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MSC Poesia

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 holiday, a luxury treat or a romantic escape, MSC Poesia is a ship that offers a truly inspiring cruise experience.

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Accomodation Types

Guests can choose from a variety of different accommodation, from interior and ocean-view cabins to balcony cabins and spacious suites.

Premium Suite Aurea

Deluxe Balcony Aurea

Premium Balcony

Deluxe Balcony

Deluxe Balcony with Partial View

Balcony Guarantee

Deluxe Ocean View

Deluxe Ocean View with Obstructed View

Guarantee Outside

Deluxe Interior

Guarantee Inside

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Deck Plans

Guests can choose from a variety of different accommodation, from interior and ocean-view cabins to balcony cabins and spacious suites.

Deck 16 - Sport

Deck 15 - Alfieri

Deck 14 - Pascoli

Deck 13 - Foscolo

Deck 12 - Leopardi

Deck 11 - D'Annunzio

Deck 10 - Carducci

Deck 9 - Ungaretti

Deck 8 - Tasso

Deck 7 - Manzoni

Deck 6 - Dante

Deck 5 - Petrarca

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Dining

On an MSC Cruise, the journey starts on board. From authentic Asian dishes and succulent steaks to chef’s table experiences, our speciality restaurants offer a mouth-watering variety of international cuisine. Choose your dining experience in our exclusive restaurants or in our refined bars, and savour a memorable gourmet adventure while you cruise... all at a very special price.

Il Palladio Restaurant

Le Fontane Restaurant

L'Obelisco Buffet Restaurant

Kaito Sushi Bar

Villa Pompeiana Self Service Café

Mojito Ice Cream Bar

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Entertainment

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 theatre shows, go wild at themed parties or try your luck in the casino: the choice is yours!

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.

Teatro Carlo Felice

S32 Disco

Casino Royal

Le Rendez-Vous Piano Bar

Il Grappolo d’Oro Lounge & Wine Bar

Coffee Bar

The Giada Bar & Bar Smeraldo

The Hitchcock Cigar Lounge

Library

Art Gallery

Cyber café

Card Room

Zebra Bar

Pigalle Lounge

Swimming Pool

Arcade

MSC Factor

Master Chef

Sailaway Party

Beer Festival

Shops

Photo Gallery

Theme Parties

Reception Guest Service

Studio Photography

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Enrichment

Seek the extraordinary and make your cruise holiday an unforgettable adventure.

We offer an incredible choice of shore excursions to suit every taste: whether you prefer adventure, nature, culture or history, we’ve designed something for you and the whole family.

From Culture & History and our breathtaking Scenic Routes, to our Active & Adventure tours and the discovery of Natural Wonders, to Sea & Sun’s relax, our Something Special experiences and our Accessible Tours, you can enjoy the treasures of each destination in your preferred way.

We’ve also established the MSC Family Explorer Club, Excursions Explorer Package and MSC Bike Adventours, which are unique to our line and available on selected MSC Cruises' itineraries. 

MSC Bike Adventours

One of the best ways to explore a city is from the seat of a bicycle. Hit the road on your next MSC Cruise on a MSC BIKE ADVENTOURS experience.

See, hear, smell and feel the destination like never before. You’re guaranteed to leave with a deeper connection.

Our carefully curated small group tours offer both active adventures and easy city sightseeing on electric bicycles.

Reserve today and ride into your next adventure with MSC Bike Adventours.

MSC Bike Adventours Clothing

Ride longer and feel stronger with our pro cycling jersey and race ready bib, designed by Essor Design studio and available exclusively onboard. Available in S – XL.

You can have yours with our MSC Bike Adventours.

Responsible Shore Excursions: Protectours

What are Protectours

We are committed to preserving a beautiful world for future generations to enjoy. By focusing on environmental sustainability, PROTECTOURS helps to achieve to this vital goal. All tours involve activities with low environmental impact – like walking, cycling, or kayaking – while others make a direct contribution to the environment, for example, tree planting or beach cleaning. So, you can enjoy original insights into the natural world while preserving its beauty and helping to ensure a greener future!

