PHOTO STORY: MSC POESIA SHOWS OFF NEW LOOK, ENHANCED SPACES AHEAD OF INAUGURAL ALASKA SEASON
- Upgrades include the addition of MSC Yacht Club, as well as enhanced dining, wellness, and fitness venues
- The ship will operate 7-night Alaska itineraries from Seattle starting in May 2026, visiting iconic destinations
- MSC Poesia becomes the second of four MSC Musica Class ships to be upgraded as part of a fleet modernization program
GENEVA – April 15, 2026 – MSC Cruises invites guests to discover the newly enhanced MSC Poesia, which just emerged from a dry dock refurbishment at the Palumbo Malta Shipyard and is making its way across the Atlantic ahead of the cruise line’s inaugural season in Alaska.
The ship features a wide range of new additions, including the introduction of the exclusive MSC Yacht Club, alongside enhanced guest experiences designed with Alaska cruises in mind.
MSC Poesia is the second ship from the line’s Musica Class to undergo a major refurbishment at the Maltese shipyard, following sister ship MSC Magnifica, which left the shipyard in December.
The transformation marks a major milestone for MSC Cruises, reflecting a significant ongoing investment in refurbishing and modernizing its fleet to enhance the guest experience.
The MSC Yacht Club, the brand’s exclusive “ship-within-a-ship” concept, offers 69 elegantly appointed suites aboard MSC Poesia, along with 24-hour butler and concierge service, and access to a private oasis including a dedicated restaurant, lounge, private sundeck with whirlpools, and grill restaurant and bar.
Guests will also enjoy two new specialty dining venues—Butcher’s Cut, an authentic American-style steakhouse, and Kaito Sushi Bar—inspired by the Far East where guests can savor expertly crafted sushi and exquisite authentic Asian dishes.
The enhancement will also include a newly designed MSC Aurea Spa and MSC Gym Powered by Technogym®, complete with a Gentleman’s Barber, various workout studios, and the Top 15 Exclusive Solarium, a spacious outdoor area for Aurea guests.
Earlier this year, MSC Cruises announced the expansion of its renowned MSC Yacht Club to two additional ships, MSC Musica and MSC Orchestra. The completion of these latest enhancements means all four vessels in the Musica class will be fully upgraded to feature MSC Yacht Club.
Following its Atlantic crossing, MSC Poesia will sail through the Panama Canal before arriving in Seattle for her Alaska season. From May through September 2026, the ship will operate 7-night itineraries to breathtaking destinations including Ketchikan, Juneau, Endicott Arm, and Icy Strait Point.
Following her Alaska season, the ship will reposition to offer roundtrip Caribbean cruises from Miami during Winter 2026–2027, visiting destinations including Jamaica, Colombia, Costa Rica, Aruba, Curaçao, and Belize, before returning to Alaska in summer 2027.
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