Coast Guard detains cruise ship at PortMiami for 'expanded examination'

Milena Malaver, Miami Herald on Nov 3, 2026

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MIAMI — A cruise ship scheduled to depart from PortMiami on Sunday was detained by the U.S. Coast Guard for an “expanded examination,” officials said.

The Coast Guard’s Sector Miami detained the MSC Poesia while conducting the examination at the port, according to a statement. Coast Guard teams are verifying the ship’s compliance with international standards and U.S. regulations, officials said.

“The Coast Guard is tasked with verifying safe and secure commerce,” the statement said. “It is the Captain of the Port’s priority to ensure the safety of passengers, crew, the vessel, and the environment.”

The agency didn’t say what triggered the examination.

The ship’s departure was delayed while the Coast Guard conducted an inspection, MSC Cruises said in a statement to Miami Herald news partner CBS Miami.

“We are fully cooperating with authorities as they complete their inspection. As this process is ongoing, we are unable to provide further information at this time,” the company said.

MSC did not immediately respond to the Miami Herald’s request for comment and status of the ship.

The ship was scheduled to depart Miami on Sunday for an 11-day cruise through the Caribbean and Central America, with planned stops in Jamaica, Colombia, Panama, Costa Rica, Honduras and Belize, according to Cruise Mapper. The MSC Poesia was scheduled to return to Miami on Nov. 12.