MSC Cruises has opened sales for the MSC World Cruise 2023, featuring 53 destinations in 33 countries across six continents with a focus on aspirational locations in Asia.
The 119-day voyage on board MSC Poesia will commence on January 5, 2023 from Genoa, Italy and the ship will undertake a 30,000 nautical mile journey that will eventually cross 24 separate time zones with other embarkation ports of Civitavecchia/Rome, Marseille and Barcelona.
Crossing the Atlantic Ocean from Europe, MSC Poesia will visit the tropical islands of the Caribbean and then sail through the Panama Canal. Next on the voyage will be the west coast of Central America with calls in Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Guatemala and Mexico before heading to San Francisco.
The Pacific leg will feature visits to Maui, Hawaii, Samoa, Fiji, Auckland in New Zealand, Sydney, the Australian Gold Coast, Cairns and the incredible Great Barrier Reef, Papua New Guinea and the Philippines. The ship will then arrive in Japan during the cherry blossom season with calls at Kyoto and Tokyo.
Your guests will further discover Asia with visits to Shanghai, Vietnam, Singapore and Malaysia. Crossing the Indian Ocean to the Gulf region of the Middle East, MSC Poesia will then head home to the Mediterranean via the Suez Canal.
2023 World Cruise highlights include:
Puerto Limon, Costa Rica ? the beaches and lush rainforest are a haven for any nature lover. Here, guests will have the experience of interacting with native sloth species or discovering the rich history that the 2nd largest city in Costa Rica has to offer.
San Francisco, USA ? Your guests will not want to miss a chance to get a look at the iconic Golden Gate bridge, visiting penitentiary-turned-prison Alcatraz, or taste the local California wines in one of the United States? most famous cities.
Sydney, Australia ? Sailing by the Sydney Opera House and towering Harbour Bridge, guests will have two days to explore the Australian capital.
Tokyo, Japan ? Your guests may choose between traditional tea ceremonies, observing Sumo wrestlers? morning practice sessions and discovering the restaurant offerings that make Tokyo the most Michelin-starred city in the world.
MSC Cruises previously announced the cancellation of the 2021 MSC World Cruise. The guests who were booked to sail on this voyage are still able to experience the same itinerary on the 2023 MSC World Cruise or opt for the 2022 MSC World Cruise. To find out more about the 2023 World Cruise visit here and for information on World Cruise 2022 visit here.
