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I tried a ship-within-a-ship cruise experience and it was worth it for the endless perks—here’s why

The MSC Yacht Club affords travelers a totally different cruising experience, but you’ll have to splurge.

I heard tales of luxury from people about the ritzy MSC Yacht Club , the ship-within-a-ship concept where discerning passengers enjoy their own area of the cruise ship that includes a dedicated restaurant, private lounge, separate pool and sundeck as well as private butlers and concierges to take of any whim while cruising. The elevated Yacht Club boasts priority everything while sailing MSC.

I sailed on a four-night cruise on the new MSC Seashore, a glitzy ship with Italian flair intermingled with references to New York City at every turn. Although the ship was well-appointed and had amazing dining, drinking and entertainment venues, and a bountiful Top Sail main buffet, thousands of passengers made the ship feel crowded at times, elevators were slow, and as I strolled through the general pools, they were boisterous and crowded.

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Switch gears to MSC Seashore’s Yacht Club, passkey-protected for lucky guests, and is a 180 from the ship’s general spaces. Once you scan your handy Yacht Club wrist badge, or your room key, you’re instantly given entrance to a breathtaking retreat of 131 staterooms and suites. All this luxury does come at a price. Cruise fares will vary based on destination, time of year, and cabin category, but generally speaking you can expect to pay double for the Yacht Club. And from my experience, it’s worth it. Read more about why you should splurge.

You’re fast-tracked through everything

The Yacht Club’s exclusivity and impeccable service standard started from the moment I got dropped off at the Port Canaveral cruise terminal. There were hundreds of people waiting to board at 1pm on embarkation day. I saw in the distance a canopy that said MSC Yacht Club. My husband and I wheeled our carry-on luggage to the representative under the canopy. I gave her my name and within two seconds, she gave me a sticker to wear and up we ascended on the escalator to check in. Just five minutes later, I was directed to the dedicated check-in area for Yacht Club guests. To my right, I saw about 1,000 people serpentine through ropes to do general check-in. I felt a sense of relief; who wants to wait in that line? Five minutes later, a butler from the Yacht Club insisted on wheeling my luggage to board the ship and I was in my room in a total on 12 minutes from the time I stepped foot out of the car to my stateroom in the Yacht Club.

Relaxing and streamlined

In addition, Yacht Club guests have the freedom to get off the ship first for excursions. Your butler will happily escort you off the ship with a smile. Guests also can disembark on the last morning first, which is a big convenience. Your butler walks you right to the place you disembark, bypassing crowds and hassles. Port Canaveral is about an hour away from Orlando International Airport, and we took a 10 am flight home. We didn’t have to linger around until the afternoon for our flight home.

Another perk is that there’s a special seating area in the theater for shows. All the shows were excellent during my voyage. All other ship passengers have to make reservations in advance for shows but that’s not the case for the privileged Yacht Club passengers. As long as you arrive about 10 minutes before any show you choose, a crew member from the Club will allow you entry into a special roped-off section. Again, no rushing through dinner—you have the flexibility to plan your evenings your way.

Your Yacht Club package is packed with remarkable value

The price tag may sound daunting, but there’s lots of value there. All Yacht Club cabins and suites include a premium drink package that covers beverages up to $15. You can use this perk both in the Yacht Club and throughout the ship. In addition, your package includes a two-device Wi-Fi package, which worked well during my sailing. Finally, you get access to the thermal spa suite, which is a place to indulge after a day in port or a sea day. Commonly, there’s a taboo regarding mini-bars, but not in the Yacht Club. It’s stocked each day with the beverages you want; just tell your butler and consider it done.

You get perks ashore too

If your sailing includes a call to Ocean Cay, MSC’s private island, Yacht Club guests get an elevated experience there too. Yacht Club guests enjoy a private area, and a dedicated restaurant called the Ocean House. While other ship guests were hosted to a buffet of predictable fare, I enjoyed a lobster roll, and my husband chose carne asada. In my opinion, one thing that could be improved was the tram service to the Yacht Club’s private area. We were told the last tram back was 3:30pm if we didn’t want to trek a 15-minute walk in the heat. Since we were docked in Ocean Cay for the evening and weren’t sailing, I was a bit dismayed by this logistical quirk. I felt like I was keeping an eye on my phone to make sure I didn’t miss the last tram.

You have private areas with curated food and drink and outdoor spaces

Within the Yacht Club complex, there’s the Yacht Club Restaurant, Top Sail Lounge and the One Pool Buffet, which are all exclusive to Yacht Club guests. Obviously, the food and service are steps above other dining venues of the ship, I can vouch for that. Although the food is delicious, if you don’t want to pay extra to dine at the specialty restaurants or fuss in the main buffet, eating three meals a day in the Yacht Club restaurant can get a bit monotonous. The breakfast is the same daily, and lunch and dinner offer a menu with daily specials plus a few standby selections like a hamburger or pasta each day. Although the Yacht Club Restaurant concept is desirable, I would strongly suggest dining in other venues on board, especially for dinner. I thoroughly enjoyed specialty dining in Ocean Cay Restaurant, Butcher’s Cut, and Kaito Teppanyaki. I also want to mention that late afternoon high tea is offered daily at the Yacht Club Restaurant. It was one of the nicest I have experienced at sea.

Also available exclusively to Yacht Club passengers is the Top Sail Lounge, which offers panoramic water views and has chef-curated selections from morning through late night. We enjoyed popping into the lounge at all hours to try finger foods and sweets. The One Pool Buffet offers a more casual option for breakfast and lunch by the pool. The buffet has grilled fish, sandwiches and lots of delicious options if you want to dine outside.

There’s also an exclusive area with a private pool and two whirlpools for Yacht Club guests only. The sun deck loungers are very comfortable and I never had to worry about finding a lounger, there are ample. One issue I had was that there was almost no shade on the sun deck; there were shaded day beds for Royal Suite and Owners Suite guests, but beyond those, I couldn’t find any shade, which was disappointing.

You can justify the price at the end of your cruise

Overall, the best way to explain my enthusiasm for my MSC Yacht Club experience is this: it’s better to book an interior stateroom in the Yacht Club than a luxe cabin outside the Yacht Club. It’s worth the splurge and you return home feeling truly pampered and it’s money well-spent. And I make this prediction: Once you try a ship-within-a-ship concept like the MSC Yacht Club, you won’t want cruise any other way. Bon Voyage!

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Stateroom Features

• Single or double (upon request) beds
• Spacious wardrobe
• Bath with large shower
• Interactive TV
• Air conditioning
• Wifi connection (for a fee)
• Nespresso type machine

Category Codes

   Yacht Club Deluxe Suite

Butler Service / Concierge Service / Priority Check In / Priority Luggage Delivery / Priority Debarkation / Priority Tender Boarding / Exclusive Lounge / Exclusive Dinner Restaurant / Priority Dining Reservations / Exclusive Pool / Exclusive Outdoor Lounge / Pillow Menu / 24-hour room service / Welcome package (Prosecco and chocolate box) / Access to Top Exclusive Solarium / Bathrobe and slippers in cabin / Access to Thermal area / 40% off dedicated Spa prepaid package / 10% off Spa treatments purchased on board / Premium Extra Drink Package / Premium Internet Package / Luggage packing/unpacking / Newspaper delivery upon request / MSC for ME wristband / Gourmet restaurant for breakfast, lunch and dinner / Panoramic Top Sail Lounge with bar /

Deck Locations

Deck 16  

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Yacht Club Deluxe Suite Typical Floor Plans

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MSC SEAVIEW

The cruise experience on MSC Seaview is all about connecting you with the world outside, from the sea to the sky. Whether you’re sunbathing by one of the pools, strolling around the seafront promenade, dining under the stars or enjoying a relaxing massage in the lavishly appointed MSC Aurea Spa, you’re always surround by superb views. 

" The ship is wonderful and beautiful. The staff are attentive and polite. "

" I was very satisfied with the attendance of the staff who were always ready to answer our requests with great sympathy. I really liked the outside areas of the ship.   "

" Excellent staff and ship. I loved the food and the variety of drinks. I really liked the pools and the friendliness of the team that works on the ship. "  

ITINERARIES

Mediterranean

South America

Get ready to dive into one of our pools, let your hair down at the themed parties, treat yourself to something delicious in one of our amazing restaurants, and much more!  

MAIN FEATURES

Sunset beach pool .

Connected directly to the top deck by two panoramic lifts, the Sunset Beach Pool offers plenty of space in the sun, as well as breathtaking views out over the back of the ship and across the water.

Panorama Pool

The unique Panorama Pool is the perfect place to relax, soak up the sun and enjoy the panoramic sea views. Around the pool you’ll find a set of innovative sun loungers, designed to give you the chance to stay closer to the water than ever before.

Waterfront Boardwalk

The Waterfront Boardwalk on deck 8 circumnavigates the ship, offering access to a wide variety of restaurants, bars and places to relax. From the glass skywalk on deck 16, on the other hand, guests can enjoy a jaw-dropping view of the sea from above.

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Four decks atrium

Extending over four decks, the multi-level glass-walled atrium represents an innovative and atmospheric entertainment venue for live music and other events. The two glass-floored catwalks beyond its glass walls offer guests spectacular ocean views.

MSC Yacht Club

Discover an exclusive “ship within a ship”, where you can indulge in the luxury of a private club, while enjoying access to all the recreation and entertainment amenities elsewhere on board. This is the MSC Yacht Club , a cruise experience like no other.

MSC Aurea Spa

Offering a wide selection of Balinese massages and other wellness and beauty treatments to revitalise body and soul, the lavish MSC Aurea Spa  on MSC Seaview is a haven for relaxation and pampering, complete with a thermal area, beauty salon and nail boutique.

State of the art gym

Equipped with Technogym® cardio and strength-training equipment, the high-tech gym on board MSC Seaview offers not only a wide range of original fitness courses and training programmes, but also the chance to enjoy superb sea views while you work out.

CABINS & suites

• Surface approx. 21- 62 sqm,  balcony (if any) approx. 8-33 sqm, deck 16-18.
• Luxury suites with premium interiors
• Spacious wardrobe
• Bathroom with bathtub and/or shower
• Sitting area with sofa or separate living area
• Comfortable double or single beds (on request)
• Wifi connection included
• Interactive TV, telephone, safe and minibar

Choose the Suite that best suits you:

• MSC Yacht Club Royal Suite (surface approx.  62 sqm,   balcony approx .  33 sqm , deck 16 )
• MSC Yacht Club Deluxe Suite (surface approx.  25 sqm , balcony approx.  8 sqm , deck 16-18 )
• MSC Yacht Club Interior Suite (surface approx.  21 sqm , deck 16-18 )

Discover a world of privileges with MSC Yacht Club including:

• 24-Hour Butler service and dedicated concierge
• Premium Extra Drink and Internet packages included
• Complimentary Access to the Thermal Suite in the MSC Aurea SPA
• Balinese massage package and Specialty restaurants package, available up to 2 days prior to embarkation; 10% discount on all spa treatments purchased on board
• 1 Free cruise change

Size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category)

• Surface approx 17-49 sqm , balcony approx.   7-38 sqm, deck 9-15
• Some Suites have balcony with private whirlpool.
• Sitting area with sofa
• Spacious Wardrobe
• Bathroom with shower or bathtub, vanity area with hairdryer
• Interactive TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar
• Two-Bedroom Grand Suite Aurea (surface approx.  49 sqm , balcony approx.   17 sqm , deck 11-14 )
• Grand Suite Aurea (surface approx.  35-49 sqm , large balcony approx.   10-21 sqm , deck 9-13)
• Premium Suite Aurea with whirlpool (surface approx.  28 sqm , balcony approx.  7 sqm, deck 9-15 )
• Premium Suite Aurea with terrace (surface approx.  28 sqm , balcony approx.   38 sqm , deck 9 )
• Premium Suite Aurea (surface approx.  26-32 sqm , balcony approx.   9-14 sqm , deck 9-15 )
• Deluxe Suite Aurea (surface approx.  20 sqm , balcony approx.   8 sqm , deck 9-15 )
• Junior Suite Aurea (surface approx.  17 sqm , balcony approx.   16 sqm , deck 9 )

The image is representative only

Size, layout and furniture may vary that shown (within the same cabin category)

• Surface approx 16-25 sqm, balcony approx. 5-9 sqm *
• Bathroom with shower or bathtub , vanity area with hairdryer

Choose the cabin type that best suits you:

• Balcony Aurea (best ship position, surface approx. 17 sqm, Deck 9 )
• Deluxe Balcony (surface approx. 16-25 sqm, deck 9-15 )

*Some cabins have a metal balcony front, instead of glass. The image is representative only

Size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

Entertainment

Restaurants & buffet.

A luxury fish restaurant that offers a mouth-watering proposal of sophisticated fish and shellfish made with the freshest ingredients, including scallop ‘a la Gallega’ with Iberian ham, fideuá of king crab and confit duck and rosemary salt roasted sea bass.

Butcher's Cut

This American-style steak house serves select Linz heritage angus beef, gold standard in high-end angus beef thanks to the best genetics in breed. The highest quality product custom cut by master butchers and aged to perfection. The menu is inspired by the great plains and it is accompanied by bold New World wines and cocktails with swagger.

L'Atelier Bistrot

This warm, friendly bistro promises high-quality French cuisine: snacks from cheese and charcuterie to escargots and foie gras. For something more substantial, try ribeye steak fries & blue cheese sauce followed by a traditional French dessert. You can even pop in for a convivial, Parisian-style breakfast.

Ocean Point Restaurant & Buffet

A wonderfully comfortable and casual place to eat. Watch our chefs at work while you enjoy the best of Mediterranean dining with a spectacular sea view.

