MSC Poesia to Undergo Major Upgrades Ahead of Summer 2026 Alaska Season
by Marsha Mowers
MSC Cruises’ Poesia will undergo major upgrades which will see a MSC Yacht Club, two specialty restaurants, a sports bar and more to be added ahead of her first-ever Alaska Season.
Guests onboard will be able to enjoy the new features that will introduce Butcher’s Cut and Kaito Sushi Bar speciality restaurants, All-Stars Sports Bar, a refreshed MSC Aurea Spa and enhanced MSC Gym Powered by Technogym®.
MSC Poesia’s MSC Yacht Club offers 63 suites across five categories, from family-friendly connected suites to the ultra-luxurious Royal Suite with private whirlpool, 840-sq-ft terrace, and panoramic ocean views. All accommodations feature marble bathrooms, premium linens, Nespresso machines, complimentary minibars, and 24-hour room service.
Guests enjoy an exclusive sundeck with whirlpools, cabanas, and relaxed dining, plus fine dining at the private MSC Yacht Club Restaurant and cocktails or live music in the elegant Top Sail Lounge.
Itineraries now available to book on MSC Poesia featuring the new MSC Yacht Club include:
- Summer 2026 – Alaska season: Seven-night sailings from Seattle, May through September 2026, exploring Alaska’s stunning landscapes, wildlife, and cultural heritage.
- Winter 2026/2027 – Caribbean & Central America: Roundtrip sailings from Miami to destinations including Jamaica, Colombia, Costa Rica, Aruba, Curaçao, and Belize – perfect for winter sun seekers.
- Panama Canal Transits: Highly sought-after sailings between Seattle and Miami offering a once-in-a-lifetime Grand Voyage experience.
Alaskan itineraries sail through picturesque destinations including Ketchikan, Icy Strait Point, Tracy Arm, and Juneau (Alaska), along with Victoria (British Columbia, Canada).





