MSC Cruises / Seaside Class
MSC Seaside brings the sea into the holiday experience with open-air promenades, wide views and spaces made for warm-weather cruising.
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In service
Gross tonnage
Guests at 2 per cabin
Illustrated cabin styles
THE SHIP AT A GLANCE
MSC Seaside brings the sea into the holiday experience with open-air promenades, wide views and spaces made for warm-weather cruising.
An iconic outdoor area encourages strolling near the water.
Outdoor deck arrangements place views at the centre.
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SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES
Explore what makes MSC Seaside distinctive beyond its accommodation.
A promenade on Deck 8 with dining, bars and sea views.
Glass-bottomed walkways that bring guests closer to the ocean.
A sea-view outdoor pool area on Deck 16.
Archive photograph from MSC Seaside’s naming ceremony on 21 December 2017.
Archive photograph from MSC Seaside’s naming ceremony on 21 December 2017.
TASTE OF THE VOYAGE
Discover some of the ship’s dining places; charges, included meals and opening hours depend on fare and sailing.
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A speciality venue focused on fish and seafood.
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An American-style steakhouse serving aged beef alongside wines and cocktails.
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Japanese sushi and small plates.
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Chef-led hotplate cooking.
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Casual buffet dining with sea-facing views.
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Archive view of the sushi bar in Roy Yamaguchi’s Asian Market Kitchen, introduced with Seaside’s 2017 launch.
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A family buffet serving familiar favourites and healthier options for children.
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A family buffet serving familiar favourites and healthier options for children.
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Main dining with Mediterranean and international dishes and a changing daily menu.
Speciality dining may carry an extra charge. Check reservations and dining-package inclusions for your sailing.
AFTER-DINNER ATMOSPHERE
Make time for a quiet drink, a social venue or a night-time performance.
A place for evening music and drinks.
A more refined setting for sparkling drinks.
A venue to watch sport and socialise.
A place to meet for an aperitif or a freshly mixed Martini.
Chocolate, coffee and gelato are served beside a visible chocolate-making kitchen.
UNWIND OR DIVE IN
Enjoy water, sun and spa options in settings that suit your travel style.
A main outdoor pool designed around the view.
An aft-facing outdoor area.
Water slides and family-focused aquatic activities.
Balinese treatments, a thermal area and beauty services offer time to unwind.
Technogym cardio and strength equipment accompanies sea views and fitness programmes.
MAKE EVERY DAY DIFFERENT
The onboard programme changes by departure; these are some distinctive venues and activities.
Outdoor strolling and open-air leisure.
A distinctive sightseeing experience.
Dedicated children’s spaces and daytime activities.
Evening performances and lounges.
Play space for under-threes, with scheduled parent-and-child sessions.
A daytime teen venue that becomes a nightclub in the evening.
Activities for ages 7–11.
LEGO play for ages 3–6.
A SHIP WITHIN THE SHIP
An exclusive ship-within-a-ship experience for guests booked in eligible MSC Yacht Club suites. Benefits can vary by ship and sailing.
A panoramic lounge reserved for Yacht Club guests, with drinks and small bites.
A private restaurant for Yacht Club guests.
Personalised services for eligible suite guests.
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A private pool within the MSC Yacht Club guest area.
A private dining venue for guests booked in eligible Yacht Club accommodation.
Always confirm suite eligibility and benefits for the actual departure.
BEYOND THE AMENITIES
Review the correct dated plan for the exact departure. Equipment, names and deck access can change.
Consider distances to lifts, theatre, pool deck and restaurants. Some cabins may be near busier public areas.
Accessible cabin numbers and features must be checked for the selected sailing; images are not proof of suitability.
Speciality dining, spa services, excursions and some attractions can carry separate charges.
ACCOMMODATION GUIDE
Explore 8 illustrated cabin styles and compare the named categories, deck positions and room arrangements below. Confirm the exact layout and availability for your departure.
Compare the named categories and available photographs below.
Compare the named categories and available photographs below.
Compare the named categories and available photographs below.
Compare the named categories and available photographs below.
Compare the named categories and available photographs below.
CABIN COLLECTION
Compare the interior categories, deck positions and room arrangements listed for this ship.
Representative cabin photograph
Category IR1, IR2. IR1: decks 5-10; IR2: decks 11-15 in the referenced deck plan.
