Virtuosa has 18 decks and can carry more than 6,000 passengers The Shetland port of Lerwick has welcomed its largest ever cruise ship. Virtuosa is 332m (1,089ft) long with 18 decks, and accommodation ...

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The Shetland port of Lerwick has welcomed its largest ever cruise ship. Virtuosa is 332m (1,089ft) long with 18 decks, and accommodation for up to 6,334 passengers and 1,704 crew. The Maltese-flagged ...