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Good value cruise on MSC Virtuosa. Southampton, La Rochelle, Bilbao, La Coruna, Le Harve, back to Southampton. End June/early July 2022. The restaurant food was always delicious. The roasts (when offered) were very generous portions. The buffet food isn't great quality. Stick to the (inclusive) restaurant. Be advised though that the choices are limited. It's a set menu every lunch and dinner. If (like me) you can't eat fish/seafood; choices are limited. I'm not vegan or vegetarian but it seems like they'd struggle. Shows are short. Only 30 - 45 minutes. No West End shows. During the day the pools and hot tubs get busy. Lounges/bars get crowded in the evening and nowhere to sit. But.... The cocktails are very nice. (I went for the drinks package). Although limited choices; the set lunches and dinners were delicious. Nice lounges and sea views. IF you can find a seat. I highly recommend "Adjeerez" (am I spelling that right?). This is a £15 show and you get a free drink. (note some shows are free, others you pay for). Adjeerez has a plot but tbh I feel it's more about the visual experience. Think a bizarre mix of.... Commedia Del Arte style costumes, chess, opera, ballet, dance and the circus. Throw in some hoops, diabolos, ropes, wires, led screens and you've got a show. The choreography was impressive and the performers are highly skilled. VERDICT: It took me a little time to settle in, but.... This wasn't terrible. Room for improvement but still a good value break. Got better as it went on. Staff were fantastic.