Rotterdam,Zeebrugge,Le Havre,Southampton,Hamburg,Rotterdam

7 nights from £1,099pp departing Tuesday 23rd Dec 2025

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					Arrive	Depart
	23rd23	DecDec	202525	Rotterdam, Netherlands, embark on the MSC Poesia		19:00
Rotterdam is a city that's a long way removed from most people's stereotypical notion of the Netherlands. There are few, if any, canals to be found here nor are there any quaint windmills. There is, however, a thriving modern city which is one of the busiest ports in the entire world.
	24th24	DecDec	202525	Zeebrugge, Belgium	07:00	18:00
In 1895 work began to construct a new seaport and harbour next to the tiny village of Zeebrugge, situated on the North Sea coast. Today the fast-expanding port of Zeebrugge is one of the busiest in Europe and its marina is Belgium’s most important fishing port. Many attempts were made to destroy this important port during both World Wars. Zeebrugge is ideally located for discovering the historic city of Bruges, and delightful seaside resorts with long sandy beaches can be visited by using the trams that run the whole length of the Belgian coast. Please note that no food may be taken ashore in Belgium. We shall not be offering shuttle buses to Bruges, but you may visit the city on an optional excursion: those visiting Bruges should note that there may be quite a long walk from the coach to the town centre.
	25th25	DecDec	202525	Le Havre, France	09:00	20:30
Le Havre, founded by King Francis I of France in 1517, is located inUpper Normandy on the north bank of the mouth of the River Seine, which isconsidered the most frequented waterway in the world. Its port is ranked thesecond largest in France. The city was originally built on marshland andmudflats that were drained in the 1500’s. During WWII most of Le Havre wasdestroyed by Allied bombing raids. Post war rebuilding of the city followed thedevelopment plans of the well-known Belgian architect Auguste Perre. Thereconstruction was so unique that the entire city was listed as a UNESCO WorldHeritage Site in 2005.
	26th26	DecDec	202525	Southampton, England	07:00	19:30
Lying near the head of Southampton Water, a peninsula between the estuaries of the Rivers Test and Itchen, Southampton is Britain’s largest cruise port. It has been one of England’s major ports since the Middle Ages, when it exported wool and hides from the hinterland and imported wine from Bordeaux. The city suffered heavy damage during World War Two and as a result the centre has been extensively rebuilt, but there are still some interesting medieval buildings including the Bargate, one of the finest city gatehouses in England.
	27th27	DecDec	202525	At Sea
	28th28	DecDec	202525	Hamburg, Germany	07:00	20:00
Hamburg is Germany’s second-largest city with a history dating back to Charlemagne. A major port, this vibrant city is home to art and culture, extensive shopping facilities, Baroque buildings and waterfront vistas. With its well-known fish market, art galleries and Museums together with several beautiful parks including a botanical garden, this is a city with something for everyone. British visitors who remember the Swinging Sixties may like to visit the streets around Grosse Freiheit, where an unknown pop group called The Beatles gave their first public performances in various local clubs before achieving worldwide fame.
	29th29	DecDec	202525	At Sea
	30th30	DecDec	202525	Rotterdam, Netherlands, disembark the MSC Poesia	08:00
Rotterdam is a city that's a long way removed from most people's stereotypical notion of the Netherlands. There are few, if any, canals to be found here nor are there any quaint windmills. There is, however, a thriving modern city which is one of the busiest ports in the entire world.

MSC Poesia

Launch Year

2008

Tonnage

92,627

Capacity

3,013

Cabins

1,275

Accessible

Deck 16 - Sport

Deck 15 - Alfieri

Deck 14 - Pascoli

Deck 13 - Foscolo

Deck 12 - Leopardi

Deck 11 - D'Annunzio

Deck 10 - Carducci

Deck 9 - Ungaretti

Deck 8 - Tasso

Deck 7 - Manzoni

Deck 5 - Petrarca

The images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of what you find on the ship.

Kaito Sushi Bar

If you're looking for something a little different that's fresh as the sea and oh so healthy then the Kaito Sushi Bar is the place to go. A unique concept where food is all prepared by hand by our experienced master Sushi chefs in an authentic Japanese minimalist restaurant setting, providing a genuine taste of Japanese cold and hot dishes, including sushi, sashimi, tempura etc.

Mojito Ice Cream Bar

Situated on deck 13, The gelato comes in a wide variety of around 16 different flavours from vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, pineapple and coffee to pistachio, kiwi and lemon.

Restaurant

Located on deck 5, serving a wide variety of dishes, prepared by hand with the freshest ingredients, there's a great variety of choice to be had in the restaurants . One of two main dining rooms onboard, guests will find everything from freshly baked bread, to Italian and Mediterranean styled food here.

Villa Pompeiana Self Service Café

Villa Pompeina is the ship's buffet and pizzeria, located on deck 13 with seats for 472 guests.

Open from 6.30 to 7.00am for an early birds coffee, the breakfast buffet with a range of stations from eggs to fresh fruit, cereals and yogurts to cold meats, cheeses and breads is served from 7.00am to 10.00am.

The lunch time buffet opens from 12.00 to 2.30pm with food on offer ranging from salads, pastas, carved meats and fish to cheeses, breads, burgers, hot dogs, fries, sandwiches, pizza and desserts. The grill section and pizzeria remain open until 4.00pm when an afternoon tea is served until 5.00pm (with self service sandwiches, filled rolls, pastries, cookies and desserts) and from 6.45pm to 8.45pm a dinner buffet is served with a scaled down selection remaining on offer until 3.30am.

The images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of what you find on the ship.

