MSC Poesia - 2/20/2026
The February 20, 2026 cruise on the MSC Poesia departs from Marseille (Provence), France. On this 3 Night Western Mediterranean (Marseille To Valletta) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 3 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The MSC Poesia sets sail on Friday, Feb 20th and returns on Monday, Feb 23rd.
Cruise Pricing
The graph below tracks historic price of the MSC Poesia cruise ship departing February 20, 2026. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $282 ($94 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $285 ($96 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 1%.
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Cruise Itinerary
Itinerary
MSC Poesia - February 20, 2026 - 3 Nights
| Day | Date | Port |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 19th | Marseille (Provence), France |
| 2 | Feb 21st | Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy |
| 3 | Feb 21st | At Sea |
| 4 | Feb 23rd | Valletta, Malta |
The MSC Poesia sails on February 20, 2026 for a 3 Night Western Mediterranean (Marseille To Valletta). The ship will depart the port of Marseille (Provence), France at 1:00 PM and will return to the port of Valletta, Malta on Feb 23rd at 6:00 AM. During the 4-day journey, the MSC Poesia will visit 2 additional ports and will spend 1 days at sea.
Itinerary Safety Score
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Cruise Ship
MSC Poesia
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
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. (126 words)
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. (126 words)
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Valletta, Malta, offers docking at Valletta Port. Travelers explore St. John’s Co-Cathedral and Upper Barrakka Gardens. Excursions visit Mdina’s medieval walls. Local markets sell pastizzi. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Baroque architecture and Mediterranean vistas. Dining onboard includes rabbit stew, a Maltese favorite. Souvenirs, like lace crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Knights of Malta history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Valletta’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Maltese stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of UNESCO landmarks and scenic harbors, making Valletta an engaging destination. (126 words)