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MSC Seaside

MSC Seaside

MSC Cruises·Seaside
activeBuilt 2016
MSC CruisesSeasideActive🇲🇹 Malta
3.3CC
1460/2k Berlitz
MSC Cruises
GRT
153 516
Guests
4134
Crew
1413
Crew:Guest
1:2.9
Length
323m
Space Ratio
37.1
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History
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MSC Seaside is the lead vessel of the Seaside-class cruise ships and was built by Fincantieri in Monfalcone, Italy. The ship was christened by actress Sophia Loren and entered service with a transatlantic maiden voyage to PortMiami, where she operates year-round Caribbean cruises.

Vessel Timeline
4 Mar 2016
Keel Laid
Fincantieri
26 Nov 2016
Launched
Fincantieri
31 Dec 2016
MSC Seaside
MSC Cruises
At a Glance
👩
Godmother
Sophia Loren
🍾
Christened
December 21, 2017
🔨
Built By
Fincantieri
🏗️
Build Country
Italy
🛡️
Class Society
RINA
🆔
Identity
IMO Number9745366
MMSI248392000
Call Sign9HA4638
Flag State🇲🇹 Malta
Port of RegistryValletta
🔨
Construction
ShipyardFincantieri
Build Country🇮🇹 Italy
Keel LaidMarch 4, 2016
Float OutNovember 26, 2016
DeliveredDecember 31, 2016
Yard Number6256
ClassificationRINA
GodmotherSophia Loren
ChristeningDecember 21, 2017
Est. price (CIN)$745M
Price per berth$180 213
Price per GT$4853
In 2026 dollars$1012M
Per berth (2026$)$244 799
Per GT (2026$)$6592
📐
Dimensions
323m
Length
41m
Beam
8.5m
Draft
Gross Tonnage (GRT)153 516
Length BP323 m
👥
Capacity
4134
Guests
1413
Crew
2066
Cabins
Guests (max)5336
Space Ratio37.1
Crew:Guest Ratio1:2.9
⚙️
Propulsion
23kts
Max Speed
40 000kW
Power
Engine TypeWartsila
🚢
Onboard
19
Decks
8
Restaurants
4
Pools
Bars10
Hot Tubs3
Theaters1
Water Slides4
Reviews & Ratings
CruiseCritic
3.3/ 5.0
1387 reviews
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Berlitz / Insight Guides
4 Stars
1460/ 2,000 pts
Source: Berlitz Cruising & Cruise Ships
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