---
title: "Iron & Ice – Bilbao, Kirkwall & Skjolden"
url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/iron-ice-bilbao-kirkwall-skjolden~MSC-MERAVIGLIA-20270529-14
description: "14-night MSC Cruises cruise on MSC Meraviglia"
image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/dc1a4fc7b05e618c.jpg
---

# Iron & Ice – Bilbao, Kirkwall & Skjolden

![Route map: 14 nights round trip from Southampton on MSC Meraviglia](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/dc1a4fc7b05e618c.jpg)

A 14-night round trip from Southampton, sailing on the afternoon of 29 May. It makes 9 port calls, starting with Gijon, La Rochelle and Bilbao. The stops are in Spain, France, the United Kingdom and Norway, and calls last 6 to 12 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 13°C in Kirkwall to 23°C in La Rochelle (55 to 73°F). You're back in Southampton on the morning of 12 June. MSC Meraviglia (2017) carries up to 5,642 guests on 20 decks and has 9 restaurants, 3 of them included in the fare.

## Overview

- **Cruise Line:** [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md)
- **Ship:** [MSC Meraviglia](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises/msc-meraviglia.md)
- **Duration:** 14 nights
- **Departure:** 2027-05-29
- **Return:** 2027-06-12
- **From:** [Southampton, United Kingdom](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/southampton.md)

## Itinerary

| Day | Port | Country | Arrival | Departure | Weather |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| 1 | [Southampton](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/southampton.md) | GB |  | 16:00 | 9–17°C |
| 3 | [Gijon](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/gijon.md) | ES | 07:00 | 17:00 | 12–18°C |
| 4 | [La Rochelle](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/la-rochelle.md) | FR | 09:00 | 19:00 | 16–23°C |
| 5 | [Bilbao](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/bilbao.md) | ES | 09:00 | 19:00 | 16–22°C |
| 7 | [Cherbourg](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/cherbourg.md) | FR | 07:00 | 19:00 | 14–18°C |
| 8 | [Southampton](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/southampton.md) | GB | 07:00 | 16:00 | 9–17°C |
| 10 | [Kirkwall](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/kirkwall.md) | GB | 07:00 | 14:00 | 10–13°C |
| 11 | [Skjolden](https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/skjolden.md) | NO | 14:00 | 20:00 | 12–18°C |
| 12 | [Nordfjordeid](https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/nordfjordeid.md) | NO | 10:00 | 18:00 | 10–18°C |
| 13 | [Stavanger](https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/stavanger.md) | NO | 10:00 | 18:00 | 11–16°C |
| 15 | [Southampton](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/southampton.md) | GB | 07:00 |  | 9–17°C |

## Cabin Prices

Every fare includes your cabin, all your meals, and the ship's entertainment and facilities. 6 of this ship's 9 restaurants cost extra.

### EUR

#### 1 Guest

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Inside | €4,628 | €4,628 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-MERAVIGLIA-20270529-14.md?pid=2c0ad31a-6f43-4da5-92d8-5d75f979de0c) |
| Oceanview | Oceanview | €5,188 | €5,188 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-MERAVIGLIA-20270529-14.md?pid=d03c2201-e4c9-4dca-89fb-8c5fb10795fe) |
| Balcony | Balcony | €6,128 | €6,128 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-MERAVIGLIA-20270529-14.md?pid=aa220045-0d41-4702-9a68-85426f2dafac) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.

**Tips:** MSC's EU fares already include the hotel service charge, so nothing is added to your onboard account.

**Tap water:** Free tap water is only guaranteed at the buffet. In the main restaurant the water served at the table costs extra, though some guests get tap water by asking. Bars sell water by the glass.

#### 2 Guests

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Inside | €4,796 | €2,398 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-MERAVIGLIA-20270529-14.md?pid=22f43826-5d83-46ad-b549-741a31f2b450) |
| Oceanview | Oceanview | €5,356 | €2,678 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-MERAVIGLIA-20270529-14.md?pid=92c84bae-064d-422b-beb3-000806a791f1) |
| Balcony | Balcony | €6,296 | €3,148 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-MERAVIGLIA-20270529-14.md?pid=f040b3ed-7dd0-4e8d-8160-a638fdc62aee) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.

**Tips:** MSC's EU fares already include the hotel service charge, so nothing is added to your onboard account.

**Tap water:** Free tap water is only guaranteed at the buffet. In the main restaurant the water served at the table costs extra, though some guests get tap water by asking. Bars sell water by the glass.

#### 3 Guests

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Balcony | Balcony | €7,694 | €2,565 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-MERAVIGLIA-20270529-14.md?pid=9f14a177-5583-49d6-8ee2-38bec6e8f50d) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.

