MSC Poesia

An ode to beauty

MSC Poesia is an innovative cruise ship with elegant style that brings traditional craftsmanship to creative designs.

Step aboard and you’ll enter a refined world of comfort, from the spectacular foyer waterfall to the Zen Garden, authentic Japanese Sushi bar and opulent MSC Aurea Spa wellness center with steam room, sauna and divine massages to pamper body and mind, it’s the perfect place to unwind. 

There are many sports and fitness activities available on board, including a basketball court, tennis court, shuffleboard, state-of-the-art gym and minigolf. Kids and teens are equally well served, with their own clubs and parties, a dedicated Stone Age and Dinosaur Play Area, stunning video games and even a DJ disco! Plus there are naturally all the resort amenities you could wish for, including 3 swimming pools4 whirlpools and a giant poolside cinema screen.
  
The gourmet cuisine on board brings you specialities from around the world, but retains its Mediterranean heart, rooted in the values of the Italian slow food movement. With MSC, every succulent dish is freshly prepared with care by our skilled chef’s from prime quality ingredients.
  
The varied lounge bars offer similarly refreshing originality and authenticity, from the Grappolo d’Oro wine-tasting bar to the Mojito cocktail bar and sumptuous design of the cigar room.
  
Whether a family holiday, luxury treat or romantic escape, MSC Poesia is a ship that offers a truly inspiring cruise experience.

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Year built Rebuilt Gross Tonnage Length Beam Passengers Crew Total Cabins Service Speed
2008 - 92.00 t. 293.00 m. 32.00 m. 2,550 987 1,275 23.00

Bella Experience

Designed to ensure a pleasant stay on board 

  • 20-hours-a-day buffet (gourmet menu for every moment of the day)
  • A range of special diets catered for
  • Entertainment activities for adults, children, and infants
  • Preference of stateroom*** (subject to availability)
  • Choice of dinner seating preference (subject to availability and reconfirmation on board)
  • Earn MSC Voyagers Club points

*Dining times will be communicated once on board. Guests will be allocated the same dining time for the entire cruise. Once on board and subject to availability, guests have the flexibility of changing their dining time.

**Contact the Mini and Junior Clubs for full information.

Fantastica Experience

Designed for even greater comfort and flexibility 

  • Superior comfort ensured by free 24−hour room service (delivery is free from 6am - 11pm with Fantastica, Wellness & Aurea Experiences)
  • Breakfast in your stateroom (delivery + breakfast are free, starting at 6:00am)
  • 20-hours-a-day buffet (gourmet menu for every moment of the day)
  • A range of special diets catered for
  • Fantastica Drink Package: 12 beverage vouchers per person (Can be used in bars, restaurants and buffet and includes wine by the glass, non premium spirits and cocktails, soft drinks, mineral water, hot drinks and gelato. Child version available without alcohol.)
  • Entertainment activities for adults, children, and infants
  • 50% discount on fitness classes and personal trainer (subject to availability & for adults only)
  • Preference of stateroom (subject to availability)
  • Opportunity to book a SuperFamily staterooms for the whole family (available on select ships)
  • Opportunity to choose among the best staterooms available
  • Choice of dinner seating preference (subject to availability and reconfirmation on board)
  • Priority in choice of dinner seating
  • Earn MSC Voyagers Club points

Wellness Experience

WELLNESS EXPERIENCE POWERED BY TECHNOGYM

Designed to give you wellness at its best. The “Wellness” Experience offers all the benefits of the “Fantastica” Experience plus a range of extra privileges:

