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The lowest currently-tracked fare for this sailing is $282 for an Inside cabin. Pricing is updated daily.

What's the weather like on the MSC Poesia February 20th, 2026 route?

Weather data for each port of call is available in the per-port weather forecast section, with monthly climate averages for the sailing month.

How safe is the February 20th, 2026 MSC Poesia itinerary?

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When does the MSC Poesia sail and return on this itinerary?

The MSC Poesia departs on February 20th, 2026 and returns 3 nights later.

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MSC Poesia itinerary map for February 20, 2026 (3 nights)

MSCMSC Poesia

MSC Poesia
February 20, 2026

3-Night Western Mediterranean aboard MSC Poesia · Departing February 20, 2026 from the Port of Marseille, France.

// AT A GLANCE

MSC Poesia February 20, 2026 Cruise Overview

This 3-night cruise aboard the Poesia departs from Marseille (Provence), France on Friday, February 20, 2026 and returns on Monday, Feb 23rd. February weather across this route averages 65°/33°F.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 7.0 out of 10 — Marseille (5.9), Civitavecchia (6.9), Valletta (8.1).

ITINERARY SAFETY SCORE

MODERATE TIER

Safer than 70% of all cruises

Ranked across every sailing in our database.

LEAST SAFESAFEST

FULL BREAKDOWN →

night cruise

Fri → Mon

Marseille

departure port

France

port stops

Mediterranean

sea day

Day 3

// 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 February 20, 2026 Roll Call

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// 7 CRUISERS · LOCKED

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// 02 · CRUISE PRICE

MSC Poesia February 20, 2026 Price & Tracking

MSC POESIA·FEBRUARY 20, 2026

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 $288 ($97 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 2%.

// PRICE HISTORY · INSIDE

Last 6 months · refreshes daily

This cabin

Avg $288

LIVE RATE

INSIDE CABIN

MSC Poesia · February 20, 2026

$282

$94 per night · 3 nights

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2% below average

Avg $288 · You save $6

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MSC Poesia February 20, 2026 — recent price snapshots

Date

Inside

Oceanview

Balcony

Suite

Dec 24, 2025

$282

$349

$429

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Dec 23, 2025

$282

$349

$429

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Dec 21, 2025

$465

$532

$612

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Dec 20, 2025

$282

$349

$429

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Dec 19, 2025

$282

$349

$429

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Dec 17, 2025

$282

$349

$429

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Dec 16, 2025

$282

$349

$429

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Dec 15, 2025

$282

$349

$429

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Dec 14, 2025

$282

$349

$429

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Dec 12, 2025

$282

$349

$429

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// 03 · ITINERARY

3 Night Western Mediterranean (Marseille To Valletta) Cruise Map

Interactive Itinerary MapFEBRUARY 20, 2026

The MSC Poesia sails on February 20, 2026 for a 3 Night Western Mediterranean (Marseille To Valletta) (Marseille (Provence) Roundtrip). 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 day at sea.

// CRUISE PORT SCHEDULE

MSC Poesia

FEBRUARY 20, 2026

4 STOPSSCROLL FOR ALL ↓

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3 NIGHTS · 2 PORTS

ROUND-TRIP · MARSEILLE (PROVENCE)

// 04 · PORTS

3 Night Western Mediterranean (Marseille To Valletta) Port List

MSC Poesia·February 20, 2026

DAY

EMBARKATION

FRIDAY·FEB 20

Marseille (Provence)

France

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

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1:00 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.

FEBRUARY FORECAST

42°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy — Day 2 of MSC Poesia February 20, 2026 cruise

DAY

PORT 1

SATURDAY·FEB 21

Civitavecchia (Rome)

Italy

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

7:00 AM

7:00 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.

FEBRUARY FORECAST

48°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Valletta, Malta — Day 4 of MSC Poesia February 20, 2026 cruise

DAY

DISEMBARKATION

MONDAY·FEB 23

Valletta

Malta

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

6:00 AM

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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.

FEBRUARY FORECAST

56°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

// 05 · WEATHER

3 Night Western Mediterranean (Marseille To Valletta) Weather Forecast

MSC Poesia·February 20, 2026

FEB FORECAST · MARSEILLE (PROVENCE)

Historical monthly averages for travelers visiting this port.

Marseille (Provence) port guide

42°

AVG · °F

Mostly sunny days

AVG HIGH

67°

AVG LOW

18°

AVG RAINFALL

1.5"

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

// YEAR-ROUND AT MARSEILLE (PROVENCE)

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

AVG TEMP °FRAINFALL IN

// 06 · SHORE EXCURSIONS

Most Popular Marseille Shore Excursions

Independent shore excursions in every port on this MSC Poesia itinerary, booked directly with the operator who runs them. We flag the ones that guarantee you're back on board before the gangway lifts.

3 PORTS OF CALL·336 EXCURSIONS HELD·BOOK DIRECT WITH THE OPERATOR

SELECT A PORT

BEST MARSEILLE SHORE TOURSBest Marseille Shore ToursCURATED FROM 228 · NOT A SEARCH RESULT

OF 228

TOP PRODUCT

4.8(642)

$85.47

These are the eight most reviewed. Marseille has plenty more — browse the full catalogue and book direct with the operator.

SEE ALL MARSEILLE EXCURSIONS

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// 07 · SAFETY SCORE

Itinerary Safety Score

3 Night Western Mediterranean (Marseille To Valletta)

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 70% of all cruises

7.0/10 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 BREAKDOWN03 PORTS

01

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

02

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

03

Valletta 🇲🇹

Malta · MaltaSAFE

Valletta is a safe cruise destination, but travelers should stay vigilant against petty theft in crowded areas while enjoying the sights.

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.