Now offering
MSC Alaska
2026 sailings
We have EXCLUSIVE pricing & perks for Alaska 2026 sailings!
Our agents & team have been helping travelers come to Alaska in the summer, and during the winter, we send our Alaskans on vacation to the Caribbean & Europe – many on MSC cruises. Including us! We’ve got experience on every US based MSC ship and tie that into our extensive Alaska sailings, we can help you plan your BEST 2026 adventure!
Best Prices, Best Options
MSC's Sailings
fit every traveler!
The MSC Poesia will offer cruisers to Alaska with a fantastic “mid-size” ship – just 2550 guests to the key ports in Alaska – Icy Strait Point, Juneau, Ketchikan and cruising in Tracy Arm!
Special Rates and Perks
Alaska Travel Desk offers our guests a discount off the regular prices you’ll find online, plus a $25 onboard credit!** You’ll also get a “Welcome to Alaska” bonus delivered to your home once final payment has been made!
We’ve got space on every sailing to Alaska, including the 19 day Panama Canal cruise to Seattle. Lock in these amazing deals before they sell out!
itinerary
The MSC Poesia will operate 2 itineraries with slight modifications from May 11, 2026 thru September 14, 2026. You’ll see them in our pricing guides as “Itinerary A” or “Itinerary B”.
PRICING
MSC's pricing is Amazing
WOW – was our reaction to the pricing when the sailings were announced. We’ve been following Alaska cruise pricing (since we DO live up here) for years – and we are amazed at the affordability of these cruises! We’ve listed OUR pricing for a few of the cruises below – click HERE to see the pricing for the rest of the cruises.
| Date | Inside | Oceanview | Balcony |
|---|---|---|---|
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May 18, 2026
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$771
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$931
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$1191
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June 15, 2026
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$911
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$1071
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$1341
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July 27, 2026
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$901
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$1061
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$1321
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Aug 24, 2026
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$821
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$981
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$1231
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SPECIAL BONUS!!
Each and every booking on our Alaska MSC program includes a $25 onboard credit, per stateroom!
SAMPLE Pricing shown is per person, based on double occupancy. Includes port charges. Not all sailings & cabin types shown. Contact us for solo, triple, and quad pricing.
Sail Dates
ports
THE SHIP
Built in 2008, the MSC Cruises MSC Poesia cruise ship weighs 93K tons and has 1275 staterooms for up to 3060 passengers served by 1039 crew. There are 16 passenger decks, 8 with cabins. You can expect a space ratio of 30 gross tons per passenger on this ship. The Poesia completed a dry dock in 2021.
One thing we like about this ship: there are both forward & aft sections of the ship open to view the amazing Alaska scenery!
CABINS
Dining & Bars
MSC Poesia has 3 restaurants, plus a buffet & pizzeria. Kaito Sushi Bar is available for an upcharge. Guests will find ample bars & lounges – with 10 onboard!
Relax & Fitness
3 pools, 7 hot tubs, Aurea Spa and thermal area, casino, and a fitness center will keep you occupied when not looking for whales!
You Should Come to
ALASKA
An Alaska cruise is the best way to explore the wilderness of this northernmost U.S. state. Sail through the breathtaking Inside Passage, a 500-mile stretch of waterways carved by glaciers millions of years ago. Along the way, take in sweeping views of picturesque fjords, the expansive Tongass National Forest, and over 1,000 islands.
On an Alaska cruise from Seattle, you’ll discover these natural wonders both from the ship and on planned excursions. Sail past Tracy Arm Fjord, where you’ll be surrounded by breathtaking scenery– towering green cliffs, snow-covered mountains, and icebergs gently floating by.
FAQs
We do our best to cover most of the frequently asked questions about MSC and Alaska below!
MSC begins Alaska sailings on May 11, 2026. They will operate every Monday thru September 21, 2026
The price for each sailing may vary. Alaska Travel Desk has contracted special rates on each of the sailings, please click HERE to view the pricing spreadsheet.
Price does not include a $25 Travel Deposit, paid at time of booking. This will be applied to your final payment or refunded before your cruise. If you cancel the cruise, this rate is nonrefundable.
To hold your space, we need a $199 USD deposit per person and $25 Travel Deposit per cabin.
You can make payments over time for your cruise, but final payment is due 100 days before sailing.
Should you cancel *before* final payment is due, the $199 per person deposit is refundable.
The rates we offer on this site are already discounted off the MSC rates – however we are happy to check on discounts for healthcare workers, US military, state/city/federal government employees.
As your travel agent, we will advocate for you to get either an upgrade or onboard credit should the public price change lower than our special negotiated rates.
Most of MSC’s cabins are designed for 2 occupants, however some allow for triple and quad occupancy.
Children (aged 2 to 17 at time of sailing) will pay a special fare of $339 to $771 when they are the 3rd or 4th occupant in the cabin. Please contact us for exact pricing.
The price for 3rd or 4th guest as adults vary – from a low of $551 to $931.
Canadian & US Citizens do NOT need a passport for this sailing, however you will need an official goverment issued ID and an original birth certificate, or a Nexus card to board.
These cruises do transit Canadian waters and stop in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
It is IMPORTANT that if you or anyone in your party has a FELONY on their record, please let us know so we can help you beging the Visa Waiver process.
Our cabins are all for FANTASTICA Experience on MSC, except for the Aurea premium balcony cabins.
We are still awaiting the final costs for the different packages:
Wifi – Browse, Browse & Stream
Drinks – Easy, Easy Plus, Premium, Non-alcoholic, and Minors
Certainly! Your Alaska Travel Desk agent can assist you with either the Bidding process or confirming your upgrade options. Please note, the upgrade bid program is based on a variety of factors that may or may not result in an upgrade.
Why book with Alaska Travel Desk
Experienced Agents
We've sailed frequently on MSC & also Alaska cruises!
Special Rates
ATD has exclusive rates and perk on the MSC Alaska sailings!
We live here
Nothing better than boots on the ground, eyh? ATD is based in Juneau, Alaska - one of the busiest ports in the Inside Passage
Special Perks
ATD has special rates with MSC for their Alaska 2026 program, and each cabin will get a $25 onboard credit!
Living 'Encyclopedia'
All of us at ATD are avid travelers AND cruisers! Booking with us allows us to walk you thru the entire process & make sure your trip goes as smoothly as possible!
Excursion Help
Based in Alaska, we've been on all the excursions and can help you chose the best ones for your budget & dreams!
Sustainable Tourism
Booking with ATD means part of our profits STAY in Alaska! In fact, we make a small donation to United Way of Southeast Alaska for each cruise sold. We're also members of all the Chambers of Commerce/Visitors Bureaus in Southeast - and we participate in our local economy. Something that the "big" dot com travel agencies & booking engines don't do. Support local, support us!
US Cruises
Learn about US departures from Miami, New York, Port Canaveral, and now Galveston!
Cabins
MSC offers a variety of options on all its ships - including Yacht Club
Dining
MSC's vast array of dining options will please every pallate!
Onboard Experience
Learn about MSC's onboard entertainment, spas, pools, F1 racers, and much much more!
Sustainability
MSC is part of a global effort to reduce carbon emissions and make cruising more sustainable
Plan an Unforgettable Cruise Experience to Alaska
Alaska Travel Desk is your MSC AND Alaska experts!
Call us today
- +1 907.531.9140
Special rates require a $224 USD deposit per person. $199 is refundable if cancelled within 100 days of sailing.
MSC Poesia. Ships registry: Panama