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MSC Poesia
First launched
2008
First launched
Passengers
2550
Passengers
Ports Visited
60
Ports visited
Cruises from $97 per day
$97
From Price per day
Total Gross Tonnage of MSC Poesia
92,627
Gross Tonnage

MSC Poesia Cruises

3.2
(from 5 verified customers)

Launched in 2008, MSC Poesia at 92,490 GT carries 2,550 passengers. She is one of MSC Cruise Line's "Musica" family of ships. The interior décor of wood and marble, soft furnishings and colour reflects high Italian quality. The vessel is roomy, with plenty of lounges and bars, and has excellent alternative restaurants offering Italian and Japanese fare.MSC Poesia is an innovative cruise ship with an elegant style that brings traditional craftsmanship to creative designs. Step aboard and you’ll enter a refined world of comfort. Whether your reason for being on board is a family vacation, a luxury treat or a romantic escape, MSC Poesia is a ship that offers a truly inspiring cruise experience.

Ship Specification

Maiden voyage: 2008
Number of decks: 13
Tonnage: 92627
Cabins: 1075
Passengers: 2550
Number of crew: 987
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Onboard Experience

  • Dining

    • Dining on the MSC Poesia
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    • Dining on the MSC Poesia

    The two main dining rooms, Il Palladio and Le Fontane, are located aft with large ocean-view windows. There are two seatings for dinner, served by top-of-the-line Italian stewards. Guests in suites and deluxe grades are assigned seats in a quieter section of the restaurant. Dishes range from traditional and tasty Mediterranean fare, to the most refined international recipes. There is the "Always Available" menu, which includes spaghetti and grilled chicken, beefsteak or salmon.

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    The alternative specialty restaurant is Kaito Sushi Bar, an authentic Japanese venue with an extensive, outstanding menu. For a quick breakfast or lunch choose the lido Cafeteria Villa Pompeiana buffet, offering the utmost quality and variety in Italian and international cuisine, or the pool-deck fast-food grill and pizzeria. For an extra fee, L'Obelisco is a specialty restaurant, sectioned from the Cafeteria Villa Pompeiana buffet that is converted into an alternative dining area at supper with tablecloths and waiter service.

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  • Bars

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    • Bar on the MSC Poesia

    From the sophisticated Grappolo d’Oro wine-tasting bar to the glamorous Mojito cocktail bar and the luxurious Hitchcock Lounge cigar room, there is a refreshing choice of original bars and lounges in which to enjoy a drink with friends or family.

  • Entertainment

    • Entertainment on the MSC Poesia
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    • Entertainment on the MSC Poesia

    The state-of-the-art 1240 seat two-deck Teatro Carlo Felice is the principal showlounge. The Pigalle Lounge is the main centre for social dancing, and other dance floors are spread throughout other lounges. The young and lively go to the loud and futuristic S32 Disco. View big-screen movies on the large screen above the forward pool.

  • Activities

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    • Activities on the MSC Poesia
    • Activities on the MSC Poesia

    From the moment you wake up to the moment you go to bed, you can enjoy a wide variety of activities and entertainment. Compete in sports tournaments, take part in dance classes, watch Broadway-style theater shows, go wild at themed parties or try your luck in the casino: the choice is yours!

  • Health & Fitness

    • Fitness on the MSC Poesia
    • Fitness on the MSC Poesia

    If you’re wanting to stay in shape during your cruise, there are many sports and fitness activities available on board, including a basketball court, tennis court and state-of-the-art gym. For milder exercise, there’s also shuffleboard and mini golf. Relax at the opulent MSC Aurea Spa wellness center with its steam room, sauna and divine massages designed to pamper body and mind.

  • Kids

    • Kids activities on the MSC Poesia
    • Kids activities on the MSC Poesia
    • Kids activities on the MSC Poesia
    • Kids activities on the MSC Poesia
    • Kids activities on the MSC Poesia

    Kids and teens are also well served, with their own clubs and parties, a dedicated Dinosaur Play Area, video games and even a disco!

