Refreshed MSC Poesia Sets Sail for Cruise Line’s First-Ever Alaska Season
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MSC Poesia has finished her extensive dry dock in Malta and is making her way to Alaska.
The ship will be the first for MSC Cruises to ever sail in Alaska, offering 7-night cruises from Seattle.
The MSC Yacht Club has been added to the ship, plus a thermal suite and other updates.
Following an expansive dry dock refreshment, MSC Poesia has begun a month-long repositioning that will take her to Seattle to begin MSC Cruises’ first-ever Alaska sailing season.
This first venture into the Last Frontier further expands the cruise line’s North American presence, bringing its unique European-style cruising to even more travelers.
Before setting sail in Alaska, however, MSC Poesia must make her way through a lengthy repositioning from Europe. The 92,627-gross-ton Musica Class ship departed Barcelona on Thursday, April 9, first heading toward the Sunshine State.
On the way to Florida, MSC Poesia will call in Funchal, Portugal, before spending five full days at sea and arriving in St. Maarten on Saturday, April 18.
After another two days at sea, the ship will enjoy a visit to MSC Ocean Cay, the cruise line’s private island in the Bahamas, before arriving in Miami on April 22 for an overnight stay.
On Thursday, April 23, the ship will begin an 18-night repositioning trip to Seattle, visiting ports in Colombia, Panama, Costa Rica, Mexico, and California along the way. This also includes what is sure to be a stunning transit through the Panama Canal, a bucket list experience for many cruise travelers.
Once in Seattle, MSC Poesia will be offering 7-night roundtrip Alaska sailings visiting Ketchikan, Icy Strait Point, Juneau, and Victoria, with stunning scenic cruising through Endicott Arm to view Dawes Glacier.
Cruise Hive has previously reported on several cruise lines removing Tracy Arm Fjord from itineraries due to landslide risks and safety concerns, and MSC Cruises has done the same. The stunning scenery of Endicott Arm is just as lovely, however, and sure to be a memorable experience for all guests.
MSC Poesia is offering a total of 20 Alaska sailings this year, a strong start for the cruise line’s presence in the Last Frontier. Her last Alaska sailing is the September 21 departure.
After that final Alaska cruise, MSC Poesia will return to Miami to spend the winter in the Caribbean. She will return to Seattle and Alaska in April 2027.
New Spaces Added to MSC Poesia
Whether guests are enjoying the transatlantic cruise, planning to transit the Panama Canal, venturing to Alaska, or relaxing in the Caribbean in the coming months, the updates to MSC Poesia will enhance every cruise vacation.
“The enhancements on board MSC Poesia come at a great time for these new sailings and will give guests additional comfort, choice and flexibility, allowing for more ways to relax, recharge and make the most of their time at sea,” said Lynn Torrent, President of MSC Cruises North America.
The ship has been in dry dock in Malta since mid-February, undergoing extensive updates and renovations. The exclusive MSC Yacht Club has been added to the vessel, giving guests the option for that elite ship-in-a-ship experience to level up their vacation.
With 63 new luxury suites and members-only spaces, a private restaurant, and butler and concierge service, the elite experience is certainly worthwhile for an outstanding cruise vacation.
Furthermore, priority embarkation and debarkation help smooth over the more hectic parts of a sailing, ensuring VIP treatment for all MSC Yacht Club guests.
Dining has also been leveled up with the addition of two new specialty venues. The American-style steakhouse Butcher’s Cut is now available, serving Linz heritage Angus beef in a variety of premium cuts, such as filet mignon, t-bone, ribeye, and the mouth-watering tomahawk.
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The Kaito Sushi Bar has also been added to MSC Poesia, featuring not only fresh sushi but other select Asian dishes.
Guests can also refresh themselves with the newly redesigned MSC Aurea Spa that now features cold treatments, a refreshed thermal suite, and new gym equipment. Updated treatment rooms and studio spaces round out the fitness upgrades, and guests can now receive personalized wellness consultations onboard to make the most of each upgrade.
The ship is still home to classic spaces and the unique features that set her apart, including the tranquil Zen garden, the poolside theater, three pools, foyer waterfall, and so much more to make every sailing memorable.
Refreshed MSC Poesia Sets Sail for Cruise Line’s First-Ever Alaska Season