**Tips:** MSC's EU fares already include the hotel service charge, so nothing is added to your onboard account.

**Tap water:** Free tap water is only guaranteed at the buffet. In the main restaurant the water served at the table costs extra, though some guests get tap water by asking. Bars sell water by the glass.

#### 4 Guests

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Balcony | Balcony | €9,092 | €2,273 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-MERAVIGLIA-20270529-14.md?pid=c1141049-d430-4d6c-a99e-b87d92cc25ce) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.

**Tips:** MSC's EU fares already include the hotel service charge, so nothing is added to your onboard account.

**Tap water:** Free tap water is only guaranteed at the buffet. In the main restaurant the water served at the table costs extra, though some guests get tap water by asking. Bars sell water by the glass.

### USD

#### 1 Guest

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Inside | $4,824 | $4,824 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-MERAVIGLIA-20270529-14.md?pid=8d96fd72-7ea9-43e1-86e3-822212f79595) |
| Oceanview | Oceanview | $5,884 | $5,884 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-MERAVIGLIA-20270529-14.md?pid=2baf4ef5-34ee-4721-8f1c-2b3e906975cc) |
| Balcony | Balcony | $6,664 | $6,664 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-MERAVIGLIA-20270529-14.md?pid=efb53ffb-4bcc-4c58-9c69-9753898c2e73) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.

**Tips:** MSC bills this to your onboard account and it can't be removed. The price shown here already includes it, so it compares like for like with MSC's site plus the charge.

**Tap water:** Free tap water is only guaranteed at the buffet. In the main restaurant the water served at the table costs extra, though some guests get tap water by asking. Bars sell water by the glass.

#### 2 Guests

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Inside | $5,398 | $2,699 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-MERAVIGLIA-20270529-14.md?pid=4d371b7a-861b-4b8f-bbde-9145b86c9110) |
| Oceanview | Oceanview | $6,458 | $3,229 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-MERAVIGLIA-20270529-14.md?pid=53e63ad8-2764-4d19-b6fe-8ffc01984153) |
| Balcony | Balcony | $7,238 | $3,619 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-MERAVIGLIA-20270529-14.md?pid=d8239838-8b75-4147-ba02-93dbf3f09e86) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.

**Tips:** MSC bills this to your onboard account and it can't be removed. The price shown here already includes it, so it compares like for like with MSC's site plus the charge.

**Tap water:** Free tap water is only guaranteed at the buffet. In the main restaurant the water served at the table costs extra, though some guests get tap water by asking. Bars sell water by the glass.

#### 3 Guests

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Balcony | Balcony | $8,862 | $2,954 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-MERAVIGLIA-20270529-14.md?pid=e2051f9b-4711-40ed-a51e-63973b900715) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.

**Tips:** MSC bills this to your onboard account and it can't be removed. The price shown here already includes it, so it compares like for like with MSC's site plus the charge.

**Tap water:** Free tap water is only guaranteed at the buffet. In the main restaurant the water served at the table costs extra, though some guests get tap water by asking. Bars sell water by the glass.

#### 4 Guests

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Balcony | Balcony | $10,486 | $2,622 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-MERAVIGLIA-20270529-14.md?pid=32858565-9452-420b-98db-55ea74f74f53) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.

**Tips:** MSC bills this to your onboard account and it can't be removed. The price shown here already includes it, so it compares like for like with MSC's site plus the charge.

**Tap water:** Free tap water is only guaranteed at the buffet. In the main restaurant the water served at the table costs extra, though some guests get tap water by asking. Bars sell water by the glass.

