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MSCMSC Seaside

MSC Seaside
October 18, 2024

7-Night Western Mediterranean aboard MSC Seaside · Departing October 18, 2024 from the Port of Marseille, France.

// AT A GLANCE

This 7-night cruise aboard the Seaside departs from Marseille (Provence), France on Friday, October 18, 2024 and returns on Friday, Oct 25th. October weather across this route averages 85°/43°F.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 6.8 out of 10, averaged across 6 ports.

ITINERARY SAFETY SCORE

MODERATE TIER

Safer than 68% of all cruises

Ranked across every sailing in our database.

LEAST SAFESAFEST

FULL BREAKDOWN →

night cruise

Fri → Fri

Marseille

departure port

France

port stops

Mediterranean

sea day

Day 5

// ON THIS PAGE07 SECTIONS

03Itinerary map↓04Cruise ports↓05Weather↓06Shore excursions↓07Safety score↓08Cruise ship↓09FAQ↓

// 03 · ITINERARY

7 Night Western Mediterranean (Marseille Roundtrip) Cruise Map

Interactive Itinerary MapOCTOBER 18, 2024

The MSC Seaside sails on October 18, 2024 for a 7 Night Western Mediterranean (Marseille Roundtrip) (Marseille (Provence) Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Marseille (Provence), France at 8:00 PM and will return to the port of Marseille (Provence), France on Oct 25th at 2:00 PM. 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

OCTOBER 18, 2024

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7 NIGHTS · 5 PORTS

ROUND-TRIP · MARSEILLE (PROVENCE)

// 04 · PORTS

7 Night Western Mediterranean (Marseille Roundtrip) Port List

MSC Seaside·October 18, 2024

DAY

EMBARKATION

FRIDAY·OCT 18

Marseille (Provence)

France

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

—

8:00 PM

Marseille (Provence), France, offers docking at Marseille Port. Travelers explore Notre-Dame de la Garde and Vieux-Port. Excursions visit Aix-en-Provence’s lavender fields. Local markets sell bouillabaisse. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures basilicas and Mediterranean vistas. Dining onboard includes ratatouille, a French favorite. Souvenirs, like lavender crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Provençal history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Marseille’s cultural charm offers a vibrant French stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic ports and scenic fields, making Marseille an engaging destination for exploration.

OCTOBER FORECAST

61°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Genoa, Italy — Day 2 of MSC Seaside October 18, 2024 cruise

DAY

PORT 1

SATURDAY·OCT 19

Genoa

Italy

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

10:30 AM

6:00 PM

Genoa, Italy, offers docking at Genoa Port. Travelers explore Palazzo Ducale and Via Garibaldi. Excursions visit Portofino’s colorful harbor. Local markets sell focaccia. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Renaissance palaces and Ligurian vistas. Dining onboard includes pesto pasta, an Italian favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Genoese history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Genoa’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Italian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic landmarks and scenic coasts, making Genoa an engaging destination for exploring Italy’s Liguria region.

OCTOBER FORECAST

59°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy — Day 3 of MSC Seaside October 18, 2024 cruise

DAY

PORT 2

SUNDAY·OCT 20

Civitavecchia (Rome)

Italy

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

8:30 AM

7:00 PM

Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy, offers docking at Civitavecchia Port with excursions to Rome. Travelers explore Colosseum and Pantheon. Excursions visit Vatican City’s Sistine Chapel. Local markets sell gelato. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for city tours. Photography captures ancient ruins and Tyrrhenian vistas. Dining onboard includes carbonara, an Italian favorite. Souvenirs, like Murano glass, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Roman history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Civitavecchia’s cultural gateway offers a vibrant Italian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of ancient landmarks and scenic coasts, making Civitavecchia an engaging destination.

OCTOBER FORECAST

63°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Palermo, Sicily — Day 4 of MSC Seaside October 18, 2024 cruise

DAY

PORT 3

MONDAY·OCT 21

Palermo

Sicily

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

12:00 PM

9:00 PM

Palermo, Sicily, offers docking at Palermo Port. Travelers explore Palermo Cathedral and Norman Palace. Excursions visit Monreale’s mosaics. Local markets sell arancini. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Arab-Norman architecture and Tyrrhenian vistas. Dining onboard includes caponata, a Sicilian favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Norman history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Palermo’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Italian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic landmarks and scenic coasts, making Palermo an engaging destination for exploring Sicily’s capital.

