MSC Seaside Cruise Ship Profile

Ship Features, Itinerary, News, Photos, Review, Accommodations, Notable Rooms, Dining Venues, Kid's Areas, Deck Plan, Outdoor Spaces, Smoking Sections

 

Itinerary

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CDC Ratings

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2019 Rating 92 (Feb)

Deck Plan

Elios Deck

Solarium, One Pool, MSC Yacht Club

Urano Deck

Passenger staterooms, Virtual World, Skys & Stars, Shuffleboard, F1 Simulator, Sports Area, Solarium, Spa

Mercurio Deck

Top Sail Lounge, Passenger staterooms, MSC Yacht Club, Jogging Track, Whirlpools, Graffitis, Puffi, Teen Club, Le Muse, The Garden Bar, The Garden Pool and Zen Area

Afrodite Deck

Manitou Cafeteria, Calumet Cafeteria, Tritone Bar, Poseidon Bar, Aqua Park,  Sirene covered pool and bar, Pool Shop, Aurea Spa

Cupido Deck

Passenger staterooms

Iride Deck

Passenger staterooms

Giunone Deck

Passenger staterooms

Minerva Deck

Passenger staterooms

Artemide Deck

Passenger staterooms

Apollo Deck

Pantheon Theater, Luna Piano Bar, Art Gallery, Golden Jazz Bar, Sports Bar, Italia Caffé, La Cantina di Bacco, Sacramento Tex-Mex, Photo Shop, Black & White Lounge cabaret-style

Zeus Deck

Pantheon Theater, Casino Veneziano, Piazza del Doge, Silver Lounge Main Foyer, Silver Lounge Bar, Excursion Office, The Black Crab Restaurant, Villa Rossa Restaurant

Saturno Deck

Passenger staterooms, Reception, Cyber Cafe, Divina Bar, Black Crab Restaurant

Kid's Features

Children's Club

MSC offers dedicated indoor areas for the kids including a video game room. All entertainment activities, both for younger guests and adults are conducted in all languages to cater to the needs of every guest. As ships vary in size and facilities, kid’s activities are not restricted to the Mini Clubs.

MSC kid’s club leaders organize great activities, shows, and games such as treasure hunts, a mini-Olympics, painting courses, dancing, arts, and crafts. Each ship has a cheerful, spacious and safe playroom. Knowing your children are with our expert cruise staff, you can relax and enjoy the pool or unwind with an aromatic massage.

When parents are on excursions ashore, the Mini Club and Juniors Club will remain open for children 3-12 years of age. If parents are ashore or involved in other activities, the kids club leaders will also take youngsters to the buffet or the ship’s restaurant for children’s meals available from a dedicated Children’s Menu.

Children's Menu

Italian favorites like pasta and pizza, hamburgers, hot dogs and delicious pastries and desserts. The My Teen Card makes it convenient for kids 12 -17 to make pre-paid purchases while onboard.

Smurf Play Area

Kids can play in the exclusively designed Smurf-themed Mini and Juniors club. Kids can participate in the Smurfs Live Talent Show, Smurfs Master Chef, and more engaging onboard programs.

Virtual Formula-1 Simulator

Speed around world famous tracks in a virtual forumla-1 simulator.

Aurea Spa

Blending the magic of Balinese massage with the benefits of the latest technology, this sumptuous wellness center offers a plethora of options for unwinding, from saunas and Turkish baths to a fitness center, beauty salon, Thalassotherapy room, relaxation area and massage rooms.

Other features exclusive to the MSC Divina include a deeply relaxing Himalayan salt crystal bed and a water bed for "l'Aurea del Mare," or "shell therapy." Onboard is an original barbershop with a vintage feel and the Art of Hair cabin with rituals developed by Japanese masters of beauty.

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MSC Seaside

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Specifications

Ship Class: Fantasia

Launch: 2012

Refurbished: 2017

GRT: 139,072

Length: 1,083 ft.

Beam:124 ft. post panamax

Height: 222 ft.

Draft: 27 ft.

18 decks, 14 of which are passenger decks.

Speed: 23 knots - average speed: 18 knots

Passengers: 4,345

Accommodations

Standard Amenities

Air conditioning, telephone - Availability of Internet connection on your own lap top (not included in price), bathroom with shower, mini bar, and safe. Wi-Fi service available in select rooms. All staterooms have satellite TV, mini-bar, safe, radio and 24-hour room service.

Suite Amenities

Additional Suite amenities include spacious wardrobe, bathroom with bathtub, and internet availability. Suite guests enjoy a balcony or panoramic window.

