Key Aspects:
- MSC Cruises has opened bookings for MSC Poesia’s second Alaska season, which will run from April 26 through September 28, 2027.
- Itineraries will include stops at Ketchikan, Icy Strait Point, Juneau, and Victoria, British Columbia, along with scenic cruising in Tracy Arm.
- The season will feature the 92,627-gross-ton ship’s refurbishment, which includes the addition of the MSC Yacht Club.
MSC Cruises can’t wait to start sailing in Alaska, which it will do for the first time in 2026 when MSC Poesia arrives in Seattle in April to kick off cruises to the Last Frontier.
It’s so eager to bring passengers up close and personal to glaciers, wildlife, and Indigenous culture that the cruise line just opened sales for a second season.
Starting October 8, 2025, guests looking for upcoming journeys into Alaska’s icy waters can book one of MSC Poesia’s 7-night roundtrip sailings from Seattle. The 2027 season will begin on April 26, 2027, and continue through September 2027.
Even better? The 92,627-gross-ton MSC Poesia will be on the heels of one of MSC Cruises’ largest ship upgrades in its history. When the ship sails into Seattle in 2027, it will feature the MSC Yacht Club as well as a host of new restaurants, additions, and amenities.
The upgrade will bring 63 Yacht Club suites, and a private restaurant, lounge, and sundeck to the ship-within-a-ship concept. It will also add the Butcher’s Cut steakhouse, a redesigned Kaito Sushi Bar, a new All-Star Sports Bar, enhancements to the Aurea Spa, and expanded ocean-facing gym space equipped with new Technogym gear.
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Gianni Onorato, CEO of MSC Cruises, said the expansion comes after passengers demanded it.
“We are delighted to offer a second season in Alaska following the high demand and enthusiasm we have seen since the launch of our first Alaska in 2026,” Onorato said.
He continued to express his pride in offering passengers an “unparalleled choice” of destinations around the world.
“Expanding in this region allows us to offer our guests even more opportunities to explore this remarkable destination while enjoying the world-class experiences that MSC Cruises is known for,” he said.
Ahead of the 2027 Alaska season, MSC Poesia will reposition from Miami to Seattle on April 8, 2027, with an 18-night sailing that includes a Panama Canal transit.
What’s Planned for 2027
The 2027 season in Alaska will see MSC Poesia operating weekly departure from Seattle between April 26 and September 28. The ship will follow a 7-night itinerary that combines Alaska’s major cruise ports with scenic sailing through Tracy Arm Fjord.
Ketchikan, known for its totem poles and salmon runs, will be a primary stop, along with Icy Strait Point, which will feature cultural programs, wildlife viewing, and outdoor activities.
Itineraries will include a day of scenic sailing in Tracy Arm, where the ship will pass waterfalls, steep cliffs, and glaciers. Juneau, Alaska’s capital, will also be featured, offering access to gold rush history and the surrounding wilderness.
The sailings end with a call at Victoria, British Columbia, where passengers can visit the city’s Parliament Buildings and take advantage of whale watching opportunities.
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The last voyage of the season will depart on September 21, concluding on September 28, 2027, just before the ship repositions back to Miami.
The 2027 season follows the ship’s 2026 debut in Alaska, which still has limited availability, according to MSC Cruises.
