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MSCMSC Poesia

MSC Poesia
December 28, 2023

10-Night Western Mediterranean aboard MSC Poesia · Departing December 28, 2023 from the Port of Barcelona, Spain.

// AT A GLANCE

This 10-night cruise aboard the Poesia departs from Barcelona, Spain on Thursday, December 28, 2023 and returns on Sunday, Jan 7th. December weather across this route averages 66°/33°F.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 7.2 out of 10, averaged across 8 ports.

ITINERARY SAFETY SCORE

MODERATE TIER

Safer than 72% of all cruises

Ranked across every sailing in our database.

LEAST SAFESAFEST

FULL BREAKDOWN →

night cruise

Thu → Sun

Barcelona

departure port

Spain

port stops

Mediterranean

sea days

Day 2

// ON THIS PAGE09 SECTIONS

01Roll Call↓02Cruise Price Tracker↓03Itinerary map↓04Cruise ports↓05Weather↓06Shore excursions↓07Safety score↓08Cruise ship↓09FAQ↓

// WHO'S ONBOARD YOUR CRUISE

MSC Poesia December 28, 2023 Roll Call

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// 7 CRUISERS · LOCKED

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// 03 · ITINERARY

10 Night Western Mediterranean (Barcelona Roundtrip) Cruise Map

Interactive Itinerary MapDECEMBER 28, 2023

The MSC Poesia sails on December 28, 2023 for a 10 Night Western Mediterranean (Barcelona Roundtrip) (Barcelona Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Barcelona, Spain at 5:00 PM and will return to the port of Barcelona, Spain on Jan 7th at 12:00 PM. During the 11-day journey, the MSC Poesia will visit 7 additional ports and will spend 2 days at sea.

// CRUISE PORT SCHEDULE

MSC Poesia

DECEMBER 28, 2023

11 STOPSSCROLL FOR ALL ↓

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10 NIGHTS · 7 PORTS

ROUND-TRIP · BARCELONA

// 04 · PORTS

10 Night Western Mediterranean (Barcelona Roundtrip) Port List

MSC Poesia·December 28, 2023

DAY

EMBARKATION

THURSDAY·DEC 28

Barcelona

Spain

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

—

5:00 PM

Barcelona, Spain, offers docking at Barcelona Port. Travelers explore Sagrada Familia and Park Güell. Excursions visit Montserrat Monastery. Local markets sell paella. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for city tours. Photography captures Gaudí architecture and Mediterranean vistas. Dining onboard includes tapas, a Spanish favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Catalan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Barcelona’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Spanish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of modernist landmarks and scenic coasts, making Barcelona an engaging destination for exploring Spain’s Catalan region.

DECEMBER FORECAST

47°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Gibraltar, U.K. — Day 3 of MSC Poesia December 28, 2023 cruise

DAY

PORT 2

SATURDAY·DEC 30

Gibraltar

U.K.

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

7:00 AM

2:00 PM

Gibraltar, U.K., offers docking at Gibraltar Port. Travelers explore Rock of Gibraltar and St. Michael’s Cave. Excursions include dolphin-watching tours. Local markets sell fish and chips. The peak season, April to October, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures limestone cliffs and Mediterranean vistas. Dining onboard includes roast beef, a British favorite. Souvenirs, like monkey-themed crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Barbary history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while sturdy shoes enhance rock hikes. Gibraltar’s unique charm offers a vibrant British stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of natural wonders and scenic straits, making Gibraltar an engaging destination for exploration.

DECEMBER FORECAST

56°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Lisbon, Portugal — Day 4 of MSC Poesia December 28, 2023 cruise

DAY

PORT 3

SUNDAY·DEC 31

Lisbon

Portugal

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

8:00 AM

5:00 PM

Lisbon, Portugal, offers docking at Lisbon Port. Travelers explore Belém Tower and Jerónimos Monastery. Excursions visit Sintra’s Pena Palace. Local markets sell pastéis de nata. The peak season, April to October, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Manueline architecture and Tagus River vistas. Dining onboard includes bacalhau, a Portuguese favorite. Souvenirs, like azulejo crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Age of Exploration history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Lisbon’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Portuguese stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic landmarks and scenic rivers, making Lisbon an engaging destination.

