Paulo Da Silva
Cruise & Travel Expert
One ship, one continuous route — Alaska's Inside Passage, down through the Panama Canal, a full Caribbean winter from Miami, and back north for another Alaskan summer. Every leg, every port, and starting rates for every cabin category.
Poesia is mid-way through her first-ever Alaska deployment. From here she repositions to Miami for a full Caribbean winter, then heads back to Seattle for a second Alaska season in 2027. Whichever leg fits your dates, I'll help you find the right cabin at the right price.
Five voyage phases · 19 ports of call · 13 months covered. See the full schedule and rates below.
MSC Poesia has spent over a decade sailing the Mediterranean, the Baltic, and the Caribbean — but this is her first time in Alaska, and I've genuinely loved watching this itinerary come together.
She's a Musica-class ship — intimate by today's standards, with the MSC Yacht Club, Aurea Spa, and the kind of dining variety MSC does well, all without the crowds of the newest mega-ships. That makes her a great fit for both a quieter Alaska glacier cruise and a laid-back Caribbean island-hop. Whichever leg of her year you're drawn to, I'll help you find the right cabin at the right price.
In progress now — weekly round-trips from Seattle, 7 nights, running through September 20, 2026. Two route variants alternate week to week.
| Day | Date | Port | Arrives | Departs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mon 14 Sep | Seattle, WA · Embarkation | — | 5:00 PM |
| 2 | Tue 15 Sep | Day at Sea | — | — |
| 3 | Wed 16 Sep | Ketchikan, AK | 7:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 4 | Thu 17 Sep | Icy Strait Point (Hoonah), AK | 10:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 5 | Fri 18 Sep | Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier | 7:00 AM | 8:30 AM |
| 6 | Sat 19 Sep | Day at Sea | — | — |
| 7 | Sun 20 Sep | Victoria, BC | 8:00 PM | 11:58 PM |
| 8 | Mon 21 Sep | Seattle, WA · Disembarkation | 7:00 AM | — |
| Day | Port | Arrives | Departs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle, WA · Embarkation | — | 4:00 PM |
| 2 | Day at Sea | — | — |
| 3 | Ketchikan, AK | 7:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 4 | Icy Strait Point (Hoonah), AK | 10:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 5 | Tracy Arm Fjord (scenic cruising) | 7:00 AM | 7:30 AM |
| 5 | Juneau, AK (same day) | 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 6 | Victoria, BC | 8:00 PM | 11:58 PM |
| 7 | Seattle, WA · Disembarkation | 7:00 AM | — |
This season is well underway and availability is limited — see Phase Five for 2027 Alaska rates as a current reference point.
One sailing only — Seattle to Miami, 19 nights, departing September 28, 2026. Billed by MSC as the "Panama Canal, Reposition Autumn Cruise."
| Date | Port | Arrives | Departs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 28 Sep | Seattle, WA · Embarkation | — | 6:00 PM |
| 29 Sep – 1 Oct | Days at Sea | — | — |
| Fri 02 Oct | Los Angeles, CA | 7:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
| Sat 03 Oct | San Diego, CA | 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 4 – 5 Oct | Days at Sea | — | — |
| Tue 06 Oct | Cabo San Lucas, Mexico | 7:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 7 – 9 Oct | Days at Sea | — | — |
| Sat 10 Oct | Puntarenas, Costa Rica | 10:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 11 Oct | Day at Sea | — | — |
| Mon 12 Oct | Panama Canal transit | 9:00 AM | 9:15 AM |
| Tue 13 Oct | Colón, Panama | 7:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| Wed 14 Oct | Cartagena, Colombia | 11:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 15 – 16 Oct | Days at Sea | — | — |
| Sat 17 Oct | Miami, FL · Disembarkation | 7:00 AM | — |
Cruise-only and drinks-&-WiFi-included fare packages are both available on this sailing.
Round-trips from Miami, October 17, 2026 – March 2027. Three ~10-night Western Caribbean itineraries rotate through the season (occasionally stretching to 11 nights), plus a dedicated Eastern Caribbean sailing. Many rotations link back-to-back into 15-, 20-, 21-, and 22-night "grand" voyages.
| Date | Port | Arrives | Departs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 03 Dec | Miami, FL · Embarkation | — | 5:00 PM |
| Sun 06 Dec | Willemstad, Curaçao | 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| Mon 07 Dec | Oranjestad, Aruba | 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| Wed 09 Dec | Cabo Rojo-Pedernales, DR | 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| Thu 10 Dec | Ocho Rios, Jamaica | 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| Fri 11 Dec | Grand Cayman | 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| Sun 13 Dec | Miami, FL · Disembarkation | 7:00 AM | — |
| Date | Port | Arrives | Departs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 01 Nov | Miami, FL · Embarkation | — | 5:00 PM |
| Tue 03 Nov | Ocho Rios, Jamaica | 9:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| Thu 05 Nov | Cartagena, Colombia | 7:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| Fri 06 Nov | Colón, Panama | 10:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| Sat 07 Nov | Puerto Limón, Costa Rica | 7:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| Mon 09 Nov | Roatán, Honduras | 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| Tue 10 Nov | Belize City | 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| Thu 12 Nov | Miami, FL · Disembarkation | 7:00 AM | — |
The December 23, 2026 departure of this route runs as MSC's dedicated "New Year Cruise" — Christmas at Ocho Rios/at sea, New Year's Day in Belize.
