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The lowest currently-tracked fare for this sailing is $923 for an Inside cabin. Pricing is updated daily.

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Weather data for each port of call is available in the per-port weather forecast section, with monthly climate averages for the sailing month.

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When does the MSC Seaside sail and return on this itinerary?

The MSC Seaside departs on December 15th, 2025 and returns 11 nights later.

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MSC Seaside itinerary map for December 15, 2025 (11 nights)

MSCMSC Seaside

MSC Seaside
December 15, 2025

11-Night Caribbean & Bahamas aboard MSC Seaside · Departing December 15, 2025 from the Port of Miami, Florida.

// AT A GLANCE

This 11-night cruise aboard the Seaside departs from Miami, Florida on Monday, December 15, 2025 and returns on Friday, Dec 26th. December weather across this route averages 82°/54°F.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 6.8 out of 10 — Miami (6.8), Nassau (5.9), Ocean Cay (8.6), Puerto Plata (6.0). Balcony cabins rose $117 on Nov 23.

ITINERARY SAFETY SCORE

MODERATE TIER

Safer than 68% of all cruises

Ranked across every sailing in our database.

LEAST SAFESAFEST

FULL BREAKDOWN →

night cruise

Mon → Fri

Miami

departure port

Florida

port stops

Caribbean

sea days

Day 3

// 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 15, 2025 Roll Call

7 SAVED THIS SAILING

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// 7 CRUISERS · LOCKED

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// 02 · CRUISE PRICE

MSC Seaside December 15, 2025 Price & Tracking

MSC SEASIDE·DECEMBER 15, 2025

The graph below tracks historic price of the MSC Seaside cruise ship departing December 15, 2025. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $923 ($84 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $1,030 ($94 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 10%.

// PRICE HISTORY · INSIDE

Last 6 months · refreshes daily

This cabin

Avg $901

LIVE RATE

INSIDE CABIN

MSC Seaside · December 15, 2025

$923

$84 per night · 11 nights

↑

2% above average

Avg $901

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MSC Seaside December 15, 2025 — recent price snapshots

Date

Inside

Oceanview

Balcony

Suite

Nov 23, 2025

$923

$1,103

$1,333

—

Nov 22, 2025

$885

$1,056

$1,216

—

Nov 20, 2025

$923

$1,103

$1,333

$5,033

Nov 19, 2025

$923

$1,103

$1,333

$5,033

Nov 18, 2025

$885

$1,056

$1,216

$4,546

Nov 17, 2025

$885

$1,056

$1,216

$4,546

Nov 15, 2025

$885

$1,056

$1,216

$4,546

Nov 13, 2025

$885

$1,056

$1,216

$4,546

Nov 11, 2025

$885

$1,056

$1,216

$4,546

Nov 10, 2025

$885

$1,053

$1,213

$4,522

// 03 · ITINERARY

11 Night Caribbean & Bahamas (Miami Roundtrip) Cruise Map

Interactive Itinerary MapDECEMBER 15, 2025

The MSC Seaside sails on December 15, 2025 for a 11 Night Caribbean & Bahamas (Miami Roundtrip) (Miami Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Miami, Florida at 4:00 PM and will return to the port of Miami, Florida on Dec 26th at 6:00 AM. During the 12-day journey, the MSC Seaside will visit 3 additional ports and will spend 4 days at sea.

// CRUISE PORT SCHEDULE

MSC Seaside

DECEMBER 15, 2025

12 STOPSSCROLL FOR ALL ↓

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11 NIGHTS · 3 PORTS

ROUND-TRIP · MIAMI

// 04 · PORTS

11 Night Caribbean & Bahamas (Miami Roundtrip) Port List

MSC Seaside·December 15, 2025

DAY

EMBARKATION

MONDAY·DEC 15

Miami

Florida

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

—

4:00 PM

Miami, Florida, offers docking at PortMiami. Travelers explore South Beach and Wynwood Walls. Excursions visit Everglades National Park. Local markets sell Cuban sandwiches. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures art deco and Atlantic vistas. Dining onboard includes stone crab, a Floridian favorite. Souvenirs, like seashell crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Seminole history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the subtropical climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Miami’s urban charm offers a vibrant American stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of vibrant nightlife and scenic wetlands, making Miami an engaging destination for exploring Florida’s southern coast.

DECEMBER FORECAST

63°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Nassau, Bahamas — Day 2 of MSC Seaside December 15, 2025 cruise

DAY

PORT 1

TUESDAY·DEC 16

Nassau

Bahamas

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

7:00 AM

5:00 PM

Nassau, Bahamas, offers docking at Prince George Wharf. Travelers explore Atlantis Resort and Straw Market. Excursions include snorkeling at Rose Island. Local markets sell conch fritters. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colonial forts and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes cracked conch, a Bahamian favorite. Souvenirs, like straw crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Lucayan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance beach exploration. Nassau’s vibrant charm offers a lively Bahamian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of resort thrills and cultural markets, making Nassau an engaging destination for exploration.

