MSC Poesia · CruiseFans

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Space & Comfort

52Beats 31% of ships

Dining

60Beats 32% of ships

Entertainment

70Top 45% of ships

Activities & Thrills

63Beats 48% of ships

Pools & Relaxation

70Top 47% of ships

Value / Cost

38Beats 32% of ships

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What We Like

No standout strengths yet.

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Worth Knowing

Value / Cost is a relative weak point at 38/100

Fewer crew per guest — about 3 guests to each crew member

Daily gratuities are expected on top of the fare

General

Cruise LineMSC

Ship NamePoesia

Maiden voyage19 April 2008

Physical

Year Built2008

Refurbished

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The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.

2018

BuilderAker Yards

Gross Tonnage

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A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.

92,627 tons

Length

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Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.

293.8 m

Width/Beam

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The ship's width at its widest point. A wider hull is steadier but limits which ports and canals it can use.

32.2 m

Ship Within a ShipYes — MSC Yacht Club (added in the February–April 2026 refit), a private ship-within-a-ship enclave with 69 suites, dedicated restaurant, lounge, private sundeck/pool, and 24-hour butler and concierge service

Total decks

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Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.

Passenger Decks13

Speed

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Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.

23 knots

Passengers and Crew

Crew1,039

Passenger to Crew Ratio

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Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.

Total Cabins1,275

Single Occupancy Cabins

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Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).

Yes

Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins17

Passenger Capacity

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The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.

3,223

Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger)

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Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.

28.739

Amenities

RestaurantsLe Fontane (main dining), Il Palladio (main dining), Villa Pompeiana (buffet), Kaito Sushi Bar (Japanese specialty, redesigned in 2026 refit), L'Obelisco (steak/seafood specialty), Butcher's Cut (steakhouse, added 2026 refit), plus an exclusive MSC Yacht Club restaurant for suite guests

Restaurants - Paid3

Restaurants - Included3

Onboard Currency

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The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.

US Dollar

Total Pools3

- Pools - General Access3

- Pools - Adults Only0

- Pools - Exclusive1

Outdoor Pools3

Water Playground/Splash ParkNo

Kiddie/Splash PoolYes

Total Hot Tubs4

- Hot Tubs - General Access4

- Hot Tubs - Adults Only4

- Hot Tubs - Exclusive1

WiFiYes

Internet CenterYes

Cell Phone ServiceYes

Bars/Lounges12

Beauty Salon/Barber ShopYes

CasinoYes

ChapelNo

Night ClubYes

Laundromats (self service)No

Laundry/Dry CleaningYes

LibraryYes

Movie TheatreNo

Outdoor Movie ScreenYes

Onboard WeddingsNo

SpaYes

Video ArcadeYes

Basketball CourtNo

Sports CourtYes

Tennis CourtYes

Fitness CenterYes

Ice Skating RinkNo

Jogging TrackYes

Mini-Golf CourseYes

Rock Climbing WallNo

Water SlideNo

Water Sports PlatformNo

24-Hour Room ServiceYes

BabysittingNo

Children's PlayroomYes

Supervised Youth ProgramYes

Teen CenterYes

Kosher MealsYes

Adult Only Relaxation AreaYes — Solarium, an adults-only sun deck with two whirlpools

Special AmenitiesAurea Spa & Fitness Center (beauty salon, steam room, sauna, Thalassotherapy hot tubs, approx. 1,160 sq m), MSC Yacht Club private suite enclave with 24-hour butler service (new 2026), mini-golf, sports court, theater with live shows/acrobatic performances, casino

Costs and Gratuities

Tip added to drinks & services

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The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.

18%

Tipping Expected?Yes

Registry & Identifiers

Call sign

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The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.

3EPL4

IMO number

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A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.

9387073

MMSI number

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A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.

355931000

Port of registry

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The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.

Panama