Golden Sand

Silver dolphin, marketplace buffet restaurant, bars & lounges, venchi 1878 chocolate bar.

A real chocolate experience by Venchi, the best luxury chocolate since 1878. A chocolate, gelato and coffee corner where guests can indulge in some of Venchi’s finest treats while watching the Venchi maîtres chocolatiers creating authentic Italian recipes through the glass window overlooking the kitchen lab.

Champagne Bar

With an array of first-rate champagne, bubblies, fresh oysters, caviar and fish, the chic Champagne Bar is a place to indulge in the finer things in life. To ensure we have only the best, we have painstakingly researched the quality of our sparkling wines and sourced them from the most renowned producers world-wide

This relaxing outdoor pool bar is dedicated to guests who have chosen the Aurea Experience. The exclusive bar menu features a variety of coladas, margaritas, long drinks, frozen delights and many other refreshers.

Garage Club

During the day, the Garage Club is dedicated to teenagers. At night, it’s a club with a powerful sound system and great cocktails. Dance the night away to our pumping sound system and enjoy a fantastic beverage range: long drinks, Spritz & Co, exciting premium cocktails and the latest mocktails.

Haven Lounge

Super cocktails are a feature of this cocktail bar. A signature MSC cocktail, a classic or something entirely new –you decide. This bar is an ideal spot to stop by to listen to live music and enjoy a drink from the extensive bar menu.

Jungle Beach Bar

Thanks to its sliding roof, the indoor pool ensures maximum enjoyment in every season. On evenings when the weather prevents the outdoor pool areas from being used, it becomes a fantastic party venue, hosting a series of fun events on themes ranging from the ‘70s to The Great Gatsby.

Ideally situated near the main dining room, this bar is a perfect place to join friends for an aperitif before a meal, or for an after-dinner shot, even vodka, whisky or rum tastings.

Sunset Beach Bar

The Sunset Beach Bar offers delicious Caribbean-style cocktails and punches, like Mojitos and frozen delights, as well as beer, mixed drinks, ciders, softs, fruit juices and alcohol-free cocktails.

Top Sail Lounge

Reserved exclusively for MSC Yacht Club Guests, this elegant lounge with its panoramic views offers the Yacht Club bar list of craft cocktails, beer, fine wine, soft drinks and coffee drinks. This elegant lounge equally offers a fine selection of gourmet finger food throughout the day. Enjoy spectacular views in this elegant lounge.

Wine & Cocktails

Surrounded by the specialty restaurants, Wine and Cocktails is an ideal place for an aperitif while waiting for a table in one of the specialty dining venues, or the place to stop by for a glass of wine after dinner.

MSC Yacht Club Grill & Bar

This sundeck buffet and bar, exclusive to MSC Yacht Club Guests, offers an exceptional selection of freshly grilled specialities. Throughout the day our talented chefs prepare an enticing array of first-rate dishes from the freshest ingredients prepared right before your eyes. With carefully selected meats, perfectly roasted the lunch time carvery is a must. Alternatively, grab something from the grill, from our selection of fresh fish, meat and burgers and homemade pasta and a wide choice of fresh salads compliment the variety of food on offer.

Panorama Bar

Discover a world of frozen delights, cocktails, beers and soft drinks at the main poolside ice cream bar. Venchi artisanal ice-cream is made fresh daily.

Platinum Casino

If you want to take a break from the gaming tables or simply sit and watch the action while sipping a cool drink, the Platinum Casino bar is the place to be. This specially designed lower bar offers an open view of the entire casino area and has its own unique bar menu.

Seaview Bar

This bar is an ideal spot to join friends for an aperitif before a meal. Choose your favourite drink or ask our professional mixologist to prepare you a fabulous Martini.

Watch the game, or simply relax with a great choice of American or international beer, cocktails, spirits and more at this American-style sports bar.

Venchi 1878 Gelato & Crêperie

With daily Italian gelato made on board, the Venchi Chocogelateria and Creperie is an ideal place to pamper yourself or someone you love. Using the best quality ingredients, we serve up gelato milkshakes, chocolate smoothies, cones.

Seaside Lounge

Cocktails and other drinks are available for your enjoyment in our Seaside Lounge. Bar menu with classic cocktails, sparkling cocktails, Mojitos, zero-alcohol drinks, wines, beers, ciders, aperitifs, liqueurs and more. There are afternoon activities too, along with an extensive selection of tea

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• 5. Mediterranean
• 6. Pacific Ocean
• 7. Indian Ocean
• 8. Atlantic Ocean
• 9. Tyrrhenian
• 10. Adriatic
• 11. Black Sea
• 12. Balearic
• 14. Yellow Sea
• 16. Red Sea
• 18. Caribbean
• 19. Coral Sea
• 20. Sun Deck
• Deluxe Interior
• Premium Interior
• Deluxe Ocean View
• Deluxe Balcony
• Deluxe Balcony Aurea
• Deluxe Suite Aurea
• Premium Suite Aurea
• Grand Suite Aurea
• Two-Bedroom Grand Suite Aurea
• MSC Yacht Club Interior Suite
• MSC Yacht Club Deluxe Suite
• MSC Yacht Club Royal Suite

B:  Cabin with bathtub  | BS:  Cabin with bathtub and shower  | T:  Terrace  | W:  Balcony with whirlpool bath

• The ship offers the possibility to combine 2 or 3 connecting cabins with a maximum occupancy of 4 to 12 people • 3rd and 4th beds available in all categories except for MSC Yacht Club Interior Suite. • 5th bed available in Premium Interior, Premium Suite Aurea with whirlpool, Two-Bedroom Grand Suite Aurea (cabins 11001, 12001 and 14001 have two double beds and one pullman bed) and MSC Yacht Club Deluxe Suite. • Our ships offer the possibility of combining 2 or 3 connecting cabins based on the ship class. Call our Contact Center to choose the best accommodation for you.

Ship configuration, data and descriptions may be subject to change depending on the season and on the destination and must be verified at the time of booking. 

• Gross Tonnage: 153516
• Numbers of passengers: 5079
• Crew members: 1.413
• Number of cabins: 2026
• Length/Beam/Height: 323 m / 41 m / 74.8 m
• Maximum speed: 22.98 knots

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MSC SEAVIEW

The cruise experience on MSC Seaview is all about connecting you with the world outside, from the sea to the sky. Whether you’re sunbathing by one of the pools, strolling around the seafront promenade, dining under the stars or enjoying a relaxing massage in the lavishly appointed MSC Aurea Spa, you’re always surround by superb views. 

" The ship is wonderful and beautiful. The staff are attentive and polite. "

" I was very satisfied with the attendance of the staff who were always ready to answer our requests with great sympathy. I really liked the outside areas of the ship.   "

" Excellent staff and ship. I loved the food and the variety of drinks. I really liked the pools and the friendliness of the team that works on the ship. "  

ITINERARIES

Mediterranean

South America

MAIN FEATURES

Sunset beach pool .

Panorama Pool

Waterfront Boardwalk

Four decks atrium

MSC Yacht Club

MSC Aurea Spa

State of the art gym

CABINS & suites

• Surface approx. 21- 62 sqm,  balcony (if any) approx. 8-33 sqm, deck 16-18.
• Luxury suites with premium interiors
• Spacious wardrobe
• Bathroom with bathtub and/or shower
• Sitting area with sofa or separate living area
• Comfortable double or single beds (on request)
• Wifi connection included
• Interactive TV, telephone, safe and minibar

Choose the Suite that best suits you:

• MSC Yacht Club Royal Suite (surface approx.  62 sqm,   balcony approx .  33 sqm , deck 16 )
• MSC Yacht Club Deluxe Suite (surface approx.  25 sqm , balcony approx.  8 sqm , deck 16-18 )
• MSC Yacht Club Interior Suite (surface approx.  21 sqm , deck 16-18 )

Discover a world of privileges with MSC Yacht Club including:

• 24-Hour Butler service and dedicated concierge
• Premium Extra Drink and Internet packages included
• Complimentary Access to the Thermal Suite in the MSC Aurea SPA
• Balinese massage package and Specialty restaurants package, available up to 2 days prior to embarkation; 10% discount on all spa treatments purchased on board
• 1 Free cruise change

Size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category)

• Surface approx 17-49 sqm , balcony approx.   7-38 sqm, deck 9-15
• Some Suites have balcony with private whirlpool.
• Sitting area with sofa
• Spacious Wardrobe
• Bathroom with shower or bathtub, vanity area with hairdryer
• Interactive TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar
• Two-Bedroom Grand Suite Aurea (surface approx.  49 sqm , balcony approx.   17 sqm , deck 11-14 )
• Grand Suite Aurea (surface approx.  35-49 sqm , large balcony approx.   10-21 sqm , deck 9-13)
• Premium Suite Aurea with whirlpool (surface approx.  28 sqm , balcony approx.  7 sqm, deck 9-15 )
• Premium Suite Aurea with terrace (surface approx.  28 sqm , balcony approx.   38 sqm , deck 9 )
• Premium Suite Aurea (surface approx.  26-32 sqm , balcony approx.   9-14 sqm , deck 9-15 )
• Deluxe Suite Aurea (surface approx.  20 sqm , balcony approx.   8 sqm , deck 9-15 )
• Junior Suite Aurea (surface approx.  17 sqm , balcony approx.   16 sqm , deck 9 )

The image is representative only

Size, layout and furniture may vary that shown (within the same cabin category)

• Surface approx 16-25 sqm, balcony approx. 5-9 sqm *
• Bathroom with shower or bathtub , vanity area with hairdryer

Choose the cabin type that best suits you:

• Balcony Aurea (best ship position, surface approx. 17 sqm, Deck 9 )
• Deluxe Balcony (surface approx. 16-25 sqm, deck 9-15 )

*Some cabins have a metal balcony front, instead of glass. The image is representative only

Size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

Entertainment

RESTAURANTS & BUFFET

Ocean Cay Restaurant

A luxury fish restaurant that offers a mouth-watering proposal of sophisticated fish and shellfish made with the freshest ingredients, including scallop ‘a la Gallega’ with Iberian ham, fideuá of king crab and confit duck and rosemary salt roasted sea bass.

Butcher's Cut

This American-style steak house serves select Linz heritage angus beef, gold standard in high-end angus beef thanks to the best genetics in breed. The highest quality product custom cut by master butchers and aged to perfection. The menu is inspired by the great plains and it is accompanied by bold New World wines and cocktails with swagger.

Sushi Food Bar

Tradition and modernity go hand in hand in this stylish sushi restaurant. This charming venue offers deliciously authentic Asian cuisine prepared on the spot with only the freshest, highest quality ingredients.

Step in, choose your spot at one of four cooking stations and watch your delicious Japanese dishes come to life, right before your eyes. Our expert chefs cook with flair on an open grill: a feast for the senses that sees flames and the finest sizzling ingredients coming together to form delicious dishes you'll remember forever.

Pan Asian Restaurant

Explore the world full of Pan Asian flavours: Japanese, Hawaiian and European fusion food. Take a culinary journey into the taste sensations from the Land of the Rising Sun and savour a tantalising selection of popular cold and hot dishes from fresh sushi, sashimi, maki, tempura to delicious soups and rice dishes prepared to the highest standards. Our highly skilled chefs use only carefully sourced ingredients.

L'Atelier Bistrot

This warm, friendly bistro promises high-quality French cuisine: snacks from cheese and charcuterie to escargots and foie gras. For something more substantial, try ribeye steak fries & blue cheese sauce followed by a traditional French dessert. You can even pop in for a convivial, Parisian-style breakfast.

Ocean Point Restaurant & Buffet

A wonderfully comfortable and casual place to eat. Watch our chefs at work while you enjoy the best of Mediterranean dining with a spectacular sea view. 

Golden Sand

In our main restaurant, we offer a unique culinary experience every day. With our exquisite Mediterranean and international specialties and a daily changing menu, we ensure that no two days are the same, providing you with a fresh and exciting dining experience each time.

Silver Dolphin

Offering exquisite Mediterranean and international specialities and a change of menu everyday means that no two days are the same in our main restaurant.

Marketplace buffet restaurant

A wonderfully comfortable and casual place to eat. It’s the ideal place for enjoying a great informal Mediterranean dining experience with a spectacular sea view. Visible kitchens and a Mozzarella-making area allow guests to watch our chefs preparing the fresh food. The extensive buffet area includes various multifunction corners serving international dishes, ethnic cuisine, healthy options and a multitude of other tastes.

Bars & Lounges

Venchi 1878 Chocolate Bar

Champagne Bar

Garage Club

Haven Lounge

Jungle Beach Bar

Sunset Beach Bar

Top Sail Lounge

Wine & Cocktails

MSC Yacht Club Grill & Bar

Panorama Bar

Platinum Casino

Seaview Bar

Venchi 1878 Gelato & Crêperie

Seaside Lounge

• WINTER 21-22
• 5. Mediterranean
• 6. Pacific Ocean
• 7. Indian Ocean
• 8. Atlantic Ocean
• 9. Tyrrhenian
• 10. Adriatic
• 11. Black Sea
• 12. Balearic
• 14. Yellow Sea
• 16. Red Sea
• 18. Caribbean
• 19. Coral Sea
• 20. Sun Deck
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• Premium Interior
• Deluxe Ocean View
• Deluxe Balcony
• Deluxe Balcony Aurea
• Deluxe Suite Aurea
• Premium Suite Aurea
• Grand Suite Aurea
• Two-Bedroom Grand Suite Aurea
• MSC Yacht Club Interior Suite
• MSC Yacht Club Deluxe Suite
• MSC Yacht Club Royal Suite

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MSC SEAVIEW

The cruise experience on MSC Seaview is all about connecting you with the world outside, from the sea to the sky. Whether you’re sunbathing by one of the pools, strolling around the seafront promenade, dining under the stars or enjoying a relaxing massage in the lavishly appointed MSC Aurea Spa, you’re always surrounded by superb views.