DECEMBER FORECAST

71°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Ocean Cay Msc Marine Reserve, Bahamas — Day 4 of MSC Seaside December 15, 2025 cruise

DAY

PORT 3

THURSDAY·DEC 18

Ocean Cay Msc Marine Reserve

Bahamas

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

7:00 AM

7:00 PM

Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, Bahamas, offers docking at a private port. Travelers explore Ocean Cay’s beaches and coral reefs. Excursions include snorkeling and kayaking. Local markets sell conch fritters. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for island tours. Photography captures turquoise waters and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes cracked conch, a Bahamian favorite. Souvenirs, like shell crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Lucayan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Ocean Cay’s island allure offers a vibrant stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of pristine beaches and marine activities, making Ocean Cay an engaging destination.

DECEMBER FORECAST

68°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Miami, Florida — Day 5 of MSC Seaside December 15, 2025 cruise

DAY

PORT 4

FRIDAY·DEC 19

Miami

Florida

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

6:00 AM

4:00 PM

Returning to Miami — see Day 1 above for port info.

DECEMBER FORECAST

63°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Nassau, Bahamas — Day 7 of MSC Seaside December 15, 2025 cruise

DAY

PORT 6

SUNDAY·DEC 21

Nassau

Bahamas

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

7:00 AM

5:00 PM

Returning to Nassau — see Day 2 above for port info.

DECEMBER FORECAST

71°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Ocean Cay Msc Marine Reserve, Bahamas — Day 8 of MSC Seaside December 15, 2025 cruise

DAY

PORT 7

MONDAY·DEC 22

Ocean Cay Msc Marine Reserve

Bahamas

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

7:00 AM

7:00 PM

Returning to Ocean Cay Msc Marine Reserve — see Day 4 above for port info.

DECEMBER FORECAST

68°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic — Day 10 of MSC Seaside December 15, 2025 cruise

DAY

PORT 9

WEDNESDAY·DEC 24

Puerto Plata

Dominican Republic

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

8:00 AM

5:00 PM

Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, provides docking at Puerto Plata Port. Travelers explore Amber Museum and Mount Isabel de Torres. Excursions include snorkeling at Sosúa Beach. Local markets sell mangu. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colonial forts and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes sancocho, a Dominican favorite. Souvenirs, like amber jewelry, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Taino history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance beach exploration. Puerto Plata’s vibrant charm offers a dynamic Dominican stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic sites, scenic beaches, and Caribbean culture, making Puerto Plata an engaging destination for exploration.

DECEMBER FORECAST

78°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Miami, Florida — Day 12 of MSC Seaside December 15, 2025 cruise

DAY

DISEMBARKATION

FRIDAY·DEC 26

Miami

Florida

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

6:00 AM

—

Returning to Miami — see Day 1 above for port info.

DECEMBER FORECAST

63°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

// 05 · WEATHER

11 Night Caribbean & Bahamas (Miami Roundtrip) Weather Forecast

MSC Seaside·December 15, 2025

DEC FORECAST · MIAMI

Historical monthly averages for travelers visiting this port.

63°

AVG · °F

Mostly sunny days

AVG HIGH

82°

AVG LOW

45°

AVG RAINFALL

2.0"

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

// YEAR-ROUND AT MIAMI

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

AVG TEMP °FRAINFALL IN

// 06 · SHORE EXCURSIONS

MSC Seaside December 15, 2025 Excursions

MSC Seaside·December 15, 2025

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

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See all Miami excursions

// 07 · SAFETY SCORE

Itinerary Safety Score

11 Night Caribbean & Bahamas (Miami 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 BREAKDOWN04 PORTS

01

Miami 🇺🇸

Florida · United StatesMODERATE

Travelers should remain vigilant and safeguard belongings in Miami, as certain neighborhoods may have higher crime rates, especially after dark.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

02

Nassau 🇧🇸

Bahamas · BahamasCAUTION

Travelers in Nassau should stay vigilant, stick to well-populated areas, and be aware of their surroundings to ensure safety.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

03

Ocean Cay Msc Marine Reserve 🇧🇸

Bahamas · BahamasSAFE

Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve in the Bahamas provides a secure environment for cruise travelers with strong security and safety guidelines.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

04

Puerto Plata 🇩🇴

Dominican Republic · Dominican RepublicCAUTION

Travelers to Puerto Plata should remain vigilant against petty theft and consider organized tours to enhance safety while exploring.

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.