Key Aspects: MSC Virtuosa will remain overnight in Southampton to wait out Storm Austen and will not depart until 7 p.m. Sunday, October 25. The visit to La Rochelle is also cancelled due to poor weather, and the visit to Le Havre is cancelled because of strike activity. A visit to Vigo has been added to the 7-night itinerary for Thursday, October 29 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. MSC Cruises’ MSC Virtuosa is spending extra time in Southampton, UK, as Storm Austen brings rough weather to the English Channel. Instead of departing at 8 p.m. on Saturday, October 24, 2026 as planned, the s...
MSC Virtuosa Held in Southampton as Storm and Strikes Upend Itinerary
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Oct 25, 2026 • 1 hour ago
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