ITINERARIES

Get ready to dive into one of our pools, let your hair down at the themed parties, treat yourself to something delicious in one of our amazing restaurants, and much more!  

MAIN FEATURES

Sunset beach pool .

Connected directly to the top deck by two panoramic lifts, the Sunset Beach Pool offers plenty of space in the sun, as well as breathtaking views out over the back of the ship and across the water.

Panorama Pool

The unique Panorama Pool is the perfect place to relax, soak up the sun and enjoy the panoramic sea views. Around the pool, you’ll find a set of innovative sun loungers, designed to give you the chance to stay closer to the water than ever before.

Waterfront Boardwalk

The Waterfront Boardwalk on deck 8 circumnavigates the ship, offering access to a wide variety of restaurants, bars and places to relax. From the glass skywalk on deck 16, on the other hand, guests can enjoy a jaw-dropping view of the sea from above.

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Four decks atrium

Extending over four decks, the multi-level glass-walled atrium represents an innovative and atmospheric entertainment venue for live music and other events. The two glass-floored catwalks beyond its glass walls offer guests spectacular ocean views.

MSC Yacht Club

Discover an exclusive “ship within a ship”, where you can indulge in the luxury of a private club, while enjoying access to all the recreation and entertainment amenities elsewhere on board. This is the MSC Yacht Club , a cruise experience like no other.

MSC Aurea Spa

Offering a wide selection of Balinese massages and other wellness and beauty treatments to revitalize body and soul, the lavish MSC Aurea Spa  on MSC Seaview is a haven for relaxation and pampering, complete with a thermal area, beauty salon and nail boutique.

State of the art gym

Equipped with Technogym® cardio and strength-training equipment, the high-tech gym on board MSC Seaview offers not only a wide range of original fitness courses and training programmes, but also the chance to enjoy superb sea views while you work out.

STATEROOMS & suites

MSC Seaview offers a variety of elegant accommodations. From ocean view staterooms and staterooms for families to luxury suites with private whirlpools.

• Comfortable king bed that can be converted into two single beds on request
• Luxury suites with premium decor
• Balcony with a private whirlpool bath and dining table
• Sitting area with sofa or separate living area
• Spacious closet
• Bathroom with shower and/or bathtub
• Interactive TV, telephone, safe and minibar
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
• Approx. 226 - 667 ft 2 with a balcony that is approx. 86 - 355 ft 2
• Located on decks 16 - 18 Discover a world of privileges with MSC Yacht Club The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same stateroom category).
• Comfortable king bed that can be converted into two single beds
• Select suites have a balcony with private whirlpool
• Sitting area with sofa
• Bathroom with shower or bathtub, vanity area with hairdryer
• Wi-Fi access available ($)
• Approx. 183 - 527 ft 2 with a large balcony that is approx. 75 - 409 ft 2
• Located on decks 9 - 15

Choose the Suite that best suits you:

• Two-Bedroom Grand Suite Aurea (approx. 527 ft 2 with a balcony that is approx. 183 ft 2 , decks 11 -14) 
• Grand Suite Aurea (approx. 377 - 527 ft 2 with a large balcony that is approx. 183 ft 2 , decks 9 - 13) 
• Premium Suite Aurea with Whirlpool (approx. 301 ft 2 with a balcony that is approx. 75 ft 2 , decks 9 - 15)
• Premium Suite Aurea with Terrace (approx. 301 ft 2 with a balcony that is approx. 409 ft 2 , deck 9) 
• Premium Suite Aurea (approx. 280 - 344 ft 2 with a balcony that is approx. 97 - 151 ft 2 , decks 9 - 15)
• Deluxe Suite Aurea (approx. 215 ft 2 with a balcony that is approx. 86 ft 2 , decks 9 - 15)  
• Junior Suite Aurea (approx. 183 ft 2 with a balcony that is approx. 172 ft 2 , deck 9) 

The image is representative only S ize, layout and furniture may vary that shown (within the same stateroom category).

• Comfortable king bed that can be converted into two single beds *
• Balcony 
• Bathroom with shower or bathtub, vanity area and hairdryer
• Interactive TV. telephone, safe and minibar
• Approx. 172 – 269 ft 2 with a balcony that is approx. 54 – 97 ft 2  
• Located on decks 9 - 15 Choose the stateroom type that best suits you: Balcony Aurea (best location, approx. 183 ft2, deck 9) Deluxe Balcony (approx. 172 – 269 ft2, decks 9-15) 16 to 25 sqm, deck 9-15) * Some staterooms have a metal balcony front, instead of glass. The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same stateroom category).

Entertainment

MSC Seaview offers every kind of recreation facility you could wish for, from the high-tech theater, disco and casino to the full-sized bowling alleys, interactive, multi-story water park and adventure trail, as well as the colorful kids’ play areas created in partnership with LEGO ® and Chicco ®.

RESTAURANTS & BUFFET

MSC Seaview's main restaurants serve a mouthwatering blend of freshly prepared Mediterranean and international cuisine in elegant surroundings. With a choice of superb specialty restaurants offering further variety, there’s a menu for every desire.

Asian Market - Pan Asian by Roy Yamaguchi

Explore the world full of Pan Asian flavours: Japanese, Hawaiian and European fusion food. Take a culinary journey into the taste sensations from the Land of the Rising Sun and savour a tantalising selection of popular cold and hot dishes from fresh sushi, sashimi, maki, tempura to delicious soups and rice dishes prepared to the highest standards. Our highly skilled chefs use only carefully sourced ingredients.

Ocean Cay 

A luxury fish restaurant that offers a mouth-watering proposal of sophisticated fish and shellfish made with the freshest ingredients, including scallop ‘a la Gallega’ with Iberian ham, fideuá of king crab and confit duck and rosemary salt roasted sea bass.

Butcher's Cut

This American-style steak house serves select Linz heritage angus beef, gold standard in high-end angus beef thanks to the best genetics in breed. The highest quality product custom cut by master butchers and aged to perfection. The menu is inspired by the great plains and it is accompanied by bold New World wines and cocktails with swagger.

Teppanyaki restaurant

Step in, choose your spot at one of four cooking stations and watch your delicious Japanese dishes come to life, right before your eyes. Our expert chefs cook with flair on an open grill: a feast for the senses that sees flames and the finest sizzling ingredients coming together to form delicious dishes you'll remember forever.

Sushi Food Bar

Tradition and modernity go hand in hand in this stylish sushi restaurant. This charming venue offers deliciously authentic Asian cuisine prepared on the spot with only the freshest, highest quality ingredients.

L'Atelier Bistrot

This warm, friendly bistro promises high-quality French cuisine: snacks from cheese and charcuterie to escargots and foie gras. For something more substantial, try ribeye steak fries & blue cheese sauce followed by a traditional French dessert. You can even pop in for a convivial, Parisian-style breakfast.

Ocean Point restaurant & buffet

A wonderfully comfortable and casual place to eat. Watch our chefs at work while you enjoy the best of Mediterranean dining with a spectacular sea view. 

Golden Sand

In our main restaurant, we offer a unique culinary experience every day. With our exquisite Mediterranean and international specialties and a daily changing menu, we ensure that no two days are the same, providing you with a fresh and exciting dining experience each time.

Silver Dolphin

Offering exquisite Mediterranean and international specialities and a change of menu everyday means that no two days are the same in our main restaurant.

Marketplace Buffet Restaurant

A wonderfully comfortable and casual place to eat. It’s the ideal place for enjoying a great informal Mediterranean dining experience with a spectacular sea view. Visible kitchens and a Mozzarella-making area allow guests to watch our chefs preparing the fresh food. The extensive buffet area includes various multifunction corners serving international dishes, ethnic cuisine, healthy options and a multitude of other tastes.

Bars & Lounges

A choice of 19 bars and lounges means you’ll have no trouble finding the ideal venue for an evening of laughter with friends, accompanied by sophisticated cocktails, fine wines, a selection of international beers and other refreshments.

Venchi 1878 Chocolate Bar

A real chocolate experience by Venchi, the best luxury chocolate since 1878. A chocolate, gelato and coffee corner where guests can indulge in some of Venchi’s finest treats while watching the Venchi maîtres chocolatiers creating authentic Italian recipes through the glass window overlooking the kitchen lab.

Champagne Bar

With an array of first-rate champagne, bubblies, fresh oysters, caviar and fish, the chic Champagne Bar is a place to indulge in the finer things in life. To ensure we have only the best, we have painstakingly researched the quality of our sparkling wines and sourced them from the most renowned producers world-wide.

This relaxing outdoor pool bar is dedicated to guests who have chosen the Aurea Experience. The exclusive bar menu features a variety of coladas, margaritas, long drinks, frozen delights and many other refreshers.

Garage Club

During the day, the Garage Club is dedicated to teenagers. At night, it’s a club with a powerful sound system and great cocktails. Dance the night away to our pumping sound system and enjoy a fantastic beverage range: long drinks, Spritz & Co, exciting premium cocktails and the latest mocktails.

Haven Lounge

Super cocktails are a feature of this cocktail bar. A signature MSC cocktail, a classic or something entirely new –you decide. This bar is an ideal spot to stop by to listen to live music and enjoy a drink from the extensive bar menu.

Jungle Beach Bar

Thanks to its sliding roof, the indoor pool ensures maximum enjoyment in every season. On evenings when the weather prevents the outdoor pool areas from being used, it becomes a fantastic party venue, hosting a series of fun events on themes ranging from the ‘70s to The Great Gatsby.

Ideally situated near the main dining room, this bar is a perfect place to join friends for a drink before a meal, or for an after-dinner shot, even vodka, whisky or rum tastings.

Sunset Beach Bar

The Sunset Beach Bar offers delicious Caribbean-style cocktails and punches, like Mojitos and frozen delights, as well as beer, mixed drinks, ciders, softs, fruit juices and alcohol-free cocktails.

Top Sail Lounge

Reserved exclusively for MSC Yacht Club Guests, this elegant lounge with its panoramic views offers the Yacht Club bar list of craft cocktails, beer, fine wine, soft drinks and coffee drinks. This elegant lounge equally offers a fine selection of gourmet finger food throughout the day. Enjoy spectacular views in this elegant lounge.

Wine & Cocktails

Surrounded by the specialty restaurants, Wine and Cocktails is an ideal place for an aperitif while waiting for a table in one of the specialty dining venues, or the place to stop by for a glass of wine after dinner.

MSC Yacht Club Grill & Bar

This sundeck buffet and bar, exclusive to MSC Yacht Club Guests, offers an exceptional selection of freshly grilled specialties. Throughout the day our talented chefs prepare an enticing array of first-rate dishes from the freshest ingredients prepared right before your eyes. With carefully selected meats, perfectly roasted the lunch time carvery is a must. Alternatively, grab something from the grill, from our selection of fresh fish, meat and burgers and homemade pasta and a wide choice of fresh salads compliment the variety of food on offer.

Panorama Bar

Discover a world of frozen delights, cocktails, beers and soft drinks at the main poolside ice cream bar. Venchi artisanal ice-cream is made fresh daily.

Platinum Casino

If you want to take a break from the gaming tables or simply sit and watch the action while sipping a cool drink, the Platinum Casino bar is the place to be. This specially designed lower bar offers an open view of the entire casino area and has its own unique bar menu.

Seaview Bar

This bar is an ideal spot to join friends for an aperitif before a meal. Choose your favorite drink or ask our professional mixologist to prepare you a fabulous Martini.

Watch the game, or simply relax with a great choice of American or international beer, cocktails, spirits and more at this American-style sports bar.

Venchi 1878 Gelato & Crêperie

With daily Italian gelato made on board, the Venchi Chocogelateria and Creperie is an ideal place to pamper yourself or someone you love. Using the best quality ingredients, we serve up gelato milkshakes, chocolate smoothies, cones.

Mediterranean

Cocktails and other drinks are available for your enjoyment in our Seaside Lounge. Bar menu with classic cocktails, sparkling cocktails, mojitos, zero-alcohol drinks, wines, beers, ciders, cocktails, liqueurs and more. There are afternoon activities too, along with an extensive selection of tea.

Use the deck plans to select your ideal stateroom. The plan allows you to pinpoint the locations, while the colors distinguish the stateroom category.

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• Until WINTER 2024-25
• From SUMMER 2025
• 5. Mediterranean
• 6. Pacific Ocean
• 7. Indian Ocean
• 8. Atlantic Ocean
• 9. Tyrrhenian
• 10. Adriatic
• 11. Black Sea
• 12. Balearic
• 14. Yellow Sea
• 16. Red Sea
• 18. Caribbean
• 19. Coral Sea
• 20. Sun Deck
• Deluxe Interior
• Premium Interior
• Deluxe Ocean View
• Deluxe Balcony
• Deluxe Balcony Aurea
• Junior Suite Aurea
• Premium Suite Aurea
• Grand Suite Aurea
• Two-Bedroom Grand Suite Aurea
• MSC Yacht Club Interior Suite
• MSC Yacht Club Deluxe Suite
• MSC Yacht Club Royal Suite

B:  Stateroom with bathtub  | BS:  Stateroom with bathtub and shower  | T:  Terrace  | W:  Balcony with whirlpool bath

• The ship offers the possibility to combine 2 or 3 connecting staterooms with a maximum occupancy of 4 to 12 people • 3rd and 4th beds available in all categories except for MSC Yacht Club Interior Suite. • 5th bed available in Premium Interior, Premium Suite Aurea with whirlpool, Two-Bedroom Grand Suite Aurea (staterooms 11001, 12001 and 14001 have two double beds and one pullman bed) and MSC Yacht Club Deluxe Suite. • Our ships offer the possibility of combining 2 or 3 connecting staterooms based on the ship class. Call our Contact Center to choose the best accommodation for you.