| Date | Port | Arrives | Departs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 12 Nov | Miami, FL · Embarkation | — | 5:00 PM |
| Sun 15 Nov | St. Thomas, USVI | 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| Mon 16 Nov | Basseterre, St. Kitts | 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| Tue 17 Nov | Philipsburg, St. Maarten | 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| Wed 18 Nov | St. John's, Antigua | 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| Thu 19 Nov | San Juan, Puerto Rico | 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| Fri 20 Nov | Puerto Plata–Amber Cove, DR | 9:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| Sun 22 Nov | Miami, FL · Disembarkation | 7:00 AM | — |
Miami to Seattle, departing April 8, 2027. Book the 18-night pure repositioning, or stay aboard for the 25-night version, which rolls straight into the season's first Alaska loop.
| Date | Port | Arrives | Departs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 08 Apr | Miami, FL · Embarkation | — | 6:00 PM |
| 9 – 10 Apr | Days at Sea | — | — |
| Sun 11 Apr | Cartagena, Colombia | 7:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| Mon 12 Apr | Colón, Panama | 9:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| Tue 13 Apr | Panama Canal transit | 6:00 AM | 6:15 AM |
| 14 – 15 Apr | Days at Sea | — | — |
| Fri 16 Apr | Huatulco, Mexico | 10:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 17 – 18 Apr | Days at Sea | — | — |
| Mon 19 Apr | Cabo San Lucas, Mexico | 7:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 20 Apr | Day at Sea | — | — |
| Wed 21 Apr | San Diego, CA | 7:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| Thu 22 Apr | Los Angeles, CA | 7:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
| 23 – 25 Apr | Days at Sea | — | — |
| Mon 26 Apr | Seattle, WA · Disembarkation | 7:00 AM | — |
| Date | Port | Arrives | Departs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 08 Apr | Miami, FL · Embarkation | — | 6:00 PM |
| 9 Apr – 25 Apr | Same route as 18-night, through Los Angeles | — | — |
| Mon 26 Apr | Seattle, WA · Turnaround | 7:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| Wed 28 Apr | Ketchikan, AK | 7:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| Thu 29 Apr | Icy Strait Point (Hoonah), AK | 10:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| Fri 30 Apr | Tracy Arm Fjord | 7:00 AM | 7:30 AM |
| Fri 30 Apr | Juneau, AK (same day) | 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| Sun 02 May | Victoria, BC | 8:00 PM | 11:58 PM |
| Mon 03 May | Seattle, WA · Disembarkation | 7:00 AM | — |
Already selling through — a good early demand signal for next spring's crossing.
Weekly round-trips from Seattle, starting April 26, 2027 — back where the whole voyage started.
| Day | Port | Arrives | Departs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle, WA · Embarkation | — | 4:00 PM |
| 2 | Day at Sea | — | — |
| 3 | Ketchikan, AK | 7:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 4 | Icy Strait Point (Hoonah), AK | 10:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 5 | Tracy Arm Fjord | 7:00 AM | 7:30 AM |
| 5 | Juneau, AK (same day) | 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 6 | Victoria, BC | 8:00 PM | 11:58 PM |
| 7 | Seattle, WA · Disembarkation | 7:00 AM | — |
Prefer a quote in Canadian dollars? All rates above are in USD. Email me and I'll send you everything converted to CAD.
📧 Email Me for CAD QuoteRates shown are per person, based on double occupancy, cruise fare only. Taxes, port fees, and gratuities additional. Prices change daily and cabins sell out — message me and I'll confirm exact availability.
A ship-within-a-ship retreat with a private pool, 24/7 butler service, and its own restaurant and lounge.
Theatre shows, live music, and a casino — Poesia's more intimate size makes for an easy, unhurried evening scene.
MSC's signature Italian hospitality across multiple restaurants, with vegan, kosher, and gluten-free menus available.
Thermal suite, sauna, and treatment rooms — a genuinely relaxing counterpart to a busy shore-excursion day.
Kids clubs and teen zones on Caribbean sailings, with a calmer, adults-leaning atmosphere on the Alaska routes.
Few ships give you both a genuine Alaska glacier season and a full Caribbean winter in the same year.
Smart casual most evenings; formal nights available for those who want them. Yacht Club guests receive dedicated dress code guidance.
Easy, Premium, and Premium Plus packages available — often cheaper to pre-purchase before sailing than onboard pricing.
Surf & Browse and Premium streaming plans available. Yacht Club guests receive a complimentary Wi-Fi package.
Gluten-free, vegan, kosher, and allergy-specific menus available — notify me at booking to ensure accommodations are arranged.
Wheelchair accessible cabins, elevator access throughout, and adapted facilities available. Contact me to arrange specific accommodations.
Drinking age is 21 in US waters. Smoking restricted to designated outdoor areas only. MSC Voyagers Club members earn points on every sailing.
Whether it's a 7-night Alaska sailing, a Caribbean escape, or the rare full repositioning crossing — I'll help you find the right dates and cabin, no obligation.
⚠️ Rates change daily and cabins sell out — message me to lock in today's price.