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IMO: 9387073

MSC Poesia

Technical specifications, historical timeline, and comprehensive venue inventory.

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MSC Poesia — exterior view

The Blueprint

Ship Class
Musica-class
Gross Tonnage (GT)
92,627
Length (FT / M)
964 / 293.8
Beam (FT / M)
106 / 32.2
Decks (Passenger / Total)
13 / 16
Shipyard
Aker Yards, Saint-Nazaire, France
Registry
Panama
Godparent(s)
Sophia Loren
LNG Powered
No
Build Cost
$360,000,000
Class Sisters: MSC MagnificaMSC MusicaMSC Orchestra

Timeline & Evolution

Inaugural Sail Year
2008
Major Refurbishments
2026

Registry & Build Record

IMO Number
9387073
MMSI
355931000
Call Sign
3EPL4
Classification Society
Bureau Veritas
Hull / Yard Number
S32
Maiden Voyage
19 April 2008
Maximum Draft
7.99 m (26.2 ft)
Maximum Beam
32.2 m (105.6 ft)

Capacity & Space

Double Occupancy
2,550
Maximum Capacity
3,223
Total Crew
1,039
Passenger-to-Crew Ratio
2.45:1
Space Ratio
36.32

Onboard Inventory

Swimming Pools
2
Hot Tubs / Whirlpools
9
Bars & Lounges
11
Complimentary Dining Venues
3
Specialty Dining Venues
2
À la Carte Dining
1
Elevators
13

Power & Propulsion

Propulsion
Diesel-electric
Fuel Type
Marine gas oil / heavy fuel oil
Installed Power
58 MW (77,779 hp)
Propulsion Power
36 MW (48,277 hp)
Maximum Speed
23 Knots
Engine Configuration
5x Wartsila 16V38B diesel-generator sets (58 MW combined); diesel-electric; 2x 18,025 kW screw propulsion motors

Logistics

Cruising Speed
22.5 Knots
Medical Center
Deck 5 (Petrarca)
Elevator Banks
Forward
Decks 5-16
Midship
Decks 5-15
Aft
Decks 5-14
Designated Smoking Zones
  • Casino Royal designated smoking area
    casino
    Location: Deck 7
    Smoking permitted only in the designated section of Casino Royal.
  • Designated open-deck smoking area
    outdoor
    Location: Open decks (designated sections)
    Smoking permitted only in marked outdoor areas; no smoking in cabins or on balconies.

Cabin Summary

Total: 1,223
ADA Compliant: 17
Suites
81
Balcony
694
Oceanview
173
Inside
275
The Apex Suite
MSC Yacht Club Royal Suite
540 SQ FT

The ship's largest accommodation, added in the 2026 Yacht Club refit: a three-room MSC Yacht Club Royal Suite of about 540 sq ft (50 m2) forward on Deck 15, sleeping up to six, with an approximately 840 sq ft (78 m2) panoramic terrace featuring a private whirlpool and outdoor shower, within the 63-suite MSC Yacht Club 'ship-within-a-ship' offering 24-hour butler and concierge service.

Stateroom Taxonomy

Suites
  • MSC Yacht Club Royal Suite1
  • MSC Yacht Club Executive / Family Suite4
  • MSC Yacht Club Grand Suite20
  • MSC Yacht Club Deluxe Suite36
  • MSC Yacht Club Interior Suite2
  • Premium Suite Aurea18
Balcony
  • Balcony (Junior/Deluxe/Premium/Aurea/Partial)694
Oceanview
  • Ocean View (Deluxe/Junior Obstructed/Wellness)173
Inside
  • Interior (Deluxe/Wellness/Guarantee)275

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Features & Amenities

Family & Youth

  • Kids Club
  • Teen Club

Adults & Wellness

  • Spa
  • Thermal Suite
  • Casino

Entertainment & Culture

  • Production Theater
  • Art Gallery

Staterooms & Service

  • Butler Service
  • Ship-Within-a-Ship Suite Complex

Expedition & Marine

  • Tender-Port Capable

Signature Experiences

MSC Yacht Club added in the 2026 refit
fleet first
MSC Cruises' first-ever Alaska ship
fleet first
First MSC ship named outside Italy
unique
Coral Bay outdoor saltwater pool with two whirlpools and a poolside LED movie screen
top-deck attraction
Cayo Levantado pool with retractable glass roof and two whirlpools
top-deck attraction
Combined sports court
top-deck attraction
MSC Yacht Club private sundeck with hot tubs and The One Bar & Grill
top-deck attraction
Top-deck LED wall for virtual games and minigolf
top-deck attraction

Ship-Specific Highlights

  • MSC Yacht Club - 62-suite private 'ship-within-a-ship' with Top Sail Lounge, exclusive restaurant and private sundeck (added 2026)
  • MSC Aurea Spa - Balinese-inspired spa with thermal suite, sauna, steam rooms and salt room
  • MSC for Me digital program - app-based concierge, wayfinding and cabin keyless access
  • MSC Gym powered by Technogym with ocean-facing studios, yoga room and jogging track
  • Specialty dining: Butcher's Cut steakhouse and Kaito Sushi Bar