  • Inclusions

    • Activities - organised & individual
    • All main meals on-board
    • Butler & valet services (select cabins)
    • Captain's welcome cocktail party and Gala Evening
    • Coffee, tea & milk 24 hrs
    • Cruise Director & all English speaking staff
    • Entertainment - live music and/or shows, movies
    • In-cabin continental breakfast for higher classes
    • Kids clubs & teen programs (3-17 yrs)
    • Service charge: Up to €0/USD12.50/AUD18 (12 & over) daily, child over 1 pay half. Ask about pre-payment.
    • Ship-shore-ship transfers
    • Traditional/set time & multi-venue dining
    • Under 12s sharing cabin w/ 2 adults: ask about free travel (pay port dues)
    • Use of ship facilities - indoor & outdoor

Customer cruise ship ratings

MSC Poesia has an average of 3.2 Stars based on 5 Guest Reviews

  • Overall
    3.2
  • Cabin
    4
  • Dining
    2.8
  • Entertainment
    3
  • Service
    3.6

Destination & Ports

Visited Ports

Highlights

  • Whether a family vacation, luxury treat or romantic escape, MSC Poesia is a ship that offers a truly inspiring cruise experience.

  • The varied lounges & bars offer refreshing originality and authenticity, from the Grappolo d’Oro wine-tasting bar to the Mojito cocktail bar and sumptuous design of the cigar room.

  • In addition to all the features of ‘Bella’ and ‘Fantastica’, the ‘Aurea’ Experience offers a series of relaxing benefits for body and soul.

Cabins

Four out of five cabins have an outside view, and of these four out of five have a balcony. Cabins are stylish, outfitted in handsome colour schemes. For all cabins continental breakfast is complimentary from 7.30 to 10 am, while room service snacks can be bought at other times. A basket of fruit is provided at embarkation, and replenished daily for suites. Cabins come with a mini-bar, personal safe, ample closet, shower-only tub, terrycloth robes, flat-screen television, and excellent 24-hour room service.

Suites have in addition fresh flowers, daily tray of canapes, hangers, upgraded toiletries, bathroom with tub, and king-size bed (or two singles). Suites also have a large lounger area and walk-in closet, vanity desk with hair dryer. Some very popular staterooms are at the aft of the ship with views of the wake from balcony cabins. There are 18 suites with a private balcony. There are no single cabins, and 17 that are wheelchair-accessible.)

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  • Inside

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    Cabin Types

    IR2, IR1, IB

    Surface approx. 151 sq. ft., deck 12-15Relaxing armchair Bathroom with shower, vanity area and hairdryer Comfortable double or single beds (on request*)Interactive TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar*Cabin for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility has only single beds.The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

  • Oceanview

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    Cabin Types

    OR2, OR1, OO, OB

    Surface approx. 172 sq. ft., deck 8Window with sea viewRelaxing armchair Bathroom with shower, vanity area with hairdryer Comfortable double or single beds (on request*)Interactive TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar*Cabin for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility has only single beds.The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

  • Balcony

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    Cabin Types

    BA, BL2, BL1, BR2, BR1, BP, BB

    Surface approx. 194 sq. ft. with a balcony that is approx. 43 sq. ft, deck 9-11Sitting area with sofaBathroom with shower, vanity area with hairdryerComfortable double or single beds (on request*)Interactive TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar*Cabin for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility has only single beds (except cabin 15025)The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

  • Suite

    Suite on the MSC Poesia Suite on the MSC Poesia

    Cabin Types

    SL1, YCL, YC3, YCT, YC1, YIN

    Surface approx. 280 sq. ft. with a balcony that is approx. 43 sq. ft, deck 15BalconySitting area with sofaSpacious WardrobeBathroom with bathtub, vanity area with hairdryerComfortable double or single beds (on request)Interactive TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safeAUREA Suite benefits:Priority tender and disembarkationIn-suite espresso machine amenitiesPremium Relaxation amenities in each suite (including bathrobe, slippers, and bespoke MED Bath amenities)Premium Minibar (first minibar items)Ironing service (2 items per suite)This update applies to all ships with departure dates starting from July 1st, 2025Please note the benefits are subject to change without prior notice.The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

