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MSCMSC Seaside

MSC Seaside
December 23, 2023

7-Night Southern Caribbean aboard MSC Seaside · Departing December 23, 2023 from the Port of Fort-De-France, Martinique.

// AT A GLANCE

This 7-night cruise aboard the Seaside departs from Fort-De-France, Martinique on Saturday, December 23, 2023 and returns on Saturday, Dec 30th. December weather across this route averages 85°/76°F.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 6.7 out of 10, averaged across 6 ports.

ITINERARY SAFETY SCORE

MODERATE TIER

Safer than 67% of all cruises

Ranked across every sailing in our database.

LEAST SAFESAFEST

FULL BREAKDOWN →

night cruise

Sat → Sat

Fort-De-France

departure port

Martinique

port stops

Caribbean

sea day

Day 5

// ON THIS PAGE09 SECTIONS

01Roll Call↓02Cruise Price Tracker↓03Itinerary map↓04Cruise ports↓05Weather↓06Shore excursions↓07Safety score↓08Cruise ship↓09FAQ↓

// WHO'S ONBOARD YOUR CRUISE

MSC Seaside December 23, 2023 Roll Call

7 SAVED THIS SAILING

@LisaB

@sunnydays22

@mike_t

@benj42

@johnp55

@quiet_swimmer

@portside_paul

// 7 CRUISERS · LOCKED

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// 03 · ITINERARY

7 Night Southern Caribbean (Fort De France Roundtrip) Cruise Map

Interactive Itinerary MapDECEMBER 23, 2023

The MSC Seaside sails on December 23, 2023 for a 7 Night Southern Caribbean (Fort De France Roundtrip) (Fort-De-France Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Fort-De-France, Martinique at 10:00 PM and will return to the port of Fort-De-France, Martinique on Dec 30th at 6:00 AM. During the 8-day journey, the MSC Seaside will visit 5 additional ports and will spend 1 day at sea.

// CRUISE PORT SCHEDULE

MSC Seaside

DECEMBER 23, 2023

8 STOPSSCROLL FOR ALL ↓

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7 NIGHTS · 5 PORTS

ROUND-TRIP · FORT-DE-FRANCE

// 04 · PORTS

7 Night Southern Caribbean (Fort De France Roundtrip) Port List

MSC Seaside·December 23, 2023

DAY

EMBARKATION

SATURDAY·DEC 23

Fort-De-France

Martinique

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

—

10:00 PM

Fort-de-France, Martinique, offers docking at Fort-de-France Port. Travelers explore Fort St. Louis and Balata Gardens. Excursions include snorkeling at Anse Dufour. Local markets sell accras. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colonial forts and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes colombo, a Martinican favorite. Souvenirs, like rum crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Creole history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Fort-de-France’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Martinican stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic forts and scenic gardens, making Fort-de-France an engaging destination for exploration.

DECEMBER FORECAST

81°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Pointe-A-Pitre, Guadeloupe — Day 2 of MSC Seaside December 23, 2023 cruise

DAY

PORT 1

SUNDAY·DEC 24

Pointe-A-Pitre

Guadeloupe

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

7:00 AM

6:00 PM

Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe, provides docking at Pointe-à-Pitre Port. Travelers explore La Soufrière volcano and Memorial ACTe museum. Excursions visit Marie-Galante’s beaches. Local markets sell accras. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for island tours. Photography captures volcanic landscapes and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes colombo, a Guadeloupean curry. Souvenirs, like rum bottles, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Creole history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while sturdy shoes enhance volcano hikes. Pointe-à-Pitre’s vibrant island allure offers a dynamic Guadeloupean stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of natural wonders, cultural heritage, and scenic beaches, making Pointe-à-Pitre an engaging destination for exploring Guadeloupe’s Caribbean beauty and history.

DECEMBER FORECAST

80°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Castries, St. Lucia — Day 3 of MSC Seaside December 23, 2023 cruise

DAY

PORT 2

MONDAY·DEC 25

Castries

St. Lucia

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

7:00 AM

6:00 PM

Castries, St. Lucia, offers docking at Castries Port. Travelers explore Pigeon Island and Sulphur Springs. Excursions include snorkeling at Anse Chastanet. Local markets sell green fig salad. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Piton peaks and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes callaloo soup, a St. Lucian favorite. Souvenirs, like cocoa crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Carib history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Castries’ vibrant charm offers a lively St. Lucian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of volcanic landscapes and marine adventures, making Castries an engaging destination for exploration.

DECEMBER FORECAST

81°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Bridgetown, Barbados — Day 4 of MSC Seaside December 23, 2023 cruise

DAY

PORT 3

TUESDAY·DEC 26

Bridgetown

Barbados

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

6:00 AM

8:00 PM

Bridgetown, Barbados, offers docking at Bridgetown Port. Travelers explore Harrison’s Cave and Bathsheba Beach. Excursions include snorkeling at Carlisle Bay. Local markets sell flying fish cutters. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures limestone caves and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes cou-cou, a Bajan favorite. Souvenirs, like rum crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Bajan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Bridgetown’s vibrant charm offers a lively Barbadian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of natural wonders and scenic beaches, making Bridgetown an engaging destination for exploration.

DECEMBER FORECAST

81°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Port Of Spain — Day 6 of MSC Seaside December 23, 2023 cruise

DAY

PORT 5

THURSDAY·DEC 28

Port Of Spain

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

7:00 AM

6:00 PM

Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, offers docking at Port of Spain Port. Travelers explore Queen’s Park Savannah and Fort George. Excursions visit Maracas Beach for swimming. Local markets sell doubles. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for city tours. Photography captures colonial architecture and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes pelau, a Trinidadian favorite. Souvenirs, like steel drum crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Carnival history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Port of Spain’s vibrant culture offers a dynamic Caribbean stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic sites, scenic beaches, and island festivities, making Port of Spain an engaging destination for exploring Trinidad’s heritage.