  • Staterooms on the upper decks and in the most desirable areas of the ship
  • The most freedom in dining options: guests enjoy My Choice dining, arriving anytime during dinner with priority lane access to complimentary restaurants
  • Wellness Welcome Kit with t-shirt, shorts, and sports towel 
  • Health check-up with the MSC Medical Staff* 
  • Inbody analyser test with your personal technogym-trained Master trainer*
  • Personalized indoor/outdoor Wellness program, with 1 gym class per day (every other day on 7+ night cruises), excluding embarkation and disembarkation day*
  • Exclusive wellness shore activities (number of selected shore activities included depends on the length of the cruise and details of the selected activities may vary)*
  • Unlimited consumption of mineral water at the bars, restaurants, buffet and stateroom
  • 1 sport drink per day in stateroom mini-bar*
  • Laundry service for gym gear*
  • Internet access to the Technogym App*
  • 1 souvenir photograph*
  • Collect MSC Voyagers Club points towards dicounts on your next cruise and other benefits

*Available only for adults

Aurea Experience

Designed to offer reinvigorating, all-inclusive comfort 

Our “Aurea” Experience offers all the benefits of the “Fantastica” Experience plus a range of extra privileges:

    • Superior sea view cabins on the upper decks 
    • All-inclusive unlimited drinks* 
    • The most freedom in dining options. Guests enjoy My Choice dining, arriving anytime during dinner with priority lane access to complimentary restaurants.
    • Priority boarding
    • Spa package including a welcome cocktail, a massage of your choice from the spa menu, tanning shower, private wellness consultation and free access to the Thermal Area throughout your cruise (available for adults only)** 
    • MED by MSC room diffuser (100 ml) 
    • Access to the private solarium 
    • MSC Voyagers Club points to earn discounts on your next cruise and other benefits

* ALL-INCLUSIVE 24HR DRINKS  
Nothing stands between you and pure pleasure during your Aurea Experience, with all-inclusive alcoholic and soft drinks whenever thirst strikes. Allegrissimo Package in euro areas, and More for Less Package in dollar areas. Ask our staff for full information. (Starting from summer 2017, these package will be renamed All-Inclusive Restaurant & Bar Drink Package and All-Inclusive Classic Drink Package)

** Please make sure you book this with MSC Aurea Spa by the second day of your cruise. The Four Hands Bali Massage is not included.

Entertainment
  • Teens area
  • Kids pool
  • Aqua Park Pool Complex
  • MSC Yacht Club
  • Bowling alley
  • Baby Club
  • Mini and Juniors clubs
  • Teens clubs
Cabins
  • MSC Yacht Club Royal Suite
  • MSC Yacht Club Deluxe Suite
  • MSC Yacht Club Interior
  • MSC Yacht Club Deluxe Suite - Wellness
  • Duplex Suite
  • Suite with angle balcony
  • Cabins for families
  • Balcony
  • Ocean view
  • Interior
  • INTERIOR STUDIO
Restaurants & Bar
  • Eataly – Ristorante italiano
  • MSC Yacht Club
  • Le fontante Restaurant
  • Le rendez vous Bar
Wellness & Sport
  • Sportplex
  • Teens area
  • Kids pool
  • Aqua Park Pool Complex
  • Formula 1 simulator
  • MSC Yacht Club
  • Spa
  • Gym

Guarantee Interior category IB

  • Surface approx 14 sqm, deck 5-15
  • Relaxing armchair
  • Bathroom with shower, vanity area and hairdryer
  • Comfortable double or single beds (on request*)
  • Interactive TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar

*Cabin for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility has only single beds.

Amenities
14m2

Deluxe Interior category IR1

  • Surface approx 14 sqm, deck 5-11
  • Relaxing armchair
  • Bathroom with shower, vanity area and hairdryer
  • Comfortable double or single beds (on request*)
  • Interactive TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar

*Cabin for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility has only single beds.

Amenities
14m2

Deluxe Interior category IR2

  • Surface approx 14 sqm, deck 12-15
  • Relaxing armchair
  • Bathroom with shower, vanity area and hairdryer
  • Comfortable double or single beds (on request*)
  • Interactive TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar

*Cabin for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility has only single beds.

