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MSC Poesia
First launched
2008
First launched
Passengers
2550
Passengers
Ports Visited
73
Ports visited
Cruises from $95 per day
$95
From Price per day
Total Gross Tonnage of MSC Poesia
92,627
Gross Tonnage

MSC Poesia Cruises

3.2
(from 4 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

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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. Read more

    There is the "Always Available" menu, which includes spaghetti and grilled chicken, beefsteak or salmon. 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.

  • Bars

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    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

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    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

    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

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    • 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

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    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 4 Guest Reviews

  • Overall
    3.2
  • Cabin
    4
  • Dining
    3.2
  • Entertainment
    3.5
  • Service
    3.8

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

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    The comfort and elegance you need to enjoy your cruise.- Comfortable king bed that can be converted into two single beds on request- Relaxing armchair- Spacious closet- Bathroom with shower, vanity area and hairdryer- Interactive TV, telephone, safe and minibar- Wi-Fi access available (additional fees may apply)- Approx. 151 sq. ft.- Located on decks 12-15

  • Oceanview

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    Cabin Types

    OR2, OR1, OO, OB

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    Enjoy the view of the ocean from your stateroom.- Comfortable king bed that can be converted into two single beds on request- Window with sea view- Relaxing armchair- Spacious closet- Bathroom with shower, vanity area and hairdryer- Interactive TV, telephone, safe and minibar- Wi-Fi access available (additional fees may apply)- Approx. 172 sq. ft.- Located on deck 8

  • Balcony

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    Cabin Types

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

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  • Suite

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    Cabin Types

    SL1

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    Enjoy an elegant suite with more space, a large private balcony and exclusive benefits.- Comfortable king bed that can be converted into two single beds on request- Balcony- Sitting area with sofa- Spacious closet- Bathroom with bathtub, vanity area and hairdryer- Interactive TV, telephone, safe and minibar- Wi-Fi access available (additional fees may apply)- Approx. 280 sq. ft. with a balcony that is approx. 43 sq. ft.- Located on deck 15