OCTOBER FORECAST

69°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Ibiza, Balearic Islands — Day 6 of MSC Seaside October 18, 2024 cruise

DAY

PORT 5

WEDNESDAY·OCT 23

Ibiza

Balearic Islands

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

11:30 AM

11:00 PM

Ibiza, Balearic Islands, Spain, has docking at Ibiza Port. Travelers explore Dalt Vila’s UNESCO-listed old town. Excursions visit Es Vedrà’s mystical rock. Local markets sell hierbas liqueur. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather. Photography captures whitewashed streets and turquoise seas. Dining onboard includes paella, a Spanish favorite. Souvenirs, like espadrilles, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Balearic history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate. Comfortable shoes enhance old town walks. Ibiza’s vibrant culture offers a lively Spanish stop, blending history with island allure.

OCTOBER FORECAST

68°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Valencia, Spain — Day 7 of MSC Seaside October 18, 2024 cruise

DAY

PORT 6

THURSDAY·OCT 24

Valencia

Spain

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

8:00 AM

3:00 PM

Valencia, Spain, offers docking at Valencia Port. Travelers explore City of Arts and Sciences and La Lonja. Excursions visit Albufera’s lagoon. Local markets sell paella. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures futuristic architecture and Mediterranean vistas. Dining onboard includes horchata, a Valencian favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Valencian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Valencia’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Spanish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of modern landmarks and scenic coasts, making Valencia an engaging destination for exploration.

OCTOBER FORECAST

69°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Marseille (Provence), France — Day 8 of MSC Seaside October 18, 2024 cruise

DAY

DISEMBARKATION

FRIDAY·OCT 25

Marseille (Provence)

France

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

2:00 PM

—

Returning to Marseille (Provence) — see Day 1 above for port info.

OCTOBER FORECAST

61°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

// 05 · WEATHER

7 Night Western Mediterranean (Marseille Roundtrip) Weather Forecast

MSC Seaside·October 18, 2024

OCT FORECAST · MARSEILLE (PROVENCE)

Historical monthly averages for travelers visiting this port.

61°

AVG · °F

Mostly sunny days

AVG HIGH

90°

AVG LOW

32°

AVG RAINFALL

3.0"

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

// YEAR-ROUND AT MARSEILLE (PROVENCE)

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

AVG TEMP °FRAINFALL IN

// 06 · SHORE EXCURSIONS

MSC Seaside October 18, 2024 Excursions

MSC Seaside·October 18, 2024

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 Marseille excursions

// 07 · SAFETY SCORE

Itinerary Safety Score

7 Night Western Mediterranean (Marseille 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 68% of all cruises

6.8/10 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

Marseille (Provence) 🇫🇷

France · FranceCAUTION

Travelers in Marseille should stay vigilant in certain neighborhoods due to higher crime rates and secure their belongings in crowded areas.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

02

Genoa 🇮🇹

Italy · ItalyMODERATE

Genoa is generally safe for cruise travelers, but they should stay vigilant against petty crime and secure their belongings in crowded areas.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

03

Civitavecchia (Rome) 🇮🇹

Italy · ItalyMODERATE

Civitavecchia is generally safe, but travelers should remain vigilant against petty theft and scams in crowded areas and near attractions.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

04

Palermo 🇮🇹

Sicily · ItalyCAUTION

Travelers in Palermo should stay vigilant against petty theft and scams, keeping belongings secure and being aware of their surroundings.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

05

Ibiza 🇪🇸

Balearic Islands · SpainMODERATE

Ibiza is generally safe for cruise travelers, but remain vigilant against petty crime in nightlife areas and crowded beaches.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

06

Valencia 🇪🇸

Spain · SpainMODERATE

Valencia is a safe cruise port with a low crime rate, but travelers should remain vigilant against petty theft in busy 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.