Pigalle Lounge

The Pigalle Lounge is located on deck 7 of the Poesia and has its own bar and dance floor along with seating for 330 guests.

It is a large cabaret style lounge with live shows and bands for guests' entertainment.

Zebra Bar

The Zebra Bar is the ship's second show lounge served by its own bar and dance floor.

It is situated on deck 6 with seating for 477 guests.

Entertainment and activities range from bingo, seminars, Italian lessons and salsa dance classes to audience participation game shows, karaoke and international dance music.

Card Room

The ship's card room is located on deck 7 and seats 28 guests.

Cyber café

The Cyber Cafe located on deck 7 is the ship's computer room with 17 workstations and a printer (Charges apply).

Costs are around €3.33 Euros for 10 minutes in the Cyber Cafe or if guests want to spend more time on the internet a number of packages are available as follows (subject to change)

€10 for 60 minutes
€15 100 minutes
€50 for 8 hours
€120 for 24 hours

Art Gallery

The Art Gallery can be found on deck 7 of the ship. Guests can view a range of artwork from fine prints, lithographs, water colours and oils which can be purchased during the ship's champagne art auctions.

Library

The ship's small library and reading room are located on deck 7, with seats for 15 guests. It has a small selection of books in a variety of languages for guests to borrow. It also contains a number of board games for guests' use.

The Hitchcock Cigar Lounge

The ship's smoking room and whiskey bar is situated on deck 7 and seats 32 guests.

The Cigar Lounge offers elegant surroundings with leather settees and armchairs for guests to relax on and enjoy a cigar accompanied by a drink selected from the range of fine spirits on offer.

The Giada Bar & Bar Smeraldo

The Ships cocktail bars are the ideal location for guests to enjoy a pre-dinner cocktail with live musical entertainment.

They are located on deck 6 with seating for up to 45 guests in each bar.

Coffee Bar

The Coffee Bar is an additional charge bar, situated on deck 6 seating 220 guests and with complimentary snacks ranging from pastries to cookies and potato chips served with all drinks purchased.

Coffee packages are available and drinks on offer range from chilled liquor based coffees such as Espresso Martini, American Style Coffee, Cappuccino and Hot Chocolate.

Entertainment on offer here ranges from live music to trivia quizzes, art and craft demonstrations and cookery demonstration

Il Grappolo d’Oro Lounge & Wine Bar

The Lounge and Wine Tasting Bar with tapas and live music and can be found on deck 7 of the ship with seating for 135 guests.

Each day special wine tastings are accompanied by different bites of food, such as fried polenta with cream cheese, bruschetta and other specialties as guests are guided through the wine selection by experienced sommeliers.

Le Rendez-Vous Piano Bar

The 142 seat Piano Bar on deck 5 is the ship's reception bar, featuring live piano music and accompanying orchestra.

Casino Royal

Our casinos are elegantly designed, featuring games for all types of players. You’ll be able to try your hand at Roulette or Blackjack, challenge yourself at one of our Poker tables, or choose among a variety of slot machines.

S32 Disco

With a live DJ and open from 11.00pm until late, the ship's disco located on deck 14 and served by its own bar. It has seating for 172 guests.

Teatro Carlo Felice

You’d normally have to travel to New York to see top-end shows, but thanks to our Broadway-style theatres you can enjoy superlative entertainment with an international line-up of artists without having to leave the ship. Take your pick from a fabulous programme, there’s sure to be a show you love.

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Holiday Summary

	7 nights aboard the MSC Poesia
	Drinks packages available.
	Evening entertainment & Broadway style shows
	Speciality Restaurants (charges may apply)
	Award winning MSC Aurea Spa (charges apply)
	Gratuities Included
	Port Taxes and Fees
	ABTA and ATOL Protection*

Interior staterooms from		£1,099pp
IB	Interior (Bella experience)
IR1	Deluxe Interior (low deck)	£1,099pp
IR2	Deluxe Interior (medium deck)

Oceanview staterooms from		£1,179pp
OB	Ocean View (Bella experience)
OR1	Deluxe Ocean View (low deck)
OR2	Deluxe Ocean View (medium deck)
OO	Deluxe Ocean View with obstructed view	£1,179pp

Balcony staterooms from		£1,319pp
BB	Balcony (Bella experience)
BR1	Deluxe Balcony (low deck)	£1,319pp
BR2	Deluxe Balcony (medium deck)	£1,329pp
BP	Deluxe Balcony with Partial View
BL1	Premium Balcony (low deck)
BL2	Premium Balcony (medium deck)	£1,369pp
BA	Balcony Aurea

Suite staterooms
SL1	Premium Suite Aurea (low deck)

	Interior	Oceanview	Balcony	Suite
	(All prices are £GBP per person)
Tue 21st Oct 202521 Oct 25	699	789	869
Tue 28th Oct 202528 Oct 25	629	719	799
Tue 4th Nov 202504 Nov 25	629	719	799
Tue 11th Nov 202511 Nov 25	629	719	799
Tue 18th Nov 202518 Nov 25	579	649	729
Tue 25th Nov 202525 Nov 25	579	649	729
Tue 2nd Dec 202502 Dec 25	579	659	799
Tue 9th Dec 202509 Dec 25	579	659	799
Tue 16th Dec 202516 Dec 25	579	659	799
Tue 30th Dec 202530 Dec 25	1,079	1,169	1,249
Tue 6th Jan 202606 Jan 26	559	649	729
Tue 13th Jan 202613 Jan 26	559	649	729
Tue 20th Jan 202620 Jan 26	559	649	729
Tue 27th Jan 202627 Jan 26	559	649	729
Tue 3rd Feb 202603 Feb 26	559	649	729