Deck Plans for MSC Poesia

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
30 Mar 2024 United States, Canada, Greenland, Iceland, United Miami $0
02 Apr 2024 New York, Southampton (London) New York $6849
03 Apr 2024 New York,Newport,Halifax,Sydney,Charlottetown,Queb New York $4979
03 Apr 2024 New York,Newport,Halifax,Sydney,Charlottetown,Queb New York $7289
04 May 2024 Warnemunde,Gdynia,Klaipeda,Riga,Tallinn,St Petersb Berlin (Warnemunde) $2499
04 May 2024 Warnemunde,Gdynia,Klaipeda,Riga,Tallinn,St Petersb Berlin (Warnemunde) $0
04 May 2024 Warnemunde,Gdynia,Klaipeda,Riga,Tallinn,St Petersb Berlin (Warnemunde) $0
11 May 2024 Stockholm,Copenhagen,Karlskrona,Warnemunde,Gdynia, Stockholm $0
11 May 2024 Stockholm,Copenhagen,Karlskrona,Warnemunde,Gdynia, Stockholm $0
13 May 2024 Denmark, Sweden, Germany, Poland, Lithuania, Latvi Copenhagen $0
13 May 2024 Denmark, Sweden, Germany Copenhagen $0
15 May 2024 Germany, Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Finla Berlin (Warnemunde) $2549
22 May 2024 Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Poland Stockholm $1569
24 May 2024 Copenhagen,Karlskrona,Warnemunde,Gdynia,Klaipeda,V Copenhagen $0
24 May 2024 Copenhagen,Karlskrona,Warnemunde,Gdynia,Klaipeda,V Copenhagen $909
26 May 2024 Warnemunde,Gdynia,Klaipeda,Visby,Stockholm,Copenha Berlin (Warnemunde) $0
26 May 2024 Warnemunde,Gdynia,Klaipeda,Visby,Stockholm,Copenha Berlin (Warnemunde) $1499
30 May 2024 Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Norway Stockholm $0
01 Jun 2024 Copenhagen,Warnemunde,Bergen,Eidfjord,Kristiansand Copenhagen $3499
01 Jun 2024 Copenhagen,Warnemunde,Bergen,Eidfjord,Kristiansand Copenhagen $0
02 Jun 2024 Warnemunde,Bergen,Eidfjord,Kristiansand,Oslo,Copen Berlin (Warnemunde) $3229
02 Jun 2024 Warnemunde,Bergen,Eidfjord,Kristiansand,Oslo,Copen Berlin (Warnemunde) $1819
07 Jun 2024 Norway, Denmark, Germany, Poland, Sweden Oslo $0
08 Jun 2024 Copenhagen,Warnemunde,Gdynia,Klaipeda,Visby,Stockh Copenhagen $1549
08 Jun 2024 Copenhagen,Warnemunde,Gdynia,Klaipeda,Visby,Stockh Copenhagen $0
09 Jun 2024 Warnemunde,Gdynia,Klaipeda,Visby,Stockholm,Copenha Berlin (Warnemunde) $3629
09 Jun 2024 Warnemunde,Gdynia,Klaipeda,Visby,Stockholm,Copenha Berlin (Warnemunde) $1549
13 Jun 2024 Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Norway Stockholm $2179
15 Jun 2024 Copenhagen,Warnemunde,Bergen,Eidfjord,Kristiansand Copenhagen $0
15 Jun 2024 Copenhagen,Warnemunde,Bergen,Eidfjord,Kristiansand Copenhagen $0
16 Jun 2024 Warnemunde,Bergen,Eidfjord,Kristiansand,Oslo,Copen Berlin (Warnemunde) $1629
16 Jun 2024 Warnemunde,Bergen,Eidfjord,Kristiansand,Oslo,Copen Berlin (Warnemunde) $0
21 Jun 2024 Norway, Denmark, Germany, Poland Oslo $0
22 Jun 2024 Copenhagen,Warnemunde,Gdynia,Klaipeda,Visby,Stockh Copenhagen $1549
23 Jun 2024 Warnemunde,Gdynia,Klaipeda,Visby,Stockholm,Copenha Berlin (Warnemunde) $0
23 Jun 2024 Warnemunde,Gdynia,Klaipeda,Visby,Stockholm,Copenha Berlin (Warnemunde) $1549
29 Jun 2024 Copenhagen,Warnemunde,Akureyri,Isafjordur,Prince C Copenhagen $5259
30 Jun 2024 Warnemunde,Akureyri,Isafjordur,Prince Christian Su Berlin (Warnemunde) $4189
30 Jun 2024 Warnemunde,Akureyri,Isafjordur,Prince Christian Su Berlin (Warnemunde) $0
20 Jul 2024 Copenhagen,Warnemunde,Bergen,Eidfjord,Kristiansand Copenhagen $2459
20 Jul 2024 Copenhagen,Warnemunde,Bergen,Eidfjord,Kristiansand Copenhagen $0
21 Jul 2024 Warnemunde,Bergen,Eidfjord,Kristiansand,Oslo,Copen Berlin (Warnemunde) $0
21 Jul 2024 Warnemunde,Bergen,Eidfjord,Kristiansand,Oslo,Copen Berlin (Warnemunde) $1829
21 Jul 2024 Germany, Norway Berlin (Warnemunde) $1439
26 Jul 2024 Norway, Denmark, Germany, Sweden, Lithuania, Latvi Oslo $0
27 Jul 2024 Copenhagen,Warnemunde,Gdynia,Klaipeda,Riga,Stockho Copenhagen $0
28 Jul 2024 Warnemunde,Gdynia,Klaipeda,Riga,Stockholm,Copenhag Berlin (Warnemunde) $0
28 Jul 2024 Warnemunde,Gdynia,Klaipeda,Riga,Stockholm,Copenhag Berlin (Warnemunde) $1619
01 Aug 2024 Stockholm,Copenhagen,Warnemunde,Skagen,Ulvik,Krist Stockholm $0
03 Aug 2024 Copenhagen,Warnemunde,Reykjavik,Reykjavik,Prince C Copenhagen $1929