A world of amazing experiences

PROTECTOURS offer you unforgettable experiences in close contact with nature and communities in a variety of environments around the world. Local guides, with an expertise in wildlife or traditions, will bring you to snorkel around a coralline plantation, or take you on a Fjord Safari aboard a catamaran and much more.

MSC Cruises and the environment

The oceans and seas have always been the basis of MSC Cruises and we feel a deep responsibility to preserve and protect them. We care for the environment in which we operate, the guests who sail with us, the people who work with us, the cities we call, and the communities we visit. Our commitment to the environments extends to our onshore activities too. PROTECTOURS is not only a way to offer our guests a variety of shore excursion with less impact, but also a means of encouraging our onshore partners to develop tours that pay more attention to the environment.

Easy & Accessible Excursions

Explore each destination at your own pace

Our Easy & Accessible Tours make exploring comfortable for everyone!

These tours allow slow walkers, wheelchair, scooter users and any guests that like to leisurely explore, to visit the best each destination has to offer on easy tours created just for them. Through specifically selected itineraries and specially designed tours, guests will be able to enjoy step free routes at their own pace, experiencing the wonders of our destinations in total comfort. Special needs vehicles will be available to accommodate small groups, and tours itineraries will always include access to special needs restrooms.

Please note that vehicles and their wheelchair & scooter requirements (width, height, weight) vary from tour to tour so make sure to carefully check the specific requirements within each tour description.

Accessible Vehicles & Facilities

Vehicles equipped with a wheelchair accessible solution. We visit accessible bathrooms equipped with wide doors.

Small Groups with Expert Guides

Local guides are knowledgeable experts of their area, as well as experts in accessibility needs excursions.

Visit at your own pace

Tours made to leisurely visit the destination's highlights while taking into account guests' special needs and facilitating each participant in moving independently.

Step-free Routes

Tours aim at eliminating obstacles and ensure a smooth access to all of the highlights visited

Behind The Scenes

Come and see how we do it! Go “Behind-the-Scenes” and experience what goes into delivering a perfect cruise vacation.

Explore several “off-limit” areas of the ship

Are you ready for the ultimate behind-the-scenes experience on our magnificent cruise ship? This exclusive excursion is limited to small groups of 20 people, so you'll have a truly intimate and immersive experience.

Join us as we take you on a journey through the hidden corners of our ship, where only a select few have gone before. You'll have the chance to see the inner workings of the ship, from the bridge of command, engine control room to the gallery and beyond.

A one-of-a-kind discovery tour

Our knowledgeable tour guides and shipboard staff will be on hand to answer any questions you may have and give an overview of the internal operation of the ship.

But that's not all – you'll also have the opportunity to meet the ship's officers and learn about their experiences at sea. This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to get an inside look at the operations of a cruise ship and to see what goes on behind the scenes. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity – book your spot now to ensure one of the very few seats available!

BOOK THE TOUR ON BOARD AT THE EXCURSIONS' OFFICE

• The tour availability is limited, so don’t miss out and reserve your spot!
• The tour takes place during various moments of the cruise to guarantee the safest and most suitable conditions to the participants.
• The tour lasts approximately 2 hours to 3 hours and a half.
• Prices starting from 30€, final price is confirmed on board depending on which tour is booked.
• To participate guests must be at least 6 years old and must be accompanied by a paying adult.
• Guests participating must be physically fit as the tour involves multiple flights of stairs as well as extended periods of walking and standing.
• The meeting point and time will be confirmed on the Ship.

Important Note: it is strictly forbidden to take along mobile phones and cameras and participants must wear only closed shoes.

Family Excursions

Discover each destination with your children at a rhythm that suits families, thanks to our Family Fun excursions. Guided by talented, qualified local guides in constant contact with the ship, they are your passport to new cultures, historic monuments, natural beauty and more.

What’s more, kids get a special price on shore excursions!

• Babies and Infants aged 2 and younger will be carried free of charge
• Children between the ages of 3 to 13 years have a discount up to 30% vs adult price
• Book now and save up to 20% vs onboard prices!

