An Irish mini break with MSC Cruises

4 nights from £299 per person based on 2 sharing

This four-night MSC Virtuosa sailing is a great way to make the most of an October break, combining two days in Cork with plenty of time to enjoy everything happening on board. With full-board dining, special Dirty Dancing and What the Folk entertainment, plus an overnight stay in Ireland, there’s a lot packed into this short autumnal getaway.
  • Your first stop is Cork, where the overnight stay means there’s no need to squeeze everything into a few hours. Spend time exploring Cork City, browse the stalls of the English Market for Irish cheeses, freshly baked bread, and local produce, then continue along St Patrick’s Street or settle into one of the city’s traditional pubs.

  • On your second day, you could use your extra time in Cork to head to nearby Cobh, the colourful harbour town that played an important part in Ireland’s maritime history. Visit the Titanic Experience, see the striking St Colman’s Cathedral overlooking the waterfront, and wander past the brightly painted houses that line the town. It makes for a very different second day to time spent in Cork City itself.

  • After leaving Ireland, you’ll have a full day at sea to enjoy MSC Virtuosa. Take your pick from the pools and water park, spend time beneath the LED dome of Galleria Virtuosa, catch live entertainment, or stop for a drink at the MSC Starship Club, home to robotic bartender Rob. Special Dirty Dancing and What the Folk entertainment also gives this particular sailing something extra to look forward to in the evenings.

Southampton | Cork | At Sea | Southampton

What’s included: 

• 4 nights aboard MSC Virtuosa

• Balcony Stateroom; full-board basis

• Departs from Southampton on 15/10/2026

Terms and Conditions

This holiday is organised by Travel Counsellors Ltd and, where it is a flight-inclusive package, is ATOL protected under Travel Counsellors Ltd ATOL 6751. Subject to availability. No local charges payable. T&Cs apply. Please give me a call for further details. Price based on 6 adults sharing. Prices correct at time of posting. Offers are subject to change. I can advise on travel insurance at the time of booking.

4 nights from £299 per person based on 2 sharing

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Travel Counsellors Ltd features and sells holidays organised either by Travel Counsellors Ltd or by third-party tour operators. Where Travel Counsellors Ltd has created the package, it will be the organiser of that package and, where flight-inclusive, protected under Travel Counsellors Ltd ATOL 6751. Where an offer is sourced through another tour operator, that tour operator is the package organiser and Travel Counsellors Ltd acts as agent; any ATOL protection will be provided under that tour operator’s ATOL. The relevant organiser, ATOL holder and ATOL number will be stated on the individual offer and confirmed before and at the time of booking. Prices and information are correct at the time of distribution, subject to availability, and may be withdrawn or amended at any time. Please ask your Travel Counsellor at the time of booking.

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