MSC Poesia - August 31, 2026
The August 31, 2026 cruise on the MSC Poesia departs from Seattle, Washington. On this 7 Night Alaska (Seattle Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 6 different cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The MSC Poesia sets sail on Monday, Aug 31st and returns on Monday, Sep 7th.
August 31, 2026
Aug 31st - Sep 7th
MSC Poesia
MSC Cruise Line
7 Night Alaska
from Seattle, Washington
Cruise Price - Historic & Current
The graph below tracks historic price of the MSC Poesia cruise ship departing August 31, 2026. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $779 ($112 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $811 ($116 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 4%.
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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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Itinerary
MSC Poesia - August 31, 2026 - 7 Nights
| Day | Date | Port |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 31st | Seattle, Washington |
| 2 | Sep 1st | At Sea |
| 3 | Sep 2nd | Ketchikan, Alaska |
| 4 | Sep 3rd | Icy Strait Point (Hoonah), Alaska |
| 5 | Sep 4th | Cruise Tracy Arm Fjord, Alaska |
| 5 | Sep 4th | Juneau, Alaska |
| 6 | Sep 5th | At Sea |
| 7 | Sep 6th | Victoria, British Columbia |
| 8 | Sep 7th | Seattle, Washington |
Cruise Itinerary
The MSC Poesia sails on August 31, 2026 for a 7 Night Alaska (Seattle Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Seattle, Washington at 5:00 PM and will return to the port of Seattle, Washington on Sep 7th at 7:00 AM. During the 9-day journey, the MSC Poesia will visit 5 additional ports and will spend 2 days at sea.
Christened "The Emerald City", Seattle is known as one of the most livable cities in the world and actually receives less annual rainfall (36 inches) than New York and Atlanta. Surrounded by lakes, rivers, Puget Sound, and mountains, Seattle is a recreation enthusiasts' dream. In the summer, water sports are only 10 minutes away and winter sports, such as snow skiing, are only 45 minutes away.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
The first cruise ship appeared in Ketchikan 114 years ago, and it has been a favorite port ever since. You can tour the area by boat, bus, horse-drawn trolley, or even a restored 1955 Chevy. The most famous part of town is Creek Street. The homes once comprising the red light district are now filled with arts, crafts and gift shops. Totem poles are everywhere, with 24 at Saxman Native Totem Park.
Tracy Arm, a classic fjord, has it all: snow capped peaks, shear rock palisades, rainbows and tidewater glaciers. Drift among icebergs and waterfalls that cascade 1,000's of feet for the most close-up view of Sawyer Glacier. You'll see incredible mountains and emerald green water, and be able to watch for whales, bear, eagles and mountain goats, and seals
Alaska's capital city, Juneau, is located in Southeast Alaska. The Tongass Rain Forest climate provides Juneau with lush terrain and wildflowers. Visitors can find unparalleled glacier viewing from Tracy Arm Fjord, Mendenhall Glacier, the Juneau Icefield and Glacier Bay National Park, and outdoor enthusiasts will love Juneau's kayaking, dogsledding, rafting, biking, hiking and glacier hiking.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Founded as a fur-trading post by the Hudson Bay Company, Victoria is home to an interesting mix of cultures. There are English pubs, East Indian restaurants, and Japanese sushi bars. Chinatown features great buys at Market Square. Spend a pleasant afternoon among the flowers and waterways of world-famous Butchart Gardens.
Christened "The Emerald City", Seattle is known as one of the most livable cities in the world and actually receives less annual rainfall (36 inches) than New York and Atlanta. Surrounded by lakes, rivers, Puget Sound, and mountains, Seattle is a recreation enthusiasts' dream. In the summer, water sports are only 10 minutes away and winter sports, such as snow skiing, are only 45 minutes away.