MSC Poesia "poem of the seas" - Poetry is like the sea, lulling with gentle swells and stirring the emotions. Just as poetry brings pleasure, the magnificent MSC Poesia cruise ship introduces a new dimension of enjoyment to cruising. The MSC Poesia launched in 2008. She weighs in at 93,300 gross tons, is 964 feet in length and carries up to 2,550 guests based on double occupancy in 1,275 staterooms. The MSC Poesia's country of registry is Panama. Hallmark features include the MSC Aurea Spa, La Cucina Italiana cuisine, outdoor movie screen to the numerous nightlife and entertainment venues in their stylish clubs and lounges. MSC also offers a Baseball Greats theme cruise on selected sailings!
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Itineraries
Eastern Caribbean Enchantment
Port
Arrival
Departure
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
7:00 PM
At sea
At sea
St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands
7:00 AM
7:00 PM
San Juan, Puerto Rico
7:00 AM
5:00 PM
At sea
Nassau, Bahamas
10:00 AM
6:00 PM
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
7:00 AM
Sailing Dates: Jan 21; Feb 4, 18*; Mar 3*, 2012
* Feb 18, 2012 and Mar 3, 2012 - Baseball Greats Theme Cruise
Western Caribbean Wonders
Port
Arrival
Departure
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
7:00 PM
Key West
7:00 AM
2:00 PM
Cozumel
10:00 AM
6:00 PM
Isla de Roatan
10:00 AM
6:00 PM
At Sea
Montego Bay
8:00 AM
3:00 PM
At sea
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
7:00 AM
Sailing Dates: Jan 14*, 28; Feb 11; Mar 10, 2012
* Jan 14, 2012 - Baseball Greats Theme Cruise
Holiday Sailings - 9 nights Thursday to Saturday
Holiday Sailings include the following:
- Roundtrip flights to/from Toronto/Fort Lauderdale depart on Thursday and return Saturday
- 1 pre night hotel stay and 1 post night hotel stay in Fort Lauderdale
- 7 Night Cruise accommodation as selected
- Transfer to/from FLL airport/hotel/pier are NOT included.
Western Caribbean Wonders - Dec 16, 2011 - Flight Dec 15, 2011
Eastern Caribbean Enchantment - Dec 23, 2011 - Flight Dec 22, 2011
Western Caribbean Wonders - Dec 30, 2011 - Flight Dec 29, 2011
Stay and cruise package February 25 - 7 nights Western Caribbean Wonders
Port
Arrival
Departure
Port Everglades (FLL)
7:00 PM
Nassau[Overnight]
8:00 AM
Nassau
1:00 PM
Cococay
7:00 AM
6:00 PM
Port Everglades (FLL)
7:00 AM
Sailing Date:
February 25 – 3 nights Ft Lauderdale hotel stay + Feb 28 4 nights Bahamas Sailing includes the following:
- Roundtrip flights to/from Toronto & Montreal/Ft Lauderdale (Departs Feb 25 / returns March 3)
- Feb 25 - 3 Night pre-hotel stay at the one of 3 hotels to choose from (Hilton Ft Lauderdale Marina OR Sheraton Ft Lauderdale Beach OR Ocean Skye)
- Feb 28 - 4 Night Bahamas cruise in accommodation as selected
- Oneway transfer from the cruise pier to the FLL airport at the end of the cruise is included. Transfers from the airport to the hotel and the hotel to the pier are NOT included.
Theme Cruises
Sail away on an amazing theme cruise to the sunswept Caribbean, where the stars shine both day and night. MSC Cruises is offering theme cruises throughout the season. Join in on the fun and you'll find and endless array of activities with MSC Cruises' unique baseball theme cruises.
BASEBALL GREATS CRUISE
Enjoy interactive question-and-answer session with the players, playerhosted
trivia games, a lively story-telling session in which the players
share candid revelations about some of the "characters" of the game.
There are also pitching, hitting, and defense strategy clinics and a lively
passenger pitching contest. The host and MC for all of the onboard
activities on each cruise is former Yankee star Stan Bahnsen. At the
finale of the cruise there is also a COMPLIMENTARY AUTOGRAPH session.
January 14, 2012
Ken Griffey- Cincinatti Reds 3 time All-Star who hit .307 in 9 years and
won the Siver Bat Award, in 1976, hitting .336.
Jim Fregosi- 6 time All-Star short-stop with the California Angels and
also managed four teams over 15 years including the 1993 Philadelphia
Phillies in the World Series. Darold Knowles-All Star relief pitcher with
the World Series Champion Oakland A's. Stan Bahnsen plus one more
player to be added.
