US Coast Guard detains MSC Poesia cruise ship in Miami for inspection
The gist
The U.S. Coast Guard detained MSC Poesia in Miami for an expanded inspection, delaying its departure.
Passengers face schedule changes and say they are getting little detail on the cause.
How it unfolded
- Oct 26, 2026MSC Poesia visited Curaçao, part of MSC Cruises' Caribbean operations.
- Oct 29, 2026MSC Cruises said Curaçao would feature in its winter 2026/2027 itineraries, with MSC Poesia running 10-night voyages from Miami that include Willemstad.
- Nov 1, 2026The ship was supposed to depart PortMiami; passengers reported it remained stuck in Miami, with departure postponed until at least 10:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 2. The Coast Guard's Miami sector detained the ship for inspection that Sunday.