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MSC Poesia
First launched
2008
First launched
Passengers
2550
Passengers
Ports Visited
31
Ports visited
Cruises from $117 per day
$117
From Price per day
Total Gross Tonnage of MSC Poesia
92,627
Gross Tonnage

MSC Poesia Cruises

3.3
(from 7 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
    • Dining on the MSC Poesia
    • 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
    • Entertainment on the MSC Poesia
    • Entertainment on the MSC Poesia
    • 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
    • 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 3.3 Stars based on 7 Guest Reviews

  • Overall
    3.3
  • Cabin
    3.9
  • Dining
    3
  • Entertainment
    3.1
  • Service
    3.7

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

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    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
18 May 2026 United States, Canada Seattle $937
25 May 2026 United States, Canada Seattle $897
01 Jun 2026 United States, Canada Seattle $847
08 Jun 2026 United States, Canada Seattle $937
15 Jun 2026 United States, Canada Seattle $1057
22 Jun 2026 United States, Canada Seattle $1187
29 Jun 2026 United States, Canada Seattle $1277
06 Jul 2026 United States, Canada Seattle $1327
13 Jul 2026 United States, Canada Seattle $1607
20 Jul 2026 United States, Canada Seattle $1547
27 Jul 2026 United States, Canada Seattle $1437
03 Aug 2026 United States, Canada Seattle $1367
10 Aug 2026 United States, Canada Seattle $1147
17 Aug 2026 United States, Canada Seattle $1317
24 Aug 2026 United States, Canada Seattle $1427
31 Aug 2026 United States, Canada Seattle $1427
07 Sep 2026 United States, Canada Seattle $1407
14 Sep 2026 United States, Canada Seattle $1267
21 Sep 2026 United States, Canada Seattle $1387
28 Sep 2026 United States, Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia Seattle $2266
28 Sep 2026 United States, Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Cayman Islands, Jamaica Seattle $3991
02 Oct 2026 Los Angeles,San Diego,Cabo San Lucas,Puntarenas,BLB-Panam Canal,CTB-Panama Los Angeles $2004
03 Oct 2026 San Diego,Cabo San Lucas,Puntarenas,BLB-Panam Canal,CTB-Panama Canal,Colon,Cartagena,Miami San Diego $1861
17 Oct 2026 Miami,George Town,Ocho Rios,Miami Miami $589
17 Oct 2026 Miami,George Town,Ocho Rios,Miami,Kralendijk,Oranjestad,Willemstad,Cabo Rojo,Ocho Rios,Miami Miami $1869
22 Oct 2026 Miami,Kralendijk,Oranjestad,Willemstad,Cabo Rojo,Ocho Rios,Miami Miami $1459
22 Oct 2026 Miami,Kralendijk,Oranjestad,Willemstad,Cabo Rojo,Ocho Rios,Miami,Ocho Rios,Cartagena,Colon,Puerto Miami $3103
01 Nov 2026 Miami,Ocho Rios,Cartagena,Colon,Puerto Limon,Isla de Roatan,Belize City,Miami Miami $2523
01 Nov 2026 Miami,Ocho Rios,Cartagena,Colon,Puerto Limon,Isla de Roatan,Belize City,Miami,Charlotte Miami $3893
12 Nov 2026 Miami,Charlotte Amalie,Basseterre,Philipsburg,St John s,San Juan,Puerto Plata,Miami Miami $1559
12 Nov 2026 Miami,Charlotte Amalie,Basseterre,Philipsburg,St John s,San Juan,Puerto Plata,Miami,Ocho Miami $3533
22 Nov 2026 Miami,Ocho Rios,Cartagena,Colon,Puerto Limon,Isla de Roatan,Belize City,Miami Miami $2813
22 Nov 2026 Miami,Ocho Rios,Cartagena,Colon,Puerto Limon,Isla de Roatan,Belize Miami $3403
03 Dec 2026 Miami,Willemstad,Oranjestad,Cabo Rojo,Ocho Rios,George Town,Miami Miami $1239