February 18, 2012
Vida Blue-Pitcher with the SF Giants and a MVP & Cy Young winner & All-
Star pitcher with three World Series Rings w/Oakland A's.
Randy Hundley-All Star Gold Glove Catcher with the Chicago Cubs.
Jessie Barfield - An All-Star Gold Glove outfielder who hit 40 home runs in
1986 for the Toronto Blue Jays and won the Silver Slugger hitting award.
He also was a star outfielder for the NY Yankees. Cookie Rojas-All Star
Gold Glove infielder with the Philadelphia Phillies and Kansas City Royals
Stan Bahnsen plus one more player to be added.
March 3, 2012
Gorman Thomas-All Star outfielder and two time American League
Home Run King with the Milwaukee Brewers. John Lieber-Star pictcher
with the NY Yankees and Chicago Cubs where he was a 20 game winner.
Tony Taylor-All Star gold glove 2nd baseman with the Philadelphia
Phillies. Stan Bahnsen-NY Yankees Rookie of the Year and Chicago White
Sox 21 game winner. Ken Berry-The Chicago White Sox All-Star, Gold
Glove centerfielder who led the American League in fielding four times.
*PLAYERS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
HOLIDAY SAILINGS
Dec 23/11 – Christmas Cruise
Celebrate Christmas in a unique way this year, in the Caribbean, on
MSC Poesia!
Dec 30/11 - New Years Cruise
Outside, the warmth and the sun; inside, celebrations and excitement
heralding the New Year with a truly exclusive party. Turn your New
Year’s into a memorable event! The most magical vacations of the year
spent on an exciting MSC Cruise.
Onboard facilities include
Dining
MSC Cruises thrives on Freshly Prepared Cuisine. This allows MSC to offer their quests a wider variety of dining and menu selections, from delicious Italian specialties and gourmet offerings to a wide range of more traditional options.
Traditional
The MSC Poesia offers formal dining rooms in the cruise tradition, with Traditional Dining at the same times for each meal, with attentive service provided by your own waiter throughout the cruise.
First seating starts 5:45 and Second seating starts 7:45. Dining times are on request at time of booking and will be confirmed only upon embarkation.
Il Palladio Restaurant
Le Fontane Restaurant
Alternative Dining ($)
MSC Cruises offers alternative dining options to tantalize your taste buds. Charges apply.
L'Obelisco
Kaito Sushi Bar
Pizzeria
Il Grappolo d-Oro Wine Bar
Casual Dining
Enjoy MSC's casual dining experience where you can get a quick and satisfying bite.
Villa Pompeiana
Room Service
Entertainment
MSC focuses on hiring the finest international talent. Their entertainment is recognized as the best at sea by agents, press and guests alike. There is always something for everyone with continuous evening entertainment throughout the ship with unique themed cruises.
Theaters
Carlo Felice Theatre & Cinema
Outdoor Movie Screen
Hot Spots
Casino Royale
Texas Poker Room
S32 Discotheque
Lounges and Bars
The Hitchcock Lounge Cigar Bar
Giada Bar
The Zebra Bar
Il Grappolo d-Oro Wine Bar
Bar Smeraldo
Bar dei Poeti Coffee Bar
Le Rendez-Vous Bar
Pigalle Lounge
Pirana Bar
Mojito Bar
Casino Royal Bar
Activities
The many activities onboard MSC ships are designed to stimulate, educate, entertain, inspire and sweat - not necessarily in that order. From art auctions to mini golf, this ship is loaded with fun things to do.
Pools
Sometimes floating serenely just isn't enough - splash around, ride the waves, swim against the current or take a dip in one of this ship's bubbling hot tubs.
2 Pools - (adults and kids)
7 Whirlpools
Steam Room
Sauna
Sports and Spa
MSC ships will keep guests on the run, literally, with basketball, paddle tennis, jogging tracks and state-of-the-art gyms equipped with machines that'll keep their heart rate pumping. Some of these services available for a fee (ie. Beauty salon and spa treatments)
Tennis Court
Solarium
Basketball
Shuffleboard
Mini-golf
MSC Aurea Spa
Gymnasium, Yoga
Jogging / walking track
Aerobics
Thalassotherapy
Enrichment
Via delle Arte Art Gallery & Auctions
Library
Card Room
Cyber Café (Wi Fi)
Shopping & Services
Electronics shop
Photo Gallery and Photo Shop
Duty Free Shops
Place Vendome Boutique
Le Parfum
Beauty Salon
Medical Centre
Poesia Meeting Centre
Kids and Teens
Virtual Games
Dinosaur Activity Room
Kids' Indoor Playroom
Kids' Splash pool / Outdoor Play Area
Age Appropriate Programs
Note: In line with domestic U.S age limits, as well as MSC' company policy, the casino, cash prize bingo and horse racing is reserved for guests 21 years and older. Additionally, only those guests 21 years and older will be allowed to purchase or consume alcohol. Picture ID may be requested
Staying in Touch
All staterooms have phones that allow direct ship-to-shore dialing. Guests can also enjoy Internet access 24 hours a day in MSC's Internet café. Wi-fi and cellular services are available in select public rooms. Satellite telephone communications and fax services are available while the ship is at sea. Guests with international cell phones will enjoy coverage at most ports. Charges for communication services are posted on board. Fees apply for internet and ship to share phone calls.
