Explore The MSC Seaside
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The MSC Seaside was built in 2017 and is among MSC's 23 ships in its fleet. The Seaside is included in the cruise line's Seaside Class. In the cruise ship stats below you'll find the Seaside vs all of the other MSC ships.
MSC Seaside Size
How big is the MSC Seaside? Below, you’ll find all of the relevant cruise ship stats, specs and dimensions for the MSC Seaside. Included in these statistics are passenger capacity, length, year built, year renovated, cost to build, gross tonnage, engine info, number of rooms, deck counts and more!
MSC Seaside
MSC Seaside Capacity
Passenger Capacity refers to the total number of people that the MSC Seaside can accommodate. Of course, there are also crew members on board. Below, find the total onboard capacity, including staff and cruise guests.
MSC Seaside Passenger Capacity: The passenger capacity for the MSC Seaside is 5,331 guests. The average capacity for the 23 active ships in MSC’s fleet is 4,391 passengers. The passenger capacity range for all MSC ships has a minimum of 2,550 guests and a maximum of 6,850 passengers.
MSC Seaside Crew Members: Staff on the MSC Seaside include 1,413 members. That's a guest to staff ratio of 3.8 to 1. The average MSC ship includes 1,276 employees and has a passenger to staff ratio of 3.4 to 1.
MSC Seaside Passenger and Crew Capacity
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MSC Seaside Length
How long is the MSC Seaside? From end to end, the Seaside length equals 1,060 feet (323 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 23 active vessels in MSC’s fleet, measuring 1,027 feet (313 meters).
The smallest MSC ship (in terms of length) measures 902 feet (275 meters) from end to end. The longest vessel spans 1,112 feet (339 meters). Our chart below shows the length of the MSC Seaside vs all other active MSC Cruise Line ships.
MSC Seaside Length
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MSC Seaside Built Date
When was the MSC Seaside Built? The MSC Seaside was built in 2017 and joined the cruise line’s Seaside Class.
MSC includes 23 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 2001 while the newest ship was built in 2025. The average MSC ship is 11 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2013
When was the last MSC Seaside Dry Dock? The Seaside experienced dry dock improvements in NA.
Renovations include the following: The MSC Seaside has not yet undergone refurbishment. There has not been a dry dock needed as the MSC Seaside is relatively new, having been constructed in 2017.
Frequently Asked Questions
MSC Seaside Info
The MSC Seaside has not yet undergone refurbishment. There has not been a dry dock needed as the MSC Seaside is relatively new, having been constructed in 2017.
The ship belongs to the MSC class of ships known as the Seaside class.
The MSC Seaside has a total of 15 passenger decks. The lowest deck is Level 5. The upper most passenger deck is Level 20.
We're often asked how many passengers are on the MSC Seaside. The ship's capacity is 5,331. When comparing the occupancy to the average MSC passenger capacity, you'll find that the average ship in the fleet holds 4,494 guests. Feel free to look at our graph above to see where this ship falls in line with all other live MSC ships.
The MSC Seaside was built in 2017. MSC includes 23 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 2001 while the newest ship was built in 2025. The average MSC ship is 11 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2013
Each of MSC's ships offers a unique layout with features and activities catered to all. Whether the MSC Seaside is right for you will depend on your individual preferences. Do you prefer a larger or smaller ship with many or fewer guests? Are you hoping for many family activities or entertainment options for an older clientele. Our deck maps layout and activities list provide a helpful guide to what you'll find on board. Feel free to explore the see if this ship is suited towards your preferences.
From end to end, the MSC Seaside length equals 1,060 feet (323 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 23 active vessels in MSC fleet, measuring 1,030 feet (314 meters). Please see our size comparison chart above to see how this ship falls in line with all other active ships in the fleet.