MSC Seaside - 8/25/2025
The August 25, 2025 cruise on the MSC Seaside departs from Marseille (Provence), France. On this 7 Night Western Mediterranean (Marseille Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 6 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The MSC Seaside sets sail on Monday, Aug 25th and returns on Monday, Sep 1st.
Cruise Pricing
The graph below tracks historic price of the MSC Seaside cruise ship departing August 25, 2025. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $1,306 ($187 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $1,115 ($160 per night), this represents a recent increase of 17%.
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Cruise Itinerary
Itinerary
MSC Seaside - August 25, 2025 - 7 Nights
| Day | Date | Port |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 25th | Marseille (Provence), France |
| 2 | Aug 26th | Barcelona, Spain |
| 3 | Aug 27th | At Sea |
| 4 | Aug 28th | Tunis, Tunisia |
| 5 | Aug 29th | Palermo, Sicily |
| 6 | Aug 30th | Naples, Italy |
| 7 | Aug 31st | Livorno, Florence, Italy |
| 8 | Sep 1st | Marseille (Provence), France |
The MSC Seaside sails on August 25, 2025 for a 7 Night Western Mediterranean (Marseille Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Marseille (Provence), France at 7:00 PM and will return to the port of Marseille (Provence), France on Sep 1st at 10:00 AM. During the 8-day journey, the MSC Seaside will visit 5 additional ports and will spend 1 days at sea.
Itinerary Safety Score
Based on my 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.
Cruise Ship
MSC Seaside
MSC SEASIDE SIZE
The Seaside has a construction date of 2017 and a total size of 169,400 gross tons. The ship measures 1,060 feet (323 meters) in length. MSC Seaside is included in MSC’s Seaside Class. At full capacity, the MSC Seaside holds 6,744 passengers. That includes 5,331 cruise vacationers and 1,413 staff members. The Seaside total number of staterooms is 2,017.
MSC Seaside Size & Stats
- Gross Tonnage:169,400 GT
- Length:1,060 ft (323 m)
- Beam:135 ft (41 m)
- Draft:28 ft (9 m)
- Max Speed:25 mph (22 kn)
- Year Built:2017
- Years Served:2017 - Present
- Capacity:5,331
- Crew Members:1,413
- Total on Board:6,744
- Total Staterooms:2,017
- Flagged Country:Malta
- Ship Cost:820 Million
- Status:active
To see how this compares, click through to see MSC Seaside age and stats vs all MSC ships. There you’ll find graphs showing length, capacity, tonnage and more for this ship vs all in the fleet.
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Cruise Ports
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. (126 words)
Barcelona, Spain, offers docking at Barcelona Port. Travelers explore Sagrada Familia and Park Güell. Excursions visit Montserrat Monastery. Local markets sell paella. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for city tours. Photography captures Gaudí architecture and Mediterranean vistas. Dining onboard includes tapas, a Spanish favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Catalan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Barcelona’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Spanish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of modernist landmarks and scenic coasts, making Barcelona an engaging destination for exploring Spain’s Catalan region. (126 words)
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Tunis, Tunisia, offers docking at La Goulette Port. Travelers explore Carthage Ruins and Medina of Tunis. Excursions visit Sidi Bou Said’s blue streets. Local markets sell brik. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures ancient ruins and Mediterranean vistas. Dining onboard includes couscous, a Tunisian favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Phoenician history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance medina walks. Tunis’ historic charm offers a vibrant Tunisian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of UNESCO sites and cultural markets, making Tunis an engaging destination for exploration.
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. (126 words)
Naples, Italy, offers docking at Naples Port. Travelers explore Pompeii ruins and Royal Palace. Excursions visit Capri’s Blue Grotto. Local markets sell margherita pizza. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures ancient ruins and Tyrrhenian vistas. Dining onboard includes spaghetti alle vongole, an Italian favorite. Souvenirs, like cameo crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Roman history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Naples’ cultural charm offers a vibrant Italian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of archaeological sites and scenic islands, making Naples an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)
Livorno, Florence, Italy, offers docking at Livorno Port with excursions to Florence. Travelers explore Florence’s Duomo and Uffizi Gallery. Excursions visit Pisa’s Leaning Tower. Local markets sell ribollita. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for city tours. Photography captures Renaissance art and Tuscan vistas. Dining onboard includes bistecca alla fiorentina, an Italian favorite. Souvenirs, like leather crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Medici history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Livorno’s cultural gateway offers a vibrant Italian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic art and scenic hills, making Livorno an engaging destination. (126 words)
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. (126 words)