Ship configuration, data and descriptions may be subject to change depending on the season and on the destination and must be verified at the time of booking. 

• Premium Balcony Aurea

• The ship offers the possibility to combine 2 or 3 connecting staterooms with a maximum occupancy of 4 to 12 people • 3rd and 4th beds available in all categories except for MSC Yacht Club Interior Suite. • 5th bed available in Premium Interior, Premium Suite Aurea with whirlpool, Two-Bedroom Grand Suite Aurea (staterooms 11001, 12001 and 14001 have two double beds and one pullman bed) and MSC Yacht Club Deluxe Suite. • Our ships offer the possibility of combining 2 or 3 connecting staterooms based on the ship class. Call our Contact Center to choose the best accommodation for you.

• Gross Tonnage: 153,516
• Numbers of passengers: 5,079
• Crew members: 1,413
• Number of staterooms: 2,026
• Length/Beam/Height: 1,060 ft. / 135 ft. / 245 ft.
• Maximum speed: 22.98 knots

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• Barcelona (Spain)
• Civitavecchia-Rome (Italy)
• Genoa (Milan, Italy Riviera)
• Cannes (France Riviera)
• Palma de Mallorca (Majorca Island Balearic Spain)

MSC Seaview current position

MSC Seaview current location is at West Mediterranean (coordinates 39.88604 N / 2.62785 E) cruising at speed of 14.1 kn (26 km/h | 16 mph) en route to Palma de Mallorca. The AIS position was reported 1 minute ago.

Current itinerary of MSC Seaview

MSC Seaview current cruise is 7 days, round-trip Western Mediterranean . The itinerary starts on 16 Aug, 2024 and ends on 23 Aug, 2024 .

Specifications of MSC Seaview

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MSC Seaview Itineraries

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The 2018-built MSC Seaview cruise ship is the second SEASIDE-Class MSC vessel - with sistership MSC Seaside (2017).

The vessel (IMO number 9745378) is currently Malta- flagged (MMSI 248717000) and registered in Valletta .

History - construction and ownership

MSC Cruises (MSC Crociere) is a passenger shipping company headquartered in Genoa and Naples . It was established in 1960. Today, MSC Crociere is a subsidiary of MSC (Mediterranean Shipping Company) - the world's 2nd largest containership company . MSC Crociere is the world's largest privately-owned cruise company.

By annual passenger shipping volumes, MSC is ranked the world's 3rd largest cruise shipowner - following only Carnival Corporation and RCG-Royal Caribbean Group .

In 2015, MSC ordered four new ships from STX France and Fincantieri Italy, with an option for three more. The first two liners were delivered in 2017 - MSC Meraviglia (May) and MSC Seaside (November). Seaview was delivered in June 2018. The 5300-passenger Seaside-Class ship design was developed for year-round operations in warm climates. It features many and large-sized outdoor areas, ropes course, 5-slide water park, 3 glass-floored catwalks, wraparound Promenade Deck (at sea level) lined up with shops, bars and restaurants (indoor-outdoor seating), glass-walled (sea view) elevators. Among the vessel's technological features are Advanced Water Treatment and garbage treatment plants, new-generation scrubbers, optimized hull, antifouling paints, LED lighting throughout, advanced heat recovery technology. The vessel is fully compliant with IMO's "Safe Return to Port" requirement (how long the cruise ship should remain safe for evacuation).

MSC Seaview is part of the "smart" ships' series to be built by MSC, part of line's EUR 9 billion, 10-year investment plan, including the creation of up to 11 new ships, due to come into service 2017-2026. Contactless payment is one of the technologies leaving dry land as a cruise ship company revealed plans for next-generation smart ships.

MSC Seaview is the fleet's 3rd ship (after Meraviglia and Seaside) fitted with new technologies specifically designed to improve the onboard digital experience for passengers. The company entered a partnership with Samsung to support NFC (near-field communication) technology onboard, enabling passengers to use smartphones, cruise card or bracelet to geolocate themselves or their kids, to access their stateroom or make onboard payments. Interactive screens are placed throughout the ship to enable passengers to make real-time bookings and reservations. Beacon technology is also used, sending location-based, customized notifications to users' phones as they move around the ship. Beacons are triggered whenever a connected device moves into their vicinity.

Decks and Cabins

MSC Seaview staterooms (2066 total) are in 25 categories and include 1610 Outside and 454 Inside. The largest aboard MSC Seaside is the Yacht Club Royal Suite (670 ft2 / 62 m2 plus 355 ft2 / 33 m2 terrace with an outdoor whirlpool hot tub). The ship has 54 wheelchair-accessible cabins, 14 aft-corner suites, suites with outdoor Jacuzzis, terraced balcony staterooms (overlooking the Promenade) and cluster cabins (designed for families with children). About 73% of all staterooms are with private step-out balconies. Most cabin balconies are sized 45-95 ft2 (4-9 m2).

The boat has 19 decks , of which 16 are passenger-accessible and 10 with cabins.

MSC Seaview decks are named after oceans and seas.

Shipboard dining options - Food and Drinks

New and creative dining options are available onboard MSC Seaview. Expect the Fusion Restaurant with specialty dining and VIP Fine Dining Restaurant. The nine eateries onboard MSC Seaview feature cuisines from all around the world including the Pan-Asian restaurant via the partnership with acclaimed chef, Roy Yamaguchi, world-class international steak house and luxury seafood restaurant with Chef's Table.

Follows the complete list of MSC Seaview restaurants and food bars.

• Main dining rooms (restaurants) offer traditional Italian cuisine and wines. Dining rooms are open for Breakfast (7-9:30 am), Lunch (12-noon - 2 pm and Dinner with 2 fixed seatings (7 pm and 9:30 pm) with a 7-course dinner menu that also includes vegan and vegetarian meals.
• Golden Sand Restaurant (922-seat Aft Main Dining Room, size 1670 m2, Deck 5) serves breakfast, lunch (sea days only), and dinner, three fixed seatings, My Choice Dining (between 5:30-9:30 pm). Tables as capacity from 2 to 10 seats.
• Silver Dolphin Restaurant (806-seat Aft Main Dining Room, size 1475 m2, Deck 6) serves dinner only (three fixed time seatings). Tables as capacity from 2 to 10 seats.
• L'Atelier Bistrot (77-seat food lounge, size 670 m2, Deck 8) operates with fixed menu charge (EUR 23) or a la carte priced menu: Dining tables are arranged around the Atrium.
• Marketplace Buffet Restaurant (1000-seat buffet restaurant, size 2071 m2, Deck 8) with outdoor Promenade Deck seating (tables and chairs). Marketplace's multiple food stations include carvery, pizzeria (including made-to-order pies), fast-food (panini sandwiches, wraps, burgers, hot dogs), salad bar, fruits, vegan, bread and pasta (fresh-baked on the ship), beverage bar. Marketplace Buffet is open between 6.30 am - 2 am. The restaurant is a great choice for late-night pizzas and afternoon snacks. Seaview cruise ship's other buffet restaurant is on Deck 16 (Ocean Point Restaurant).
• Top Sail Lounge (174-seat, size 377 m2, Deck 16 / 18) is a 2-deck high indoor bar lounge, restaurant (on upper level) and an outdoor sundeck area with bow views. Top Sail Lounge is an exclusive complex for MSC Yacht Club cabin passengers only. The food and beverages are concierge-served and complimentary.
• MSC YACHT CLUB Restaurant (128-seat, size 630 m2, Deck 18) is part of Top Sail Lounge and serves complimentary breakfast, lunch and dinner with no fixed dining times. A different menu is offered every day, reflecting the current cruise itinerary/region of the ship. Top Sail Lounge and its Sundeck and Restaurant are part of an exclusive complex for MSC Yacht Club cabin passengers only.
• L'Enoteca (Wine and Cocktails Bar, 59-seat, size 211 m2, Deck 16) has a separate area for wine tastings.
• Ocean Cay by Ramon Freixa (40-seat seafood specialty restaurant, size 130 m2, Deck 16) is at fixed charge pp (EUR 49, pre-set menu) or with ordering from an a la carte priced menu.
• Asian Market Kitchen by Roy Yamaguchi includes Pan Asian Restaurant by Roy Yamaguchi (12-seat, size 100 m2, Deck 16), Sushi Food Bar by Roy Yamaguchi (32-seat, size 170 m2, with outdoor seating), Teppanyaki Restaurant by Roy Yamaguchi (72-seat, size 100 m2, dinner-only, with live cooking stations)
• Butcher's Cut (72-seat steakhouse restaurant, size 225 m2, with exclusive Chef's Table, Deck 16) is at fixed charge pp (EUR 49, pre-set menu) or with ordering from an a la carte priced menu. The steakhouse offers brunch (sea days only) with a la carte menu (omelettes, carnitas, sandwiches, pancakes, surf-and-turf, desserts, premium wines. Butcher's Cut is open for lunch and dinner.
• Ocean Point Restaurant and Buffet (450-seat buffet restaurant for families and kids, size 1050 m2, Deck 16) is the Seaview ship's second buffet restaurant (the other is Marketplace Buffet on Deck 8). Ocean Point Buffet is open between 8-10 pm. Here are also offered themed food dinners. Ocean Point has dedicated food counters with children's meals, Pizzeria (pizza by the slice, made-to-order pies), fast-food stations (panini sandwiches, wraps, burgers, hot dogs), fresh-baked bread station, salad bar, fruits bar, vegan food station.

Shipboard entertainment options - Fun and Sport

MSC Seaview is specifically designed for warm climates. The concept behind MSC Cruises Seaview ship is to "bring the sea closer to passengers. The beach-condo-inspired concept focuses on the outdoor space of suites and cabins, many al fresco eating options (20 bars), outdoor spa and fitness facilities, two wellness cabins with advanced Kinesis Technogym fitness equipment and private MSC Yacht Club, with a restaurant, lounge, and solarium.

Signature activity areas include Adventure Trail outdoor playground (rope courses, bridges, crawl-through slides) and Zip-Line (length 130 m / 430 ft). The aqua park has 5 waterslides, an interactive Slideboarding tube (combining video games, music, lights, 112-m water slide), Aquatube (innertube slide), 2x high-speed racing slides and 1x family flume-type slide. The waterpark also has 2 separate kids' playgrounds (AquaPlay and AquaSpray).

Additional amenities include complimentary 24-Hour Room-Service and Supervised Children Program, Internet/WiFi Access, Laundry. Follows the complete list of MSC Seaview lounges, clubs and other entertainment venues for kids, teens, and adults.

