MSC Cruises
MSC Seaside
Outdoor-first and beach-club-styled — designed to keep the sea close, with more open-air deck space than most ships this size.
- Class
- Seaside Class
- Launched
- 2017
- Guests
- ~4,140
- Typically sails
- Bahamas
Best for
- Families
- Warm-weather itineraries
- Value-conscious travelers
Less ideal for
- Adults seeking a child-free ship
What makes it different
Why choose this ship
Two glass-floor catwalks and panoramic elevators look out over the sea
Zip line runs on board alongside the water slides and adventure trail
AquaPlay splash area within the water park is designed for toddlers
Kids play areas built with LEGO and Chicco, plus mini, junior and teen clubs
Worth knowing
Watch outs
Things that may matter depending on your travel style — not criticisms.
- MSC Yacht Club restaurant, sundeck and lounge are limited to its suite guests
Facilities and activities
On board
Entertainment
- Full-size bowling alley
- Sea-level Waterfront Promenade encircling the ship
Family facilities
- Kids-only buffet section
- AquaPark and family pool areas
Spa & wellness
- Spa
Notable facilities
- Aqua park with 4 water slides
- Adventure Trail ropes course
- Oceanfront promenade
- Bowling alley
Choosing a room
Cabins
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- Premium Interior cabins accommodate up to five guests
- MSC Yacht Club Deluxe Suite accommodates up to five guests
- Two-Bedroom Grand Suite Aurea accommodates up to five guests
- Interconnecting cluster cabins can sleep a family group of up to ten
Climate suitability
Indoor & outdoor
What is under cover and what is open to the weather — worth reading for Alaska and northern Europe.
- Jungle Bar has an indoor pool under a sliding roof
- Seafront promenade sits as low as Deck 8, lined with eating, shopping and swimming
- Metropolitan Theater and 19 bars and lounges provide indoor venues
Food & Dining
Food Strength
Mixed Reviews
Food experiences vary widely between travelers.
Reviews are highly mixed; Italian and specialty dining stand out.
Specialty Dining
Good
Why It Stands Out
- • Italian-style dining is the most consistently praised area, even where overall reviews disagree
Best For Food
Italian dishes
How we rate food ▾
Food Strength is an editorial comparison across cruise ships generally — not just within this cruise line.
This dining assessment reflects broader MSC Cruises patterns where ship-specific evidence is limited. Individual venues and experiences vary by ship.
Reviews & Traveler Perspective
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Where it goes
Routes on this ship
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Where this ship information comes from ▾
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