MSC Seaside Ship Info
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MSC Cruise Line
General Information
The
MSC Seaside started sailing in 2017. Former names: none. The MSC Seaside is registered
in Panama City, Panama. The MSC Seaside has 2067 cabins.
You can expect between 4134 to 4961 passengers on a typical sailing. This means
that at the higher number (usually peak and holiday sailings) MSC Seaside has a space ratio of
31.
(A space ratio less than 33 means that you may find the ship crowded in areas. A space ratio greater than 39 means that
there should be plenty of space for each passenger.) When this ship isn't sailing at capacity the space ratio can be as good
as 37.3.
The MSC Seaside has
1413 crew members on board. There are 4 passengers for every crew member on board.
There are no self serve laundromats on this cruise ship.
Sister Ships
The following ships share the same class as this ship. This means the basic design and layout of the ship
is the same. For the most part the cabins will be identical among these ships, but may be decorated differently.
2017- MSC Seaside
2018- MSC Seaview
2021- MSC Seashore
2022- MSC Seascape
Accessibility
There are 51 special needs cabins on this ship. These cabins have been modified for accessibility purposes.
19 Decks
There are 19 on this ship. The highest deck number is 20. The number of decks with passenger cabins is 10.
74% Balconies
This is the percent of the staterooms on board have balconies.
Other Information
Maiden voyage was Dec 1, 2017. This is the lead vessel of the Seaside class and the 14th largest ship in the world at the time it was released. It is also the first ship of the fleet to be christened in the US. This is second ship in the fleet fitted with new technologies to improve the onboard digital experience. This allows guests to use smartphones, keycards, and bracelets to access their stateroom, make payments, and geolocate themselves. There are 2066 staterooms total and 73% of them have private step-out balconies. The decks are named after some of the worlds most famous resort beaches.
Dining options on board include:
Seashore Restaurant- main restaurant, breakfast/lunch/dinner
Ipanema Restaurant- main dining, dinner only
Marketplace Buffet Restaurant- complimentary self serve
Bistrot la Boheme- food lounge, extra charge
Ocean Cay by Ramon Freixa- seafood specialty, extra charge
Asian Market Kitchen- Pan asian and sushi bar
Butchers Cut- steakhouse, ala carte
Biscayne Bay Restaurant and Buffet- self service
MSC YACHT CLUB Restaurant- part of the Top Sail Lounge, suite guests only
This ship is specifically designed to sail in warm climates, which means that many of the activities are outdoors. This includes an Adventure Trail outdoor playground with rope courses, a Zip-line, a waterpark with 5 waterslides and 2 separate kids playgrounds. Guests of all ages can also enjoy time at the Miami Beach Pool and Sundeck, Jungle Pool, sport court; or head inside for a round of bowling, arcade games, the F1 car driving simulator, or the interactive XD Cinema.
Adults have their own space at the private South Beach Pool, or the MSC Aurea Spa and wellness center. Wellness facilities include a swimming pool, Thalasso pool and room, Solarium, Yoga Studio, Nail Salon, treatment rooms, Medi Spa, Salt Room, Snow Room, Thermal Area, and fitness center.
For Yacht Club members, there is a private space called The Top Sail Lounge which has a bar, restaurant, and outdoor sundeck exclusively for those guests.
Children and teens will have plenty to do at their very own age-appropriate clubs which have plenty of supervised activities and games.
Nightly entertainment can be found at one of the many lounges and bars on board. The Metropolitan Theatre is the ships main show lounge and it offers Broadway-style productions. The Garage Club & Bar offers a disco nightclub, the Haven Lounge & Bar offers dance classes, bingo, live music, and more. There is also a library and billard room, and a casino.
MSC Seaside Ship Stats
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Year Built | 2017 |
| Years Old | 7 |
| Tons | 154,000 |
| Speed | 21.3 knots |
| Length | 1,059 feet |
| Beam | 141 feet |
| Total Cabins | 2,067 |
| Crew | 1,413 |
| Expected Passengers | 4,134 to 4,961 |
| Expected Space Ratio | 31 |
| Total decks | 19 |
| Decks with cabins | 10 |
MSC Seaside Features
Activities
- 1 Retractable Roof Pools
- 3 Outdoor Pools
- 8 Whirlpools (hot tubs)
- No Rock Climbing Wall
- No Flow Rider
- No Ice Rink
- Bowling
- Zipline
- Waterslide
- Water Park
- Ropes Course
- No Mini Golf
- Sports Court
- No Jogging Track
Features
- Casino
- No Cigar Lounge
- No Chapel
- Video Arcade
- Show Lounge
- Hair Salon
- Spa
- Fitness Center
- Library
- No Bridge Viewing Area
- Outdoor Movie Screen
- Teen Lounge
- Passenger Promenade Deck
- No Upper Deck Sea Viewing Lounge
- Adult Only Outside Lounge Area
- Upper deck viewing lounge only for Yacht Club staterooms
Live Cruise Ship Tracking - MSC Seaside
This map uses AIS (automatic tracking system). The transceivers on ships is used to report location live. However the ships are not always within range to a station that can pick up the signal.
Smoking Policy
- Smoking is only allowed in cigar rooms, the casino, one designated lounge, and outdoors on one side of the sun deck
- Smoking is Prohibited in cabins, balconies, dining rooms, and theaters.