04 Aug 2024 Warnemunde,Reykjavik,Prince Christian Sund,Iluliss Berlin (Warnemunde) $1929
04 Aug 2024 Warnemunde,Skagen,Ulvik,Kristiansand,Oslo,Copenhag Berlin (Warnemunde) $5309
09 Aug 2024 Oslo,Copenhagen,Warnemunde,Ronne,Gdynia,Visby,Stoc Oslo $0
10 Aug 2024 Denmark, Germany, Poland, Sweden Copenhagen $1649
11 Aug 2024 Germany, Denmark, Poland, Sweden Berlin (Warnemunde) $1649
11 Aug 2024 Warnemunde,Ronne,Gdynia,Visby,Stockholm,Copenhagen Berlin (Warnemunde) $4049
15 Aug 2024 Stockholm,Copenhagen,Warnemunde,Stavanger,Ulvik,Kr Stockholm $0
17 Aug 2024 Copenhagen,Warnemunde,Stavanger,Ulvik,Kristiansand Copenhagen $1729
18 Aug 2024 Warnemunde,Stavanger,Ulvik,Kristiansand,Oslo,Copen Berlin (Warnemunde) $0
18 Aug 2024 Germany, Norway, Denmark Berlin (Warnemunde) $1729
23 Aug 2024 Oslo,Copenhagen,Warnemunde,Haugesund,Stavanger,Eid Oslo $2379
25 Aug 2024 Warnemunde,Stavanger,Eidfjord,Bergen,Kristiansand, Berlin (Warnemunde) $1729
31 Aug 2024 Copenhagen,Warnemunde,Ronne,Visby,Riga,Tallinn,Hel Copenhagen $0
01 Sep 2024 Warnemunde,Ronne,Visby,Riga,Tallinn,Helsinki,Stock Berlin (Warnemunde) $0
01 Sep 2024 Warnemunde,Ronne,Visby,Riga,Tallinn,Helsinki,Stock Berlin (Warnemunde) $0
08 Sep 2024 Stockholm,Copenhagen,Karlskrona,Warnemunde,Gdynia, Stockholm $3019
10 Sep 2024 Copenhagen,Karlskrona,Warnemunde,Gdynia,Klaipeda,R Copenhagen $0
12 Sep 2024 Germany, Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Finla Berlin (Warnemunde) $0
19 Sep 2024 Stockholm,Copenhagen,Karlskrona,Warnemunde Stockholm $1059
19 Sep 2024 Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Netherlands, France, Spa Stockholm $7029
21 Sep 2024 Copenhagen,Karlskrona,Warnemunde,IJmuiden,La Roche Copenhagen $0
23 Sep 2024 Warnemunde,IJmuiden,La Rochelle,Bilbao,Lisbon,Gibr Berlin (Warnemunde) $1769
11 Oct 2024 Genoa,Barcelona,Casablanca,Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Genoa $2949
11 Oct 2024 Genoa,Barcelona,Casablanca,Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Genoa $0
11 Oct 2024 Genoa,Barcelona Genoa $144
11 Oct 2024 Italy, Spain, Morocco Genoa $0
11 Oct 2024 Italy, Spain, Morocco, Portugal Genoa $0
12 Oct 2024 Barcelona,Casablanca,Santa Cruz de Tenerife,Funcha Barcelona $1809
16 Oct 2024 Santa Cruz de Tenerife,Funchal,Malaga,Marseille,Ge Santa Cruz de Tenerife $0
17 Oct 2024 Funchal,Malaga,Marseille,Genoa,Barcelona,Casablanc Funchal $1589
19 Oct 2024 Malaga,Marseille,Genoa,Barcelona,Casablanca,Santa Malaga $2439
21 Oct 2024 Marseille,Genoa,Barcelona,Casablanca,Santa Cruz de Marseille $1659
22 Oct 2024 Genoa,Barcelona,Casablanca,Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Genoa $1599
23 Oct 2024 Barcelona,Casablanca,Santa Cruz de Tenerife,Funcha Barcelona $2179
30 Oct 2024 Malaga,Marseille,Genoa,Barcelona,Casablanca,Santa Malaga $1659
01 Nov 2024 Marseille,Genoa,Barcelona,Casablanca,Santa Cruz de Marseille $2039
02 Nov 2024 Genoa,Barcelona,Casablanca,Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Genoa $2219
07 Nov 2024 Santa Cruz de Tenerife,Funchal,Malaga,Marseille,Ge Santa Cruz de Tenerife $0
12 Nov 2024 Marseille,Genoa,Barcelona,Casablanca,Santa Cruz de Marseille $689
13 Nov 2024 Genoa,Marseille,Barcelona,Valencia,Cadiz,Lisbon,La Genoa $2409
13 Nov 2024 Genoa,Marseille,Barcelona,Valencia,Cadiz,Lisbon,La Genoa $2009
13 Nov 2024 Genoa,Marseille,Barcelona,Valencia Genoa $0
14 Nov 2024 Marseille,Barcelona,Valencia,Cadiz,Lisbon,Las Palm Marseille $2529
15 Nov 2024 Barcelona,Valencia,Cadiz,Lisbon Barcelona $529
15 Nov 2024 Barcelona,Valencia,Cadiz,Lisbon,Las Palmas de G.Ca Barcelona $1989
19 Nov 2024 Lisbon,Las Palmas de G.Canaria,Santa Cruz de Tener Lisbon $2379
04 Dec 2024 Buenos Aires,Montevideo,Balneario Camboriu,Ilhabel Buenos Aires $1369
05 Dec 2024 Montevideo,Balneario Camboriu,Ilhabela,Rio de Jane Montevideo $1469
12 Dec 2024 Buenos Aires,Montevideo,Balneario Camboriu,Ilhabel Buenos Aires $1369
13 Dec 2024 Montevideo,Balneario Camboriu,Ilhabela,Rio de Jane Montevideo $1489

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