• MSC Poesia has transited the iconic Panama Canal ahead of her summer 2026 Alaska season debut
• Following MSC Poesia’s inaugural Alaska season, the ship will reposition to offer roundtrip Caribbean sailings from Miami during Winter 2026–2027
• Guests seeking to take part in an unforgettable Panama Canal transit can opt to book on MSC Poesia ahead of her Alaska 2027 season, or MSC World Cruise 2027 on MSC Magnifica

 MSC Cruises today announced the newly refurbished  successfullytransited through the Panama Canal during her 18-night Grand Voyage from Miami to Seattle, marking a key milestone as she prepares for her inaugural Alaska season.

The passage through the iconic Panama Canal is a standout highlight of the itinerary, offering guests a rare once-in-a-lifetime experience to witness one of the world’s greatest engineering achievements while sailing between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans amidst breathtaking tropical landscapes and rich biodiversity.

The freshly upgraded now features a brand-new MSC Yacht Club, the cruise line’s exclusive ‘ship-within-a-ship’ concept, offering spacious and elegantly appointed suites, private facilities and 24-hour butler and concierge service. The ship’s enhancements also include an upgraded MSC Aurea Spa, cutting-edge gym and speciality restaurants Butcher’s Cut and Kaito Sushi Bar.

Grand Voyagebegan with her departure from Miami and has since sailed through the Caribbean and Central America before transiting the world-famous Panama Canal. The shipis now in the Pacific and will continue north along the coast on the final leg of her journey to Seattle, where she will begin her Alaska itineraries on 11 May 2026.

Following inauguralAlaska season, the ship will reposition to offer roundtrip Caribbean sailings from Miami during Winter 2026–2027, visiting destinations including Jamaica, Colombia, Costa Rica, Aruba, Curaçao, and Belize, before returning to Alaska for her summer 2027 season.