## Price History (2 guests)

### EUR

| Date | Inside | Oceanview | Balcony |
|------|------|------|------|
| 2026-08-14 | €4,736 | €5,296 | €6,236 |
| 2026-08-15 | €4,736 | €5,296 | €6,276 |
| 2026-08-16 | €4,736 | €5,296 | €6,236 |
| 2026-08-17 | €4,736 | €5,296 | €6,236 |
| 2026-08-18 | €4,736 | €5,296 | €6,236 |
| 2026-08-19 | €4,736 | €5,296 | €6,236 |
| 2026-08-20 | €4,736 | €5,296 | €6,236 |
| 2026-08-21 | €4,736 | €5,296 | €6,236 |
| 2026-08-22 | €4,736 | €5,296 | €6,236 |
| 2026-08-23 | €4,736 | €5,296 | €6,236 |
| 2026-08-24 | €4,736 | €5,296 | €6,236 |
| 2026-08-25 | €4,736 | €5,296 | €6,236 |
| 2026-08-26 | €4,736 | €5,296 | €6,236 |
| 2026-08-27 | €4,736 | €5,296 | €6,236 |
| 2026-08-28 | €4,736 | €5,296 | €6,236 |
| 2026-08-29 | €4,796 | €5,356 | €6,296 |
| 2026-08-30 | €4,796 | €5,356 | €6,296 |
| 2026-08-31 | €4,796 | €5,356 | €6,296 |
| 2026-09-01 | €4,796 | €5,356 | €6,296 |
| 2026-09-02 | €4,796 | €5,356 | €6,296 |
| 2026-09-03 | €4,796 | €5,356 | €6,296 |
| 2026-09-04 | €4,796 | €5,356 | €6,296 |
| 2026-09-05 | €4,796 | €5,356 | €6,296 |
| 2026-09-06 | €4,796 | €5,356 | €6,296 |
| 2026-09-07 | €4,796 | €5,356 | €6,296 |
| 2026-09-08 | €4,796 | €5,356 | €6,296 |
| 2026-09-09 | €4,796 | €5,356 | €6,296 |
| 2026-09-10 | €4,796 | €5,356 | €6,296 |
| 2026-09-11 | €4,796 | €5,356 | €6,296 |
| 2026-09-12 | €4,796 | €5,356 | €6,296 |
| 2026-09-13 | €4,796 | €5,356 | €6,296 |
| 2026-09-14 | €4,796 | €5,356 | €6,296 |
| 2026-09-15 | €4,796 | €5,356 | €6,296 |
| 2026-09-16 | €4,796 | €5,356 | €6,296 |
| 2026-09-17 | €4,796 | €5,356 | €6,296 |
| 2026-09-18 | €4,796 | €5,356 | €6,296 |
| 2026-09-19 | €4,796 | €5,356 | €6,296 |
| 2026-09-20 | €4,796 | €5,356 | €6,296 |
| 2026-09-21 | €4,796 | €5,356 | €6,296 |
| 2026-09-22 | €4,796 | €5,356 | €6,296 |
| 2026-09-23 | €4,796 | €5,356 | €6,296 |
| 2026-09-24 | €4,796 | €5,356 | €6,296 |
| 2026-09-25 | €4,796 | €5,356 | €6,296 |
| 2026-09-26 | €4,796 | €5,356 | €6,296 |
| 2026-09-27 | €4,796 | €5,356 | €6,296 |
| 2026-09-28 | €4,796 | €5,356 | €6,296 |
| 2026-09-29 | €4,796 | €5,356 | €6,296 |
| 2026-09-30 | €4,796 | €5,356 | €6,296 |
| 2026-10-01 | €4,796 | €5,356 | €6,296 |
| 2026-10-02 | €4,796 | €5,356 | €6,296 |
| 2026-10-03 | €4,796 | €5,356 | €6,296 |
| 2026-10-04 | €4,796 | €5,356 | €6,296 |
| 2026-10-05 | €4,796 | €5,356 | €6,296 |

### USD

| Date | Inside | Oceanview | Balcony |
|------|------|------|------|
| 2026-08-20 | $5,210 | $6,130 | $6,490 |
| 2026-08-21 | $5,210 | $6,130 | $6,490 |
| 2026-08-22 | $5,238 | $6,158 | $6,518 |
| 2026-08-23 | $5,238 | $6,158 | $6,518 |
| 2026-08-24 | $5,238 | $6,158 | $6,518 |
| 2026-08-25 | $5,238 | $6,158 | $6,518 |
| 2026-08-26 | $5,210 | $6,130 | $6,490 |
| 2026-08-27 | $5,210 | $6,130 | $6,490 |
| 2026-08-28 | $5,210 | $6,130 | $6,490 |
| 2026-08-29 | $5,210 | $6,130 | $6,490 |
| 2026-08-30 | $5,210 | $6,130 | $6,490 |
| 2026-08-31 | $5,210 | $6,130 | $6,490 |
| 2026-09-01 | $5,210 | $6,130 | $6,490 |
| 2026-09-02 | $5,210 | $6,130 | $6,490 |
| 2026-09-03 | $5,210 | $6,130 | $6,490 |
| 2026-09-04 | $5,210 | $6,130 | $6,490 |
| 2026-09-05 | $5,210 | $6,130 | $6,490 |
| 2026-09-06 | $5,210 | $6,130 | $6,490 |
| 2026-09-07 | $5,210 | $6,130 | $6,490 |
| 2026-09-08 | $5,210 | $6,130 | $6,490 |
| 2026-09-09 | $5,210 | $6,130 | $6,490 |
| 2026-09-10 | $5,210 | $6,130 | $6,490 |
| 2026-09-11 | $5,210 | $6,130 | $6,490 |
| 2026-09-12 | $5,210 | $6,130 | $6,490 |
| 2026-09-13 | $5,210 | $6,130 | $6,490 |
| 2026-09-14 | $5,210 | $6,130 | $6,490 |
| 2026-09-15 | $5,210 | $6,130 | $6,490 |
| 2026-09-16 | $5,210 | $6,130 | $6,490 |
| 2026-09-17 | $5,210 | $6,130 | $6,490 |
| 2026-09-18 | $5,210 | $6,130 | $6,490 |
| 2026-09-19 | $5,210 | $6,130 | $6,490 |
| 2026-09-20 | $5,210 | $6,130 | $6,490 |
| 2026-09-21 | $5,210 | $6,130 | $6,490 |
| 2026-09-22 | $5,398 | $6,458 | $7,238 |
| 2026-09-23 | $5,398 | $6,458 | $7,238 |
| 2026-09-24 | $5,398 | $6,458 | $7,238 |
| 2026-09-25 | $5,398 | $6,458 | $7,238 |
| 2026-09-26 | $5,398 | $6,458 | $7,238 |
| 2026-09-27 | $5,398 | $6,458 | $7,238 |
| 2026-09-28 | $5,398 | $6,458 | $7,238 |
| 2026-09-29 | $5,398 | $6,458 | $7,238 |
| 2026-09-30 | $5,398 | $6,458 | $7,238 |
| 2026-10-01 | $5,398 | $6,458 | $7,238 |
| 2026-10-02 | $5,398 | $6,458 | $7,238 |
| 2026-10-03 | $5,398 | $6,458 | $7,238 |
| 2026-10-04 | $5,398 | $6,458 | $7,238 |
| 2026-10-05 | $5,398 | $6,458 | $7,238 |