Shore Excursion Explorer Package

Make The Magic Last A Little Longer

One of the joys of cruising is the chance to discover enchanting new destinations in comfort and style. At each port of call, our excursions offer you the most memorable experiences in the most fascinating places, accompanied by experienced, professional personnel. To get more for less from your time ashore, why not take advantage of our Excursions Explorer Package? The package comprises three of the best excursions* available on each cruise at one very attractive price. Please note that this is a limited availability offer and is valid only on selected departures**.

*Excursions Explorer Package cannot be modified or refunded. In the event of one or more excursions being cancelled by MSC Cruises, the offer is not applicable to other excursions different from those included in the package.

**The Excursions Explorer Package is available on selected departures for the following destinations: Mediterranean, Northern Europe, MSC Grand Voyages, Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Qatar, Caribbean & Antilles, South America.

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Health & Fitness

MSC Aurea Spa

Minigolf

Shuffleboard

Medi Spa Center

Thermal Area

Beauty Salon

Hair Salon

Gym by TechnoGym®

Power Walking Track

Basketball

Tennis Court

Volleyball

Five-a-side Football

Sport Tournaments

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Kids & Teens

MSC family cruises are designed for parents and children to enjoy fun times together and quality time separately. That's why we’re proud to have built a renowned reputation as a company that knows how to create the best cruises for kids.

Today we continue to deliver on that reputation by paying extra attention to the needs of children, tweens, teens and their parents: so book your cruise and immerse in a World of Discovery!

Baby Club

Mini Club

Junior Club

Young Club

Teen Club

I Dinosauri Children Playroom

LEGO® Experience

Babies and Toddlers Services

Family Dining

Family Activities

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Useful Information

Disabled Facilities & Special Needs

Cabin Facilities

Accessible cabins, fitted out especially for guests with disabilities and/or reduced mobility, are available on every ship in the fleet. Guests requiring an accessible cabin can request it at the time of booking.

The accessible cabins are larger and offer more space for movement than regular cabins, and come with extra facilities and equipment to meet special needs.

Reduced Mobility

All decks, public areas and tenders are designed to be as accessible as possible for guests with reduced mobility. There might be ports or tender services you may not access with a mobility device as we cannot lift it. In addition, there are varying numbers of specially fitted-out cabins available on each ship in the fleet. For safety reasons, guests requiring assistance may be requested to travel with a carer, depending on the specific route.

Wheelchairs are available on board our ships, for the use of guests during embarkation and disembarkation only, or in case of emergency. Guests that require constant use of a wheelchair or any other form of support must bring their own equipment with them. It is the responsibility of the guest to check with the relevant producers/suppliers that this equipment is safe to take on board and use on a cruise ship, and to organise both its delivery to the departure terminal in good time for embarkation, and its collection at the end of the cruise.

For detailed information on the ports of call and excursions suitable for passengers who experience mobility problems, read the relevant pages in this section, and once on board check the accuracy of the information provided.

Hearing Impairments

For safety reasons, guests with hearing disabilities must travel with a carer. Passengers with partial hearing disabilities can travel alone, only if they request the installation of a TDD System kit in their cabin. This kit, available in limited numbers on all ships, includes light and vibrating devices, a text phone and an analogue alarm clock.

Furthermore, wireless amplifiers and indicator lights are available in the theatre and other rooms. Indicator lights are also available in the lifts.

Children with Special Needs

Children with special needs have normal access to all on-board services and facilities. Although the entertainment staff do not offer a childcare service, they are trained to provide a wide range of entertainment aimed specifically at children.

All children, including those with special needs, are assigned to a certain entertainment area depending on their age. If necessary, children or young people with special needs can be placed with a lower age group (with the agreement of their parents), or they can take part in specific activities, together with their parents if required.

Excursions

The majority of excursions are fully accessible, however we would recommend that all our guests to read-through the programme of available tours at the Excursion Office on board.

Special Dietary Requirements

Guests with food intolerances and/or allergies are asked to inform MSC Cruises of their requirements through the Special Needs Form, and, once on board, to confirm their needs at the Reception – Guest Service and/or with the Maître d’Hôtel. If informed in advance, on-board staff will be happy to assist guests in choosing dishes that do not contain foods or ingredients that could cause an allergic reaction.

