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I Took MSC’s New Budget Alaska Cruise

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👁️ 19K views📅 2 weeks ago⏱️ 18:53
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Alaska · Summer · 7 nightsFrom SeattleVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I took a seven night cruise on the newest offering in the Alaska cruise market on board MSC Poicia.

This sailing is more about the destinations anyways than the ship itself.

I give this restaurant an easy 9 out of 10.

I think you should try this one. Just check it out.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Get up early on glacier viewing day around 6:00 AM to secure a good spot.
Check out the secret outdoor spaces at the back corners of the ship for budget-friendly views.
Try the specialty brunch on sea days in the main dining room.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Ship age and Alaska inexperienceMSC pulled off the cruise without a hitch; they've operated ships worldwide.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like sailing to Alaska on MSC Poesia?
QIs MSC's first Alaska cruise season worth booking?
QWhat are the best things to do in Alaska cruise ports on a budget?

Topics Covered

Dining Main4½ Happy BaconExcursions2½ Happy BaconItinerary Route3 Happy BaconCabin Interior1½ Sad BaconDining Buffet3½ Happy BaconEntertainment Shows4 Happy BaconPool Deck3½ Happy BaconShip Condition2½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Icy Strait Point3½ Happy Bacon
Juneau3 Happy Bacon
Top: Mendenhal Glacier
Ketchikan4 Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

MSC Cruise Line just launched their FIRST Alaska cruise season aboard MSC Poesia... and I had to see what it was really like. In this video I take you onboard MSC Poesia for a 7-night Alaska cruise from Seattle visiting: • Ketchikan • Juneau • Icy Strait Point • Victoria, British Columbia • Dawes Glacier in Endicott Arm Fjord This sailing is quickly becoming one of the cheapest Alaska cruise options in 2026, but is it actually worth booking? I’ll show you: • the food onboard MSC Poesia • entertainment & nightlife • the updated MSC Yacht Club • glacier viewing from the ship • Alaska cruise excursions • the cabin experience • buffet & dining reviews • MSC’s Alaska cruise atmosphere • hidden viewing spots onboard • what surprised me most about cruising Alaska with MSC Along the way we’ll experience whales, glaciers, incredible scenery, and what it’s really like sailing Alaska on an older cruise ship that’s been heavily renovated for MSC’s new Alaska deployment. If you’re planning an Alaska cruise in 2026, considering MSC Cruises, or searching for a budget Alaska cruise vacation, this should help you decide whether MSC Poesia is the right choice. BOOK A CRUISE: https://midshipscruise.com INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/midshipscruise FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/midships AMAZON STOREFRONT: https://amazon.com/shop/midships #alaskacruise #msccruises #cruisevlog #mscpoesia #alaska #cruiseship #travelvlog