Amenities
14m2

Guarantee Ocean View category OB

  • Surface approx 16-17 sqm
  • Window with sea view
  • Relaxing armchair
  • Bathroom with shower, vanity area with hairdryer
  • Comfortable double or single beds (on request*)
  • Interactive TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar 

*Cabin for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility has only single beds.

Amenities
16-17m2

Deluxe Ocean View with obstructed view category OO

  • Surface approx 16 sqm, deck 8
  • Window with sea view
  • Relaxing armchair
  • Bathroom with shower, vanity area with hairdryer
  • Comfortable double or single beds (on request*)
  • Interactive TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar 

*Cabin for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility has only single beds.

Amenities
16m2

Deluxe Ocean View category OR1

  • Surface approx 17 sqm, deck 5
  • Window with sea view
  • Relaxing armchair
  • Bathroom with shower, vanity area with hairdryer
  • Comfortable double or single beds (on request*)
  • Interactive TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar 

*Cabin for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility has only single beds.

Amenities
17m2

Deluxe Ocean View category OR2

  • Surface approx 16 sqm, deck 8
  • Window with sea view
  • Relaxing armchair
  • Bathroom with shower, vanity area with hairdryer
  • Comfortable double or single beds (on request*)
  • Interactive TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar 

*Cabin for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility has only single beds.

Amenities
16m2

Balcony cabin - Aurea

Balcony cabins have 2 lower beds that can convert to a double or a 3rd or 4th bed. Balcony cabins have a large window and a balcony door that leads to the veranda.

Designed to offer reinvigorating, all-inclusive comfort 

Our “Aurea” Experience offers all the benefits of the “Fantastica” Experience plus a range of extra privileges:

  • Superior sea view cabins on the upper decks 
  • All-inclusive unlimited drinks* 
  • The most freedom in dining options. Guests enjoy My Choice dining, arriving anytime during dinner with priority lane access to complimentary restaurants.
  • Priority boarding
  • Spa package including a welcome cocktail, a massage of your choice from the spa menu, tanning shower, private wellness consultation and free access to the Thermal Area throughout your cruise (available for adults only)** 
  • MED by MSC room diffuser (100 ml) 
  • Access to the private solarium 
  • MSC Voyagers Club points to earn discounts on your next cruise and other benefits

* ALL-INCLUSIVE 24HR DRINKS  
Nothing stands between you and pure pleasure during your Aurea Experience, with all-inclusive alcoholic and soft drinks whenever thirst strikes. Allegrissimo Package in euro areas, and More for Less Package in dollar areas. Ask our staff for full information. (Starting from summer 2017, these package will be renamed All-Inclusive Restaurant & Bar Drink Package and All-Inclusive Classic Drink Package)

** Please make sure you book this with MSC Aurea Spa by the second day of your cruise. The Four Hands Bali Massage is not included.

Kindly note that cabins shown above are only samples. Decoration and design differ from cabin to cabin and category of each cabin. 

Amenities
20m2

Guarantee Balcony category BB

  • Surface approx 15-18 sqm, balcony approx 4-5 sqm
  • Sitting area with sofa
  • Bathroom with shower, vanity area with hairdryer
  • Comfortable double or single beds (on request*)
  • Interactive TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar 

*Cabin for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility has only single beds (except cabin 15025)

Amenities
15-18m2

Deluxe Balcony with Partial View category BP

  • Surface approx 18 sqm, balcony approx 5 sqm, deck 8-12
  • Sitting area with sofa
  • Bathroom with shower, vanity area with hairdryer
  • Comfortable double or single beds (on request*)
  • Interactive TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar 

*Cabin for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility has only single beds (except cabin 15025)

Amenities
18m2

Deluxe Balcony category BR1

  • Surface approx 15 sqm, balcony approx 5 sqm, deck 8-9
  • Sitting area with sofa
  • Bathroom with shower, vanity area with hairdryer
  • Comfortable double or single beds (on request*)
  • Interactive TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar 

