In January 2023, I set out on an unforgettable adventure: the World Cruise aboard MSC Poesia. Over approximately 118 nights, this voyage carried me through oceans, continents, and cultures.
From departing Genoa (with embarkation options in Civitavecchia, Marseille, and Barcelona) to traversing South America, the Pacific, Asia, the Indian Ocean, southern Africa, and finally returning to Europe — this cruise was a true circumnavigation of the globe.
This journey didn’t just connect destinations — it wove together stories, encounters, and moments of wonder. Each stop had its own character, from bustling cities to hidden islands and cultural treasures.
🗺️ Ports of Call – Highlights
Below are 15 selected impressions from the route — a snapshot of the voyage’s variety:
- Funchal
- Bridgetown
- Panama Canal
- San Francisco
- Honolulu
- Suva
- Auckland
- Sydney
- Brisbane
- Manila
- Osaka
- Tokyo
- Hong Kong
- Dubai
- Suez Canal
A detailed map of the full itinerary can be found below. The route is provided by thecruiseglobe.com.
🌍 Countries & Regions Visited
The World Cruise 2023 passed through many lands and regions, including: Italy, France, Spain, Portugal, Barbados, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Grenada, Colombia, Panama, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Mexico, United States, Samoa, Fiji, New Zealand, Australia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Jordan, Egypt, Greece.