Category Scores
General / BalancedYoung FamilyLuxury TravelerMature Couple / RetiredSolo TravelerActive / AdventureAdult Couples
Space & Comfort
46Beats 18% of ships
Dining
68Top 48% of ships
Entertainment
84Top 11% of ships
Activities & Thrills
76Top 26% of ships
Pools & Relaxation
97Top 1% of ships
Value / Cost
38Beats 32% of ships
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What We Like
Strong Pools & Relaxation — scores 97/100
Strong Entertainment — scores 84/100
Strong Activities & Thrills — scores 76/100
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Worth Knowing
Value / Cost is a relative weak point at 38/100
Space & Comfort is a relative weak point at 46/100
Fewer crew per guest — about 3 guests to each crew member
Daily gratuities are expected on top of the fare
General
Cruise LineMSC
Ship NameSeashore
Maiden voyage13 June 2021
Physical
Year Built2021
Refurbished Not yet
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The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.
BuilderFincantieri
Gross Tonnage 170,412 tons
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A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.
Length 339 m
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Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.
Width/Beam 41 m
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The ship's width at its widest point. A wider hull is steadier but limits which ports and canals it can use.
Ship Within a ShipMSC Yacht Club
Total decks 19
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Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.
Passenger Decks12
Speed 21.3 knots
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Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.
Passengers and Crew
Crew1,648
Passenger to Crew Ratio 3
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Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.
Total Cabins2,270
Single Occupancy Cabins Yes
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Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins75
Passenger Capacity 5,877
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The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger) 28.996
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Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.
Amenities
Restaurants4 main dining rooms plus 5 specialty restaurants (Butcher's Cut, Kaito Sushi & Teppanyaki, HOLA Tacos, Ocean Cay, and one other) plus buffet and 20+ bars/lounges
Restaurants - Paid5
Restaurants - Included4
Onboard Currency US Dollar
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The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.
Total Pools6
- Pools - General Access6
- Pools - Adults Only1
- Pools - Exclusive4
Outdoor Pools3
Retractable Roof Pools1
Water Playground/Splash ParkYes
Kiddie/Splash PoolYes
Total Hot Tubs8
- Hot Tubs - General Access15
- Hot Tubs - Adults Only15
- Hot Tubs - Exclusive8
WiFiYes
Internet CenterYes
Cell Phone ServiceYes
Bars/Lounges18
Beauty Salon/Barber ShopYes
CasinoYes
ChapelNo
Night ClubYes
Laundromats (self service)No
Laundry/Dry CleaningYes
LibraryYes
Movie TheatreYes
Outdoor Movie ScreenYes
Onboard WeddingsNo
SpaYes
Video ArcadeYes
Basketball CourtYes
Sports CourtYes
Tennis CourtYes
Fitness CenterYes
Ice Skating RinkNo
Jogging TrackNo
Mini-Golf CourseNo
Rock Climbing WallNo
Water SlideYes
Water Sports PlatformNo
24-Hour Room ServiceYes
BabysittingNo
Children's PlayroomYes
Supervised Youth ProgramYes
Teen CenterYes
Kosher MealsYes
Adult Only Relaxation AreaYes
Special AmenitiesFirst cruise ship equipped with Safe Air UV-C sanitation system; zipline and ropes course; water park with 5 waterslides; MSC Aurea Spa with 21 treatment rooms (2 for couples); bowling, sports court, video arcade, outdoor movie screen
Costs and Gratuities
Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day) $17.00
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The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.
Tip added to drinks & services 18%
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The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.
Tipping Expected?Yes
Registry & Identifiers
Call sign 9HA5370
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The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.
IMO number 9843792
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A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.
MMSI number 215920000
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A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.
Port of registry Valletta, Malta
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The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.