MSC Poesia Deck Plans

Legend

  • Sofa bed
  • 3rd bed is a pullman bed
  • 3rd & 4th beds are pullman beds
  • Double sofa bed
  • Stateroom with Juliet balcony (non-walkable)
  • Connecting staterooms
  • Cabin for guests with reduced mobility
  • MSC Yacht Club/Aurea Suite cabin with panoramic sealed window
  • Obstructed views
  • Staterooms with metal balcony
  • Staterooms with partial metal/partial glass balconies
  • Ship configuration may be subject to change depending on the season and on the destination

MSC Poesia Cruise Calendar

Date Title Departs Prices From
12 Oct 2025 Hamburg,Zeebrugge,Le Havre,Southampton,Cherbourg,Hamburg Hamburg Sold Out
15 Oct 2025 Le Havre,Southampton,Cherbourg,Hamburg,Rotterdam,Zeebrugge,Le Havre Le Havre $1403
16 Oct 2025 Southampton,Cherbourg,Hamburg,Rotterdam,Zeebrugge,Le Havre,Southampton Southampton $963
16 Oct 2025 Southampton,Cherbourg,Hamburg,Rotterdam Southampton Sold Out
19 Oct 2025 Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, France, United Kingdom Hamburg Sold Out
21 Oct 2025 Rotterdam,Zeebrugge,Le Havre,Southampton,Hamburg,Rotterdam Rotterdam Sold Out
23 Oct 2025 France, United Kingdom, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium Le Havre $1485
24 Oct 2025 United Kingdom, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, France Southampton $1535
26 Oct 2025 Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, France, United Kingdom Hamburg $1025
28 Oct 2025 Rotterdam,Zeebrugge,Le Havre,Southampton,Hamburg,Rotterdam Rotterdam $1295
30 Oct 2025 France, United Kingdom, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium Le Havre $965
31 Oct 2025 United Kingdom, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, France Southampton $955
02 Nov 2025 Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, France, United Kingdom Hamburg $905
04 Nov 2025 Rotterdam,Zeebrugge,Le Havre,Southampton,Hamburg,Rotterdam Rotterdam $1205
06 Nov 2025 France, United Kingdom, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium Le Havre $895
07 Nov 2025 United Kingdom, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, France Southampton $865
09 Nov 2025 Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, France, United Kingdom Hamburg $815
11 Nov 2025 Rotterdam,Zeebrugge,Le Havre,Southampton,Hamburg,Rotterdam Rotterdam $1185
13 Nov 2025 France, United Kingdom, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium Le Havre $1095
14 Nov 2025 United Kingdom, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, France Southampton $905
16 Nov 2025 Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, France, United Kingdom Hamburg $815
18 Nov 2025 Rotterdam,Zeebrugge,Le Havre,Southampton,Hamburg,Rotterdam Rotterdam $1255
20 Nov 2025 France, United Kingdom, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium Le Havre $865
21 Nov 2025 United Kingdom, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, France Southampton $855
23 Nov 2025 Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, France, United Kingdom Hamburg $885
25 Nov 2025 Rotterdam,Zeebrugge,Le Havre,Southampton,Hamburg,Rotterdam Rotterdam $1295
27 Nov 2025 France, United Kingdom, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium Le Havre $1035
28 Nov 2025 United Kingdom, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, France Southampton $915
30 Nov 2025 Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, France, United Kingdom Hamburg $835
