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MSC Seaside

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23 upcoming departures  ·  23 itineraries

MSC Seaside is a 5,084-guest MSC Cruises cruise ship, in service since 2017. This page lists 23 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.

✓ Families wanting pools and water attractions ✓ Travelers who prefer many outdoor spaces ✓ Yacht Club guests seeking a private onboard zone
23 itineraries · from $155 ● Where is it now?
Class Seaside class
Built 2017
Gross Tonnage 153,516
Guests 5,084
Crew 1,513
Length 323.0 m
Beam 41.0 m
Decks 20
Cabins 2,026
Max speed 23.0 kn
Flag Malta
Guests per crew 3.4
Space ratio 30

MSC Seaside at a glance

Ship size

Bigger than 90%

A large ship at 153,516 gross tons — #52 of 566 ships we track. 30 tons of ship per guest.

Best for

  • Families wanting pools and water attractions
  • Travelers who prefer many outdoor spaces
  • Yacht Club guests seeking a private onboard zone
  • Cruisers choosing balcony cabins
  • Short warm-weather resort-style vacations

Think twice if you want

  • Travelers seeking a quiet small-ship atmosphere
  • Passengers wanting extensive indoor public spaces
  • Guests who avoid specialty dining charges
  • Cruisers needing cabins on every passenger deck
  • Travelers seeking a dedicated adults-only ship

Live Position ● 1 hour ago

Heading to: Nassau

Currently on: 7 Nights Bahamas Cruise (7 nights) — En route to Nassau Bahamas — last stop Miami Florida

Miami Florida → Nassau Bahamas → Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve Bahamas → Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve Bahamas → Miami Florida → Nassau Bahamas → Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve Bahamas → Miami Florida
Coming up
  1. Nassau arrives 08:00 AM
  2. Ocean Cay arrives 02:00 PM
  3. Ocean Cay arrives 12:01 AM
12.0 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

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.

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.

Deck plans

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Venues Cabins only Both · Tap a deck to see what's on it

Deck 8

Marketplace Buffet Seaview Lounge Sports Bar MSC Aurea Spa MSC Gym Powered by Technogym Waterfront Boardwalk Marketplace Bar Infinity Bridge Bistrot - La Bohème Atrium MSC Shop MSC Excursions Fashion Jewelry The Gallery The Piazza Broadcasting Room Pedicure Manicure Hair Salon Barber Shop Beauty Arcade Cosmetics and Spa Shops Reception Waiting Area Medi-Spa Center Thalasso Yoga Spa Wellness Area Sun Burn Deluxe Interior

Full deck-by-deck guide →

View the official MSC Seaside deck plans from MSC Cruises →

Cabins & suites

CategoryTypeSizeBalconySleepsDecks
MSC Yacht Club Royal SuiteMSC Yacht Club category. Suite 667 sq ft 355 sq ft — 16
MSC Yacht Club Deluxe SuiteMSC Yacht Club category. Suite 269 sq ft 86 sq ft 5 16, 17, 18
MSC Yacht Club Interior SuiteMSC Yacht Club category. Suite 226 sq ft — — 16, 18
Two-Bedroom Grand Suite Aurea Suite 527 sq ft 183 sq ft 6 11, 12, 13, 14

Compare all 16 cabin categories →

Dining, bars & venues

17 included 9 extra cost in the fare, by the line's own published policy.

Dining

Seashore Restaurant Included
Deck 5
A main dining restaurant serving scheduled and flexible-service meals.
Ipanema Restaurant Included
Deck 6
A main dining restaurant serving Mediterranean and international dishes.
Marketplace Buffet Included
Deck 8
The main casual buffet with indoor and outdoor seating.
Ocean Cay Restaurant Extra cost
Deck 16
A specialty seafood restaurant.
Butcher's Cut Extra cost
Deck 16
A specialty American steakhouse.
Asian Market Kitchen Extra cost
Deck 16
An Asian specialty dining area including sushi and other Asian dishes.
Kaito Teppanyaki Extra cost
A reservation-oriented Japanese teppanyaki restaurant with tableside cooking.
Biscayne Bay Restaurant & Buffet Included
Deck 16
A family-focused buffet restaurant and pizzeria.
MSC Yacht Club Restaurant Included
Deck 18
A private restaurant reserved for MSC Yacht Club guests.