• Medical Center (16-seat Infirmary, size 251 m2 / 2701 ft2, Deck 4) is the ship’s hospital operated by resident doctors/physicians and nurses on 24-hour duty. Payments are made by the boarding pass (treatments equivalent to a private doctor’s visit). General health insurance policies do not apply, so buying cruise health insurance is recommended.
• Photo Shop, Art Gallery (8-seat, size 200 m2, Deck 5)
• Emotions-Immersive Gallery (50-seat photo gallery, size 218 m2, Deck 5)
• Atrium Lobby Lounge with MSC Future Cruise (19-seat Cruise Consultant Office, size 126 m2, Deck 5), Reception (24-hour Guest Services Desk, 32-seat, size 270 m2), Atrium Bar (Seaview Bar, 77-seat coffee/cocktail bar, size 508 m2)
• Odeon Theatre (Deck 6 / 7) is the ship's main show lounge (capacity 934 seats, size 1313 m2, stage/dance floor surface 190 m2) hosting live classical concerts, operas and all seven Broadway-style evening show productions (on a rotating basis, 4 are performed nightly). Each show includes 5 singers, 15 dancers, 14 variety artists. The shows are named "My Life in Music’ (live performed popular movie soundtracks), ‘The Dream’ (dance show), "The Wizard" (magician show), "Peter Punk" (Peter Pan themed).
• Retail Shopping Area (duty-free shopping arcade with retail shops and brand-name boutiques, Deck 6), including Fine Watches and Jewellery Shop (size 67 m2), Boutique Accessories (fine bags, fashion accessories, size 64 m2), Boutique Monobrand (fashion shop for men-women-kids, size 64 m2), Perfumes and Cosmetics Shop (size 104 m2), Mini Mall (duty-free shop for tobaccos-liquors-snacks-beverages-toys, size 110 m2)
• Piazza Grande (square-type area with live music, pastry and ice cream bar, size 630 m2, Deck 6)
• Venchi 1878 Chocolate Bar (66-seat chocolate factory and coffee bar with an open kitchen by Venchi, size 520 m2, Deck 6)
• Business Centre (21-seat Meeting Room, size 47 m2, Deck 6)
• Shine Bar (143-seat pre-dinner cocktail bar, size 600 m2, Deck 6)
• MSC Excursions Office (74-seat, size 400 m2, Deck 6)
• Promenade Atrium Lounge (served by its own Bar, Deck 6)
• Platinum Casino (237-seat gaming lounge, size 1150 m2, Deck 7) served by Casino Bar (35-seat, size 120 m2)
• Galleria Shopping Area, including Watches and Sunglasses Shop (size 60 m2, Deck 7)
• Champagne Bar (94-seat bar, cold food, size 670 m2, Deck 7)
• Garage Club & Bar (35-seat fast food bar, disco nightclub, size 181 m2, Deck 7) features a central dance floor, jukebox, vintage gas pump, high tables with chairs, classic American car (DJ booth), nightly transforms into disco club.
• Interactive XD Cinema (8-seat Interactive XD Dark Ride Cinema 5D, size 64 m2, Deck 7)
• F1 Simulator (Formula 1 virtual car driving simulator, Deck 7)
• Arcade Games (virtual gaming lounge with arcade machines, size 73 m2, Deck 7)
• Bowling (two full-size bowling alleys, size 100 m2, Deck 7)
• Entertainment Area (live band music and show performances, Deck 7)
• Haven Lounge & Bar (187-seat, size 820 m2, stage for live music performances, dance floor surface 63 m2, Deck 7) hosts daily dance classes, aerobics sessions, trivia games, bingo, shopping promos, foosball and ping pong tournaments.
• Library & Billiard Room (24-seat library lounge with pool table, Deck 7)
• Venchi 1878 Gelato and Creperie (66-seat ice cream bar and creperie by Venchi, Deck 7)
• Sunset Beach Pool (168-seat pool deck, size 1045 m2, Deck 7) with Sunset Beach Swimming Pool (adults-only) and served by Sunset Beach Bar (75-seat outdoor poolside bar)
• Waterfront Boardwalk is an outdoor Promenade Deck (Deck 8) with seating (for bars and lounges). Part of the open-air Promenade Deck are two catwalks (panoramic glass-bottomed platforms with glass railings). Each of them is 130-ft / 40-m long and extends beyond the ship’s edge (location midship – portside and starboard).
• MSC AUREA SPA (ship's wellness complex) is sized 2300 m2 (spa and sports facilities). Priority lift access is provided to MSC Aurea Spa cabin passengers. Wellness facilities include Spa Wellness Area (with Swimming Pool), Thalasso Area (with Thalassotherapy Pool), Thalasso Room (body treatments), Solarium (sundeck area), Yoga Studio, Nail Salon, Massages and Treatments Rooms, Medi SPA (botox, filler, anti-aging facials and body treatments), Beauty Parlor (makeup-waxing-nail services), Barber Shop (men's wellness and male grooming services and treatments), Jean Louis David Hair Salon (hairdresser / cutting-coloring-styling, hair treatments), Spa Reception (Waiting Area), Doctor, Fitness Centre (size 870 m2, MSC Gym Powered by Technogym) with External Gym Area, SPA Gym and Shop (retail shopping for haircare-skincare-beauty products from premium brands, Armani sportswear), Thermal Area (dark/bright sensory steam bath), Finnish Sauna Room, Emotional Showers, Kneipp Therapy Room, Salt Room, Snow Room, Relax Room (with heated benches).
• The Piazza is an indoor square with bars and shops, including Fashion Jewellery Shop (brand jewelry and watches, size 55 m2, Deck 8), MSC Logo Shop (MSC Cruises logoed merchandise, size 67 m2), The Gallery (Jewellery Boutique, size 26 m2).
• Broadcasting Room (4-seat TV recording room, size 14 m2, Deck 8)
• Sports Bar (155-seat, size 425 m2, Deck 8) serves drinks and finger food, has bar stools and large HDTVs (live-streaming sporting events).
• Seaside Lounge (95-seat, size 301 m2, Deck 8) and Seaside Bar (97-seat, size 47 m2) serve premium coffee, gourmet pastries, signature cocktails. The lounge has a stage (for live music performances), dance floor (surface 16 m2), comfortable seating (plush sofas and armchairs with low tables). In the evenings the bar lounge transforms into a jazz club. It also can be privately booked for exclusive events. Th bar accesses the promenaded Deck (outdoor seating, smoking allowed area).
• MSC Excursions Point (size 54 m2, for shore excursions / tours booking and information, Deck 8)
• Panorama Pool Deck (2400 m2, Deck 16) has a large swimming pool (for all ages), raised stage for live performances (crew shows, sea day deck parties, live music), a large LED screen (outdoor movies and music videos daily), three Jacuzzies (spa pools / whirlpool hot tubs), Panorama Bar (156-seat, poolside outdoor, serves beverages - frozens, beers, wines), Siesta Beach Sun Deck (aft sunbathing area with loungers and deckchairs), Panoramic Lift (aft), Bridge of Sighs (glass-bottomed bridge / viewing platform).
• Magrodome Area with Jungle Pool (retractable glass-roof covered pool deck, size 950 m2, Deck 18), Jungle Bar (210-seat indoor pool bar), Jungle Pool Lounge (240-seat, size 1500 m2) has deckchairs and table games (foosball, Ping-Pong). Nearby is the Zipline's entrance.
• Children’s facilities on Deck 18 include Forest Aquaventure Park (83-seat, size 970 m2), Teen Club (size 28 m2), Young Club (size 56 m2), Junior Club LEGO (size 70 m2), Mini Club LEGO (size 100 m2), Baby Club CHICCO (size 80 m2), Doremi Land, Doremi Studio (100-seat, size 130 m2), Reception (for the kids’ facilities).
• Forest Aquaventure Park is the ship's water playground with wading pool, four waterslides (2x racing, 1x slideboarding, 1x standard), water cannons, fountains, playground climber.
• Doremi Studio is a theatre-like (TV studio) with a big LED screen and tiered seating, family time games, dance floor, interactive gaming.
• Baby Club CHICCO is a nursery (babysitting facility via partnership with CHICCO / Italian babywear company). It is open for toddlers from 6 to 36 months old and offers a lot of free baby products (diapers, wipes, bottles, Infant formula, selection of strollers and cots). The nursery has a large TV, coloured books and soft play area with age-appropriate toys, a separate room with cots, bathroom. Supervised activities include Mini Olympic games, cooking class, Baby Time (allows parents to play with their kids), Baby Care (allows parents to leave their children / 1-year-old and older for ~90 min in the morning-afternoon-evening). Parents must do the feeding, but the staff change nappies. Nursery's opening hours are between  9 am - 1 pm, 3-6 pm and 8-11:00 pm.
• Mini Club LEGO is a playroom (for 3-6-year-olds) with Lego and Duplo bricks, cinema, foosball, kids books, crayons, pens, age-appropriate toys, kids programming with supervised activities (sports, arts-crafts, treasure hunts, musical chairs, games, dressing up, cooking in the TV Studio).
• Junior Club LEGO is a playroom (for 7-11-year-olds) with a brick pit, age-appropriate toys and games, cinema, foosball, supervised activities (games, sports, arts-crafts), educational activities. The two rooms are connected and when opened up create a large playground.
• Young Club is for tweens (12-14-year-olds) and operates on a different basis from the younger kids' clubs. Programming is offered all day on sea days and only in the afternoon on port days. Facilities include table tennis, foosball, PS4, some double seats in which kids can lounge back to play video games from a TV placed in the ceiling, as well as traditional board games. The most innovative technology asset is a multi-media table allowing kids to post messages and pictures which then get screened on the club's walls. Programming includes generation games, lip sync battles, sports tournaments in the Sportplex. There is a EUR 10 per kid per hour charge for use of the club between 11 pm - 2 am (otherwise access is free).
• Teen Club is for children 15-17-year-old and has dance floor, plenty of chairs, large TVs, beanbags, video games (PS4, VR, Nintendo). The programming includes virtual gaming, sports and dancing competitions including ping pong and mini-golf.
• MSC Yacht Club Open Area (112-seat, size 1600 m2, Deck 19) is an exclusive sundeck with Swimming Pool (One Pool / MSC Yacht Club Pool), Pool Bar, 2 Solariums each with a large Jacuzzi (spa pool / whirlpool hot tub), cabanas (for rental), sunbathing areas with padded loungers and deckchairs. Pool towels are complimentary and provided in the cabins.
• Sports Court - aft-located multisports court on Deck 19 (for basketball-volleyball-tennis) and 2 separate zip lines, each 105 m/344 ft in length. Midship is the Magrodome - retractable roof cover over deck 18's midship pool deck.
• Miramar Bar (78-seat, with panoramic sea view, Deck 19).

Itineraries

MSC Seaview itinerary program is based on Western Mediterranean cruises (7 nights / 8 days roundtrips) leaving from homeports in Spain, Italy, and France ( Barcelona , Genoa , Marseille , Naples , Messina Sicily ).

During winter months, the ship starts operations in South America on roundtrip cruises from Santos (Sao Paulo) Brazil . Ports of call are Ilhabela, Buzios, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador de Bahia. The ship offers repositioning cruises / Transatlantic crossings between South America and Europe (Mediterranean) in Spring and Fall.

Following the Coronavirus crisis, in summer 2021 (July-August) Seaview was homeported in Kiel Germany and Copenhagen, Denmark for 7-day Baltic Sea itineraries (to ports in Norway, Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Russia. In November Seaview then was repositioned to the Mediterranean, then (via a Transatlantic crossing) to the Caribbean. During the Caribbean season (winter 2021-2022) Seaview was homeported in  Fort-de-France (Martinique)  and  Pointe-a-Pitre (Guadeloupe) , operating 7-day roundtrips to St Lucia Island (Castries), Barbados (Bridgetown), Trinidad (Port-of-Spain), Grenada (St Georges), St Vincent Grenadines (Kingstown).

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MSC Seaview Wiki

The vessel (Fincantieri Monfalcone yard/hull number 6257) has volume 153516 GT-tons, DWT-deadweight tonnage 11385 tons, max draught 8 m. The powerplant is based on 4x Wartisla marine diesel engines (models 2x 12V46F + 2x 14V46F) with combined output 62,4 MW (83680 hp). The propulsion is based on two Azipod thrusters with combined output 40 MW (53640 hp). The registered shipowner is MSC MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING CO (via CNS COMPANIA NAVIERA SEASIDE 2 SA), while the registered manager is MSC CROCIERE SPA.

Seaview is the second Seaside-class MSC ship - preceded by MSC Seaside (2017) and Fincantieri's second-largest passenger ship ever (after Seaside). There was also an option for a third Seaside-class liner, with scheduled delivery 2021. The other MSC vessel launched in 2017 (May) was MSC Meraviglia .

Samsung supported near-field communication systems allowing passengers to use a digital device (smartphone, sail card or bracelet) to locate themselves or their companions on the ship. The new technology also allows cabin access and making onboard payments. Interactive screens throughout the ship allow excursion booking and making restaurant reservations

On July 5, 2016, MSC announced the name of the second Seaside-Class ship - "MSC Seaview", with a scheduled launch in June 2018. On February 1, 2017, at Fincantieri Monfalcone shipyard was held the keel-laying (coin) ceremony. The special event was attended by Pierfrancesco Vago (MSC Cruises' Executive Chairman).

On August 23, 2017, was the float-out from drydock.

During MSC Seaside 's delivery ceremony (November 29, 2017), MSC announced the order of two "Seaside EVO" class ships from Fincantieri (contract value EUR 1,8 billion). The new ships are bigger (16 m longer, 17,330 GT tons heavier, capacity 467 more passengers) in comparison to the sister-ships Seaview and Seaside. Newbuilds' deliveries were scheduled for 2021 ( Seashore ) and 2023 (yet unnamed). Seaview's official delivery to MSC was on June 4, in Monfalcone. The ceremony was attended by Gianluigi Aponte MSC Group's executive chairman), Pierfrancesco Vago (MSC Cruises executive chairman), Giuseppe Bono (Fincantieri's CEO) and two Italian governors (of Venetoa and Friuli Venezia Giulia).  The liner arrived in Genoa June 7.

The christening ceremony was on June 9, 2018, in Genoa. The naming ceremony was attended by MSC executives and the company's key travel partners. Among the VIP guests were the Aponte and Aponte-Vago families and the godmother Sophia Loren. The ceremony was hosted by Michelle Hunziker (Italian TV star) and included live performances by Zucchero, Piccolo Coro Dell'Antoniano (kids choir) and Matteo Bocelli (Andrea Bocelli's son).

The new ship design features 2 engine rooms – located forward and aft. Top-notch safety systems and new marine technologies were implemented for better efficiency, thus lowering fuel consumption. The ship is powered  by all four / two pairs of Wartsila marine diesel engines (model 12V46F) with total power output 62,4 MW.

MSC Seaview refurbishments review

The ship's first drydock refurbishment was in 2023 (March 31 thru April 15) conducted at MSC's shipyard in Valletta Malta . The routine drydocking was for regularly scheduled maintenance and classification works, technical overhaul, hull cleaning/painting.

Inaugural cruise Itineraries 2018

The Seaview ship spends its inaugural cruise season in Europe (Western Mediterranean). The ship is homeported in Barcelona , Genoa , Marseille , Naples , and Messina (Sicily Italy) , offering roundtrips from each of these turnaround ports.

Next table shows the ship's Inaugural Cruise itineraries with ports of call (date sequence and port times).

3-day Inaugural Cruise from Genoa

2-day from Marseille to Genoa

7-day Mediterranean - prices started from USD 1800 pp

17-day repositioning cruise to South America (from Barcelona to Santos Brazil) - prices started from USD 1960 pp

4-day Inaugural South America cruise - prices from USD 1260 pp

7-day South American cruise - prices from USD 1240 pp

Godspeed to the new ship!

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MSC Seaside Yacht Club - my honest review

By 2cruiseluvrs , October 21, 2018 in MSC Cruises

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For our experience, my wife and I chose the Yacht Club level of stateroom, and our three children joined us. Other staterooms available include inside (no windows), ocean view (window), balcony, and balcony suite. Some rooms hold two guests, while other rooms can hold 5-6.

MSC Seaside was launched in December 2017 and quickly received a number of bad reviews. This is the case with nearly every new cruise ship. In fact, many passengers will intentionally book the first sailings, with hopes of finding problems, bad service from a brand new crew, and they are looking for opportunities to complain… thus trying to earn freebies, discounts and other favors.

We found very little to complain about. In fact, our experience was “five stars” or “diamond” in virtually every aspect of the s  hip. We’ve been on 7 cruises on 7 different ships from 5 different companies.

