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MSC Seaside rewrites the rule book of cruise ship design, combining indoor and outdoor areas to connect you with the sea like never before. Located as low as deck 8 is a unique seafront promenade lined with places to eat, drink, shop, swim and sunbathe. And you can enjoy superb views from the two glass-floored catwalks and panoramic elevators.
I have cruised more than 30 times. Food in main dining room was very good. No complaints. Service excellent. Some tables too tight. Food in food court mediocre. Elevators are annoying. You must be on time for dinner or shows or you'll lose your place. You need to make reservations for the shows. Ship is clean. Very modern if that’s your thing. Shows were some of the best I’ve ever seen. Very talented cast. Great entertainment throughout ship. Music everywhere. Great for families with children!!! The children’s park was some of the best I’ve ever seen. They were having a ball. Pools very small. There are several ‘classes’ on the ship and many areas are closed off if you don’t belong to Áurea or Yacht Club. Sea days it was hard to find a lounge chair. Great value for the price we paid. Disembarkation was painless. Embarkation was swift. Staff and crew were amazing.
We had a great week on the MSC Seaside. The weather was great, the ship was clean, the food was good and the activities/entertainment the best we can remember. The evening shows were very strong with very talented singers and dancers. There is a new show each night so that is above anything we had experienced on other cruise lines. The daily activities were also outstanding with huge choices all day long. There were very nice smaller musical choices to relax and enjoy all over the ship. The food was very good. We found the cafeteria dinner to be better than the main dining for us so we ate in the cafeteria most of the trip. The main dining was a bit crowded. Main dining service was slow. We liked the cafeteria very much. We love to sit outside in the beautiful weather and eat watching the evening sunset. We could see the food choices so if something did not look tasty we could pick another choice. Delicious Food List: pot stickers sheperds pie sword fish short ribs pizza stuff baked potato shortcakes salad bar fruit bar nut bar muffins shrimp in tomato sauce lobster bisque bacon cinnamon over easy eggs pasta cod lemon sauce egg rolls lemon chicken potato balls burritos rice dishes fried chicken scallops Some food missed the mark but you could easily see this as you walked through the buffet. Some fish, pork and beef was dry. There was always another choice that you could substitute. We never had a bad meal. Finally, the room was smaller than other rooms we have had. We had a lovely balcony but watch for the balconies with solid walls and not glass railings. There were very few shelves and only two small drawers.
The Seaside was a pleasant surprise after having read some of the less than stellar reviews. The new AA terminal was great! Since this was MSC's first cruise from this terminal (March 2, 2025), there were a few glitches in directioning by staff, but overall, a wonderful facility. Facial recognition made embarkation a quick process. The ship , itself, is beautiful. The interior color scheme is predominantly burgundy and black, with lots of mirrored surfaces. The atrium crystal staircase is a show stopper. All areas were kept very clean. Our balcony cabin (aft, deck 11), was well located since it was so close to the rear elevator. This elevator, although it only goes down to deck 7, gives convenient, direct access, to the main buffet (The Marketplace) on deck 8, and provides panoramic water views from the stern of the ship by way of its glass backed wall. There was almost never a wait for this elevator. Our cabin had a king-sized bed and full sized couch. The closet was positioned awkwardly close to the bed and its sliding doors prevented easy access to the closet interior. Hangers were quite limited (my tip here is to bring a couple of multi-clip hangers for shorts or skirts to make space in the closet). There were only two drawers, but several shelves. Both were located in the closet underneath the area for the safe. The only other drawer was long and shallow, located in the desk/vanity. The bathroom is small but adequate. It had very limited counter space. Liquid hand soap, body soap and shampoo are provided. The glassed in shower stall is small but has good water pressure and a convenient foot bar for shaving. I did have to ask for face cloths and Kleenex tissues. We always bring a battery powered votive candle to light the bath at night The balcony had two, low backed chairs, and one footstool. Not having a table is very inconvenient. In a pinch, we used our in room trash can up-ended. Our hardworking cabin steward, Warnata, took good care of us and our cabin. The food on Seaside is often dinged by reviewers, however, I found the food quite good by cruise standards. The buffet food was certainly varied and plentiful, if not gourmet, and the fresh fruit in both variety and freshness was outstanding. The calzones in the pizza area were particularly delicious. We had early dining (5:15) in the Seashore Dining Room. There is no reason to get to your dining room earlier than your assigned time because the doors do not open early. You'll just have to wait in the hall. Even with our early dining, it was tight getting to our preferred show time at 7:00. After three nights of slow service, we mentioned this to the head waiter, Supriadi, and from then on, service could not have been more timely. Most of the dishes that were served were quite good. A few missteps, but that is to be expected in such a large dining room. The shows in the theater were wonderful (there a three, identical shows each evening, 7:00, 8:30 and 10:00)! Reservations are required and can be made 24 hours in advance. With such a varied passenger mix of cultures and languages (shipboard announcements are given in several languages), the shows are pretty much limited in what can be presented and understood by all. Our shows consisted of singing, dancing, circus acts and a magician. We enjoyed every one. All the performers were very talented! The Peter Punk and Starwalker shows were outstanding. The dancer who portrayed Michael Jackson in Starwalker and was also Captain Hook in Peter Punk, is truly exceptional! We did not use the bars often since we did not have a drink package, but when we did, they were not crowded and the bartenders were quite friendly. There were a wide variety of activities offered on board, designed to appeal to all ages - pickleball, dance classes, quizzes , arts and crafts,health and wellness lectures, etc., etc. Pretty much something for everyone. My biggest complaint about this cruise was its almost entire dependency on the use of cell phones. There are no more paper daily planners or menus. Everything had to be done by cell phone! On vacation, I want to get away from my phone! Almost without exception the Seaside crew members were smiling, and helpful. They went out of their way to be friendly, even at the much maligned guest services! There were a lot of children onboard due to a sale promotion, however, almost without exception, they were well behaved. I would estimate that the average age of passengers ranged from mid 20s to mid 60's. Disembarkation was a breeze, also due to facial recognition technology and also an orderly bag retrieval system.