Bars & lounges

Seaside Bar Varies
Deck 5
Atrium bar serving drinks beside the main social area.
South Beach Bar Varies
Deck 7
An outdoor pool bar serving drinks beside South Beach Pool.
Champagne Bar Extra cost
Deck 7
A bar specializing in champagne and sparkling wines.
Garage Club Bar Varies
Deck 7
A late-night bar and club with live music.
Casino Bar Varies
A drinks bar located within the casino area.
Haven Lounge Varies
Deck 7
A lounge offering drinks and live entertainment.
Venchi 1878 Gelato & Creperie Extra cost
Deck 7
An outdoor counter serving gelato and freshly made crepes.
Seaview Lounge Varies
Deck 8
A forward lounge with sea views and drinks.
Sports Bar Varies
Deck 8
A casual bar with television booths, drinks and snacks.
Venchi 1878 Chocolate Bar Extra cost
Deck 6
A chocolate and coffee counter serving pralines and other sweets.
Miami Beach Bar Varies
Deck 16
A poolside bar serving drinks and frozen treats.
Top Sail Lounge Included
Deck 16
A private MSC Yacht Club lounge with refreshments and concierge-style service.
Jungle Beach Bar Varies
Deck 18
A bar serving drinks and snacks beside the upper pool area.
Aurea Bar Varies
Deck 19
An outdoor bar reserved for MSC Aurea guests.
Miramar Bar Varies
Deck 19
An open-air bar with panoramic views.

All 37 venues, including pools, spa and entertainment →

History & sister ships

Other Seaside class ships

MSC Seaview MSC Cruises · 2018

Where MSC Seaside sails, month by month

Nov
26		 Dec
26		 Jan
27		 Feb
27		 Mar
27		 Apr
27		 May
27		 Jun
27		 Jul
27		 Aug
27		 Sep
27		 Oct
27
Caribbean 6 5 2 1 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 0
From / night $39 $103 $50 $53 0 0 $84 0 0 $89 0 0

Departures per month over the next 12 months, from the cruise line's published schedule. Lowest advertised fare per night is in November 2026 (prices change; check when booking).

Ports it visits most

Miami23× Ocean Cay22× Nassau19× Cozumel5× Falmouth3× George Town3× Puerto Plata3× San Juan3× Costa Maya2×

Explore This Ship

Jump from MSC Seaside sailings into the broader destination network with cruise line and region hub pages.

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Itineraries & Sailings

10 Nights

10 Nights Bahamas Cruise

Caribbean
From $1,221 · $122/night
Ports of Call
Miami Florida, Nassau Bahamas, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve Bahamas, Puerto Plata Dominican Republic +1 more
Next: Dec 18, 2026
1 upcoming departure
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11 Nights

11 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise

Caribbean
From $7,913 · $719/night
Ports of Call
Miami Florida, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve Bahamas, Falmouth Jamaica, George Town Cayman Islands +2 more
Next: Dec 28, 2026
1 upcoming departure
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14 Nights

14 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise

Caribbean
From $1,913 · $137/night
Ports of Call
Miami Florida, Puerto Plata Dominican Republic, San Juan Puerto Rico, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve Bahamas +3 more
Next: Dec 21, 2026
1 upcoming departure
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3 Nights

3 Nights Bahamas Cruise

Caribbean
From $269 · $90/night
Ports of Call
Miami Florida, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve Bahamas, Nassau Bahamas
Next: Nov 19, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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3 Nights

3 Nights Bahamas Cruise

Caribbean
From $200 · $67/night
Ports of Call
Miami Florida, Nassau Bahamas, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve Bahamas
Next: Nov 6, 2026
1 upcoming departure
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3 Nights

3 Nights Caribbean Cruise

Caribbean
From $512 · $171/night
Ports of Call
Miami Florida, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve Bahamas, Nassau Bahamas
Next: Dec 10, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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4 Nights