YACHT CLUB ENTRY & SECURITY

The Yacht Club "welcome / entry" consists of 3 white pop-up tents and a couple of folding tables.

At 10:30 a.m. three staff members arrived at the tents, checked us in, provided luggage tags, took our bags, and showed us into the indoor waiting area. Being priority guests, we did not have to stand in the long er waiting lines. Instead, we were taken into a priority queue, and had to wait until security staff were ready, around 11:00 a.m.

YACHT CLUB RECEPTION

Getting through security / metal detectors was easy. Our Yacht Club guide gathered us and took us through the main waiting area (zero waiting) and directly into the Yacht Club gathering space. We quickly met with a clerk who took our boarding tickets and passports. She took our photos. Then we sat down to enjoy a variety of pastries, donuts, chocolates, fruit, orange juice and champagne… as much as we wanted. When our ship cards were ready, the clerk gave them to us, along with our Yacht Club wristbands which also act as an on-board ship card.

BOARDING SEASIDE

At 11:45, guests who already had ship cards were invited to leave the waiting room and board the ship. We were guided by a butler into the ship and to an elevator which took us straight to floor 16. He was wearing a tuxedo, white gloves, and carried a paddle sign that said "Yacht Club." Exiting the elevator, we were welcomed through the Yacht Club doors, and guided to the Yacht Club lounge. We could not believe how quickly we boarded Seaside!

INTRODUCTION TO THE LOUNGE

Inside the Yacht Club lounge, we were greeted by a waiter who asked us what time we like to eat dinner, and if we would be celebrating any special birthdays, etc. We sat down on the comfortable velvet couches and were offered our choice of beverage. There was also a small “buffet” of fancy snacks, sandwiches, and mini pastries. All for the taking.

GOING TO OUR STATEROOM

We were invited to visit our room, which accommodated 5 people. The Yacht Club offers a few different sizes of suites, from inside staterooms to extra large luxury suites with huge balconies and jacuzzi tubs. Our room was something in the middle. It was the largest stateroom we’ve ever stayed in (going on 7 cruises now).

It had the largest bathroom we’ve experienced on any cruise ship. It had the biggest shower. Wand spray and ceiling spray. The hot water came quick and had great pressure. The toilet sitting area was large, and the sink was big. There was tons of shelf storage for hygiene items. And we found plenty of towel rods and hooks to hang our items. The bathroom was a delight.

STORAGE AND BEDS

The stateroom had two closets and numerous drawers for storage of both large and small items. The room is “divided” into two areas: master bedroom and sitting room. The “divider” is really just a bookshelf that is less than half the width of the room. The memory foam master bed was at least queen size and had 4 great pillows. The sofa bed was large, enough for two adults. And a third bed dropped down from the ceiling, with access via ladder; perfect for a child or young teen.

FRUIT & MINI BAR FRIDGE

There was a bowl of fruit that was advertised as “fresh fruit.” But the bananas, apples and pears unfortunately looked like they had been on a number of cruises before we arrived! So really they were more of a prop.

The mini bar was stocked with a variety of sodas, juice, beers, vodka, gin and whisky. It also had pringles, chocolate covered nuts, and other snacks. All of that was free for the taking. As much as you want. They will just fill it back up!

The flat panel television was at least 50” and looked great on the wall. It offered video on demand, access to your stateroom account details, and a huge variety of television channels mostly from the United States, but also featured stations from Germany, France, Italy and so on.

BALCONY & DRAPERIES

The balcony door unlocked and opened easily. It felt very secure. The huge balcony offered three chairs and an ottoman, all commercial quality with a “wicker” netting. The railing was high enough that our three-year-old could not possibly fall overboard, even if she was to stand up on a chair or the foot stool.

The shade that covers the door was great. It had an internal blackout layer and an external decor layer. When closed, the room was pitch black. However, they were not so easy to open and close.

LIGHTING, ELECTRIC, TEMPERATURE

To keep the lights on in the room, one guest’s ship card must be in the door slot. If there’s no card, the lights will auto-off in a few minutes, to conserve power. By the way, there were at least 7 light switches for the room: main entry, bathroom, reading light and ambiance light on both sides of the bed, sofa area, desk area, and balcony lighting.

On the desk area, below the TV, there were two United States electric outlets, two European outlets, and two USB-A power outlets. We brought our own extension cord that offered three extra outlets.

The stateroom had two thermostats: one for the master, and one for the sofa area. The room temperature was preset and was very comfortable. Even when we opened the door to have hot air rush in, the room cooled down quickly.

The Yacht Club room decor is great, and seems to be a step above the decor of the other room categories on board, if you just look at other cruisers' photos.

OTHER YACHT CLUB AREAS

But the gorgeous, comfortable and large stateroom is really just the beginning of the Yacht Club experience. There’s the Yacht Club Lounge, Restaurant, Bathrooms, Elevators, Concierge, Butlers, Viewing Deck, The One Pool, Hot Tubs, Sunning Deck, Bar, Buffet and full access to the Aurea Top 19 and Thermal Areas.

As much as you could easily blow off the existence of a “living room,” we found ourselves investing an incredible amount of time enjoying the experience of the Yacht Club Lounge. Getting to it is easy; it’s just a short skip down the hall. When you enter, you are seen by at least one waiter and immediately greeted with a “Good Morning” or “Good Afternoon,” etc. They may also know your surname and use it. As a guest you could easily just sit down in one of many seats or sofas, or you could walk straight to the bar and request a drink, then take a seat to enjoy the view, read a book, talk with a guest, or anything else you want to do. The waiter brings your drink quickly. There is no receipt. No asking your room number. No nothing. Just your drink and “is there anything else that I can get for you?” and a smile.

In the Lounge, you get up and sit down and get this and ask for that, truly just whatever you want. Imagine living in a gorgeous home that’s fully stocked with your favorite snacks and drinks, and they’re all yours for the asking. Imagine being able to wear whatever you want and just do whatever you want in your own living room. Use your laptop, play a board game, read a book, sleep, talk, look at the ocean, talk to the staff. WHATEVER. It’s your room and it’s your safe space. Your happy place. Finish your drink? Ask for another, or switch it up. They take your empty and bring your new. Hungry? Grab something from the mini buffet, or ask for a special item. They will go and get it for you. Used dishes don’t sit for long. The Lounge is kept clean by staff. It is open from 6 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. So party on, my friend. In my opinion, this room alone is worth the price of admission.

In the evening at the lounge, there were a variety of musicians and they were all very good. A female duo played piano and violin. A male performer played harmonica, guitar and sang. Another male played piano and sang. All performances were mellow and subtle and never in your face. Twice I made song requests and both times they were provided, in their own special way. I loved it. For the record, the songs were “The Entertainer” by Scott Joplin and “Need You Tonight” by INXS.

During the week, I visited the Lounge probably a hundred times. Sometimes I was intentionally alone. Sometimes I walked up to a complete stranger and was looking for a nice conversation. Other times our family sat next to another family to share our experience of the ship. While the Yacht Club is the most luxurious and “executive” area of the ship, it was never stuffy in any way. In fact, I dare say it was much more laid back than other public parts of the ship. I didn’t hear CEOs talking about return on investment. I didn’t hear about the best golf courses in the world or the best wine in France. Instead, I met Brent, a guy my age who is a university 4H instructor in the Carolinas. I never met his wife and daughter who apparently were both shy and spent much of their time in their stateroom. I met Steven, a father of two kids, Austin and Katia, from Georgia. I met Bob and Tish, a senior couple who shared their heroic story of simply getting to the ship on time. And one night I drank with Bob as he talked about his Acura Repair business. The Lounge staff gently reminded us it was time to go when they turned the lights to 100% at 1:30 a.m.

VIEWING DECK

There are two automatic doors that lead from the Lounge to the viewing deck. The deck is just as wide as the Captain’s bridge, extending further past both sides of the ship, further than any other spot of the ship, providing the single best full-ship side-view that is possible on board Seaside.

On the deck there are padded lounge chairs, padded benches and tables. Very few people visited the deck, so being there was like owning the ship, kind of having it all to yourself.

There is a Swarovski Crystal staircase that leads up to the Yacht Club Restaurant. At breakfast, lunch and dinner, you are greeted by the very fun and friendly Giuseppe, the Maitre’d. “Bon Giorno” he announces happily, in a used-car-salesman-meets-italian-actor-but-nice kind of way. He walks fast, cracks cute jokes, is very personal, and is active in managing his restaurant. By no means does he sit back and watch. Instead, he goes out of his way to make sure the staff is on point. Once we watched him vacuuming crumbs from the floor. He was not afraid of elbow grease.

Like any good cruise ship restaurant, the staff gets to know your wants and needs. For example, one time I entered the restaurant and was craving blue cheese. They promptly provided it. And every day afterward they brought a plate of cheese as we sat at the table!

At dinner, the waiter offered a choice of bread from the basket. They brought two and three kinds of butter. They took orders for wines and soft drinks, coffees, and liqueurs, and brought all quickly.

Our chosen appetizers, entrees and desserts were provided quickly. Custom orders were created perfectly. For example, I mostly stayed away from starches and breads. One night when the menu included steak, lobster, and fish, I asked for all three to be delivered on the same plate, with no sides included. They delivered exactly what I asked. And when I wanted more to eat, they delivered.

The two negatives of the dining room were that 1) they didn’t seem to listen well to what we wanted for wine. At least twice we asked for one wine, but were later offered another. We corrected them and they fixed it quickly, but for being in Yacht Club, that was kind of annoying. And 2) a pet peeve of mine is that I like dirty dishes to be removed very quickly. Often times, the dishes sat long enough that I had the chance to photograph them and even stack them all up … to make it look obvious that it was time for the dishes to GO.

Typically on cruises we prefer to sit with other couples or families. In the Yacht Club there are two larger tables and the rest are for parties of 2-6. We never sat with another couple or family, but we had enough fun, just the five of us. While many people did sit quietly in their party, there were some tables who were comfortable with their conversations, and even sharing between tables. It never felt stuffy or too proper in the dining room. We’re not fancy people, and we enjoyed it very much. Oh, and on formal night, we didn’t see a single tuxedo. In fact, I think the Yacht Club members take “formal night” a lot less seriously than they do in the public dining rooms. I wore slacks and a button shirt with a jacket the first night. No tie. The second formal night I ditched the jacket, too. Many guys wore khakis or even a really nice pair of jeans on formal night.

For what it’s worth, I think that many first and second time cruises look forward to the glitz and glamour of formal nights. It’s their chance to shine, wine and dine. And that’s fine. Maybe these folks don’t get out often enough. Or who knows? But frequent cruises and especially those with children, I believe, would rather just skip formal nights altogether because it’s sort of a hassle, and it even makes packing for the trip more difficult. On a one-week cruise there are usually two formal nights, and they usually happen on days when the ship is “at sea” all day and did not visit a port / city.

I would not say the Yacht Club restaurant was my favorite part of the Yacht Club experience. But what WAS special about it was 1) we could dine anytime we wish (not on a schedule), 2) it felt intimate but not too small, 3) the maitre’d was always around and the staff was very active. It would be better if 1) children were served (something / anything) VERY fast to calm them down, 2) dirty dishes were whisked away fast, and 3) the live music (coming from the lounge below) was happening all evening and not just in short sets. But these are picky items, I admit.

OUTDOOR BUFFET

You don’t have to eat in the Yacht Club Restaurant or in the Yacht Club Lounge. Of course, you are free to visit any of the buffets on Seaside, pay extra to eat in a specialty restaurant, or you can go to the Poolside Buffet on the Yacht Club Pool Deck. This very exclusive outdoor buffet is on the 19th floor, easily accessible using the Yacht Club Elevator (that only goes from 16-18-19).

The Yacht Club buffet offers a carving station, numerous side dishes, at least two poultry dishes, fish dishes, vegetables, salads and deserts. As much as you want. The food is the proper temperature and the area is never crowded. In fact, you’ll be lucky to bump into one other person at the buffet. There were more staff and bartenders behind the counter than guests in front of the counter! It was here that I discovered my new favorite fish: Grouper. OMG. I ate a lot of it.

OUTDOOR BAR

The bar adjacent to the buffet has every wine, beer and liquor you could want. You just ask and it’s yours. Quickly. Very quickly. Ask for another. And another. Or rattle off a list of drinks that you want for you and your friends. Voila, here it comes. Compare this to a bar in the public area of the ship: the queue takes a long time, you can order only one drink per ship card, and it will take a few minutes to receive. Ugh, no thanks. Back to the Yacht Club!

YACHT CLUB POOL

People go on tropical cruises to be at peace, enjoy the pool, and lay in the sun. But one common problem with cruise ships is the people-to-pool-chairs ratio. It’s often hard to find an open chair, especially if you are with others and need multiple chairs together. Additionally, the common pool areas are loaded with people. Some ships are worse than others. It’s not all bad, I mean, after all, you’re in the caribbean or in mexico, etc!

But the Yacht Club Pool is an entirely different experience. There are far more chairs than there are people. And in my experience there were fewer than 10 people in the water. There was plenty of space to soak, to push back and forth, and chat with other guests. I met two moms, their kids and the grandma. They were all enjoying the shallow water, and were all as pleasant as can be.

Laying on the deck chairs were men and women in their 30s, 40s, 50s, and so on. They were tanning, reading, eating, drinking. It wasn’t quiet, thanks to the kids having fun. But it wasn’t loud and obnoxious either. Nobody seemed boring, or annoyed. It was just a nice balance.

Oh, the towels! When you stay in the Yacht Club, your stateroom attendant or butler can provide you with exclusive blue full-size towels, or you can get as many as you need at the Yacht Club Pool, and you can use them anywhere on the ship, or take them onto shore. Yacht Club towels are put onto the poolside chairs. A clean and folded towel on the chair means that you are welcome to take it, and / or sit there. If you take it, it will surely be replaced quickly.

