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MSC Cruises

MS MSC Poesia

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Operator: MSC Cruises
Year Built / Last Refurbished: 2008 / 2008
Length / Tonnage: 964 / 92,400
Number of Cabins / Passengers: 1,257 / 2,550
Officers / Crew: Greek / European
Operating Area: Mediterranean and Caribbean

Overview
MSC Poesia entered service in April of 2008. She is one of three Musica-class sisters. Coming in at 92,400 tons, the ship has a total of 1,275 staterooms, of which 80% are outside staterooms and 65% have a balcony.

Public Areas
There are 16 decks, with 13 accessible to the public. She has a maximum cruising speed of 23 knots. There are more than 236,800 square feet of public space, 2 pools and 4 hot tubs, plus the Aurea Spa™, which covers 16,000 square feet. Onboard, guests will find a 13,000-square-foot spa/beauty facility, three pools, four Jacuzzis, well-equipped fitness center, 7,000-square-foot casino, Cigar Bar, Wine Tasting Bar, Art Gallery, expanded shopping opportunities, a 1,200-seat theater, Music Hall, Conference Hall, Panoramic Disco and four restaurants (including a Sushi Bar) offering international and traditional Italian cuisine. In the grand central foyer, which features a waterfall and three bridges, guests can enjoy piano music while seated on transparent flooring suspended over the water.

For entertainment, passengers onboard MSC Poesia can stop by one of 10 clubs or bars, such as L’enoteca wine bar or Havana Club cigar room. Other onboard facilities include an Internet Café, library, casino and shopping arcade. And for more active pursuits, she offers a tennis court, jogging track and two swimming pools, plus a pool and play area for kids.

Dining
MSC Poesia offers passengers a choice of dining options. In addison to the traditional Le Maxim dining room, there are casual venues ranging from the only Chinese restaurant at sea, to a sushi bar, a lively Tex Mex restaurant, and of course, an authentic pizzeria. You can also savor a taste of heavenly delights at the midnight buffet. Then sleep in and enjoy a private breakfast on your balcony

The onboard menu features traditional Italian cuisine, as well as dishes of international flavours. There are also a la carte options, with exotic foods such as sushi available, upon reserving a table. You will also get to savour dishes typical of the countries you visit.

MSC Cruises has put much effort into the choice and preparation of the meals served onboard our ships. From breakfast to lunch and spectacular dinners under the stars, you will find that the signature MSC Cruises' style oozes through our specially prepared dishes, offering you a unique taste and flavour experience!

Cabins
The 1,257 cabins include the following categories:

Balcony Suite: (269 sq ft)
Each suite is furnished with a double bed that can be converted into 2 single beds (on request), bathroom with bathtub, living room, spacious wardrobe. Amenities include satellite and interactive television, availability of internet connection by your own lap top (on payment), full-service mini bar, room safe and hairdryer.

Oceanview Balcony Stateroom: (192 sq ft)
Each stateroom with balcony is furnished with single beds that can be converted into double bed, bathroom with shower. Amenities include satellite and interactive television, full-service mini bar, room safe and hairdryer.

Inside Stateroom: (152 sq ft)
Each stateroom is furnished with single beds that can be converted into double bed (except for the 5 cabins for disabled people), bathroom with shower. Amenities include satellite and interactive television, full-service mini bar, room safe and hairdryer.

Who Goes
Your fellow passengers will be mostly Europeans of all ages. The atmosphere on board is lively and active with most passengers happy to party, swim in the sun, and explore the various ports. During summer and school holidays she attracts lots of families with lots of children.

Itinerary
She sails the Mediterranean during the summers and winters in the Caribbean out of Port Everglades, FL.

The HEAVY WORD
Overall she provides a good quality product and the staff on board aim to please. She can feel a bit crowded when the weather turns bad but if you open to mixing with a variety of passengers and languages, she is a comfortable ship to sail on.

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