Cruise itinerary
5-Night Europe Cruise from Southampton
5 nights · Europe · 4 ports of call
5-night Europe cruise aboard MSC Virtuosa, departing Southampton and calling at La Coruña, Cádiz and Málaga.
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At a glance
- Ship
- MSC Virtuosa
- Cruise line
- MSC Cruises
- Duration
- 5 nights
- Region
- Europe · Northern Europe
- Departs
- Southampton
- Returns
- Málaga
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Southampton
Depart 18:00
England's principal cruise homeport on the south coast, with deep docks that once launched the great ocean liners. Many transatlantic and Northern European sailings begin here, an hour or so by rail from London and close to the New Forest.
- Ocean liner heritage
- Gateway to London
- Tudor old town
- Day2At sea
- Day3
La Coruña
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
A port city on the Atlantic coast of Galicia in northwest Spain, set on a peninsula reaching into the sea. Its emblem is the Tower of Hercules, a Roman lighthouse still in use, and a long seafront promenade rings the headland.
- Tower of Hercules
- Riazor Beach
- Old town squares
- Day4At sea
- Day5
Cádiz
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 20:00
One of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Western Europe, set on a narrow spit almost surrounded by the Atlantic in Spain's Andalusia. A gold-domed cathedral rises over the old town's tight lanes, sea walls and the long sands of La Caleta.
- Cádiz Cathedral
- La Caleta beach
- Old town lanes
- Day6
Málaga
Arrive 07:00
A port city on Spain's Costa del Sol and the birthplace of Picasso. Cruise ships berth near the centre, where a hilltop Moorish fortress, the cathedral and the Picasso Museum sit close to broad city beaches and fried-fish chiringuitos.
- Alcazaba fortress
- Picasso Museum
- Costa del Sol beaches
Upcoming departures
- 7 Nov 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
5-Night Europe Cruise from Southampton FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 5-night Europe cruise calls at Southampton, La Coruña, Cádiz and Málaga.
How many days are spent at sea?
2 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Southampton and ends in Málaga.
How long is this cruise?
5 nights aboard MSC Virtuosa.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 7 Nov 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.