Category Scores
General / BalancedYoung FamilyLuxury TravelerMature Couple / RetiredSolo TravelerActive / AdventureAdult Couples
Space & Comfort
46Beats 16% of ships
Dining
68Top 48% of ships
Entertainment
82Top 12% of ships
Activities & Thrills
72Top 36% of ships
Pools & Relaxation
89Top 11% of ships
Value / Cost
38Top 33% of ships
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What We Like
Strong Pools & Relaxation — scores 89/100
Strong Entertainment — scores 82/100
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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 3.6 guests to each crew member
Daily gratuities are expected on top of the fare
General
Cruise LineMSC
Ship NameSeaside
Maiden voyage23 December 2017
Physical
Year Built2017
Refurbished 2017
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The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.
BuilderFincantieri
Gross Tonnage 153,516 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 323.3 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 Decks19
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
Crew1,413
Passenger to Crew Ratio 3.6
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Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.
Total Cabins2,067
Single Occupancy Cabins Yes
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Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins52
Passenger Capacity 5,429
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The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger) 28.277
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Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.
Amenities
Restaurants9-12 dining venues including Seashore Restaurant, Ipanema Restaurant, Marketplace Buffet, Biscayne Bay Buffet, MSC Yacht Club Restaurant, Butcher's Cut, Asian Market Kitchen/Teppanyaki, Bistrot La Boheme, and Ocean Cay
Restaurants - Paid5
Restaurants - Included4
Onboard Currency US Dollar
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The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.
Total Pools4
- Pools - General Access3
- Pools - Adults Only1
- Pools - Exclusive1
Outdoor Pools3
Retractable Roof Pools1
Water Playground/Splash ParkYes
Kiddie/Splash PoolYes
Total Hot Tubs8
- Hot Tubs - General Access7
- Hot Tubs - Adults Only8
- Hot Tubs - Exclusive8
WiFiYes
Internet CenterYes
Cell Phone ServiceYes
Bars/Lounges16
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 AmenitiesAquapark with waterslides, zipline, Adventure Trail rope course, bowling alley, F1 simulator, MSC Aurea Spa, MSC Yacht Club
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 15%
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The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.
Tipping Expected?Yes
Registry & Identifiers
Call sign 9HA4638
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The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.
IMO number 9745366
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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 248392000
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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'.