by Sarah Kuta
Last updated: 10:55 AM ET, Tue May 12, 2026
MSC Cruises is celebrating the arrival of the newly refreshed MSC Poesia in Seattle, marking the start of the cruise line’s first-ever Alaska season and establishing Seattle as its newest U.S. homeport.
MSC Poesia will sail seven-night Alaska itineraries from Seattle through September 2026, calling at Ketchikan, Icy Strait Point and Juneau in Alaska, along with Victoria, British Columbia.
Sailings also include scenic cruising through Endicott Arm, featuring views of Dawes Glacier and Alaska’s fjord scenery.
To commemorate the milestone, MSC Cruises hosted a traditional maritime plaque exchange ceremony alongside elected officials, local stakeholders and Port of Seattle representatives.
“The arrival of MSC Poesia in Seattle marks an exciting milestone for MSC Cruises as we bring our distinctive blend of European style and American comfort to the Pacific Northwest for the first time,” says Lynn Torrent, president of MSC Cruises North America.
“Launching in Seattle reflects our continued commitment to expanding our presence across North America and offering guests new ways to experience some of the world’s most extraordinary destinations,” Torrent concluded.
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