7 Night Northern Europe (Le Havre Roundtrip)
MSC Poesia
MSC Poesia
December 26, 2025
7 Night Northern Europe

MSC Poesia - 12/26/2025

The December 26, 2025 cruise on the MSC Poesia departs from Le Havre (Paris), France. On this 7 Night Northern Europe (Le Havre Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 5 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The MSC Poesia sets sail on Friday, Dec 26th and returns on Friday, Jan 2nd.

Cruise Length
7
Night Cruise
Departure Port
Le Havre
France
Port Stops
5
Sea Days
2

Cruise Pricing

The graph below tracks historic price of the MSC Poesia cruise ship departing December 26, 2025. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $1,252 ($179 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $1,195 ($171 per night), this represents a recent increase of 5%.

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Cruise Itinerary

Itinerary

MSC Poesia - December 26, 2025 - 7 Nights

DayDatePort
1Dec 25thLe Havre (Paris), France
2Dec 27thSouthampton (London), England
3Dec 27thAt Sea
4Dec 29thHamburg, Germany
5Dec 29thAt Sea
6Dec 31stRotterdam, Netherlands
7Jan 1stZeebrugge (Bruges), Belgium
8Jan 2ndLe Havre (Paris), France

The MSC Poesia sails on December 26, 2025 for a 7 Night Northern Europe (Le Havre Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Le Havre (Paris), France at 7:30 PM and will return to the port of Le Havre (Paris), France on Jan 2nd at 8:00 AM. During the 8-day journey, the MSC Poesia will visit 4 additional ports and will spend 2 days at sea.

Itinerary Safety Score

Based on my 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 Safety Rank
81 / 100
safer than 81% of all cruises
81
7
/ 10
Le Havre (Paris), France
Le Havre
Le Havre is generally safe for tourists, but it's important to stay vigilant in less populated areas and crowded places to avoid theft.
8
/ 10
Southampton (London), England
Southampton
Southampton is a safe port city for cruise travelers, but vigilance against pickpocketing is advised in busier areas.
9
/ 10
Hamburg, Germany
Hamburg
Hamburg is generally safe for cruise travelers, but visitors should remain vigilant against petty theft in crowded areas.
8
/ 10
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Rotterdam
Rotterdam is a safe cruise destination with a low crime rate, though travelers should remain vigilant in crowded areas.
9
/ 10
Zeebrugge (Bruges), Belgium
Zeebrugge
Zeebrugge is a safe cruise destination with low crime rates, but travelers should remain vigilant against petty theft in crowded areas.

Cruise Ship

MSC Poesia Size Infographic

MSC Poesia

93 k
tonnage
964 ft
length
2008
year built
1,272
cabins
3,605
passengers
1,027
crew

MSC POESIA SIZE

The Poesia has a construction date of 2008 and a total size of 92,627 gross tons. The ship measures 964 feet (294 meters) in length. MSC Poesia is included in MSC’s Musica Class. At full capacity, the MSC Poesia holds 4,632 passengers. That includes 3,605 cruise vacationers and 1,027 staff members. The Poesia total number of staterooms is 1,272.

MSC Poesia Size & Stats

  • Gross Tonnage:92,627 GT
  • Length:964 ft (294 m)
  • Beam:106 ft (32 m)
  • Draft:26 ft (8 m)
  • Max Speed:26 mph (23 kn)
  • Year Built:2008
  • Years Served:2008 - Present
  • Capacity:3,605
  • Crew Members:1,027
  • Total on Board:4,632
  • Total Staterooms:1,272
  • Flagged Country:Panama
  • Ship Cost:360 Million
  • Status:active

To see how this compares, click through to see MSC Poesia age and stats vs all MSC ships. There you’ll find graphs showing length, capacity, tonnage and more for this ship vs all in the fleet.

