Musica Class · In service 2008
MSC Poesia
A Musica ship in service since 2008, now with MSC Yacht Club, sailing to Alaska in the summers of 2027 and 2028.
MSC Poesia in numbers
- Guests
- 3,223
- Cabins
- 1,223
- Crew
- 1,039
- Gross tonnage
- 92,627
- Length
- 293m
- Beam
- 32m
- Height
- 59m
- Top speed
- 23knots
Meet the ship
About the ship
MSC Poesia welcomes you with timeless elegance and warm service: spacious balcony cabins, quiet lounges and public spaces designed for calm moments and celebrations alike.
It debuts MSC Yacht Club, the refurbished MSC Aurea Spa and a gym with endless views, plus Butcher’s Cut, Kaito Sushi Bar and the new All-Stars Sports Bar. It carries 3,223 guests in 1,223 cabins.
Itineraries
Alaska in the summers of 2027 and 2028, the Caribbean in winter 2026–2027 and the Panama Canal on MSC Grand Voyages. For dates, ports and prices, see “View cruises on this ship”.
Why choose it
Highlights
3 pools, 9 hot tubs and a giant screen
Spa with a thermal area and the Top 15 sun deck
Gym with a view and sports courts
Games and challenges for the little ones
Fun on board
Entertainment and facilities
Activities from morning to night: competitions, dance classes, Broadway-style shows, themed parties and a casino.
Shows and nightlife
- Carlo Felice Theatre
- Casino Royal
Family and kids
- Dinosaur Playroom
Sport and games
- Virtual Games
- Sports Centre
Photos and gallery
- Photo Shop & Gallery
Dining
Restaurants
Five restaurants, including the Butcher’s Cut steakhouse and Kaito Sushi Bar, for every taste.
Butcher’s Cut
American steakhouse
Kaito Sushi Bar
Sushi bar
Il Palladio
Main restaurant
Le Fontane
Main restaurant
MSC Yacht Club Restaurant
Exclusive to MSC Yacht Club guests
Villa Pompeiana
Buffet
Time for a drink
Bars and lounges
Bars and lounges to relax in at any time; don’t miss the lively new All-Stars Sports Bar.
All-Stars Sports Bar
New sports bar
Pigalle Lounge
Villa Pompeiana Cafeteria
Giada Bar
Mojito Bar
The Zebra Bar
Le Rendez Vous Bar
MSC Yacht Club
MSC Yacht Club
MSC Yacht Club, new on MSC Poesia, with the iconic Top Sail Lounge, 63 suites, a 24-hour butler and concierge, an exclusive restaurant, quiet hot tubs, priority boarding and personalised service.
Where to stay
Cabins and suites
Photos and floor plans from MSC Cruises, for guidance only: size, layout and furniture may vary within the same category.
Same class
Sister ships
The Musica Class has balcony cabins almost throughout, and its ships can pass through the Panama Canal on their way to the South Pacific. By mid-2027 all four will be refurbished, with MSC Yacht Club, a renewed spa and a Technogym gym. The class is MSC Musica (2006), MSC Orchestra (2007), MSC Poesia (2008) and MSC Magnifica (2010).
Before you book
Frequently asked questions
When did MSC Poesia enter service?
It entered service in 2008, belongs to the Musica Class and already has MSC Yacht Club.
How big is the ship?
It has a gross tonnage of 92,627, is 293 metres long and 32 metres wide, and has room for 3,223 guests, 1,223 cabins and 1,039 crew members.
Is it a good ship for children?
Yes: clubs for children and teens, a Dinosaur Play area, video games, a disco and a giant-screen cinema by the pool.
Is food on board extra?
The main restaurants and buffets are included; speciality restaurants such as the steakhouse or sushi bar are usually paid separately or with a dining package, as set out on board.
Fancy sailing on MSC Poesia?
Check this ship’s departure dates and up-to-date prices, or talk to our advisors to choose your itinerary and cabin.
Information compiled from details published by MSC Cruises (November 2026). Facilities, restaurants and itineraries may change at the cruise line’s discretion.