MSC Yacht Club

There are 99 MSC Yacht Club suites ranging between 247 and 570 square feet, furnished as a luxurious yacht. Personal butlers will provide the most exclusive services such as taking care of the luggage, booking excursions, in-suite dining, choice of cigars, liquors and champagne. Club members have an exclusive large lounge with a breathtaking view of the sea, a Concierge with Swarovski crystal stairs, and other reserved spaces such as a private deck and pool and an elegant restaurant.

Stateroom sizes

Inside 138-169 Sq. ft.
Outside 138-169 Sq. Ft.
Balcony 148-200 Sq. ft. w/veranda
Suite 220-574 Sq. ft. w/veranda

Dining Venues

Main Dining Rooms

MSC Divina Main Dining Filet option

Photo: Filet mignon on MSC Divina

The Black Crab Restaurant and Villa Rosa are for main dining. Chef’s selections include regional Mediterranean specialties and classic American favorites.

Manitou Cafeteria, Calumet Cafeteria

Pick up fresh food choices presented in a visible kitchen. Chefs prepare your meals in front of you while open 20 hours a day. Four specialty corners are available. The Wellness Corner provides nutritious drinks and dining items based on the guest's area of focus.

Galaxy Lounge Restaurant & Club

The Galaxy Lounge is a stylish supper club mixing panoramic views with great music, Mediterranean fusion cuisine for brunch and dinner, and a special cocktail list.

Sacramento

Sample the many tastes of Mexican cuisine at the onboard Tex-Mex restaurant. Wash it all down with a Mexican beer or Tequila.

Le Muse

Restaurant exclusively for MSC yacht Club patrons, Le Muse is pirate fine dining with international gourmet cuisine, complimentary wines and beverages, and opulent surroundings.

Eataly Steakhouse

The Eataly Steakhouse will be serving modern Italian and traditional Piemontese beef dishes. The popular 115-seat restaurant is inspired by the Manzo restaurant at Eataly's Manhattan location.

Ristorante Italia

Exclusive 30-seat Ristorante Italia will offer evening dining with a different ultra-high-quality ‘table d’hôte’ menu every night, specially conceived by Eataly chefs with dishes made from Slow Food Presidia products created to protect small producers and to preserve the quality of artisan products.

Caffé Italia

Enjoy an espresso or cappuccino at the coffee bar, with top quality coffee beans from Brazil, Costa Rica and Peru. You can also savor rich hot chocolate and a luscious assortment of pastries and desserts.

La Cantina Di Bacco

Each Italian region is represented by a specialty pizza at this pizza and wine bar. Mediterranean aperitifs, other beverages, and tapas are available.

Notable Rooms

Sports Bar

Sports bar featuring sporting events when available on ESPN. Other American sports grill favorites, like buffalo wings, mozzarella sticks, and sliders, will be available for surcharge.

XD Theater

High-tech 4D cinema is a motion ride experience unlike any other.

Pantheon Theater

The main show lounge will present seven different shows during its Caribbean voyage.

Silver Lounge Bar

Music and dancing just off the Main Foyer.

La Caramella

Onboard Candy shop.

Golden Jazz Bar

Relax beneath the bubble chandeliers of the Golden Jazz Bar with a drink menu inspired by jazz music itself. Sip a rare whiskey, or enjoy cognac, aged grappa and more.

Divina Bar

Good meeting place before or after dinner located just off the Black Crab Restaurant.

Luna

Onboard pub with piano.

Veneziano Casino

Slots, cards, Blackjack, roulette, PokerPro tables, and more.

Cigar Bar

A well-stocked humidor to suit cigar aficionados and a bar featuring a connoisseur’s selection of fine spirits.

Black & White Lounge

Cabaret-style venue for music and dancing.

Top Sail Lounge

The Top Sail Lounge is the perfect place for panoramic views of the sea. For MSC Yacht Club members only.

Outdoor Features

Pool Areas

Tritone Bar, Poseidon Bar, Aqua Park, Sirene covered pool and bar, and Pool Shop on Afrodite deck.

Top 18 Exclusive Solarium

The adults-only sunning space includes fresh fruit skewers and a specially tailored menu of express spa treatments to relax and re-energize.

Garden Pool Area

Relax in MSC Divina's infinity pool. Watch the ship's wake stretch out into the distance while listening to the peaceful sounds of wind, waterfalls, and birds, reproduced by the four resounding sculptures in the pool area.

Sports and Fitness

Jogging track, fitness area, sauna, mini-golf, shuffleboard, basketball, Formula 1 Simulator, and video arcade located on Michelangelo deck.

Fitness buffs will appreciate the Aqua Cycling class, presented for a small fee.