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The lowest currently-tracked fare for this sailing is $1,481 for an Inside cabin. Pricing is updated daily.

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

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

The MSC Poesia departs on April 9th, 2026 and returns 14 nights later.

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MSC Poesia itinerary map for April 9, 2026 (14 nights)

MSCMSC Poesia

MSC Poesia
April 9, 2026

14-Night Msc Grand Voyages aboard MSC Poesia · Departing April 9, 2026 from the Port of Barcelona, Spain.

// AT A GLANCE

MSC Poesia April 9, 2026 Cruise Overview

This 14-night cruise aboard the Poesia departs from Barcelona, Spain on Thursday, April 9, 2026 and returns on Thursday, Apr 23rd. April weather across this route averages 83°/58°F.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 7.4 out of 10, averaged across 5 ports.

ITINERARY SAFETY SCORE

MODERATE TIER

Safer than 74% of all cruises

Ranked across every sailing in our database.

LEAST SAFESAFEST

FULL BREAKDOWN →

night cruise

Thu → Thu

Barcelona

departure port

Spain

port stops

Voyages

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 April 9, 2026 Roll Call

7 SAVED THIS SAILING

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// 7 CRUISERS · LOCKED

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// 02 · CRUISE PRICE

MSC Poesia April 9, 2026 Price & Tracking

MSC POESIA·APRIL 9, 2026

The graph below tracks historic price of the MSC Poesia cruise ship departing April 9, 2026. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $884 ($64 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $809 ($58 per night), this represents a recent increase of 9%.

// PRICE HISTORY · INSIDE

Last 6 months · refreshes daily

This cabin

Avg $834

LIVE RATE

INSIDE CABIN

MSC Poesia · April 9, 2026

$884

$64 per night · 14 nights

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6% above average

Avg $834

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MSC Poesia April 9, 2026 — recent price snapshots

Date

Inside

Oceanview

Balcony

Suite

Apr 7, 2026

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$1,481

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Apr 6, 2026

—

$1,481

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Apr 5, 2026

—

$1,481

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Apr 3, 2026

$884

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$1,481

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Apr 2, 2026

$884

—

$1,481

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Apr 1, 2026

$884

$1,044

$1,481

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Mar 31, 2026

$884

$1,044

$1,461

—

Mar 29, 2026

$884

$1,004

$1,221

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Mar 28, 2026

$884

$1,004

$1,221

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Mar 27, 2026

$884

$1,004

$1,221

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// 03 · ITINERARY

14 Night Msc Grand Voyages (Barcelona To Miami) Cruise Map

Interactive Itinerary MapAPRIL 9, 2026

The MSC Poesia sails on April 9, 2026 for a 14 Night Msc Grand Voyages (Barcelona To Miami) (Barcelona Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Barcelona, Spain at 7:00 PM and will return to the port of Miami, Florida on Apr 23rd at N/A. During the 15-day journey, the MSC Poesia will visit 4 additional ports and will spend 9 days at sea.

// CRUISE PORT SCHEDULE

MSC Poesia

APRIL 9, 2026

15 STOPSSCROLL FOR ALL ↓

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14 NIGHTS · 4 PORTS

ROUND-TRIP · BARCELONA

// 04 · PORTS

14 Night Msc Grand Voyages (Barcelona To Miami) Port List

MSC Poesia·April 9, 2026

DAY

EMBARKATION

THURSDAY·APR 9

Barcelona

Spain

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

—

7:00 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.

APRIL FORECAST

58°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Funchal, Madeira — Day 4 of MSC Poesia April 9, 2026 cruise

DAY

PORT 3

SUNDAY·APR 12

Funchal

Madeira

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

8:00 AM

5:00 PM

Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, offers docking at Funchal Port. Travelers explore Monte Palace Gardens and Funchal Cathedral. Excursions include levada walks. Local markets sell bolo de mel. The peak season, April to October, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures lush gardens and Atlantic vistas. Dining onboard includes espada com banana, a Madeiran favorite. Souvenirs, like embroidery crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Madeiran history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the subtropical climate, while sturdy shoes enhance levada hikes. Funchal’s scenic charm offers a vibrant Portuguese stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of botanical beauty and scenic coasts, making Funchal an engaging destination.