03 Dec 2026 Miami,Willemstad,Oranjestad,Cabo Rojo,Ocho Rios,George Town,Miami,George Town,Ocho Miami $2399
13 Dec 2026 Miami,George Town,Ocho Rios,Willemstad,Kralendijk,Oranjestad,Miami Miami $1269
13 Dec 2026 Miami,George Town,Ocho Rios,Willemstad,Kralendijk,Oranjestad,Miami,Ocho Rios,Cartagena,Colon,Puerto Miami $4093
23 Dec 2026 Miami,Ocho Rios,Cartagena,Colon,Puerto Limon,Isla de Roatan,Belize City,Miami Miami $3433
23 Dec 2026 Miami,Ocho Rios,Cartagena,Colon,Puerto Limon,Isla de Roatan,Belize City,Miami,Montego Miami $4687
03 Jan 2027 Miami,Montego Bay,Cartagena,Colon,Puerto Limon,Isla de Roatan,Belize City,Miami Miami $1663
03 Jan 2027 Miami,Montego Bay,Cartagena,Colon,Puerto Limon,Isla de Roatan,Belize Miami $2813
14 Jan 2027 Miami,Willemstad,Oranjestad,Ocho Rios,George Town,Cozumel,Miami Miami $1409
14 Jan 2027 Miami,Willemstad,Oranjestad,Ocho Rios,George Town,Cozumel,Miami,Montego Bay,Cartagena,Colon,Puerto Miami $3003
24 Jan 2027 Miami,Montego Bay,Cartagena,Colon,Puerto Limon,Isla de Roatan,Belize City,Miami Miami $2183
24 Jan 2027 Miami,Montego Bay,Cartagena,Colon,Puerto Limon,Isla de Roatan,Belize City,Miami,George Town,Ocho Miami $2853
04 Feb 2027 Miami,George Town,Ocho Rios,Oranjestad,Kralendijk,Puerto Plata,Miami Miami Sold Out
04 Feb 2027 Miami,George Town,Ocho Rios,Oranjestad,Kralendijk,Puerto Plata,Miami,Ocho Miami Sold Out
14 Feb 2027 Miami,Ocho Rios,Cartagena,Colon,Puerto Limon,Isla de Roatan,Belize City,Miami Miami $1863
14 Feb 2027 Miami,Ocho Rios,Cartagena,Colon,Puerto Limon,Isla de Roatan,Belize Miami $3143
25 Feb 2027 Miami,Willemstad,Kralendijk,Oranjestad,Cabo Rojo,Ocho Rios,Miami Miami $1509
25 Feb 2027 Miami,Willemstad,Kralendijk,Oranjestad,Cabo Rojo,Ocho Rios,Miami,Ocho Rios,Cartagena,Colon,Puerto Miami $3143
07 Mar 2027 Miami,Ocho Rios,Cartagena,Colon,Puerto Limon,Isla de Roatan,Belize City,Miami Miami $2253
07 Mar 2027 Miami,Ocho Rios,Cartagena,Colon,Puerto Limon,Isla de Roatan,Belize Miami $3733
18 Mar 2027 Miami,Willemstad,Kralendijk,Oranjestad,Cabo Rojo,Ocho Rios,Miami Miami $1439
18 Mar 2027 Miami,Willemstad,Kralendijk,Oranjestad,Cabo Rojo,Ocho Rios,Miami,Ocho Rios,Cartagena,Colon,Puerto Miami $2923
28 Mar 2027 Miami,Ocho Rios,Cartagena,Colon,Puerto Limon,Isla de Roatan,Belize City,Miami Miami $1623
28 Mar 2027 Miami,Ocho Rios,Cartagena,Colon,Puerto Limon,Isla de Roatan,Belize Miami $3926
08 Apr 2027 Miami,Cartagena,Colon,CTB-Panama Canal,BLB-Panam Canal,Huatulco,Cabo San Lucas,San Diego,Los Miami $2503
08 Apr 2027 Miami,Cartagena,Colon,CTB-Panama Canal,BLB-Panam Canal,Huatulco,Cabo San Lucas,San Diego,Los Miami $4784
26 Apr 2027 Seattle,Ketchikan,Icy Strait Hoonah,Tracy Arm,Juneau,Victoria,Seattle Seattle $1417
03 May 2027 Seattle,Ketchikan,Icy Strait Hoonah,Tracy Arm,Juneau,Victoria,Seattle Seattle $1207
10 May 2027 Seattle,Ketchikan,Icy Strait Hoonah,Tracy Arm,Juneau,Victoria,Seattle Seattle $1207
17 May 2027 Seattle,Ketchikan,Icy Strait Hoonah,Tracy Arm,Juneau,Victoria,Seattle Seattle $1247
24 May 2027 Seattle,Ketchikan,Icy Strait Hoonah,Tracy Arm,Juneau,Victoria,Seattle Seattle $1337
31 May 2027 Seattle,Juneau,Icy Strait Hoonah,Tracy Arm,Ketchikan,Victoria,Seattle Seattle $1587
07 Jun 2027 Seattle,Ketchikan,Icy Strait Hoonah,Tracy Arm,Juneau,Victoria,Seattle Seattle $1587