MSC Cruises has obtained a certification from Bureau Veritas to provide gluten-free menus worldwide (food code: < 20 ppm*) in the main restaurants of MSC Seaside, MSC Seaview, MSC Meraviglia, MSC Preziosa, MSC Divina, MSC Splendida, MSC Fantasia, MSC Magnifica, MSC Poesia, MSC Orchestra and MSC Musica. All gluten-free recipes are prepared by skilled personnel in dedicated kitchens on board, using products stored in special areas in accordance with the "Cruises Project" of the Associazione Italiana Celiachia (Italian Coeliac Association) with which MSC works closely for the above ships, cruising in the Mediterranean and in Northern Europe. On MSC Armonia, MSC Sinfonia, MSC Opera and MSC Lirica guests can find only pre-packaged gluten-free snacks such as, biscuits, croissants, sponge cakes and muffins.

Once MSC Grandiosa and MSC Bellissima are launched, we will complete the certification process with Bureau Veritas that will allow us to offer gluten-free menus on these ships as well. The process is expected to be completed within 1 month after the launch of the ships, so please check availability of gluten-free menus at time of booking.

For any other requirements not expressly mentioned in this section, please get in touch with your travel agent.

*MSC gluten free menus are suitable for gluten intolerance, but not in case of gluten allergy.

Dress Code

We want to make sure you are always prepared when cruising with MSC. Below are some suggestions to make sure you pack appropriate clothing for the various activities you will undertake during your cruise.

Daytime Attire

Casual wear is recommended for daytime attire. Shorts and T-shirts are permitted.

Evening Wear

A more polished look is recommended for evening wear when dining in the main dining rooms, speciality restaurants and while enjoying the entertainment in the theatre, bars, and lounges. Collared shirts, tailored trousers or shorts, skirts, and dresses are suggested. It is advisable to layer clothing and bring a light jacket or jumper for cooler nights and the ship’s air-conditioned public areas.

Gala Night

On Gala Night, dress to impress! Whether that means a tuxedo, suit and tie, an evening gown or cocktail dress, or perhaps it’s your very best jeans and polo shirt, your attire should fit your own level of elegance. The only thing required is your smile.

Theme parties

We organise various daytime and evening theme parties on board. You may wish to bring bright, fun clothes for the Sunshine Party and something white for the White Party.

Sports lovers

For sports lovers, gym shoes and tracksuits are must-haves when using our cutting-edge gym and attending yoga and dance courses, where available.

Northern Europe cruises

For cruises sailing towards the Svalbard Islands and Polar areas, please ensure you have adequate polar clothing.

Shore Excursions

For shore excursions, which may include visits to religious sites, we advise that appropriate clothing should be worn (covered knees and shoulders).

Dress Restrictions

Specific restrictions may be enforced by onboard staff members, including restaurant hostesses and management. At no point is swimwear allowed in any formal dining venue for any meal, including breakfast and lunch. Shorts, flip-flops, and tank tops are not allowed for evening wear or Gala Night in the main dining rooms, speciality restaurants, or MSC Yacht Club. T-shirts are not allowed to be worn on Gala Night. Dress code rules that are posted outside the buffet should be followed.

Medical Facilities

All MSC cruise ships have a well-equipped Medical Centre, supervised by a ship’s doctor and other medical personnel. The Medical Centre is open at the times advertised in the ship’s Daily Programme. Emergency services are available round the clock by calling the Medical Emergency number. Excluding emergencies, medical services carry a fee and prices are available on board. Guests who incur medical expenses during their cruise can ask their insurance company for reimbursement once ashore.

Dialysis

Guests undergoing peritoneal dialysis treatment can travel as normal, bringing with them all medicines and equipment that may be required during the cruise. The relevant medical treatment is available through the on-board medical facilities.

Equipment and machinery for haemodialysis treatment will only be carried on board by specialized independent companies on certain routes. For further information on this service, please contact your travel agent.

Pregnancy

MSC Cruises SA does not permit guests who be more than 23 weeks pregnant at any time during the cruise to sail onboard. This is for maternal and fetal safety, as specialist obstetric and neonatal care is not available on board.

