Alaska is the latest frontier for MSC Cruises as the cruise line confirmed it would sail into the Far North on MSC Poesia from new homeport Seattle.
The inaugural seven-night sailing to Alaska aboard the mid-sized vessel will embark on May 11, 2026 with bookings now open.
MSC Poesia’s itineraries will visit destinations including Ketchikan, Icy Strait Point, Tracy Arm, and Juneau (Alaska), along with Victoria (British Columbia, Canada). Along the way, guests will take in the breathtaking scenery, magnificent wildlife and rich cultural heritage of the region.
Lynn Torrent, EVP and Chief Commercial Officer at MSC Cruisees said the new program responds to growing demand.
“Guests from all over the world tell us they want to see Alaska’s beauty firsthand, which makes these itineraries the perfect addition to MSC Cruises’ global portfolio of bucket-list destinations,” she said.
“Seattle will be our fifth US homeport, bringing our signature mix of European style and American comforts to the west coast as we continue to expand our offerings in the North American market.”
Activities will include the opportunity to ride the world’s largest zipline, explore the remote wilderness by ATV or go whale watching aboard a dedicated vessel.
Port of Seattle welcomed the cruise line’s arrival in the city. “We know that MSC guests will enjoy exploring our region before and after their Alaska adventure,” Managing Director Maritime Stephanie Jones Stebbins said.
At the conclusion of its first season, MSC Poesia will move to Miami for the winter repositioning via the Panama Canal.