A IR2 photograph is used as a representative illustration for IR1; layouts may differ. The photograph illustrates this cabin style; layout, furnishings and view may differ between numbered cabins.
Representative cabin photograph
Category IL1. IL1: decks 10 in the referenced deck plan.
The photograph illustrates this cabin style; layout, furnishings and view may differ between numbered cabins.
CABIN COLLECTION
Compare ocean-view categories carefully, including any explicitly obstructed or partial views.
Compare the category codes and deck positions, then confirm the exact layout and availability for your sailing.
| Cabin style | Category | Decks in referenced plan |
|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Ocean View | OR1 | OR1: 5 |
CABIN COLLECTION
Compare the named balcony categories, view descriptions and location on the dated deck plan.
Representative cabin photograph
Category BA. BA: decks 9 in the referenced deck plan.
The photograph illustrates this cabin style; layout, furnishings and view may differ between numbered cabins.
Representative cabin photograph
Category BR1, BR2, BR3, BR4. BR1: decks 9-10; BR2: decks 11-12; BR3: decks 13-14; BR4: decks 15 in the referenced deck plan.
A BR4 photograph is used as a representative illustration for BR3, BR2, BR1; layouts may differ. The photograph illustrates this cabin style; layout, furnishings and view may differ between numbered cabins.
Photographs identify their own cabin categories. Compare the category codes and deck positions, then confirm the exact layout and availability for your sailing.
| Cabin style | Category | Decks in referenced plan |
|---|---|---|
| Premium Balcony Aurea | BGA | BGA: 9 |
| Balcony Aurea | Check current deck plan |
CABIN COLLECTION
Compare the named suites and Aurea categories; check the exact layout and inclusions for your departure.
Representative cabin photograph
Category SX. SX: decks 9-13 in the referenced deck plan.
The photograph illustrates this cabin style; layout, furnishings and view may differ between numbered cabins.
Representative cabin photograph
Category SD. SD: decks 11-14 in the referenced deck plan.
The photograph illustrates this cabin style; layout, furnishings and view may differ between numbered cabins.
Photographs identify their own cabin categories. Compare the category codes and deck positions, then confirm the exact layout and availability for your sailing.
| Cabin style | Category | Decks in referenced plan |
|---|---|---|
| Premium Suite Aurea With Whirlpool | SLW | SLW: 9-15 |
| Premium Suite Aurea With Terrace | SLT | SLT: 9 |
| Premium Suite Aurea | SL1 | SL1: 9-15 |
| Junior Suite Aurea | SR1 | SR1: 9-15 |
CABIN COLLECTION
Compare the named MSC Yacht Club accommodation. Category and layout depend on the selected sailing.
Representative cabin photograph
Category YC3. YC3: decks 16 in the referenced deck plan.
The photograph illustrates this cabin style; layout, furnishings and view may differ between numbered cabins.
Representative cabin photograph
Category YIN. YIN: decks 16-18 in the referenced deck plan.
The photograph illustrates this cabin style; layout, furnishings and view may differ between numbered cabins.
Photographs identify their own cabin categories. Compare the category codes and deck positions, then confirm the exact layout and availability for your sailing.
| Cabin style | Category | Decks in referenced plan |
|---|---|---|
| MSC Yacht Club Deluxe Suite | YC1 | YC1: 16-18 |
CABIN COLLECTION
Check the symbols and notes on this ship’s dated deck plan before choosing an accessible or connecting room.
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Check the deck-plan connection symbols and request the exact pair of cabins for your sailing.
HELPFUL DECISIONS
Compare the exact deck, accessibility, view and layout for this ship.
Use the official dated deck plan for the cabin and sailing.
Check a balcony or window view before choosing a cabin category.
Request an eligible connecting cabin arrangement for your sailing.
Review the correct dated plan for the exact departure. Equipment, names and deck access can change.
Use the official PDF to check cabin locations, deck access and the facilities listed for your departure.
Search available departures with CruiseCan, compare indicative fares and cabin choices, and submit an agency booking request. Final availability and price are confirmed before booking.
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Independent CruiseCan editorial ship guide. Photos are representative; venue availability, cabins, deck arrangements and ship programmes can vary by departure. This is not a booking confirmation.