Daily Program
A detailed program of the next day's activities, designed to keep passengers informed about the events and entertainment offered by MSC staff, will be delivered to the staterooms every evening.
Onboard Purchases
For the guest's convenience, MSC provides a cashless system that allows them to sign for all onboard purchases (with the exception of the casino). These purchased will be added to their stateroom account. An itemized statement will be delivered to the stateroom prior to disembarkation. By providing a credit card in advance, guests will be automatically registered for Express Check-out.
Boutiques
MSC Poesia offers tax-free and duty-free savings off suggested U.S. retail prices on fragrances, cosmetics, jewelry, gifts, apparel, accessories and liquor. MSC also offers special promotions throughout the cruise.
During your days at sea, browse our shopping gallery. Duty-free prices offered on most items. A variety of gifts, jewelry, clothing and souvenirs as well as toiletries and sundries are available for purchase.
Shore Excursions
MSC Cruises offers a wide variety of shore excursions to enhance your cruising experience. Your shore excursion must be booked onboard. It is suggested you book early to avoid disappointment.
MSC Cruises Kids
MSC Cruises offers complimentary children's programs for 3 different age groups. Kids 3-6 can enjoy the “Mini-Club”, The “Juniors Club for those 7-12 and the “Teens Club” for those 13-17. Staff organize activities, shows and games, such as Arts and crafts, Dances, Treasure Hunts and even Mini-Olympics. MSC also caters to the kids taste buds offering a variety of All-American to Italian cuisine. NOTE: Children under 3 years are only permitted in the Kids programs when accompanied by an adult who must remain with the child at all times. For family groups booking multiple staterooms one guest in the stateroom must be a minimum of 21 years of age.
Laundry / Valet Services
Onboard laundry and dry cleaning service is available for a nominal fee.
Passenger Services / Pursers' Office
The Passenger Services / Purser's Desk in the ship's lobby is the place to cash traveler's cheques, buy stamps, ask questions, settle your shipboard account and check Lost and Found.
Special Occasions
MSC Cruises will help celebrate birthdays, wedding, honeymoon or anniversary. See www.msccruisesusa.com for further details. MSC Cruises currently charges $14 USD for a cake (rate subject to change)
Medical Centre
Medical services are provided aboard MSC's vessels as a convenience to passengers. There is a charge for services and/or medicines provided by the ship's doctor and medical personnel. MSC's vessels are equipped with an infirmary that is usually staffed by a physician and nurse(s). Although many injuries are capable of being treated on board, the shipboard medical infirmary has limited medical equipment and not all injuries or conditions can be adequately treated aboard the vessels. In some circumstances, the medical personnel may arrange for a visit to a shore-side medical facility at a port of call. Depending on the itinerary, available shore-side medical facilities may also have limited treatment capabilities. Due to the nature of sea travel, urgent medical evacuation at sea is not always feasible due to reasons beyond MSC's control. Guests should confer with their family physician to ensure they are fit for travel by sea. Although the ship's doctor and medical personnel may wear uniforms or badges with an MSC insignia, the doctor and medical personnel are independent contractors. MSC does not control the medical treatment rendered to guests by the medical personnel aboard its vessels.
Special Needs
MSC Cruises welcomes guests with special needs and makes every effort to accommodate the needs of persons with disabilities. In order for us to provide the appropriate assistance, we request you provide us in writing at the time of booking, but no less than seven business days prior to departure, details of any disability or medical or mental condition which may require or make advisable special accommodations, or the use of a wheelchair or other equipment, or medical treatment.
Wheelchairs
We advise guests using a wheelchair to travel with someone who is able to assist them both aboard and ashore. Some
ports of call require tenders to go ashore and may preclude guests using wheelchairs from leaving the vessel; this decision must be made by the ship's Master and is binding. Guests must bring wheelchairs for their own use. MSC Cruises offers a limited number of wheelchair accessible staterooms. Please note that in non wheelchair staterooms there is a 2-inch riser in front of the bathroom and doors are 29.5 inches wide. If you wish to receive additional detailed information about the accessibility features of MSC ships, have your travel agent contact MSC at 1-800-666-9333.