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Cruise Ports

Day1
DEC 262025
France
D:7:30 PM

Le Havre (Paris), France, offers docking at Le Havre Port with excursions to Paris. Travelers explore Eiffel Tower and Louvre Museum. Excursions visit Normandy’s D-Day beaches. Local markets sell crêpes. The peak season, May to September, brings mild weather for city tours. Photography captures Parisian landmarks and Seine vistas. Dining onboard includes coq au vin, a French favorite. Souvenirs, like beret crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Norman history. Light layers and sun protection suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Le Havre’s urban gateway offers a vibrant French stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of iconic landmarks and historic beaches, making Le Havre an engaging destination. (126 words)

Day2
DEC 272025
England, United Kingdom
A:6:00 AMD:6:30 PM

Southampton (London), England, offers docking at Southampton Port with excursions to London. Travelers explore Tower of London and Buckingham Palace. Excursions visit Stonehenge. Local markets sell fish and chips. The peak season, May to September, brings mild weather for city tours. Photography captures historic landmarks and Solent vistas. Dining onboard includes roast beef, an English favorite. Souvenirs, like tea crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Anglo-Saxon history. Light layers and waterproof shoes suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Southampton’s urban gateway offers a vibrant English stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of iconic landmarks and historic sites, making Southampton an engaging destination. (126 words)

Day3
DEC 282025
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day4
DEC 292025
A:6:00 AMD:7:00 PM

Hamburg, Germany, has docking at a Elbe River port. Travelers explore Speicherstadt’s UNESCO-listed warehouses. Excursions visit St. Michael’s Church tower for city views. Local markets sell currywurst. The peak season, May to September, brings mild weather. Photography captures canals and modern architecture. Dining onboard includes labskaus, a Hamburg dish. Souvenirs, like model ships, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Hanseatic history. Light layers suit the temperate climate. Comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Hamburg’s maritime heritage and urban vibrancy offer a dynamic German stop, blending history with modern charm.

Day5
DEC 302025
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day6
DEC 312025
A:7:00 AMD:6:00 PM

Rotterdam, Netherlands, offers docking at Rotterdam Port. Travelers explore Erasmus Bridge and Museumpark’s art galleries. Excursions visit Kinderdijk’s UNESCO windmills. Local markets sell stroopwafels. The peak season, May to September, brings mild weather for city tours. Photography captures modern architecture and Maas River vistas. Dining onboard includes erwtensoep, a Dutch favorite. Souvenirs, like Delftware, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Dutch history. Light layers suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Rotterdam’s urban charm offers a vibrant Dutch stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of innovative design, historic windmills, and maritime culture, making Rotterdam an engaging destination for exploring the Netherlands’ dynamic port city and heritage.

Day7
JAN 12026
Belgium
A:6:00 AMD:5:00 PM

Zeebrugge (Bruges), Belgium, offers docking at Zeebrugge Port with excursions to Bruges. Travelers explore Bruges’ Belfry and Markt Square. Excursions visit Ghent’s cathedral. Local markets sell waffles. The peak season, May to September, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures medieval canals and North Sea vistas. Dining onboard includes moules-frites, a Belgian favorite. Souvenirs, like lace crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Flemish history. Light layers and waterproof shoes suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance cobblestone walks. Zeebrugge’s cultural gateway offers a vibrant Belgian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic landmarks and scenic canals, making Zeebrugge an engaging destination. (126 words)

Day8
JAN 22026
France
A:8:00 AM

Le Havre (Paris), France, offers docking at Le Havre Port with excursions to Paris. Travelers explore Eiffel Tower and Louvre Museum. Excursions visit Normandy’s D-Day beaches. Local markets sell crêpes. The peak season, May to September, brings mild weather for city tours. Photography captures Parisian landmarks and Seine vistas. Dining onboard includes coq au vin, a French favorite. Souvenirs, like beret crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Norman history. Light layers and sun protection suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Le Havre’s urban gateway offers a vibrant French stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of iconic landmarks and historic beaches, making Le Havre an engaging destination. (126 words)