Mediterranean Grandeur – Barcelona & Palma
About this cruise
This one leaves Southampton on November 7, 2026 and spends 9 nights visiting A Coruña, Cádiz and Málaga, with additional stops along the Western Mediterranean at a pace where every day has something going on but there's always time to just sit and watch the water too. The sailing ends in Barcelona. There's a stretch of back-to-back port days, so those days are busy, but the sea days around them give you time to recharge. The Western Mediterranean does coastal beauty and good eating in equal measure. Most ports give you about 10 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, MSC Virtuosa takes the food seriously, with 7 restaurants to choose from. 1 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. If you like having options (restaurants, bars, activities, entertainment), a big ship delivers that. Pro tip: fly in the day before. Southampton has plenty to offer, and you'll board relaxed instead of rushed. Being shoulder season helps: golden light, comfortable weather, and shorter queues at the popular spots. If you've been thinking about a cruise, this 9-night sailing is a strong place to start.
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The price above matches MSC Cruises's USD site. MSC Cruises prices every country separately, so the others may show something different.
We added MSC Cruises's mandatory service charge to the prices above, so they show the real total. MSC Cruises bills it on board rather than in the fare, so their own site will quote you less.
- Cruise fare on MSC Cruises's site
- $688.93
- Service charge, paid on board
- +$126
- What you actually pay, per person
- $814.93
$14 per guest per night × 9 nights.
* If you book through a marked link, the cruise line pays us a small commission. Your price is exactly the same either way, and the commission is what pays for Cruisello.
What's included in this price
Your cabin with daily housekeeping, every meal on board, and the shows, pools and gym. 6 of this ship's 7 restaurants cost extra if you want them.
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.
Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.
Price History
Getting there: out to Southampton, home from Barcelona
This cruise does not return to Southampton. It ends in Barcelona, so your flight home leaves from there.
