Dance, Sing and Cruise: MSC Poesia Brings Dirty Dancing: In Concert to Alaska
Step Into the 80s: Dirty Dancing: In Concert Comes to MSC Poesia
MSC Cruises is turning up the entertainment this summer 2026 with the spectacular live-to-film concert Dirty Dancing: In Concert aboard MSC Poesia, sailing from Seattle to the breathtaking destinations of Alaska and British Columbia.
Following its highly successful runs on MSC ships from Miami and Southampton, this marks the third ship in MSC’s fleet to feature the hit concert, giving guests a unique chance to experience the iconic 80s film like never before. The 90-minute show features a live band, sensational singers and dancers performing in perfect sync with the beloved movie, matinee and evening performances are available throughout the cruise.
Summer 2026 Highlights Aboard MSC Poesia
Diverse live music programme: MSC Dueling Pianos, live jazz, salsa, Latin bands and party groups around the ship.
MSC Yacht Club exclusives: Elegant music sessions and piano hosts in the Top Sail Lounge.
Themed parties and theatre: Multi-skilled casts perform large-scale shows including Divas, alongside seasoned U.S. comedians.
Wellness and activities: Specialist coaches deliver sports, wellness sessions, arts & crafts workshops, and narrated enrichment talks about Alaska’s geography and wildlife.
Dirty Dancing: In Concert Comes to MSC Poesia
Newly Upgraded Ship Features
MSC Poesia is undergoing one of the largest upgrades in MSC Cruises’ history, adding:
MSC Yacht Club suites
Specialty dining at Butcher’s Cut and Kaito Sushi Bar
All-Stars Sports Bar
Refreshed MSC Aurea Spa and enhanced MSC Gym Powered by Technogym®
Guests will be able to enjoy these upgrades during MSC Cruises’ inaugural Alaska season, featuring 7-night itineraries to stunning ports including Ketchikan, Icy Strait Hoonah, Tracy Arm, Juneau, and Victoria.
With world-class entertainment, immersive enrichment and upgraded amenities, MSC Poesia promises a one-of-a-kind Alaskan adventure at sea that combines stunning scenery with the unforgettable thrill of Dirty Dancing: In Concert.