I have cruised more than 30 times. Food in main dining room was very good. No complaints. Service excellent. Some tables too tight. Food in food court mediocre. Elevators are annoying. You must be on time for dinner or shows or you'll lose your place. You need to make reservations for the shows. Ship is clean. Very modern if that’s your thing. Shows were some of the best I’ve ever seen. Very talented cast. Great entertainment throughout ship. Music everywhere. Great for families with children!!! The children’s park was some of the best I’ve ever seen. They were having a ball. Pools very small. There are several ‘classes’ on the ship and many areas are closed off if you don’t belong to Áurea or Yacht Club. Sea days it was hard to find a lounge chair. Great value for the price we paid. Disembarkation was painless. Embarkation was swift. Staff and crew were amazing.
We had a great week on the MSC Seaside. The weather was great, the ship was clean, the food was good and the activities/entertainment the best we can remember. The evening shows were very strong with very talented singers and dancers. There is a new show each night so that is above anything we had experienced on other cruise lines. The daily activities were also outstanding with huge choices all day long. There were very nice smaller musical choices to relax and enjoy all over the ship. The food was very good. We found the cafeteria dinner to be better than the main dining for us so we ate in the cafeteria most of the trip. The main dining was a bit crowded. Main dining service was slow. We liked the cafeteria very much. We love to sit outside in the beautiful weather and eat watching the evening sunset. We could see the food choices so if something did not look tasty we could pick another choice. Delicious Food List: pot stickers sheperds pie sword fish short ribs pizza stuff baked potato shortcakes salad bar fruit bar nut bar muffins shrimp in tomato sauce lobster bisque bacon cinnamon over easy eggs pasta cod lemon sauce egg rolls lemon chicken potato balls burritos rice dishes fried chicken scallops Some food missed the mark but you could easily see this as you walked through the buffet. Some fish, pork and beef was dry. There was always another choice that you could substitute. We never had a bad meal. Finally, the room was smaller than other rooms we have had. We had a lovely balcony but watch for the balconies with solid walls and not glass railings. There were very few shelves and only two small drawers.
Combining comfort and style, the accommodation on MSC Seaside includes luxury suites with whirlpool baths and combinable cabins for families and groups.
On MSC Seaside, you can enjoy the spectacular ocean views while you eat. And with nine delightful restaurants to choose from, including five sophisticated speciality restaurants, dining on MSC Seaside is as varied as it is delicious.
Seek the extraordinary and make your cruise holiday an unforgettable adventure.
We offer an incredible choice of shore excursions to suit every taste: whether you prefer adventure, nature, culture or history, we’ve designed something for you and the whole family.
From Culture & History and our breathtaking Scenic Routes, to our Active & Adventure tours and the discovery of Natural Wonders, to Sea & Sun’s relax, our Something Special experiences and our Accessible Tours, you can enjoy the treasures of each destination in your preferred way.
We’ve also established the MSC Family Explorer Club, Excursions Explorer Package and MSC Bike Adventours, which are unique to our line and available on selected MSC Cruises' itineraries.
MSC Seaside offers endless fun for everyone, with a high-tech theatre, bowling alleys and an interactive, multi-storey water park featuring 5 water slides, an adventure trail and an AquaPlay™ area designed for tots. There are also colourful kids’ play areas created in partnership with LEGO® and Chicco®.
BARS & LOUNGES
A refreshing choice of 19 classy bars and lounges for an evening of laughter with friends, accompanied by drinks
An MSC Cruise is not just a chance to travel and explore – it’s also a chance to relax, feel healthy, and look your best. Unwind with a soothing sauna, relax with a traditional Balinese massage, or treat yourself to a high-tech beauty treatment during your cruise in our MSC Aurea Spa.
Book one of our Spa & Beauty Packages now to take advantage of our pre-boarding rates.
SPA & BEAUTY
Feeling healthy and looking your best is a part of the MSC Cruises experience. Try something new, like high-tech beauty treatments, a soothing sauna or enjoy a Balinese massage. Book now one of our spa packages and take advantage of our pre-boarding rates.
PLEASE NOTE:
In order to grant the best experience to our guests, all Thermal Area experiences are available by appointment only.
Access to the MSC Aurea Spa is only permitted for guests over the age of 18. Click here to discover the details.
Pregnant guests are not allowed to use any heat treatments within the Thermal Area.
SPORT & FITNESS
A voyage with MSC Cruises brings you the leisure time and the facilities to maintain and build your fitness thanks to a wide choice of Sports Facilities and a state-of-the art Sports Centre with fabulous sea views. You can admire the panorama, burn off calories and keep in shape. Whether you prefer to train alone, love a workout in company or live to compete, you’ll find just what you need.
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Book your cruise today, and discover why this is the Future of Cruising.