02 Dec 2025 Rotterdam,Zeebrugge,Le Havre,Southampton,Hamburg,Rotterdam Rotterdam $1325
04 Dec 2025 France, United Kingdom, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium Le Havre $985
05 Dec 2025 United Kingdom, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, France Southampton $1235
07 Dec 2025 Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, France, United Kingdom Hamburg $895
09 Dec 2025 Rotterdam,Zeebrugge,Le Havre,Southampton,Hamburg,Rotterdam Rotterdam $1335
11 Dec 2025 France, United Kingdom, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium Le Havre $895
12 Dec 2025 United Kingdom, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, France Southampton $955
14 Dec 2025 Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, France, United Kingdom Hamburg $955
16 Dec 2025 Netherlands, Belgium, France, United Kingdom, Germany Rotterdam $1465
18 Dec 2025 France, United Kingdom, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium Le Havre $1303
19 Dec 2025 United Kingdom, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, France Southampton $1943
21 Dec 2025 Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, France, United Kingdom Hamburg $1963
23 Dec 2025 Netherlands, Belgium, France, United Kingdom, Germany Rotterdam $2333
24 Dec 2025 Belgium, France, United Kingdom, Germany, Netherlands Zeebrugge Sold Out
26 Dec 2025 France, United Kingdom, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium Le Havre $2165
27 Dec 2025 United Kingdom, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, France Southampton $2205
29 Dec 2025 Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, France, United Kingdom Hamburg $2455
31 Dec 2025 Netherlands, Belgium, France, United Kingdom, Germany Rotterdam $2025
02 Jan 2026 France, United Kingdom, Germany, Netherlands Le Havre $897
03 Jan 2026 United Kingdom, Germany, Netherlands, France Southampton $777
05 Jan 2026 Germany, Netherlands, France, United Kingdom Hamburg $877
07 Jan 2026 Netherlands, France, United Kingdom, Germany Rotterdam $967
08 Jan 2026 France, United Kingdom, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium Le Havre $905
09 Jan 2026 United Kingdom, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, France Southampton $955
11 Jan 2026 Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, France, United Kingdom Hamburg $895
13 Jan 2026 Netherlands, Belgium, France, United Kingdom, Germany Rotterdam $1503
15 Jan 2026 France, United Kingdom, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands Le Havre $1015
16 Jan 2026 United Kingdom, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, France Southampton $1095
18 Jan 2026 Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, France, United Kingdom Hamburg $1065
21 Jan 2026 Netherlands, France, United Kingdom, Germany Rotterdam $1057
22 Jan 2026 France, United Kingdom, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium Le Havre $1145
23 Jan 2026 United Kingdom, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, France Southampton $1225
25 Jan 2026 Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, France, United Kingdom Hamburg $1045
27 Jan 2026 Rotterdam,Zeebrugge,Le Havre,Southampton,Hamburg,Rotterdam Rotterdam $1285
30 Jan 2026 United Kingdom, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, France Southampton $1095
