Signature highlights
The Waterfront Boardwalk, glass-floored catwalks, Miami Beach Pool, South Beach Pool, four-deck atrium and panoramic elevators are defining features. The ship also has an MSC Yacht Club area and extensive outdoor spaces.
MSC Seaside
MSC Seaside is a 5,084-guest MSC Cruises cruise ship, in service since 2017. This page lists 24 upcoming departures across 23 itineraries in Caribbean, day by day and port by port. Its live AIS position is plotted on the map below and refreshed through the day.
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MSC Seaside at a glance
Ship size
Bigger than 90%
A large ship at 153,516 gross tons — #52 of 565 ships we track. 30 tons of ship per guest.
Live Position ● 26 minutes ago
Heading to: MSC Ocean CayCurrently on: 4 Nights Bahamas Cruise (4 nights) — En route to Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve Bahamas — last stop Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve Bahamas
Miami Florida
→ Nassau Bahamas
→ Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve Bahamas
→ Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve Bahamas
→ Miami Florida
15.0 knots
Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
About MSC Seaside
MSC Seaside is the original Seaside-class ship, delivered by Fincantieri in 2017 for MSC Cruises. Designed around outdoor living, it features a sea-facing Waterfront Boardwalk, multiple pools, panoramic elevators, a large atrium and extensive balcony accommodation. The ship offers a broad mix of family activities, specialty dining, entertainment and MSC Yacht Club facilities, making it suitable for passengers seeking a resort-style cruise with strong sea views and plentiful onboard options.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- MSC Cruises
- Builder / shipyard
- Fincantieri, Monfalcone, Italy
- Registry / flag
- Malta (confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
- Call sign
- 9HA4638
- IMO number
- 9745366
- MMSI
- 248392000
- Draft
- 8.6 m
Onboard Experience
Dining
Dining includes nine restaurants, with specialty venues such as Ocean Cay seafood, Butcher’s Cut steakhouse, Kaito Sushi, Kaito Teppanyaki and Pan Asian cuisine, alongside main dining rooms and buffet restaurants.
Entertainment
Entertainment includes the Metropolitan Theatre, two full-size bowling alleys, a zip line, casino, themed lounges and the Forest Aquaventure Park with five water slides and an adventure trail.
Staterooms & suites
The ship has 2,026 cabins, including balcony cabins, suites with private whirlpools, combinable family accommodations and MSC Yacht Club suites. Cabin categories range from interior and balcony rooms to larger Aurea and Yacht Club suites.
For families
Family facilities include a children’s aquapark area, LEGO- and Chicco-partnered kids’ clubs, a dedicated family buffet, teens’ spaces, bowling and other active attractions.
Pools, spa & wellness
MSC Aurea Spa offers a Balinese-style spa, thermal area, beauty salon and nail boutique. A panoramic Technogym-equipped fitness center provides cardio, strength-training equipment and exercise programs.
Accessibility
MSC Seaside offers a range of cabin categories and public areas designed for cruise passengers with differing mobility needs; passengers should confirm specific accessible-cabin and facility requirements with MSC Cruises before booking.
Environmental features
The ship incorporates advanced water treatment, energy-saving and monitoring systems, LED lighting and exhaust-gas treatment technology. Fincantieri identifies RINA as the classification society.
History & sister ships
Other Seaside class ships
Where MSC Seaside sails, month by month
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| Caribbean | 3 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| From / night | $70 | $43 | $91 | $53 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $89 | 0 | 0 | $89 | 0 |
Ports it visits most
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Itineraries & Sailings
From $1,062 · $106/night
Ports of CallMiami Florida, Nassau Bahamas, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve Bahamas, Puerto Plata Dominican Republic +1 more
Next: Dec 18, 2026
1 upcoming departure
From $8,063 · $733/night
Ports of CallMiami Florida, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve Bahamas, Falmouth Jamaica, George Town Cayman Islands +2 more
Next: Dec 28, 2026
1 upcoming departure
From $1,874 · $134/night
Ports of CallMiami Florida, Puerto Plata Dominican Republic, San Juan Puerto Rico, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve Bahamas +3 more
Next: Dec 21, 2026
1 upcoming departure
From $279 · $93/night
Ports of CallNext: Nov 19, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $209 · $70/night
Ports of CallNext: Oct 30, 2026
1 upcoming departure
From $346 · $115/night
Ports of CallNext: Oct 16, 2026
1 upcoming departure
From $173 · $43/night
Ports of CallNext: Nov 9, 2026
2 upcoming departures
From $296 · $74/night
Ports of CallNext: Nov 15, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $186 · $47/night
Ports of CallNext: Nov 23, 2026
1 upcoming departure
All 23 itineraries and their departure dates
- 10 Nights Bahamas Cruise 18 Dec 2026
- 11 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise 28 Dec 2026
- 14 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise 21 Dec 2026
- 3 Nights Bahamas Cruise 19 Nov 2027
- 3 Nights Bahamas Cruise 30 Oct 2026
- 3 Nights Bahamas Cruise 16 Oct 2026
- 4 Nights Bahamas Cruise 9 Nov 2026, 25 Jan 2027
- 4 Nights Bahamas Cruise 15 Nov 2027
- 4 Nights Bahamas Cruise 23 Nov 2026
- 4 Nights Bahamas Cruise 2 Nov 2026
- 4 Nights Bahamas Cruise 31 May 2027
- 5 Nights Bahamas Cruise 13 Aug 2027
- 7 Nights Bahamas Cruise 24 Jan 2028
- 7 Nights Bahamas Cruise 26 Oct 2026
- 7 Nights Bahamas Cruise 16 Nov 2026
- 7 Nights Bahamas Cruise 2 Nov 2026
- 7 Nights Bahamas Cruise 15 Nov 2027
- 7 Nights Bahamas Cruise 23 Nov 2026
- 7 Nights Bahamas Cruise 25 Jan 2027
- 7 Nights Bahamas Cruise 31 May 2027
- 7 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise 21 Dec 2026
- 7 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise 28 Dec 2026
- 9 Nights Bahamas Cruise 9 Aug 2027
All Upcoming Departures
MSC Seaside FAQ
What flag does MSC Seaside sail under?
MSC Seaside is registered in Malta.
How many passengers does MSC Seaside hold?
MSC Seaside carries about 5,084 guests with roughly 1,513 crew.
How old is MSC Seaside?
MSC Seaside entered service in 2017.
How big is MSC Seaside?
At 153,516 gross tons and 323 m long, MSC Seaside is a large ship — larger than 90% of the 565 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.