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Cruise ship MSC Yacht Club Poesia

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Specification

  • Built: 2008
  • Width: 32.80 m
  • Length: 293.80 m
  • Speed: 23 knots
  • Passengers: 2550
  • Decks: 16
  • Cabins: 1275
  • Restaurants: 3
  • Pools: 1
  • Stabiliser: Yes

MSC Poesia is an innovative cruise ship with elegant style that brings traditional craftsmanship to creative designs. Step aboard and you’ll enter a refined world of comfort, from the spectacular foyer waterfall to the Zen Garden, authentic Japanese Sushi bar and opulent MSC Aurea Spa wellness centre with steam room, sauna and divine massages to pamper body and mind, it’s the perfect place to unwind. 

There are many sports and fitness activities available on board, including a basketball court, tennis court, shuffleboard, state-of-the-art gym and minigolf. Kids and teens are equally well served, with their own clubs and parties, a dedicated Stone Age and Dinosaur Play Area, stunning video games and even a DJ disco! Plus there are naturally all the resort amenities you could wish for, including 3 swimming pools, 4 whirlpools and a giant poolside cinema screen. 
   
The gourmet cuisine on board brings you specialities from around the world, but retains its Mediterranean heart, rooted in the values of the Italian slow food movement. With MSC, every succulent dish is freshly prepared with care by our skilled chef’s from prime quality ingredients. 
   
The varied lounge bars offer similarly refreshing originality and authenticity, from the Grappolo d’Oro wine-tasting bar to the Mojito cocktail bar and sumptuous design of the cigar room. 
   
Whether a family holiday, luxury treat or romantic escape, MSC Poesia is a ship that offers a truly inspiring cruise experience.

Health and recreation:

  • Spa complex Aurea Spa - massage, various spa treatments for face and body, thermal rooms, solarium, spa, sauna
  • Beauty salon Jean Louis David - hairdressing, manicure, pedicure, hair and face treatments
  • Fitness center with modern equipment and the possibility of personal training

Swimming pools, jacuzzi, water slides:

  • 2 adult pools
  • 4 whirlpools
  • 1 children's pool

Sports and leisure:

  • Treadmill
  • Sports court
  • Shuffleboard
  • Mini golf

Entertainment and shopping:

  • Carlo Felice Theater - the main theater of the ship with great colorful shows on all cruises
  • S32 Disco - disco with professional DJs and the latest musical hits
  • Royal Casino - bingo, poker, blackjack, roulette, slot machines and other games
  • Zebra Lounge - a huge show-lounge, in which various entertainment events take place every day: performances, cooking shows, karaoke, dance competitions, concerts
  • Pigalle Lounge - a luxurious lounge with a dance floor, offering liner guests a variety of entertainment from dance workshops to playing bingo
  • Open air cinema in the pool area
  • Video Arcade - zone of multimedia and virtual games
  • Library
  • Card Room
  • Photo Gallery
  • Art Gallery
  • Boutique Zone

The Internet:

  • Internet center with computers on deck 7
  • Wi-Fi is available in almost all areas of the liner.

On board all MSC liners, there are free children's miniclubs where you can leave your children (from 3 to 17 years old) under the supervision of tutors. There are special programs designed for three age groups:

  • Baby Club - for children from 3 to 6 years;

  • Junior Club - for children from 7 to 11 years;

  • Club Young - for teenagers from 12 to 14 years

  • Club Teens - for teenagers from 15 to 17 years.

For children there are special beverage packages and Special family excursions.

Entertainment: chess, checkers, modeling, paint, group games, sports tournaments, parties, concerts and much more.

Babysitting services on board are not available.

The program of events for everyday, is published in a special mini brochure, which is delivered to the cabin on the evening before the next day. Entertainment programs on the ship are varied depending on the route of the ship and seasonality: karaoke, dance classes with coaches, special lectures on various educational topics, sales of jewelry and goods, and much more.

The price of the cruise includes meals on board with a shift dinner system, i.e. Dinners are held in 2 shifts 19:00 and 21:00 respectively. Cabins of class Aurea offer free time for dinner. The buffet is open for 20 hours a day.

Main restaurants:

  • Le Fontane Restaurant - a magnificent and luxurious main restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • Il Palladio Restaurant - the main restaurant with an elaborate menu, including European and international dishes
  • Villa Pompeina Buffet and Pizzeria - restaurant-buffet, the menu of which - omelets, pizza, salads, sandwiches, pasta, grilled dishes, hamburgers, hot dogs and, of course, desserts

Alternative restaurants (advance booking of tables for an additional fee is necessary):

  • L’Obelisco - a steakhouse and seafood, offering first-class beef from the best regions of the world and a large selection of seafood dishes
  • Kaito Sushi Bar - sushi bar with a huge selection of traditional Asian dishes

Bars:

  • Bar Smeraldo - cocktail bar, the perfect place for an evening aperitif
  • Le Rendez-Vous Bar- bar in the reception area, where you can enjoy your favorite cocktail with live music
  • Il Grappolo d'Oro - wine bar, where wine tastings are held, with a large selection of the best wines in the wine list
  • Bar dei Poeti - Italian coffee shop with great coffees and the finest desserts
  • The Hitchcock Lounge - a cigar club with the best cigars and cognac sorts
  • Giada Bar - a cocktail bar with live music, which offers a wide selection of various drinks.
  • Mojito Bar - bar in the pool area
  • Pirana Bar - bar in the pool area
  • Vitamin Bar - bar next to the spa

Special meals: vegetarian, gluten-free, kosher meals are available upon prior request.