Pregnant women
MSC Cruises cannot accept expectant mothers who will have entered the 27th week or third trimester of their pregnancy by the beginning of or at anytime during their cruise. All pregnant women are required to produce a doctors or midwife's letter stating that the mother and baby are in good health, fit to travel and the pregnancy is not high-risk.
Currency Exchange
Small amounts of European and US currencies and travelers' checks can be exchanged at the Pursers Office onboard. Commission charges may apply.
Library
Enjoy a break from the activity and escape into another world with your favorite book. An impressive selection of books is available for guests to check out over the course of their cruise. MSC Cruises also has a card room and a video arcade.
Staterooms
MSC Cruises' handsome staterooms are a welcoming retreat to unwind and rest before your next adventure onboard or ashore
Sunwing offers a variety of staterooms to choose from - Interior, Oceanview, Standard Balcony or Superior Balcony. All staterooms provide you with a calming retreat and your Stateroom Steward is there make sure your stay is a memorable one! All accommodations feature air conditioning with twin beds that convert to a queen size bed (except in disabled staterooms), bathroom with shower, hair dryer, safety deposit box, satellite TV and radio, internet($), mini bar ($), nightly turn-down service, 24 hour room service ($ may apply).
Interior Stateroom Category 1,2 and 3
Oceanview Category 4*, 5**
Approximately 151 square feet
Approximately 183 square feet *Staterooms feature porthole windows. **Certain staterooms have obstructed view
Standard balcony Category 6, 7 and 8
Superior balcony Category 9, 10 and 11
Balcony with patio furniture. Approximately 199 square feet, including balcony
Balcony with patio furniture. Approximately 234 square feet, including balcony
*Staterooms may vary in size and configuration. Singles, Triples and Quads are limited and available on a first-come, first served basis.
Policies
Alcohol and Casino Age Restrictions
In line with domestic U.S age limits, as well as MSC' company policy, the casino, cash prize bingo and horse racing is reserved for guests 21 years and older. Additionally, only those guests 21 years and older will be allowed to purchase or consume alcohol. Picture ID may be requested
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed in the dining rooms, any food service area or in the show lounges and theatres. On all MSC vessels, smoking is allowed indoors only in the Cigar Rooms, Casinos and in one designated lounge. Passengers can smoke on one side of the Sun Deck, however smoking is not permitted in the cabins or balcony staterooms.
Guests are asked to observe all safety precautions and the smoking policy is subject to change at any time.
Gratuities
Onboard gratuities for dining and stateroom steward are not included in the cruise package fare paid to Sunwing. Mandatory gratuities of approximately $12.00 usd per person per day are payable directly onboard the ship. (Subject to change) (Children $6.00 usd per person per day)
Attire
Guests should dress for a cruise with MSC Cruises the same way they would for any stylish land-based resort. Casual sportswear, including shorts, lightweight pants and jogging suits, is the order of the day both at sea and ashore in hotter climates. Due to unpredictable weather, Guests should bring a hat or visor and a collapsible umbrella. Also Guests must ensure they bring proper clothing for visits to religious sites. In addition to this, guests will also want low-heeled, rubber soled shoes for strolling on deck, as well as comfortable walking shoes or sandals to wear.
MSC makes it easy to know what to pack and what to wear when you're dining onboard. There are two designations for dress codes: Smart Casual and Formal.
Smart Casual Evenings
Guest's attire should be in keeping with what would be worn to a nice restaurant at home. Inappropriate dinner wear such as pool or beach attire, shorts, ball caps and casual jeans (with fraying and/or holes), is not permitted in the dining rooms. Shoes must be worn.
Formal Evenings
Evening gown, cocktail dress, or elegant pant suit for women
Tuxedo, dark suit or dinner jacket and slacks for men
1 Formal Night 4-6 night cruises
2 Formal Nights 7-10 night cruises
4 Formal Night 15+ Night Cruises
MSC Club
Being a loyal MSC Cruises guest means entering an exclusive club: a world of pleasures and privileges that multiply with each journey! As a member of MSC CLUB, you'll be able to take advantage of all MSC Cruises benefits, both on land and onboard. A truly exclusive way of spending your vacation. Club benefits begin after completing your first cruise with MSC. Registering for MSC Club is easy and free! You may register using MSC Express check-in or you can fill out the form on MSC's Cruises web site (www.msccruisesusa.com). There are 4 rewards levels as follows:
Classic: 1 - 21 point
Silver: 22 - 42 points
Gold: 43 - 99 points
Black: 100+ points
*All benefits are at the absolute discretion of the MSC Club