YACHT CLUB HOT TUBS

Walking from the pool and buffet area toward the front of the ship, you’ll pass shaded teak dining tables, more lounge chairs, and enter the forward deck. There are two hot tubs that seem to be intended for adults, though any Yacht Club member can use them. This forward area always seemed to be a little quieter than the pool area. So if you’re looking for quiet, you know where to go.

THERMAL AREA

Cruise ships are famous for selling upgrades, extra food, extra experiences, and merchandise. One common sales pitch is the spa area for massages. But Yacht Club members have complete access to the Thermal Area that is within the Aurea Spa.

To start, grab the Yacht Club robe from inside your Yacht Club stateroom closet. Wear it over your bathing suit. You can bring a Yacht Club towel with you, or you can grab towels from the spa. Put on your Yacht Club slippers and get going.

The Thermal Area is easy to get to. It’s a quick elevator ride down from the Yacht Club to floor 8. Turn the corner and you are there. Don’t worry that you’re wearing a robe and others you see in the hallways are fully dressed. After all, you are on vacation, and the other people are envious of you -- you’re in the Yacht Club -- and clearly you are headed to the spa to relax!

In the spa area, grab an extra towel from reception, or just walk right past it. Since they recognize your Yacht Club robe, and your Yacht Club bracelet, they do not question you for being there.

First, head into the mens and womens dressing rooms. Your bracelet will open a storage locker. Throw your robe, slippers and towel inside, then lock it back up. Take a quick shower, and walk back into the hallway. Open the opposite door to the actual Thermal Area (fully coed) and welcome yourself into heaven on board.

The Thermal Area features EIGHT specialty showers (four enclosed sets of two showers) that have hot and cold water, as well as rain or mist that contains various aroma therapy. You can use them as long as you want, either alone, or with your partner.

There are two dry sauna rooms. They seemed identical in function, though at one point, one of them seemed slightly warmer than the other.

There’s a salt room with 8 lounge chairs. I expected it to be warmer in this room, and I expected to smell salt. But it was neither warm or had aroma. I spent little time in here.

There’s an ice room. It’s small, has two small wooden benches, and it’s cold. There’s literally snow on the decorations and the floor. It is created with a mist coming from a nozzle near the ceiling. Wear some sandals. It’s very cold to the feet.

There’s a water station with two chilled coolers / spouts. They use 8-ounce plastic cups that are always stocked. However, the water was never flavored like they do in fancy hotels. I expected (and wanted) cucumber or lemon or orange or something. But it was plain. It’s very important to stay hydrated between treatments, so drink water and drink often.

Also in the Thermal Area, there is a steam room that is “light” with solid white benches that are illuminated by blue light above. Each of two benches holds about 3-4 guests. When the steam is heavy, you truly cannot see the other guests inside. It’s nice like that! There are four water hoses to cool down and rinse off. One hose is on each end of both benches.

There’s a second steam room that is “dark” with solid black benches. The walls are dark, and it’s equally difficult to see others when the steam is thick. Nice!

There’s a “geyser” room that I never used. It has four stations that shoot water from the floor. The first is cold, the second warm, the third cold, the fourth warm. You are supposed to go through all of them, then exit. The cold was too cold and I could not use it. My preference. Others did use it.

In addition to the lounge chairs in the salt room, there are at least 12 other lounge chairs in the Thermal Area.

There’s also a VERY large jacuzzi. It’s not hot water. It’s warm. It’s bubbly. And the jacuzzi often had 3-6 guests.

Signage with fine print requests guests to wear bathing suits in the Thermal Area, and that’s as specific as it gets. We witnessed guests wearing a wide variety from very little fabric to quite a bit of cloth. Guests were mostly in their 30s and 40s and early 50s. Not too many Thermal Area guests in their 60s or higher, though they are more than welcome.

Take your time. When you are finished, head back into the Dressing Room, shower, dry off, put on your robe, throw the used towel into the basket and enjoy the rest of your day. The Thermal Area is available to guests age 18+. IT’s open from 9A to 9P. They warn you at 8:30 and 8:45 that it will soon close.

How can elevators be fancy? Well, when you are wearing a Yacht Club wristband, you tap a sensor, then push up/down, and wait for the “Priority” lift. Theoretically, when you get into your Priority lift, you again tap your wristband to a sensor while simultaneously pressing your preferred floor. And again, theoretically, you go straight to your floor, without it stopping for others in the same direction. It’s a faster way to get your robe-wearing self from the spa and back to the Yacht Club. In actuality, I could rarely get this "priority" function to work, and usually it stopped for others to get on board. Maybe it was user error. That said, there is an elevator inside of the Yacht Club itself, that takes you between floors 16-19, i.e. from your stateroom on 16 to the YC pool on 19.

When you enter the Yacht Club, you must pass by the Concierge Desk. At this desk, you can ask for any kind of help: info about the rest of the ship, making dinner reservations, fixing your ship card, registering your credit card, scheduling shore excursions, etc.

I asked one concierge, “What’s the most bizarre request you’ve had?” She replied that a Yacht Club guest asked for entry for 15 other guests in other areas of the ship. Apparently there was a confusion with the travel agency. Due to limited capacity and the exclusiveness of the Yacht Club, they had to be denied. Thankfully. Too many people would spoil the atmosphere.

Due to this conversation, I did learn that if space is available, guests can buy a one-day pass to the Yacht Club for $110 per guest per day. That’s well worth it! The space must be based on total Yacht Club capacity versus total Yacht Club guests on board. For example, if the YC can physically hold 200 guests, but only 180 are on board, then 20 passes could be sold per day.

A blog I read said the MSC Divina holds 188 YC members, while Seaside holds 292. That’s very exclusive considering the Seaside full ship capacity is 5429. So on Seaside, the Yacht Club is 5.4% of the guests on board assuming a full sell out. That’s exclusive!

GELATO, CREPES, COFFEE and MORE

Yacht Club members also have free access to unlimited treats around the ship. The authentic and handmade gelato is amazing and there are plenty of flavors to choose from. You can order it in a cup or in a waffle cone. The waffle cones are likely made on board, as is the gelato.

The creps are available at one of the gelato bars. Free. Made just for you. Eat up.

Specialty coffees, lattes, cappuccinos, frappes and other crazy coffee / chocolate drinks are free for YC members. Order and enjoy.

Please note that you CAN board the ship and stay in “Aurea” staterooms that also come with free gelato, crepes, coffees, beer, wine, soft drinks, and well drinks. Aurea packages however do not have Yacht Club access which includes the amazing lounge, restaurant, private pool, buffet, viewing deck, lightning fast boarding and disembarkation, and the only access to the front facing point of the ship.

THE REST OF SEASIDE

Yacht Club members enjoy the exclusivity of many private areas. But they are of course free to enjoy all the other great parts of the ship. During the week, every day, we enjoyed the kids Jungle Pool play area, the awesome theater for evening shows, and ventured throughout the many awesome spaces and places of the ship.

THE 5000 GUESTS

People who have never cruised always hate the idea of being around so many people. Some ships are small with only 2000 guests. Newer mega ships get close to 6000 guests PLUS crew. But here’s the reality. Big ships have lots of space to spread out the people. Except for boarding, disembarking, getting in line for an evening show, and going to the pool on a hot day, it’s never more crowded than being at the mall. People love cruising. The industry has skyrocketed since year 2000 and the newest big ships now cost more than a billion bucks, featuring countless activities on board.

CALORIES & GAINING WEIGHT

When you eat more calories than your body burns, you gain weight. One pound on your body comes from adding a net 3500 calories. A typical American may burn 2000 calories per day just from his heart beating, from walking around, and breathing.

Eating an extra 500 calories per day for 7 days is really easy to do. In fact, eating an extra 1000 or 2000 PER DAY is easy to do. What’s worse is that other than some simple walking around the ship, you’re not getting much exercise. And no, you likely won’t use the awesome gym on board despite your best intentions! And why should you?!

It’s impossible to count calories, so you just gotta be smart with your food selections. Increase protein and decrease carbs. Try not to taste all of the available sweets. Don’t finish your entire dessert. And if at all possible, pay attention to the calories you are drinking.

In my own experiences, I have gained 10 pounds on a cruise. On Seaside, I gained “only” 6.5 by not having all the carbs (other than drinks).

But look folks, we’re enjoying the meetings and conferences. Sample lots of foods and have a good time. Just don’t go wild. And when you get home, plan to lose a few pounds to get back to your fighting weight.

One of the great things about cruising is that it can be relatively cheap. For example, I’ve seen 7-day cruises for $350 (just $50 per day!) That covers your room, daily room cleaning, eight meals a day, nightly entertainment and great stops in cool cities. Depending on the time of year, the ship, the room you choose, and other factors, the daily cost can easily hit $200+ per person. So there’s something for everyone.

Why would we take our kids on a business trip? MSC allows younger kids to sail for “free.” They do charge port fees and tips for staff, but that’s all pretty cheap. So when you take the total cost and divide by 5 people, then divided by 7 days, it becomes reasonable to stay in the Yacht Club or at least in an Aurea room. (Yes, that’s some fuzzy math.) Of course it would be super cheap in an inside cabin with four guests. If you want a large room for 5-6 guests, you need to book early. They go fast.

Your round-trip flight to the initial port is extra. Excursions into ports are extra (about $50 per person per adventure). And there may be occasional misc charges. So add it all together, divide by your party size, and determine which room makes sense for you. Then go have some fun.

I admit it… the day before we left, I shed tears of joy and sadness as I realized it would all soon come to an end. I didn’t cry for long, but I did realize that this had never happened before. Never before had I experienced an emotional connection with a conference, a seminar, a ship, an area, or even a vacation. I think that says something about the Yacht Club and how the overwhelming generosity of it all affects you.

Whether it’s Giuseppe welcoming you to dinner, the bartender whipping up your morning cappuccino, staff knowing that you like to order two bottles of carbonated water at the same time, your butler helping you get onto the port quickly, or the non-stop flow of premium beverages, snacks, and more… It’s nice. Ultra nice. It’s something to experience at least once in your life.

So what are YOUR thoughts?

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Lovely review; well written and very helpful. We board YC in December and appreciate your thought and especially the helpful spa tips. My DH doesn’t get on CC at all but I think he’ll enjoy your review. Thank you so much!

great review  we  were  on YC  late  Sept--interesting that you said the  food temperature was ok in outdoor buffet, we  had  an issue  with that.  I  also would have liked  more  TV  choices, CNBC  of  Fox  business.  But  I agree  with your assessment

Great review.  We will be on the Seaside next month in the Yacht Club.  Last year we really enjoyed the Yacht Club Experience on the Divina so much that while on there we booked the Seaside.  It sure does spoil you!!

16 minutes ago, markf said:  I  also would have liked  more  TV  choices, CNBC  of  Fox  business.  But  I agree  with your assessment

I'm on the fence about TV. On one hand, I feel like it's nice to have to fill in a few slow moments, or maybe to help me fall asleep. On the other hand, I feel like TV keeps me from really disconnecting. So, yeah, I guess more channel choices would be good for someone who is not looking to disconnect.

mmpgoodtogo

I appreciate your thorough review!  Especially the info on the spa.  We are also in the yacht club, but weren't sure what that spa perk actually entailed.  Thanks for the review!

Thank you for a very engaging, sincere review. 

I have found that more likely than not, folks in the NCL Haven are just regular folks like me who like to elevate their cruising experience a bit. I expect the yacht club to be a lot of the same.  

Great review!!!!

Great review!! Makes me even more eager for our YC stay in March!

CGTNORMANDIE

Great review...honest and well presented.

Wow! Thank you for your detailed review. You provided some information I don't remember reading elsewhere. Just 62 days to go for us, and now I'm even more excited!

GREAT review!! Can not wait for next month now.

Wow.  What a review.  Thank you for taking the time to write such a structured and expressive text.  I hope to meet you in a future cruise, to discuss how to express our thoughts to our CC friend as well as you did.

Thanks for the great review and i totally agree the YC experience is something that should be experienced, it's fabulous.

On 10/21/2018 at 6:44 PM, 2cruiseluvrs said:   I'm on the fence about TV. On one hand, I feel like it's nice to have to fill in a few slow moments, or maybe to help me fall asleep. On the other hand, I feel like TV keeps me from really disconnecting. So, yeah, I guess more channel choices would be good for someone who is not looking to disconnect.

I totally need it to fall asleep. My husband does like it to chill during the day as he can not sun worship as long as I can!! LOL Did you find it easy to watch from bed.?  Many say it does not swivel and is really placed for watching in that sitting area. What are your thoughts??

3 hours ago, Debde said: Did you find it easy to watch from bed.?  Many say it does not swivel and is really placed for watching in that sitting area. What are your thoughts??

The TV is in fact FIXED and does not swivel. I do recall thinking at first, "Hmmm, it does not angle this direction [as I was in bed]." However, it was very clearly visible and I did not feel it was at a weird angle or hard to watch. The was also no reflection from the door / sunlight. So it was absolutely fine for everybody in the room to watch.

Thanks for your great review!

I love your review! Thank you.

The Top Sail Lounge is one of my favorite places on Earth and I couldn't agree with you more about the value of that space, along with the YC Pool Deck, and all the other YC perks your described.

Thanks for taking the time to do this review.  Well written!  We'll be on her the end of November, thanks to your review, I can't stand the wait.

We are home  from the  YC  about 3 weeks--  the  cruise  is  even better  3 weeks  after--if  you know what I mean!!

I am ready for the next one , 

A very nice review and in our book spot on.