Pregnant guests who will be 23 or less than 23 weeks gestation at any time during the cruise will need to submit a letter from their obstetrician/gynecologist confirming the following:

• Ultrasound confirmed expected date of delivery (EDD)
• That the pregnancy is low risk
• That the guest is fit to sail on board a ship with no immediate access to specialist obstetric or neonatal care

Letters should be sent by email to Special Needs at the moment of the booking and at least 2 weeks before sailing date. A copy must be presented at check-in on the day of embarkation.

Smoking Policy

In line with global standards, smoking areas on board are fewer than non-smoking areas and are indicated by signage and ashtrays.

Smoking (including e-cigarettes) is not permitted in cabins, on cabin balconies and anywhere not expressly indicated by signage and ashtrays.

The Company reserves the right to levy a fee should passengers be found smoking in non-designated areas of the vessel. Repeatedly smoking in non-smoking areas can ultimately lead to disembarkation.

We remind you that throwing cigarette butts or anything else overboard at sea is strictly prohibited as it may seriously put in danger safety at sea.

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi is available on board all of our ships.

Satellite Internet Access is available in all public areas of the ship and in most cabins, including all MSC Yacht Club suites. All you need is one of our Satellite Internet Access packages and a mobile internet device (smartphone, tablet, laptop, etc.).

You can also access the internet without the need for a mobile device, by using the computers in the Internet Café on board.

When at sea, it is not possible to access the internet using a high-speed broadband connection as you would on land. Instead, internet connectivity on board is provided by links between the ship and communications satellites in orbit far above the Earth.

Service Animals

Suitably trained and certified guide dogs are allowed on board all ships, assuming that they are in a good state of health and possess all necessary documents for entering the foreign countries visited during the cruise.

The guest will be informed in advance about the accommodation made for the animal, the facilities available (if required) and the embarking and disembarking procedure.

The guest is personally responsible (with the aid of the carer if applicable) for the custody, feeding and general care of the animal during the whole stay on board.

Onboard Language

The company uses six main languages for its communications: English, Italian, German, French, Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese. The order in which these languages appear is determined exclusively by the number of guests in each language group as a proportion of our total guests. The cabin information booklet and other printed material used on board are available in different versions for each of the six languages listed above. The order of the languages used in our menus changes depending on the area of the world in which each ship is located.

Charting a Sustainable Future

For us sustainability means protecting the environment, supporting the people who work with us and choose to travel with us, as well as the communities and places that we visit and do business with.

Our sustainability programme is organised around four key pillars: Planet, People, Place and Procurement. This translates into a drive to continuously improve our fleet’s environmental performance; caring for all employees and promoting diversity and inclusion; working to ensure that our impact on the coastal communities that we reach remains positive; and responsibly sourcing the products and services that we purchase.

Sustainability it also means putting the safety of our crew and guests at the center of everything. In 2020, due to the extraordinary circumstances caused by the Covid-19 pandemic we had to halt all our operations and repatriate thousands of guests and crew home in a matter of days. Furthermore we had to secure our business, adapt our operations and prepare for a safe return of guests thanks to an industry-leading Health & Safety protocol.

Laundry Services

Everyone loves the feel of freshly-laundered clothes and the convenience of a same-day laundry service.

Extend the relaxation after a wonderful long holiday by returning home with your shirts and trousers washed, dried and ready to put away

Take advantage of our laundry packages any time, even the last day of your cruise. That's why we offer several Laundry Service Packages to choose from.

For a modest single charge, you and every traveller in your cabin can use the service whenever you like for up to 20 items per cabin per cruise.

Simply leave your items for collection before 9am on any day except the last day of your cruise, and they’ll be returned freshly laundered by 5pm on the very same day.

Now isn’t that a clean sight better? Take advantage of our pre-boarding rates now!

Age Restrictions

MSC Cruises does not permit minors to occupy a cabin without the presence of at least one adult. For sailings within the US, guests aged 18-20 can be accommodated in a cabin alone, provided they are traveling with a guest aged 21 or older.

Starting from 15 May 2025, infants under 2 years old are admitted on board, except on cruises starting from 11 nights onwards, for which it is required that the minor is at least 2 years old at the moment of embarkation.