APRIL FORECAST

63°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Philipsburg, St. Maarten — Day 10 of MSC Poesia April 9, 2026 cruise

DAY

PORT 9

SATURDAY·APR 18

Philipsburg

St. Maarten

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

9:00 AM

6:00 PM

Philipsburg, St. Maarten, offers docking at Philipsburg Port. Travelers explore Front Street and Maho Beach. Excursions include snorkeling at Cupecoy Bay. Local markets sell guavaberry liqueur. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures plane landings and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes callaloo soup, a St. Maarten favorite. Souvenirs, like Dutch crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Arawak history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Philipsburg’s vibrant charm offers a lively stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of bustling markets and scenic beaches, making Philipsburg an engaging destination for exploration.

APRIL FORECAST

80°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Ocean Cay Msc Marine Reserve, Bahamas — Day 13 of MSC Poesia April 9, 2026 cruise

DAY

PORT 12

TUESDAY·APR 21

Ocean Cay Msc Marine Reserve

Bahamas

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

8:00 AM

6:00 PM

Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, Bahamas, offers docking at a private port. Travelers explore Ocean Cay’s beaches and coral reefs. Excursions include snorkeling and kayaking. Local markets sell conch fritters. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for island tours. Photography captures turquoise waters and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes cracked conch, a Bahamian favorite. Souvenirs, like shell crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Lucayan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Ocean Cay’s island allure offers a vibrant stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of pristine beaches and marine activities, making Ocean Cay an engaging destination.

APRIL FORECAST

75°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Miami, Florida — Day 14 of MSC Poesia April 9, 2026 cruise

DAY

PORT 13

WEDNESDAY·APR 22

Miami

Florida

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

7:00 AM

—

Miami, Florida, offers docking at PortMiami. Travelers explore South Beach and Wynwood Walls. Excursions visit Everglades National Park. Local markets sell Cuban sandwiches. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures art deco and Atlantic vistas. Dining onboard includes stone crab, a Floridian favorite. Souvenirs, like seashell crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Seminole history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the subtropical climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Miami’s urban charm offers a vibrant American stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of vibrant nightlife and scenic wetlands, making Miami an engaging destination for exploring Florida’s southern coast.

APRIL FORECAST

74°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Miami, Florida — Day 15 of MSC Poesia April 9, 2026 cruise

DAY

DISEMBARKATION

THURSDAY·APR 9

Miami

Florida

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

—

Returning to Miami — see Day 14 above for port info.

APRIL FORECAST

74°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

// 05 · WEATHER

14 Night Msc Grand Voyages (Barcelona To Miami) Weather Forecast

MSC Poesia·April 9, 2026

APR FORECAST · BARCELONA

Historical monthly averages for travelers visiting this port.

Barcelona port guide

58°

AVG · °F

Mostly sunny days

AVG HIGH

82°

AVG LOW

35°

AVG RAINFALL

2.0"

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

Most Popular Barcelona 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.

5 PORTS OF CALL·1,245 EXCURSIONS HELD·BOOK DIRECT WITH THE OPERATOR

SELECT A PORT

BEST BARCELONA SHORE TOURSBest Barcelona Shore ToursCURATED FROM 450 · NOT A SEARCH RESULT

OF 450

TOP PRODUCT

4.8(7,145)

$125.90

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

SEE ALL BARCELONA EXCURSIONS

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AFFILIATEPER-CARD ATTRIBUTION

// 07 · SAFETY SCORE

Itinerary Safety Score

14 Night Msc Grand Voyages (Barcelona To Miami)

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 74% of all cruises

7.4/10 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 BREAKDOWN05 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

Funchal 🇵🇹

Madeira · PortugalSAFE

Funchal is a safe cruise destination with low crime rates, though travelers should remain vigilant against occasional pickpocketing.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

03

Philipsburg 🌍

St. Maarten · Netherlands AntillesMODERATE

Philipsburg is generally safe for cruise travelers, but remain vigilant against petty theft in crowded areas and secure personal belongings.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

04

Ocean Cay Msc Marine Reserve 🇧🇸

Bahamas · BahamasSAFE

Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve in the Bahamas provides a secure environment for cruise travelers with strong security and safety guidelines.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

05

Miami 🇺🇸

Florida · United StatesMODERATE

Travelers should remain vigilant and safeguard belongings in Miami, as certain neighborhoods may have higher crime rates, especially after dark.

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.