NEW YEARS EVE on MSC Poesia: Is the Hype Real?

NEW YEARS EVE in Rotterdam on MSC Poesia! Is a New Year's Eve cruise on the MSC Poesia actually worth the hype, or does the magic disappear once you're on board? 🚢✨ Welcome back to Travel with Chu & Mark! In today’s vlog, we’re celebrating Day 5 of our MSC Poesia Northern Europe cruise. We’ve just docked in Rotterdam, Netherlands, and we’re taking you along for a full day of exploration, maritime history, and an unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration for 2026! What’s inside this video: Rotterdam Excursion: We visit the legendary SS Rotterdam Hotel and Museum. We’ll show you how to get there (and how to avoid getting overcharged by taxis!), plus a deep dive into the massive engine rooms and mid-century elegance of this "floating marvel." MSC Poesia Food Review: From the breakfast buffet to the formal New Year's Eve Gala Dinner (including lobster tail and duck!), we give our honest 1-10 ratings on every meal. NYE Countdown & Entertainment: See what the ship is really like during the 2026 countdown, the nightclub atmosphere, and the famous MSC Midnight Buffet. Whether you're planning an MSC Northern Europe itinerary or wondering about the MSC Poesia dining quality, this video covers everything you need to know before you book. Breakfast Buffet, Lunch Buffet, Main Dining Room and Midnight Buffet we cover it all. 1 full day of cruise food options available. Join the community! If you found this review helpful, hit that SUBSCRIBE button for more cruise tips, ship tours, and travel vlogs. 🔔 Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/@ChuAndMark?sub_confirmation=1 📍 Timestamps 0:00 MSC Poesia New Year's Cruise Review 0:46 Arriving in Rotterdam: Port Guide 1:40 MSC Poesia Itinerary & Excursions 1:57 MSC Poesia Breakfast Buffet Tour 4:31 How to get to SS Rotterdam from Cruise Terminal 6:21 SS Rotterdam Hotel & Museum Tour (Inside the Engine Room) 8:21 MSC Poesia Lunch Buffet & Pizza Quality 11:45 Dressing Up: MSC Cruise Gala Night Outfits 12:54 MSC Poesia New Year’s Eve Dinner Menu & Lobster 15:48 Honest Food Review: MSC Dining Room Ratings 17:11 2026 New Year’s Eve Countdown on MSC Poesia 18:01 MSC Midnight Buffet: Is it Worth Staying Up For? 19:30 MSC Poesia Nightclub & Evening Entertainment Travel With Chu and Mark brings you real cruise vlog and travel vlog with honest, personal reviews — never paid promotions. http://www.ChuAndMark.co.uk You Tube Subscribe to Travel With Chu And Mark Main Channel https://www.youtube.com/@ChuAndMark?sub_confirmation=1 2nd Channel https://www.youtube.com/@TravelWithChuAndMark?sub_confirmation=1 Looking for more Cruise Content Check out our Playlists TRAVEL WITH CHU AND MARK PLAYLISTS https://www.youtube.com/@ChuAndMark/playlists Thank You for Watching Chu And Mark TRAVEL WITH CHU AND MARK Travel Vlog & Cruise Vlog #mscpoesia #cruisefood #cruise