*Cabin for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility has only single beds (except cabin 15025)

Amenities
15m2

Deluxe Balcony category BR2

  • Surface approx 15 sqm, balcony approx 5 sqm, deck 10-15
  • Sitting area with sofa
  • Bathroom with shower, vanity area with hairdryer
  • Comfortable double or single beds (on request*)
  • Interactive TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar 

*Cabin for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility has only single beds (except cabin 15025)

Amenities
15m2

Premium Balcony with Ocean View category BL1

  • Surface approx 18 sqm, balcony approx 4-5 sqm, deck 8-9
  • Sitting area with sofa
  • Bathroom with shower, vanity area with hairdryer
  • Comfortable double or single beds (on request*)
  • Interactive TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar 

*Cabin for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility has only single beds (except cabin 15025)

Amenities
18m2

Premium Balcony with Ocean View category BL2

  • Surface approx 18 sqm, balcony approx 4 sqm, deck 9-11
  • Sitting area with sofa
  • Bathroom with shower, vanity area with hairdryer
  • Comfortable double or single beds (on request*)
  • Interactive TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar 

*Cabin for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility has only single beds (except cabin 15025)

Amenities
18m2

Premium Suite Aurea category SL1

  • Surface approx 26 sqm, balcony approx 4 sqm, deck 15
  • Balcony
  • Sitting area with sofa
  • Spacious Wardrobe
  • Bathroom with bathtub, vanity area with hairdryer
  • Comfortable double or single beds (on request)
  • Interactive TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar

Amenities
26m2
Duration (nights)

PUBLIC AREAS

  • Le Fontane Ristorante
  • Le Rendez-Vous Bar
  • Reception Guest Service
  • Medical Center

AVAILABLE CABINS

  • Inside, category Bella
  • Outside, category Fantastica
  • Outside, category Wellness

PUBLIC AREAS

  • Bar dei Poeti
  • Bar Smeraldo
  • Giada Bar
  • The Zebra Bar
  • Carlo Felice Theater
  • Poesia Meeting Center
  • Il Palladio Restaurant
  • Poker Room
  • MSC Shops

PUBLIC AREAS

  • Il Grappolo d'Oro Wine Bar
  • Library
  • Pigalle Lounge
  • The Hitchcock Lounge Cigar Room
  • Carlo Felice Theater
  • Internet Cafe
  • Via delle Arti
  • Kaito Sushi Bar
  • Casino Royale
  • Photo Gallery

AVAILABLE CABINS

  • Inside, category Bella
  • Outside with partial view, category Bella
  • Outside, category Fantastica
  • Balcony, category Bella

AVAILABLE CABINS

  • Inside, category Bella
  • Balcony, category Bella
  • Balcony, category Fantastica

AVAILABLE CABINS

  • Inside, category Bella
  • Balcony, category Fantastica

AVAILABLE CABINS

  • Inside, category Fantastica
  • Balcony, category Fantastica

AVAILABLE CABINS

  • Inside, category Fantastica
  • Inside, category Wellness
  • Balcony, category Fantastica
  • Balcony, category Wellness
  • Balcony, category Aurea

PUBLIC AREAS

  • MoJito Bar
  • Pirana Bar
  • Cayo Levantado Pool Area
  • Coral Bay Pool Area
  • L'Obelisco Restaurant
  • Villa Pompeiana Cafeteria
  • MSC Aurea Spa

PUBLIC AREAS

  • S32 Disco
  • Junior's Club
  • Virtual Games
  • Teens Club
  • Shuffleboard
  • Children Outdoor Pool & Games

AVAILABLE CABINS

  • Inside, category Fantastica
  • Balcony, category Aurea

PUBLIC AREAS

  • Minigolf
  • Shuffleboard

AVAILABLE CABINS

  • Inside category Fantastica
  • Balcony, category Aurea
  • Suite, category Aurea

PUBLIC AREAS

  • Sport Center
  • Solarium