4 Nights Bahamas Cruise

Caribbean
From $199 · $50/night
Ports of Call
Miami Florida, Nassau Bahamas, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve Bahamas
Next: Jan 25, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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4 Nights

4 Nights Bahamas Cruise

Caribbean
From $346 · $87/night
Ports of Call
Miami Florida, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve Bahamas, Nassau Bahamas
Next: Nov 15, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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4 Nights

4 Nights Bahamas Cruise

Caribbean
From $182 · $46/night
Ports of Call
Miami Florida, Nassau Bahamas, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve Bahamas
Next: Nov 23, 2026
1 upcoming departure
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All 23 itineraries and their departure dates

All Upcoming Departures

Departure Return Itinerary Nights Region Book
Nov 6, 2026Nov 9, 20263 Nights Bahamas Cruise3CaribbeanBook →
Nov 9, 2026Nov 13, 20264 Nights Bahamas Cruise4CaribbeanBook →
Nov 16, 2026Nov 20, 20264 Nights Bahamas Cruise4CaribbeanBook →
Nov 16, 2026Nov 23, 20267 Nights Bahamas Cruise7CaribbeanBook →
Nov 23, 2026Nov 27, 20264 Nights Bahamas Cruise4CaribbeanBook →
Nov 23, 2026Nov 30, 20267 Nights Bahamas Cruise7CaribbeanBook →
Dec 18, 2026Dec 28, 202610 Nights Bahamas Cruise10CaribbeanBook →
Dec 21, 2026Dec 28, 20267 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise7CaribbeanBook →
Dec 21, 2026Jan 4, 202714 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise14CaribbeanBook →
Dec 28, 2026Jan 4, 20277 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise7CaribbeanBook →
Dec 28, 2026Jan 8, 202711 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise11CaribbeanBook →
Jan 25, 2027Jan 29, 20274 Nights Bahamas Cruise4CaribbeanBook →
Jan 25, 2027Feb 1, 20277 Nights Bahamas Cruise7CaribbeanBook →
Feb 1, 2027Feb 8, 20277 Nights Bahamas Cruise7CaribbeanBook →
May 31, 2027Jun 4, 20274 Nights Bahamas Cruise4CaribbeanBook →
May 31, 2027Jun 7, 20277 Nights Bahamas Cruise7CaribbeanBook →
Aug 9, 2027Aug 18, 20279 Nights Bahamas Cruise9CaribbeanBook →
Aug 13, 2027Aug 18, 20275 Nights Bahamas Cruise5CaribbeanBook →
Nov 15, 2027Nov 19, 20274 Nights Bahamas Cruise4CaribbeanBook →
Nov 15, 2027Nov 22, 20277 Nights Bahamas Cruise7CaribbeanBook →
Nov 19, 2027Nov 22, 20273 Nights Bahamas Cruise3CaribbeanBook →
Dec 10, 2027Dec 13, 20273 Nights Caribbean Cruise3CaribbeanBook →
Jan 24, 2028Jan 31, 20287 Nights Bahamas Cruise7CaribbeanBook →

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 566 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.

What dining is included on MSC Seaside?

The main dining restaurants and Marketplace Buffet are included in the standard fare. Specialty venues such as Ocean Cay, Butcher's Cut and Kaito Teppanyaki charge extra.

What is the dress code on MSC Seaside?

MSC uses casual, elegant-casual and themed formal-evening guidance depending on the sailing. Swimwear is intended for pool areas rather than indoor restaurants.

Are drinks and Wi-Fi included?

Standard fares do not generally include all drinks or internet access. MSC Yacht Club accommodations include specified drink and internet packages, while other guests need an applicable package or pay separately.

Is tipping included?

Hotel service charges or gratuities are generally added according to the booking's market and fare terms. The exact treatment can vary by itinerary and reservation.

Does MSC Seaside have facilities for children?

Yes. The ship has supervised kids and teens clubs, LEGO and Chicco activities, a children's aquapark area and other family attractions.

Are accessible cabins available?

Accessible staterooms are available, but the exact number and category depend on the sailing inventory. Guests should request accessibility arrangements before booking and confirm the cabin's features with MSC Cruises.