Condé Nast TravelerJul 17, 2026MSC Cruises Now Sails in Alaska—Here's What to Expect, On Board and OffThe can't-miss highlights of a seven-night MSC Poesia sailing through Alaska.9 things in this storyRainforest Canopy & Zipline AdventurePlaceHalf-day excursion in KetchikanTongass National ForestSightLargest forest in the USElsewhereSpace NeedleSightSeattle, United StatesConsidered to be an icon of the city, it has been designated a Seattle landmark.Lake UnionSightSeattle, United StatesLake for floating in a hot tub boatMSC PoesiaHotelSeattle, United StatesShip for a seven-night Alaska voyageMSC Yacht ClubHotelSeattle, United StatesLuxury ship-within-a-ship conceptYacht Club RestaurantRestaurantSeattle, United StatesExclusive dining for Yacht Club guestsTop Sail LoungeRestaurantSeattle, United StatesLounge with floor-to-ceiling windows for whale watchingBainbridge IslandSightSeattle, United StatesIsland for forest bathingRead the full piece at Condé Nast Traveler →