It’s off to Alaska for MSC Cruises, as the MSC Poesia will homeport in
Seattle, the company announced on Monday.
Itineraries begin in 2026. Stops will include Ketchikan, Icy Strait
Point, Tracy Arm, and Juneau (Alaska), along with Victoria (British Columbia,
Canada).
"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," Lynn Torrent, Executive Vice President and
Chief Commercial Officer, MSC Cruises USA, said. "Seattle will be our fifth U.S. 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."
"We
look forward to welcoming guests aboard MSC Poesia, which will spend the summer
cruising Alaska and move to Miami for the winter, offering opportunities for
travelers to enjoy the coveted experience of transiting the Panama Canal when
the ship moves between the east and west coast," Torrent continued.
"The Port of Seattle looks
forward to welcoming MSC Cruises and MSC Poesia to Seattle," Stephanie Jones Stebbins, Managing
Director, Maritime, Port of Seattle, said. "We know
that MSC guests will enjoy exploring our region before and after their Alaska
adventure."
"We appreciate MSC’s commitment to sustainability and look forward
to MSC Poesia connecting to shore power in Seattle," Jones Stebbins continued.
MSC Poesia is a mid-sized ship
perfectly designed to explore the narrow channels of the Inside Passage and glaciers
up close. A range of shore excursions will be
available.
MSC introduced
a new ship, World America, earlier this year.
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