14 Jun 2027 Seattle,Ketchikan,Icy Strait Hoonah,Tracy Arm,Juneau,Victoria,Seattle Seattle $1587
21 Jun 2027 Seattle,Ketchikan,Icy Strait Hoonah,Tracy Arm,Juneau,Victoria,Seattle Seattle $1587
28 Jun 2027 Seattle,Ketchikan,Icy Strait Hoonah,Tracy Arm,Juneau,Victoria,Seattle Seattle $1587
05 Jul 2027 Seattle,Ketchikan,Icy Strait Hoonah,Tracy Arm,Juneau,Victoria,Seattle Seattle $1587
12 Jul 2027 Seattle,Ketchikan,Icy Strait Hoonah,Tracy Arm,Juneau,Victoria,Seattle Seattle $1587
19 Jul 2027 Seattle,Ketchikan,Icy Strait Hoonah,Tracy Arm,Juneau,Victoria,Seattle Seattle $1587
26 Jul 2027 Seattle,Ketchikan,Icy Strait Hoonah,Tracy Arm,Juneau,Victoria,Seattle Seattle $1587
02 Aug 2027 Seattle,Ketchikan,Icy Strait Hoonah,Tracy Arm,Juneau,Victoria,Seattle Seattle $1457
09 Aug 2027 Seattle,Juneau,Icy Strait Hoonah,Tracy Arm,Ketchikan,Victoria,Seattle Seattle $1457
16 Aug 2027 Seattle,Ketchikan,Icy Strait Hoonah,Tracy Arm,Juneau,Victoria,Seattle Seattle $1457
23 Aug 2027 Seattle,Ketchikan,Icy Strait Hoonah,Tracy Arm,Juneau,Victoria,Seattle Seattle $1367
30 Aug 2027 Seattle,Ketchikan,Icy Strait Hoonah,Tracy Arm,Juneau,Victoria,Seattle Seattle $1457
06 Sep 2027 Seattle,Ketchikan,Icy Strait Hoonah,Tracy Arm,Juneau,Victoria,Seattle Seattle $1217
13 Sep 2027 Seattle,Ketchikan,Icy Strait Hoonah,Tracy Arm,Juneau,Victoria,Seattle Seattle $1217
20 Sep 2027 Seattle,Ketchikan,Icy Strait Hoonah,Tracy Arm,Juneau,Victoria,Seattle Seattle $1267
27 Sep 2027 Seattle,Los Angeles,San Diego,Cabo San Lucas,Huatulco,BLB-Panam Canal,CTB-Panama Seattle $3406
16 Oct 2027 Miami,George Town,Ocho Rios,Miami Miami $754
16 Oct 2027 Miami,George Town,Ocho Rios,Miami,Kralendijk,Oranjestad,Willemstad,Cabo Rojo,Ocho Rios,Miami Miami $2414
21 Oct 2027 Miami,Kralendijk,Oranjestad,Willemstad,Cabo Rojo,Ocho Rios,Miami Miami $1659
21 Oct 2027 Miami,Kralendijk,Oranjestad,Willemstad,Cabo Rojo,Ocho Rios,Miami,Ocho Rios,Cartagena,Colon,Puerto Miami $3512
31 Oct 2027 Miami,Ocho Rios,Cartagena,Colon,Puerto Limon,Isla de Roatan,Belize City,Miami Miami $1852
31 Oct 2027 Miami,Ocho Rios,Cartagena,Colon,Puerto Limon,Isla de Roatan,Belize Miami $3512
11 Nov 2027 Miami,Kralendijk,Oranjestad,Cabo Rojo,Ocho Rios,George Town,Miami Miami $1659
11 Nov 2027 Miami,Kralendijk,Oranjestad,Cabo Rojo,Ocho Rios,George Town,Miami,Ocho Rios,Cartagena,Colon,Puerto Miami $3512
21 Nov 2027 Miami,Ocho Rios,Cartagena,Colon,Puerto Limon,Isla de Roatan,Belize City,Miami Miami $1852
21 Nov 2027 Miami,Ocho Rios,Cartagena,Colon,Puerto Limon,Isla de Roatan,Belize Miami $3512
02 Dec 2027 Miami,Kralendijk,Oranjestad,Willemstad,Cabo Rojo,Ocho Rios,Miami Miami $1659
02 Dec 2027 Miami,Kralendijk,Oranjestad,Willemstad,Cabo Rojo,Ocho Rios,Miami,Ocho Rios,Cartagena,Colon,Puerto Miami $3362
12 Dec 2027 Miami,Ocho Rios,Cartagena,Colon,Puerto Limon,Isla de Roatan,Belize City,Miami Miami $1702
12 Dec 2027 Miami,Ocho Rios,Cartagena,Colon,Puerto Limon,Isla de Roatan,Belize Miami $4623
23 Dec 2027 Miami,Oranjestad,Willemstad,Kralendijk,Cabo Rojo,Ocho Rios,Miami Miami $2909
23 Jan 2028 Miami,Montego Bay,Cartagena,Colon,Puerto Limon,Isla de Roatan,Belize City,Miami Miami $1863
03 Feb 2028 Miami,Oranjestad,Kralendijk,Cabo Rojo,Ocho Rios,George Town,Miami Miami $1689
03 Feb 2028 Miami,Oranjestad,Kralendijk,Cabo Rojo,Ocho Rios,George Town,Miami,Ocho Rios,Cartagena,Colon,Puerto Miami $3612

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