MSC Cruises announced that it will offer Alaska cruises starting in May 2026. MSC Poesia will homeport in Seattle and embark on its inaugural Alaska sailing on May 11, 2026.
Guests sailing to Alaska with MSC Cruises will be able to enjoy the region's natural beauty, wildlife and Alaska Native cultural heritage. The itineraries will visit destinations such as Ketchikan, Icy Strait Point, Tracy Arm, Juneau and 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," said Lynn Torrent, EVP and chief commercial officer, MSC Cruises USA.
MSC Poesia, a mid-sized ship, is designed to explore the narrow channels of the Inside Passage and glaciers in close proximity. The seven-night itineraries will include calls to Icy Strait Point, Juneau, Ketchikan, Tracy Arm and Victoria, on roundtrips from Seattle.
"The Port of Seattle looks forward to welcoming MSC Cruises and MSC Poesia to Seattle," said Stephanie Jones Stebbins, managing director, maritime, Port of Seattle. "We know that MSC guests will enjoy exploring our region before and after their Alaska adventure."
In addition to the Alaska itineraries, MSC Poesia will also offer seasonal Panama Canal repositioning cruises between Seattle and Miami.
Editor’s Note: This article was generated by AI, based on a press release distributed by MSC Cruises. It was reviewed by a TravelAge West editor.