DECEMBER FORECAST

53°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Cadiz (Seville), Spain — Day 5 of MSC Poesia December 28, 2023 cruise

DAY

PORT 4

MONDAY·JAN 1

Cadiz (Seville)

Spain

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

9:00 AM

6:00 PM

Cádiz (Seville), Spain, offers docking at Cádiz Port with excursions to Seville. Travelers explore Seville’s Alcázar and Cádiz’s old town. Excursions visit Jerez’s sherry bodegas. Local markets sell gazpacho. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Moorish palaces and Atlantic vistas. Dining onboard includes jamón ibérico, a Spanish favorite. Souvenirs, like fan crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Andalusian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Cádiz’s cultural gateway offers a vibrant Spanish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic landmarks and scenic coasts, making Cádiz an engaging destination.

DECEMBER FORECAST

53°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Malaga, Spain — Day 6 of MSC Poesia December 28, 2023 cruise

DAY

PORT 5

TUESDAY·JAN 2

Malaga

Spain

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

6:00 AM

1:00 PM

Málaga, Spain, offers docking at Málaga Port. Travelers explore Alcazaba Fortress and Picasso Museum. Excursions visit Ronda’s deep gorges. Local markets sell gazpacho. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Moorish architecture and Mediterranean vistas. Dining onboard includes paella, a Spanish favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Andalusian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Málaga’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Spanish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic fortresses and scenic coasts, making Málaga an engaging destination for exploring Spain’s Costa del Sol.

DECEMBER FORECAST

53°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy — Day 8 of MSC Poesia December 28, 2023 cruise

DAY

PORT 7

THURSDAY·JAN 4

Civitavecchia (Rome)

Italy

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

8:00 AM

6:00 PM

Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy, offers docking at Civitavecchia Port with excursions to Rome. Travelers explore Colosseum and Pantheon. Excursions visit Vatican City’s Sistine Chapel. Local markets sell gelato. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for city tours. Photography captures ancient ruins and Tyrrhenian vistas. Dining onboard includes carbonara, an Italian favorite. Souvenirs, like Murano glass, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Roman history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Civitavecchia’s cultural gateway offers a vibrant Italian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of ancient landmarks and scenic coasts, making Civitavecchia an engaging destination.

DECEMBER FORECAST

48°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Genoa, Italy — Day 9 of MSC Poesia December 28, 2023 cruise

DAY

PORT 8

FRIDAY·JAN 5

Genoa

Italy

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

8:00 AM

5:00 PM

Genoa, Italy, offers docking at Genoa Port. Travelers explore Palazzo Ducale and Via Garibaldi. Excursions visit Portofino’s colorful harbor. Local markets sell focaccia. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Renaissance palaces and Ligurian vistas. Dining onboard includes pesto pasta, an Italian favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Genoese history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Genoa’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Italian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic landmarks and scenic coasts, making Genoa an engaging destination for exploring Italy’s Liguria region.

DECEMBER FORECAST

45°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Marseille (Provence), France — Day 10 of MSC Poesia December 28, 2023 cruise

DAY

PORT 9

SATURDAY·JAN 6

Marseille (Provence)

France

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

7:00 AM

5:00 PM

Marseille (Provence), France, offers docking at Marseille Port. Travelers explore Notre-Dame de la Garde and Vieux-Port. Excursions visit Aix-en-Provence’s lavender fields. Local markets sell bouillabaisse. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures basilicas and Mediterranean vistas. Dining onboard includes ratatouille, a French favorite. Souvenirs, like lavender crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Provençal history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Marseille’s cultural charm offers a vibrant French stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic ports and scenic fields, making Marseille an engaging destination for exploration.

DECEMBER FORECAST

44°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Barcelona, Spain — Day 11 of MSC Poesia December 28, 2023 cruise

DAY

DISEMBARKATION

SUNDAY·JAN 7

Barcelona

Spain

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

12:00 PM

—

Returning to Barcelona — see Day 1 above for port info.

DECEMBER FORECAST

48°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

// 05 · WEATHER

10 Night Western Mediterranean (Barcelona Roundtrip) Weather Forecast

MSC Poesia·December 28, 2023

DEC FORECAST · BARCELONA

Historical monthly averages for travelers visiting this port.