DECEMBER FORECAST

79°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

St. George's, Grenada — Day 7 of MSC Seaside December 23, 2023 cruise

DAY

PORT 6

FRIDAY·DEC 29

St. George's

Grenada

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

7:00 AM

6:00 PM

St. George’s, Grenada, offers docking at St. George’s Port. Travelers explore Grand Anse Beach and Fort George. Excursions include snorkeling at Moliniere Sculpture Park. Local markets sell oil down. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures spice markets and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes callaloo soup, a Grenadian favorite. Souvenirs, like nutmeg crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Carib history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. St. George’s vibrant charm offers a lively Grenadian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of scenic beaches and cultural heritage, making St. George’s an engaging destination.

DECEMBER FORECAST

81°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Fort-De-France, Martinique — Day 8 of MSC Seaside December 23, 2023 cruise

DAY

DISEMBARKATION

SATURDAY·DEC 30

Fort-De-France

Martinique

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

6:00 AM

—

Returning to Fort-De-France — see Day 1 above for port info.

DECEMBER FORECAST

81°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

// 05 · WEATHER

7 Night Southern Caribbean (Fort De France Roundtrip) Weather Forecast

MSC Seaside·December 23, 2023

DEC FORECAST · FORT-DE-FRANCE

Historical monthly averages for travelers visiting this port.

81°

AVG · °F

Mostly sunny days

AVG HIGH

84°

AVG LOW

77°

AVG RAINFALL

3.6"

Source: 30-year historical climate averages via Open-Meteo

// YEAR-ROUND AT FORT-DE-FRANCE

Average monthly temperature and rainfall. Your sail month is highlighted.

AVG TEMP °FRAINFALL IN

// 06 · SHORE EXCURSIONS

MSC Seaside December 23, 2023 Excursions

MSC Seaside·December 23, 2023

From beach breaks and snorkeling to local food tours and cultural landmarks, these shore excursions help you make the most of every stop. Browse by port below to compare top-rated options and plan your day before you board.

// BROWSE BY PORT

EMBEDDED · POWERED BY VIATOR

Pricing & availability provided by Viator. Book directly from listing.

See all Fort-De-France excursions

// 07 · SAFETY SCORE

Itinerary Safety Score

7 Night Southern Caribbean (Fort De France Roundtrip)

Based on comprehensive research of cruise port safety information, including recent crime reports, travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and specific port security concerns, we've created a "safety score" for each cruise port stop. The overall rating below represents a combined score for your specific cruise itinerary.

ITINERARY AVERAGE

MODERATE TIER

LOWHIGH

Safer than 67% of all cruises

6.7/10 itinerary average · ranked across every sailing in our database.

LEAST SAFESAFEST

// HOW WE SCORE

Four signals, weighted by recency.

Scores combine recent crime reports, government travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and port-specific security incidents. Refreshed monthly.

8.0 – 10.0

Safe — Low-risk; standard precautions apply.

6.5 – 7.9

Moderate — Generally safe with normal vigilance.

5.0 – 6.4

Caution — Stay alert; avoid certain areas after dark.

0 – 4.9

High caution — Significant risk; book guided excursions.

REFRESHED MONTHLY

// PORT-BY-PORT BREAKDOWN06 PORTS

01

Fort-De-France 🇲🇶

Martinique · MartiniqueMODERATE

Fort-De-France is generally safe for tourists, but staying vigilant, especially in crowded areas, is essential to avoid petty theft.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

02

Pointe-A-Pitre 🇬🇵

Guadeloupe · GuadeloupeCAUTION

Pointe-à-Pitre is generally safe for cruise travelers, but remain vigilant against petty crime, especially in less populated areas at night.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

03

Castries 🌍

St. Lucia · St LuciaMODERATE

Castries is generally safe for tourists, but visitors should stay vigilant in crowded areas to avoid petty theft and protect belongings.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

04

Bridgetown 🇧🇧

Barbados · BarbadosMODERATE

Travelers should stay vigilant in busy areas of Bridgetown, as petty crime and scams can occur, and secure personal belongings.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

05

Port Of Spain 🇹🇹

Trinidad and Tobago · Trinidad and TobagoCAUTION

Travelers to Port of Spain should exercise caution in high-risk areas, travel in groups, and remain aware of their surroundings.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

06

St. George's 🇬🇩

Grenada · GrenadaMODERATE

St. George's, Grenada, is safe for cruise travelers, but vigilance against petty theft is advised in busy tourist areas.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

// 08 · CRUISE SHIP

MSC Seaside Ship Overview

Specs & DetailsMSC

MSC · SEASIDE

CHRISTENED

2017

STATEROOMS

2,017

TONNAGE

169,400GT

24.2% ABOVE AVG· vs avg 136,380 GT

YEAR BUILT

2017

4 YEARS NEWER· vs avg 2013

LENGTH

1,060ft

2.9% ABOVE AVG· vs avg 1,030 ft

PASSENGER COUNT

5,331cruisers

18.6% ABOVE AVG· vs avg 4,494 cruisers

// ABOUT THE SHIP

The MSC Seaside has a construction date of 2017 and a total size of 169,400 gross tons. The ship measures 1,060 feet in length. MSC Seaside is included in MSC's Seaside class. At full capacity, the Seaside holds 5,331 passengers. That includes 3,918 cruise vacationers and 1,413 staff members. The Seaside total number of staterooms is 2,017.