## Ship Details

- **Year Built:** 2017
- **Passengers:** 5,642
- **Crew:** 1,608
- **Gross Tonnage:** 171,600 GT
- **Decks:** 20
- **Length:** 315.8m
- **Beam:** 43m
- **Dining (total):** 9
- **Dining (included):** 3
- **Dining (surcharge):** 6

## Port Details

### [Southampton](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/southampton.md)

*United Kingdom*

> England's gateway to the world

Avg dock time: 11.9h · Weather: 9–17°C

- Currency: British Pound
- Languages: en, cy
- Timezone: Europe/London

### [Gijon](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/gijon.md)

*Spain*

> Asturian cider and Cantabrian waves

Avg dock time: 9.7h · Weather: 12–18°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: es
- Timezone: Europe/Madrid

### [La Rochelle](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/la-rochelle.md)

*France*

> France's luminous Atlantic harbour of towers

Avg dock time: 9h · Weather: 16–23°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: fr
- Timezone: Europe/Paris

### [Bilbao](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/bilbao.md)

*Spain*

> The Guggenheim's titanium curves above the Nervión

Avg dock time: 9.7h · Weather: 16–22°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: es
- Timezone: Europe/Madrid

### [Cherbourg](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/cherbourg.md)

*France*

> Normandy's transatlantic harbour of history

Avg dock time: 10.2h · Weather: 14–18°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: fr
- Timezone: Europe/Paris

### [Kirkwall](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/kirkwall.md)

*United Kingdom*

> Viking roots beneath Orkney's wide skies

Avg dock time: 9.8h · Weather: 10–13°C

- Currency: British Pound
- Languages: en, cy
- Timezone: Europe/London

### [Skjolden](https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/skjolden.md)

*Norway*

> The innermost village of the Sognefjord

Avg dock time: 8h · Weather: 12–18°C

- Currency: Norwegian Krone
- Languages: nb, nn, no
- Timezone: Europe/Oslo

### [Nordfjordeid](https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/nordfjordeid.md)

*Norway*

> Fjord-side serenity with Viking roots

Avg dock time: 9.4h · Weather: 10–18°C

- Currency: Norwegian Krone
- Languages: nb, nn, no
- Timezone: Europe/Oslo

### [Stavanger](https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/stavanger.md)

*Norway*

> Oil wealth meets old-town cobblestones

Avg dock time: 9.4h · Weather: 11–16°C

- Currency: Norwegian Krone
- Languages: nb, nn, no
- Timezone: Europe/Oslo

## Before & After on This Ship

Prices are per person for 2 guests, in each fare's own currency.

|  | Cruise | Departure | Return | Nights | From |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Previous | [Mediterranean to England – Rome, Lisbon & Southampton](https://cruisello.com/cruises/mediterranean-to-england-rome-lisbon-southampton~MSC-MERAVIGLIA-20270518-11.md) | 2027-05-18 | 2027-05-29 | 11 | – |
| Next | [Tide and Timber – Lisbon & Stavanger](https://cruisello.com/cruises/tide-and-timber-lisbon-stavanger~MSC-MERAVIGLIA-20270612-14.md) | 2027-06-12 | 2027-06-26 | 14 | €2,308 / $2,771 |

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