MSC's technical sheet lists 92,627 gross tons, 16 decks including 13 for guests, length 293.80 meters, beam 32.20 meters, height 59.64 meters, and a maximum speed of 23 knots. It lists 3,223 passengers, 1,275 cabins, and about 987 crew.
MSC's public ship pages do not agree with each other, or with that sheet, on the head count. The Canada page lists 3,013 passengers, about 987 crew, and 1,229 cabins. The Australia page lists 3,223 passengers, about 1,039 crew, and 1,223 cabins. An earlier version of this page listed 2,550 guests at double occupancy. That figure is not on these current MSC pages. Do not use 2,550.
Suite counts also disagree. The 15 Apr 2026 release says 69 Yacht Club suites. The Canada and Australia pages say 63 suites, available from 23 Apr 2026. Confirm the count in the booking flow.
This database still lists 2008 as the in-service year. The technical sheet and the April 2026 release do not restate a delivery year, so this page does not treat 2008 as a freshly checked fact.
This page uses MSC's documents and the CDC green sheet. It does not describe a sailing we took.
Key facts
| Fact | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Class | Musica | MSC Cruises, 15 Apr 2026, 27 Sep 2026 |
| Gross tonnage | 92,627 | MSC technical sheet, 27 Sep 2026 |
| Decks | 16 total, 13 for guests | MSC technical sheet, 27 Sep 2026 |
| Length / beam / height | 293.80 m / 32.20 m / 59.64 m | MSC technical sheet, 27 Sep 2026 |
| Passengers on the sheet | 3,223 | MSC technical sheet, 27 Sep 2026 |
| Passengers, Canada page | 3,013 | MSC Cruises Canada, 27 Sep 2026 |
| Passengers, Australia page | 3,223 | MSC Cruises Australia, 27 Sep 2026 |
| Yacht Club suites | 69 in the release, 63 on the ship pages | MSC Cruises, 27 Sep 2026 |
| Dry dock | Completed at Palumbo Malta by 15 Apr 2026 | MSC Cruises, 27 Sep 2026 |
News
Full ship tour
Cruises It filmed this walkthrough. This page does not add a sailing log from the video.
Dining
The technical sheet names the restaurants below. The 15 Apr 2026 release adds Butcher's Cut, which it calls an American-style steakhouse, and it also names Kaito Sushi Bar as a specialty venue after the dry dock. The sheet already lists Kaito, so both documents name it. The release does not print prices. The sheet's main restaurants are labeled upper and lower main restaurant, plus a self-service buffet.
- Il Palladio, upper main restaurant on the sheet
- Le Fontane, lower main restaurant on the sheet
- Villa Pompeiana and L'Obelisco, self-service buffet and pizzeria on the sheet
- Kaito Sushi Bar
- Butcher's Cut, named in the 15 Apr 2026 release
- A Yacht Club restaurant, lounge, and grill, named in that release without a separate public name
Entertainment
The technical sheet names these public rooms. The April 2026 release adds the MSC Aurea Spa, an MSC gym, and the Top 15 Exclusive Solarium for Aurea guests. Musica-class sisters named in that release are MSC Magnifica, MSC Musica, and MSC Orchestra. They do not have pages in this database yet.
- Teatro Carlo Felice
- S32 Disco
- Pigalle Lounge
- The Zebra Bar
- MSC Yacht Club, added in the 2026 dry dock
- MSC Aurea Spa and gym, named in the 15 Apr 2026 release
Cabins
The technical sheet lists 1,275 cabins, including 17 for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility. The Canada page lists 1,229 cabins, including 17 accessible cabins. The Australia page lists 1,223 cabins, including 17 accessible cabins. Use the count on the page you book from.
Yacht Club suites are the post-refit product. The release says 69 suites with 24-hour butler and concierge service, a private restaurant, lounge, sundeck with whirlpools, and a grill. The Canada and Australia pages say 63 suites from 23 Apr 2026, with the Top Sail Lounge.
- Technical sheet: 1,275 cabins, 17 accessible
- Canada page: 1,229 cabins, 17 accessible
- Australia page: 1,223 cabins, 17 accessible
- Yacht Club suites: 69 or 63, depending on the MSC page
CDC score
The CDC Vessel Sanitation Program green sheet, checked 27 Sep 2026, lists MSC Poesia at 97 from an inspection on 23 Apr 2026. The sheet says scores of 85 or lower are not satisfactory. A score is one unannounced inspection. It is not a rating of every later sailing.
MSC Poesia FAQ
- How many guests does MSC Poesia carry?
- MSC's technical sheet lists 3,223 passengers. The Canada page lists 3,013. The Australia page lists 3,223. This page no longer uses 2,550.
- What changed in the 2026 dry dock?
- MSC's 15 Apr 2026 release says the Palumbo Malta dry dock added the Yacht Club, Butcher's Cut, Kaito Sushi Bar, and an updated Aurea spa and gym.
- What is MSC Poesia's latest CDC score?
- The CDC green sheet checked 27 Sep 2026 lists MSC Poesia at 97 from an inspection on 23 Apr 2026.
On this site
Sources
Tier 1 = the cruise line’s own published material · Tier 2 = an established cruise-news outlet- TIER 192,627 gross tons. Decks 16, including 13 for guests. Length 293.80 m, beam 32.20 m, height 59.64 m. Maximum speed 23 knots. 3,223 passengers. 1,275 cabins, 17 accessible. Crew about 987. Restaurant and public-room names on the sheet.
MSC Poesia technical sheet, checked 27 Sep 2026 - TIER 1Dry dock complete at Palumbo Malta. Musica class. Yacht Club with 69 suites. Butcher's Cut and Kaito Sushi Bar. Aurea spa and gym. Sisters Magnifica, Musica, and Orchestra. Alaska from Seattle May through September 2026, then Miami in winter 2026-2027.
MSC Cruises press release, 15 Apr 2026, checked 27 Sep 2026 - TIER 192,627 tons. 3,013 passengers. About 987 crew. 1,229 cabins. Yacht Club with 63 suites from 23 Apr 2026. Butcher's Cut and Kaito named on the page.
MSC Cruises Canada, checked 27 Sep 2026 - TIER 192,627 tons. 3,223 passengers. About 1,039 crew. 1,223 cabins. Yacht Club with 63 suites from 23 Apr 2026.
MSC Cruises Australia, checked 27 Sep 2026 - TIER 1Most recent score 97 on 23 Apr 2026.
CDC Vessel Sanitation Program green sheet, checked 27 Sep 2026
Prices and policies move. This page was last checked on 27 Sep 2026.