47°

AVG · °F

Mostly sunny days

AVG HIGH

67°

AVG LOW

27°

AVG RAINFALL

1.2"

Source: 30-year historical climate averages via Open-Meteo

// YEAR-ROUND AT BARCELONA

Average monthly temperature and rainfall. Your sail month is highlighted.

AVG TEMP °FRAINFALL IN

// 06 · SHORE EXCURSIONS

MSC Poesia December 28, 2023 Excursions

MSC Poesia·December 28, 2023

From beach breaks and snorkeling to local food tours and cultural landmarks, these shore excursions help you make the most of every stop. Browse by port below to compare top-rated options and plan your day before you board.

// BROWSE BY PORT

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See all Barcelona excursions

// 07 · SAFETY SCORE

Itinerary Safety Score

10 Night Western Mediterranean (Barcelona Roundtrip)

Based on comprehensive research of cruise port safety information, including recent crime reports, travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and specific port security concerns, we've created a "safety score" for each cruise port stop. The overall rating below represents a combined score for your specific cruise itinerary.

ITINERARY AVERAGE

MODERATE TIER

LOWHIGH

Safer than 72% of all cruises

7.2/10 itinerary average · ranked across every sailing in our database.

LEAST SAFESAFEST

// HOW WE SCORE

Four signals, weighted by recency.

Scores combine recent crime reports, government travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and port-specific security incidents. Refreshed monthly.

8.0 – 10.0

Safe — Low-risk; standard precautions apply.

6.5 – 7.9

Moderate — Generally safe with normal vigilance.

5.0 – 6.4

Caution — Stay alert; avoid certain areas after dark.

0 – 4.9

High caution — Significant risk; book guided excursions.

REFRESHED MONTHLY

// PORT-BY-PORT BREAKDOWN08 PORTS

01

Barcelona 🇪🇸

Spain · SpainMODERATE

Travelers should stay vigilant against pickpocketing in crowded areas and secure their belongings to ensure safety while enjoying the city.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

02

Gibraltar 🌍

U.K. · GibraltarSAFE

Gibraltar is safe for travelers, with a low crime rate and strong police presence, though vigilance against petty theft is advised.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

03

Lisbon 🇵🇹

Portugal · PortugalMODERATE

Travelers in Lisbon should stay vigilant in crowded areas and on public transport to avoid petty theft and keep belongings secure.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

04

Cadiz (Seville) 🇪🇸

Spain · SpainMODERATE

Travelers should stay vigilant against petty theft in crowded areas while enjoying the safe and welcoming atmosphere of Cadiz.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

05

Malaga 🇪🇸

Spain · SpainMODERATE

Travelers in Malaga should remain vigilant against petty theft and pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas and popular attractions.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

06

Civitavecchia (Rome) 🇮🇹

Italy · ItalyMODERATE

Civitavecchia is generally safe, but travelers should remain vigilant against petty theft and scams in crowded areas and near attractions.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

07

Genoa 🇮🇹

Italy · ItalyMODERATE

Genoa is generally safe for cruise travelers, but they should stay vigilant against petty crime and secure their belongings in crowded areas.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

08

Marseille (Provence) 🇫🇷

France · FranceCAUTION

Travelers in Marseille should stay vigilant in certain neighborhoods due to higher crime rates and secure their belongings in crowded areas.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

// 08 · CRUISE SHIP

MSC Poesia Ship Overview

Specs & DetailsMSC

MSC · MUSICA

CHRISTENED

2008

STATEROOMS

1,272

TONNAGE

92,627GT

32.1% BELOW AVG· vs avg 136,380 GT

YEAR BUILT

2008

5 YEARS OLDER· vs avg 2013

LENGTH

964ft

6.4% BELOW AVG· vs avg 1,030 ft

PASSENGER COUNT

3,605cruisers

19.8% BELOW AVG· vs avg 4,494 cruisers

// ABOUT THE SHIP

The MSC Poesia has a construction date of 2008 and a total size of 92,627 gross tons. The ship measures 964 feet in length. MSC Poesia is included in MSC's Musica class. At full capacity, the Poesia holds 3,605 passengers. That includes 2,578 cruise vacationers and 1,027 staff members. The Poesia total number of staterooms is 1,272.