tapes, and other items harmful to China’s politics, economy, culture, or morals; drugs and poisons; animals, plants, seeds, and propagation materials; and cultural relics.

Items that are also restricted: controlled knives; precious metals; biological materials, microorganisms, blood and blood products; and other items. If restricted items must be carried for special reasons, they must be declared to customs and approved. The specific declared value is subject to confirmation by the relevant authorities.

To protect your interests as fully as possible, please read our “Booking Information and Terms of Liability” carefully. This document sets out important matters that our company brings to the attention of travelers going abroad and, together with our “Overseas Travel Safety Information and Other Important Notes,” forms part of the travel contract. Our company reserves the right to interpret all content on this website.

4. Booking restrictions (to be completed in accordance with the specific cruise line’s requirements)

1. Pregnant travelers must disclose their pregnancy when booking. Travelers more than 24 weeks pregnant are generally advised not to join the tour. Those who insist on booking must be accompanied by a family member and complete a Liability Waiver; however, our company reserves the right to refuse participation depending on the circumstances. Travelers less than 24 weeks pregnant who insist on booking must be accompanied by a family member and complete a Tour Participation Statement, and must provide a certificate confirming they are permitted to board. The company reserves the right to refuse participation depending on the circumstances. Travelers are responsible for all consequences arising from their own actions during the trip.

2. Cruise lines require infants traveling on a cruise to be at least 6 months old on the day the cruise departs.

3. Cruise lines define passengers under 18 as minors. If a minor is not traveling and boarding with their parents, the following documents must be provided:

1) A legally valid notarized certificate proving the parent-child relationship (in Chinese and English);

2) Copies of the parents’ passports (the page showing their photos and names);

3) Their parents must complete the “Authorization Letter.” Please print the attached document, sign it, and bring it with you;

4) Copies of both sides of the parents’ ID cards;

5) A copy of the minor’s birth certificate.

Minors must carry all the above documents with them and present them when checking in to board. Otherwise, the ship may refuse to let them board.

4. Booking information for senior travelers:

Travelers over 70 years of age who wish to join the tour must be accompanied by a family member and complete the “Tour Participation Declaration.” If they insist on joining without a family member, our company reserves the right to refuse their participation at its discretion. Travelers are responsible for all consequences arising from their own actions during the trip. Due to limitations in our service capacity, we cannot accept bookings from travelers over 80 years of age. Thank you for your understanding.

5. Booking information for minors:

Minors joining the tour must be accompanied by at least one adult, who must act as their guardian and be responsible for their safety. Tour members are responsible for any consequences during the trip arising from a minor’s own actions or from inadequate supervision by their accompanying adult. Due to limits on our service capacity, travelers under 18 may not book or travel independently. Thank you for your understanding.

V. Traveler Responsibilities

1. Tour participants must not engage in illegal activities during the trip.

2. When exercising their rights, tour participants must not harm the interests of the country, society, or the collective, or the lawful rights and interests of others.

3. Observe public order and respect social norms. Group members should respect the dignity of travel service staff and show mutual respect and support for other group members; respect local ethnic customs and traditions; and refrain from defacing scenic sites or buildings, spitting, littering, or other uncivilized behavior.

4. Make an effort to learn what you need to know for your trip and improve your personal safety awareness. Group members may choose and purchase travel accident insurance and other insurance themselves. During the trip, keep your luggage and belongings safe, and carry valuables with you or take other precautions to protect them.

5. When traveling, check the local weather and pay attention to children’s safety.

6. If group members voluntarily take part in hazardous activities included in a regular tour itinerary, such as rock climbing, mountaineering, rafting, diving, or bungee jumping, any resulting disputes, property losses, or personal injuries will be their own responsibility, and our company will bear no liability.

VI. Overseas Travel Safety Information and Other Important Notes

To protect your interests as fully as possible, please read our “Overseas Travel Safety Information and Other Important Notes” carefully. This document sets out important matters that our company brings to the attention of travelers going abroad and, together with our “Booking Information and Terms of Liability,” forms part of the travel contract.

(1) Helpful Tips

(1) Please board on time at the place specified in your travel notice. Passengers who miss the ship are responsible for the consequences.

(2) Shore excursions at the ports of call may be adjusted depending on the weather. The itinerary finally confirmed by the cruise operator will apply.

(3) After the cruise ship docks, if you go ashore independently, you may return to the ship for meals or arrange your own. If you join a shore excursion, whether meals are included depends on the itinerary you choose. If meals are not included, you may return to the ship to eat or make your own arrangements, depending on the circumstances. Meal costs are non-refundable.

(4) For other detailed information about the cruise, please read the pre-departure “Departure Notice” and “Travel Information” carefully.

(5) If you plan to join a shore excursion, spaces are limited, so please sign up at the service desk as soon as possible after boarding.

(6) Smoking is permitted only in designated areas. For safety reasons, please do not smoke in your room.

(7) Formal attire is required for the Captain’s Dinner. We recommend bringing one formal outfit.

(8) The seas along the route can sometimes be rough, which may cause seasickness or other discomfort. We recommend bringing medication for motion sickness.

(9) Under the cruise line’s regulations, guests traveling on a Mediterranean cruise must strictly comply with the cruise line’s conditions of carriage. Please read them carefully. You will be responsible for any consequences resulting from a violation of these conditions.

(2) Other Important Information and Precautions

1. Please comply with local laws and regulations.

2. Please be sure to carry the relevant documents and a valid passport with you.

3. Before taking part in any high-risk activities, you must assess your personal health and abilities and follow the relevant safety instructions, such as wearing a life jacket, fastening a safety harness, and wearing suitable or required clothing. We strongly advise group members to avoid these activities during free time on the trip. If a group member insists on participating, they do so at their own risk.

4. Do not take part in entertainment activities that may be illegal.

5. Pay attention to and take all warnings seriously. For example, do not wander around or feed the animals in a wildlife park.

6. Take extra care and remain vigilant when visiting areas with poor security, and avoid going out alone.