01 Feb 2026 Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, France, United Kingdom Hamburg $1235
03 Feb 2026 Rotterdam,Zeebrugge,Le Havre,Southampton,Hamburg,Rotterdam Rotterdam $1365
05 Feb 2026 France, United Kingdom, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium Le Havre $1235
06 Feb 2026 United Kingdom, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, France Southampton $1145
08 Feb 2026 Hamburg,Rotterdam,Zeebrugge,Le Havre,Southampton,Lisbon,Cadiz,Barcelona,Marseille,Civitavecchia Hamburg $2733
08 Feb 2026 Hamburg,Rotterdam,Zeebrugge,Le Hamburg $1979
08 Feb 2026 Hamburg,Rotterdam,Zeebrugge,Le Havre,Southampton,Lisbon Hamburg $1823
08 Feb 2026 Hamburg,Rotterdam,Zeebrugge,Le Havre,Southampton,Lisbon,Cadiz,Barcelona Hamburg $1627
10 Feb 2026 Rotterdam,Zeebrugge,Le Havre,Southampton,Lisbon Rotterdam $1327
10 Feb 2026 Rotterdam,Zeebrugge,Le Havre,Southampton,Lisbon,Cadiz,Barcelona Rotterdam $1521
10 Feb 2026 Rotterdam,Zeebrugge,Le Havre,Southampton,Lisbon,Cadiz,Barcelona,Marseille,Civitavecchia,Valletta Rotterdam $1923
12 Feb 2026 Le Havre,Southampton,Lisbon,Cadiz,Barcelona,Marseille Le Havre $1343
12 Feb 2026 Le Havre,Southampton,Lisbon,Cadiz,Barcelona,Marseille,Civitavecchia,Valletta Le Havre $1487
13 Feb 2026 Southampton,Lisbon,Cadiz,Barcelona,Marseille,Civitavecchia,Valletta Southampton $1559
13 Feb 2026 Southampton,Lisbon,Cadiz,Barcelona,Marseille,Civitavecchia Southampton Sold Out
16 Feb 2026 Lisbon,Cadiz,Barcelona,Marseille,Civitavecchia Lisbon $1059
19 Feb 2026 Barcelona,Marseille,Civitavecchia,Valletta Barcelona $601
20 Feb 2026 Marseille,Civitavecchia,Valletta Marseille $583
06 Apr 2026 Civitavecchia,Genoa,Marseille,Barcelona,Funchal,Philipsburg,Ocean Cay,Miami Rome (Civitavecchia) $1975
06 Apr 2026 Civitavecchia,Genoa,Marseille,Barcelona,Funchal,Philipsburg,Ocean Rome (Civitavecchia) $7869
06 Apr 2026 Civitavecchia,Genoa,Marseille,Barcelona Rome (Civitavecchia) $623
06 Apr 2026 Civitavecchia,Genoa,Marseille Rome (Civitavecchia) $315
07 Apr 2026 Genoa,Marseille,Barcelona,Funchal,Philipsburg,Ocean Cay,Miami,Miami Genoa $1657
08 Apr 2026 Marseille,Barcelona,Funchal,Philipsburg,Ocean Cay,Miami,Miami Marseille $2009
09 Apr 2026 Barcelona,Funchal,Philipsburg,Ocean Cay,Miami,Miami Barcelona Sold Out
23 Apr 2026 Miami,Cartagena,Colon,CTB-Panama Canal,BLB-Panam Canal,Puntarenas,Cabo San Lucas,San Diego Miami Sold Out
23 Apr 2026 Miami,Cartagena,Colon,CTB-Panama Canal,BLB-Panam Canal,Puntarenas,Cabo San Lucas,San Diego,Los Miami $3033
11 May 2026 Seattle,Ketchikan,Icy Strait Hoonah,Tracy Arm,Juneau,Victoria,Seattle Seattle $1410
18 May 2026 Seattle,Ketchikan,Icy Strait Hoonah,Tracy Arm,Juneau,Victoria,Seattle Seattle $1500
25 May 2026 Seattle,Ketchikan,Icy Strait Hoonah,Tracy Arm,Juneau,Victoria,Seattle Seattle $1560
01 Jun 2026 Seattle,Ketchikan,Tracy Arm,Juneau,Icy Strait Hoonah,Victoria,Seattle Seattle $1550
08 Jun 2026 Seattle,Ketchikan,Icy Strait Hoonah,Tracy Arm,Juneau,Victoria,Seattle Seattle $1550
15 Jun 2026 Seattle,Ketchikan,Icy Strait Hoonah,Tracy Arm,Juneau,Victoria,Seattle Seattle $1610
22 Jun 2026 Seattle,Ketchikan,Icy Strait Hoonah,Tracy Arm,Juneau,Victoria,Seattle Seattle $1640
29 Jun 2026 Seattle,Ketchikan,Tracy Arm,Juneau,Icy Strait Hoonah,Victoria,Seattle Seattle $1630
06 Jul 2026 Seattle,Ketchikan,Icy Strait Hoonah,Tracy Arm,Juneau,Victoria,Seattle Seattle $1720

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