The cruise company recommends to have three types of clothing during the trip:

  • for recreation and sports (casual);

  • clothes and shoes for excursions, depending on the season and route features (sport and casual);

  • elegant clothes for evening visits to restaurants and evening events: shows, casinos, clubs, bars (smart casual "more strict" and formal "strict").

During the evening events, the cruise company does not welcome a beach clothes.

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Cabin categories

YC1 Yacht Club Deluxe Suite deck 14-15 Suite
YC1 Yacht Club Deluxe Suite deck 14-15

MSC Yacht Club Deluxe Suite (Module 24-30sqm - Balcony 4-6sqm - Decks 14-15)

Surface:  approx. 24 - 30sqm, balcony approx. 4-6sqm, deck 15, accommodates 2 to 3 guests
Queen size bed which can be converted into 2 single beds (on request)
Living area with double sofa bed
The largest suites include an armchair that can be converted into a single bed
The largest suites include a spacious walk-in wardrobe with vanity area
Balcony equipped with outdoor chairs and a table
Marble bathroom with walk-in shower and “Med” organic amenities
Premium bespoke embroidered towels & bed linens100% cotton
Plush slippers and 100% cotton bathrobes for onboard use
Minibar, Nespresso machine and Fresh fruit basket
Venchi daily turndown chocolates
Interactive TV, telephone, safe and air conditioning

Discover a world of privileges with MSC Yacht Club

Selected MSC Yacht Club Deluxe suite are adapted for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility.

YC3 Yacht Club Royal Suite with whirlpool bath deck 15 Suite
YC3 Yacht Club Royal Suite with whirlpool bath  deck 15

MSC Yacht Club Royal Suite with whirlpool bath (Module 47sqm - Balcony 78sqm - Deck 15)

YCL MSC Yacht Club Two-Room Grand Suite decks 12-15 Suite
YCL MSC Yacht Club Two-Room Grand Suite decks 12-15

MSC Yacht Club Two-Room Grand Suite ( Module Area 28smq - Balcony Area 7smq Decks 12-15)

Surface:  approx. 28 sqm, balcony approx.9 sqm, deck 11-15, accommodates up to 4 guests
Master bedroom with a queen size bed which can be converted into 2 single beds (on request)
Separate living room with a sofa bed which converts into a double bed
Spacious balcony equipped with outdoor chairs and tables
Versatile bathroom with bathtub and shower
Marble bathroom with a walk-in shower and “Med” organic amenities
Premium bespoke embroidered towels & bed linens100% cotton
Plush slippers and 100% cotton bathrobes for onboard use
Minibar, Nespresso machine and Fresh fruit basket
Venchi daily turndown chocolates
Interactive TV, telephone, safe and air conditioning

Discover a world of privileges with MSC Yacht Club

YCO Suite
MSC YACHT CLUB DELUXE SUITE WITH PARTIAL VIEW (MODULE 24-30SQM - BALCONY 4-6SQM - DECK 15)
YCT MSC Yacht Club Executive and Family suite with Balcony deck 12 Suite
YCT MSC Yacht Club Executive and Family suite with Balcony deck 12

MSC Yacht Club Executive and Family suites with balcony (Module 33sqm - Balcony 8sqm - Deck 12)

YIN Yacht Club Interior Suite deck 14 Suite
YIN Yacht Club Interior Suite deck 14

MSC Yacht Club Interior Suite ( Module 20sqm - Deck 14)

Surface: approx. 20 sqm, deck 14, accommodates up to 2 guests
Queen size bed which can be converted into 2 single beds (on request
Vanity area and hairdryer
Marble bathroom with walk-in shower and “Med” organic amenities
Premium bespoke embroidered towels & bed linens100% cotton
Plush slippers and 100% cotton bathrobes for onboard use
Minibar, Nespresso machine and Fresh fruit basket
Venchi daily turndown chocolates
Interactive TV, telephone, safe and air conditioning

Discover a world of privileges with MSC Yacht Club

MSC Yacht Club Interior Suites are adapted for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility.

Decks

Deck plan — press to enlarge

D'annunzio, Deck 11

MSC Yacht Club Poesia — plan of the D'annunzio, Deck 11

Leopardi, Deck 12

MSC Yacht Club Poesia — plan of the Leopardi, Deck 12

Pascoli, Deck 14

MSC Yacht Club Poesia — plan of the Pascoli, Deck 14

Alfieri, Deck 15

MSC Yacht Club Poesia — plan of the Alfieri, Deck 15

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