Venues

Complimentary Dining
  • Le Fontane Restaurant
    main_dining_room
    Location: Deck 5
    Main dining room, two fixed dinner seatings.
  • Il Palladio Restaurant
    main_dining_room
    Location: Deck 6
    Aft main dining room, two fixed dinner seatings.
  • Villa Pompeiana Restaurant
    buffet
    Location: Deck 13
    Lido buffet and self-service restaurant.
Specialty Dining
  • Butcher's Cut
    steakhouse
    Location: Deck 13
    American-style steakhouse (surcharge); added 2026.
  • Kaito Sushi Bar
    asian
    Location: Deck 7
    Japanese/sushi specialty restaurant (surcharge); reimagined 2026.
Exclusive Dining
  • MSC Yacht Club Restaurant
    main_dining_room
    Location: Deck 7
    Exclusive restaurant for Yacht Club guests.
À la Carte Dining
  • Onboard Pizzeria
    pizzeria
    Location: Deck 13
    A la carte pizzeria within the Villa Pompeiana buffet.
Bars & Nightlife
  • La Rendez-Vous Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 5
    Atrium lobby bar with live piano music.
  • Zebra Bar Lounge
    lounge
    Location: Deck 6
    Show-lounge bar with dance floor.
  • Bar dei Poeti
    bar
    Location: Deck 6
    Specialty coffee bar lounge.
  • Giada Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 6
    Bar lounge with live music.
  • Bar Smeraldo
    bar
    Location: Deck 6
    Cocktail bar with live music.
  • Casino Royal Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 7
    Bar within Casino Royal.
  • Pigalle Lounge & Bar
    lounge
    Location: Deck 7
    Cabaret lounge with full bar.
  • All-Star Sports Bar / Il Grappolo d'Oro
    bar
    Location: Deck 7
    Combined sports bar and Il Grappolo d'Oro wine-bar space on Deck 7.
  • Mojito Bar
    pool_bar
    Location: Deck 13
    Poolside bar at Cayo Levantado.
  • MSC Yacht Club Top Sail Lounge
    lounge
    Location: Deck 13
    Private Yacht Club lounge and complimentary bar.
  • The One Bar & Grill
    bar
    Location: Deck 16
    Yacht Club outdoor bar and grill on the private sundeck.
Pools & Aquatics
  • Coral Bay Pool
    pool
    Location: Deck 13
    Outdoor saltwater main pool with two whirlpools and LED movie screen.
  • Cayo Levantado Pool
    pool
    Location: Deck 13
    Smaller saltwater pool with retractable glass roof and two whirlpools.
Active Recreation
  • Combined Sports Court
    sports_court
    Location: Deck 16
    Multi-use court for basketball, volleyball, tennis and soccer.
  • Minigolf
    mini_golf
    Location: Deck 15
    Top-deck minigolf.
  • Virtual Games LED Wall
    arcade
    Location: Deck 16
    Large outdoor screen for virtual/interactive games.
  • Jogging Track
    jogging_track
    Location: Deck 15
    Open-deck jogging/running track.
Entertainment Venues
  • Teatro Carlo Felice
    theater
    Location: Decks 6-7
    Two-level main show theatre (approx. 1,240 seats).
  • Pigalle Lounge & Bar
    show_lounge
    Location: Deck 7
    Cabaret-style show lounge with full bar and dance floor.
  • Zebra Bar Lounge
    show_lounge
    Location: Deck 6
    Secondary show lounge with full bar and dance floor.
Casino
  • Casino Royal
    casino
    Location: Deck 7
    Main casino with slots and table games.
Spa & Fitness
  • MSC Aurea Spa
    spa
    Location: Deck 13
    Spa complex with sauna, steam rooms, salt room, whirlpools and treatment rooms.
  • MSC Gym powered by Technogym
    fitness_center
    Location: Deck 13
    Ocean-facing fitness centre with yoga room.
  • Thermal Area
    thermal_suite
    Location: Deck 13
    Thermal suite with whirlpools and heat experiences.
Youth & Teen
  • Kids Club
    kids_club
    Location: Deck 14
    Children's club and play area.
  • Teens Club
    teen_club
    Location: Deck 14
    Teen lounge and activity space.
Retail & Shopping
  • Mini Mall Boutiques
    boutique
    Location: Deck 6
    Duty-free and brand boutiques (MSC Logo, Le Parfum, Place Vendome, Lo Smeraldo and more).
  • Photo Gallery & Shop
    boutique
    Location: Deck 7
    Photography services and camera/accessory shop.
Leisure & Public Spaces
  • Poesia Atrium
    atrium
    Location: Deck 5
    Three-deck midship atrium with a grand piano.
  • Library
    library
    Location: Deck 7
    Library with multilingual books and board games.
  • Via delle Arti Art Gallery
    art_gallery
    Location: Deck 7
    Art gallery and auction space.
Guest Services
  • La Rendez-Vous Reception
    reception
    Location: Deck 5
    Guest services and reception desk.
  • Cyber Cafe
    internet_cafe
    Location: Deck 7
    Internet computer room (24 hours).
  • MSC Yacht Club Concierge
    concierge
    Location: Deck 13
    Dedicated 24-hour Yacht Club concierge.

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Data Provenance

Last Verified: 2026-07-02