MSC Seaside
MSC Cruise Line
MSC Seaside is one of MSC's 23 active ships and first entered service in 2017 with its most recent renovation in 2024. In terms of size, it comes in at 169,400 gross tons, 1,060 feet in length, and 15 passenger decks. On board, it supports up to 5,331 guests and approximately 1,413 crew members. The ship had an estimated build cost of $820 million and is flagged in Malta.
MSC Seaside
Ship Stats
Year Built
2017
Last Renovated
2024
Tonnage
169,400 GT
Length
1,060 ft
Capacity
5,331
Crew
1,413
Cost
$820 million
Decks
15
Cruise Deals
Cheapest cruises on the MSC Seaside
These are currently the cheapest cruises available on the MSC Seaside, ranked by the lowest price per night across all cabin types. Prices are subject to change based on availability.
Seaside Class
Seaside Class groups ships with similar design and onboard features within MSC. The first ship introduced in this class was MSC Seaside (2017), followed by MSC Seaview (2018), MSC Seascape (2022), and MSC Seashore (2022).
MSC Seaside Ship Age
MSC Seaside entered service in 2017. Across MSC's active fleet, the average build year is 2013 and across all major active cruise lines the average ship launch year is 2011. Ranked newest-to-oldest, this ship is 11 of 23 (newest ship = rank 1).
Timeline order: newest to oldest
- MSC Seaside
Current ship
MSC Seaside Renovations
Latest recorded dry dock / major renovation date: 2024.
Renovation details
The MSC Seaside underwent technical dry docks during the 2023–2024 cycle. These updates focused on maintaining the glass-floored "Bridge of Sighs" and the expansive waterfront boardwalks. The MSC Yacht Club received minor upholstery refreshes and tech upgrades to the suite consoles.
MSC Seaside Ship Size
Length and tonnage across MSC's fleet
MSC Seaside measures 1,060 feet (323 m) (vs MSC fleet average of 1,030 ft) and has gross tonnage of 169,400 GT (vs fleet average of 136,380 GT). It ranks 12 of 23 by length and 9 of 23 by tonnage in MSC's active fleet.
Passenger Capacity & Crew Size
MSC Seaside vs MSC fleet averages
MSC Seaside carries 5,331 passengers (vs MSC average of 4,391) and has 1,413 crew members onboard (vs fleet average of 1,276). That puts this ship at a passenger-to-staff ratio of 3.77:1 compared with MSC's overall 3.44:1 average.
Passenger Capacity
5,331
passengers
Crew Members
1,413
staff members
Passenger to Crew Ratio
3.77 : 1
MSC Avg
3.44 : 1
Frequently Asked Questions
MSC Seaside quick answers covering size, capacity, deck plans, and what to expect onboard.
You will find the MSC Seaside Casino on Deck 7 of the ship.
You will find the MSC Seaside buffet on Deck 16 of the ship.
The MSC Seaside underwent technical dry docks during the 2023–2024 cycle. These updates focused on maintaining the glass-floored "Bridge of Sighs" and the expansive waterfront boardwalks. The MSC Yacht Club received minor upholstery refreshes and tech upgrades to the suite consoles.
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 13 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.