A couple of tidbits for first timers in the YC. We did not choose to wear our wrist bands and carried our cards instead. To keep power to the room for charging etc you can use any RFID card in the slot to keep power on.  There is an indicator light out side the door of the cabin that stays lit when power is on in the room.

Your cabin card does have your cabin number on it in code.  Add the first two numbers together and then reverse the last three to come up with your cabin number.

Thank you for your review.

25 minutes ago, Todd320 said: A very nice review and in our book spot on.   A couple of tidbits for first timers in the YC. We did not choose to wear our wrist bands and carried our cards instead. To keep power to the room for charging etc you can use any RFID card in the slot to keep power on.  There is an indicator light out side the door of the cabin that stays lit when power is on in the room.   Your cabin card does have your cabin number on it in code.  Add the first two numbers together and then reverse the last three to come up with your cabin number.   Thank you for your review.    

Todd, I am pretty sure you work for the FBI or CIA 😉  Thanks for the tips!

PompeySailor

Great Review!

Thank you 👍🏻

Having cruised mainly on Royal I can honestly say our upcoming cruise on Seaside in YC, has us just as excited as that very first cruise we took together as a family 17 years ago.

thanks to reviews like yours 

Appreciated.

Excellent review.  We booked her too in the YC.    Question for someone.   Are the “upcharge” restaurants included in the YC fare?   Or are they charged separate?  We are totally new to MSC and use to the Haven on NCL (11 cruises on ncl) Sounds like YC is just a touch above Haven, but the Haven rooms include all the upcharge restaurants as well.   Is this the case on MSC?

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About MSC Seaview

When MSC Seaview arrives in 2018, she will be the second ship in the Seaside Class, following her identical twin, MSC Seaside, which arrived in 2017. Both were designed to bring passengers and the sea closer with a bevy of venues to enjoy outside and boast the largest ratio of outdoor space of any cruise ship.

Along with her sister, the 160,000-ton, 5,179-guest MSC Seaview has the ambiance of a Miami Beach condo, with sea views from panoramic elevators, suspended glass floors, an immense aqua park, plus an outdoor promenade lined with shops, chic outside-facing bars and alfresco dining. Beautiful and high-styled, the ship is also high-tech and features a slide-boarding with interactive games, lights music and more.

Swim and sunbathe at the pools and stroll along the fabulous 360° waterfront promenade that circumvents the ship. Rejuvenate at the incredible spa where you can even enjoy open-air treatments.

Family-fun is offered throughout the ship, including the gigantic multi-story water park with five different thrilling slides, including racing slides with loops that will take you over the side of the ship for an exhilarating experience. Try the ropes course, where you will be ducking from the many spray cannons and imagine the thrill of experiencing the zip lines on the top deck as you enjoy an incredible experience.

Specially created play areas and youth programs for the kids offer a summer camp at sea feel and they even have a kids-only buffet, serving all their favorites, from mac 'n cheese and spaghetti and meatballs to pizza. Even tots even have their own adventure trail area, so everyone in the family can have a great time.

Nine eateries will delight the most discerning palates. Delicious dining options include five specialty restaurants, such as a Pan-Asian, a classic steakhouse and seafood restaurant, plus more.

Choose from a huge variety of spacious accommodations, including 14 aft corner suites and terraced balcony staterooms that overlook the promenade below that are ideal for people-watching. "Cluster staterooms" were specially designed for families and can accommodate up to 10 in comfort. They feature two to three convenient connecting balcony staterooms, each with a sitting area and more. Some suites also feature a private outdoor hot tub.

An exclusive serene area boasts accommodations at the MSC Yacht Club, providing the highest level of pampering. Escape to nirvana as you enjoy a private club-like ambiance along with access to the many onboard amenities. Here you will find a private lounge, pool and solarium, butler service and more. Delight your senses at luxury cabanas for spa treatments plus two wellness staterooms.

Broadway-style shows are featured at the high-tech theater. Try your luck with popular slot games at the casino.

The MSC Seaview will offer an incredible cruise vacation for everyone in the family. Enjoy the views!

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Yacht Club Royal Suite

Comfortable king bed , Balcony with a private whirlpool bath and dining table, Separate living area and dining room, Walk-in closet, Bathroom with shower and bathtub, vanity area and hairdryer, Interactive TV, telephone, safe and minibar, Wi-Fi, Approx. 667 ft2 with a balcony that is approx. 355 ft2, Located on deck 16, Discover a world of privileges with MSC Yacht Club The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same stateroom category).

Yacht Club Deluxe Suite

Comfortable king bed that can be converted into two single beds on request, Balcony , Sitting area with sofa, Spacious closet, Bathroom with shower and bathtub, vanity area and hairdryer, Interactive TV, telephone, safe and minibar, Wi-Fi, Accommodates up to 5 guests, Approx. 269 ft2 with a balcony that is approx. 86 ft2, Located on decks 16-18, Discover a world of privileges with MSC Yacht Club The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same stateroom category).

Yacht Club Interior Suite

Comfortable king bed that can be converted into two single beds on request, Spacious closet, Bathroom with shower or bathtub, vanity area and hairdryer, Interactive TV, telephone, safe and minibar, Wi-Fi, Approx. 226 ft2 , Located on decks 16-18, Discover a world of privileges with MSC Yacht Club The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same stateroom category).

Junior Suite Aurea

Comfortable king bed that can be converted into two single beds, Balcony , Sitting area with sofa, Spacious closet, Bathroom with shower or bathtub, vanity area and hairdryer, Interactive TV. telephone, safe and minibar, Wi-Fi access available ($), Approx. 183 ft2 with a balcony that is approx. 172 ft2 , Located on deck 9, The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same stateroom category).

Two-Bedroom Grand Suite Aurea

Two-bedroom Suite- Bedroom 1: Comfortable king bed, Bedroom 2: Two single beds, Walk-in closet, Two bathrooms- Bathroom 1: Shower, vanity area and hairdryer, Bathroom 2: Bathtub, vanity area and hairdryer, Balcony, Sitting area with sofa or separate living area, Interactive TV, telephone, safe and minibar, Wi-Fi access available ($), Accommodates up to 5 guests, Approx. 527 ft2 with a balcony that is approx. 183 ft2 , Located on decks 11-14, The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same stateroom category).

Aurea Grand Suite

Comfortable king bed that can be converted into two single beds, Balcony, Sitting area with sofa or separate living area, Walk-in closet, Bathroom with shower or bathtub, vanity area with hairdryer, Interactive TV, telephone, safe and minibar, Wi-Fi access available ($), Approx. 377 – 57 ft2 with a large balcony that is approx. 108 – 226 ft2, Located on decks 9-13. The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same stateroom category).

Premium Suite Aurea With Terrace

Comfortable king bed that can be converted into two single beds, Balcony , Sitting area with sofa, Spacious closet, Bathroom with shower or bathtub, vanity area and hairdryer, Interactive TV. telephone, safe and minibar, Wi-Fi access available ($), Approx. 301 ft2 with a balcony that is approx. 409 ft2 , Located on deck 9 , The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same stateroom category).

Premium Suite Aurea With Whirlpool

Comfortable king bed that can be converted into two single beds, Balcony with a private whirlpool bath, Sitting area with sofa, Spacious closet, Bathroom with shower or bathtub, vanity area and hairdryer, Interactive TV. telephone, safe and minibar, Wi-Fi access available ($), Accommodates up to 5 guests, Approx. 301 ft2 with a balcony that is approx. 75 ft2 , Located on decks 9-15, The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same stateroom category).

Premium Suite Aurea

Comfortable king bed that can be converted into two single beds, Balcony , Sitting area with sofa, Spacious closet, Bathroom with shower or bathtub, vanity area and hairdryer, Interactive TV. telephone, safe and minibar, Wi-Fi access available ($), Approx. 280 – 344 ft2 with a balcony that is approx. 97 – 151 ft2 , Located on decks 9-15, The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same stateroom category).

Deluxe Suite Aurea

Comfortable king bed that can be converted into two single beds, Balcony , Sitting area with sofa, Spacious closet, Bathroom with shower or bathtub, vanity area and hairdryer, Interactive TV. telephone, safe and minibar, Wi-Fi access available ($), Approx. 215 ft2 with a balcony that is approx. 86 ft2 , Located on decks 9-15, The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same stateroom category).

Aurea Balcony

Comfortable king bed that can be converted into two single beds, Balcony , Sitting area with sofa, Spacious closet, Bathroom with shower or bathtub, vanity area and hairdryer, Interactive TV. telephone, safe and minibar, Wi-Fi access available ($), Approx. 171 – 269 ft2 with a balcony that is approx. 54 – 97 ft2 , Located on decks 9-15, Choose the stateroom type that best suits you: Balcony Aurea (best location, approx. 183 ft2, deck 9) *Some staterooms have a metal balcony front, instead of glass. The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same stateroom category).

Deluxe Balcony

Comfortable king bed that can be converted into two single beds, Balcony , Sitting area with sofa, Spacious closet, Bathroom with shower or bathtub, vanity area and hairdryer, Interactive TV. telephone, safe and minibar, Wi-Fi access available ($), Approx. 171 – 269 ft2 with a balcony that is approx. 54 – 97 ft2 , Located on decks 9-15, Choose the stateroom type that best suits you: Deluxe Balcony (approx. 172 – 269 ft2, decks 9-15) 16 to 25 sqm, deck 9-15) *Some staterooms have a metal balcony front, instead of glass. The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same stateroom category).

Deluxe Oceanview

Comfortable king bed that can be converted into two single beds, Window with sea view, Relaxing armchair, Spacious closet, Bathroom with shower, vanity area and hairdryer, Interactive TV. telephone, safe and minibar, Wi-Fi access available ($), Approx. 183 ft2 , Located on deck 5, The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same stateroom category).

Premium Interior

Comfortable king bed that can be converted into two single beds, Spacious closet, Bathroom with shower, vanity area and hairdryer, Interactive TV. telephone, safe and minibar, Wi-Fi access available ($), Accommodates up to 5 guests, Approx. 151 – 301 ft2 , Choose the stateroom type that best suits you: Premium Interior (approx. 301 ft2, deck 10) *Select staterooms for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility have twin beds that can’t be converted into king bed. The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same stateroom category).

Deluxe Interior

Comfortable king bed that can be converted into two single beds, Spacious closet, Bathroom with shower, vanity area and hairdryer, Interactive TV. telephone, safe and minibar, Wi-Fi access available ($), Accommodates up to 5 guests, Approx. 151 – 301 ft2 , Choose the stateroom type that best suits you: Deluxe Interior (approx. 151 – 183 ft2, decks 5-15) *Select staterooms for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility have twin beds that can’t be converted into king bed. The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same stateroom category).

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Fusion Restaurant

Fusion Restaurant.

Ipanema Restaurant

Ipanema Restaurant.

MSC Yacht Club Grill & Bar

MSC Yacht Club Grill & Bar.

MSC Yacht Club Restaurant

MSC Yacht Club Restaurant.

Restaurant.

Steakhouse.

Teppayaki Restaurant

Teppayaki Restaurant.

Casino and Casino Bar

Casino and Casino Bar.

Medi Spa.Doctor

The stunning high-tech theater is the ideal venue to enjoy spectacular Broadway-style shows, with a varied program offering compelling entertainment every evening of your cruise.

Meeting Room

Meeting Room.

VIP Reception Area

VIP Reception Area.

Waiting Room

Waiting Room.

Garage Disco

Garage Disco.

MSC Yacht Club Pool

MSC Yacht Club Pool.

Decks: 18 8 7

Pool and Steam

Pool and Steam.

Raised Pool

Raised Pool.

South Beach Pool

South Beach Pool.

Top 19 Exclusive Solarium

Top 19 Exclusive Solarium.

Water Play Area

Water Play Area.

Whirlpool Tub

Whirlpool Tub.

Adventure Trail

Adventure Trail.

Enjoy all the fun of two full-size bowling alleys, where you can challenge friends and family to the last pin!

Entertainment Area

Entertainment Area.

Forest Aquaventure Park

With its multi-story aqua park, MSC Seaview offers one of the largest and most interactive water attractions at sea. It prides itself on its five different water slides, including two racing slides with clear loops extending over the side of the ship and a 367-foot water slide with lights and music going down in single and double slide tubes. Also boasts an AquaPlay™ area for tots and an adventure trail, the aqua park truly has something for everyone.

MSC Sports Arena

MSC Sports Arena.

Chocolate Factory

Chocolate Factory.

Galleria Shopping Area

Galleria Shopping Area.

Retail Area

Retail Area.

Barber Shop

Barber Shop.

Boutique Accessories

Boutique Accessories.

Beauty Arcade

Beauty Arcade.

Beauty Parlor

Beauty Parlor.

Fitness Area

Fitness Area.

Spa and Pool

Spa and Pool.

Spa Wellness Area

Spa Wellness Area.

Children's Area

Kids from 3 to 11 years of age can participate in a whole host of fun activities thanks to our partnership with LEGO®. A great selection of LEGO® bricks and equipment are available in our Mini and Juniors Clubs. What's more, every cruise includes a special event, the LEGO® Experience On Board: an entire day dedicated to fun LEGO® activities for the whole family to enjoy.

Art Gallery

Art Gallery.

Photo Shop.

Decks: 18 16 7 6 5 8

Champagne Bar

Champagne Bar.

Miami Beach Bar

Miami Beach Bar.

Miramar Bar

Miramar Bar.

News and Comedy Club Bar

News and Comedy Club Ba.

Family Lounge

Family Lounge.

Indoor Pool Bar

Indoor Pool Bar.

MSC Yacht Club Sun Deck

MSC Yacht Club Sun Deck.

Vip Lounge Bar

A refreshing choice of twenty classy bars and lounges.

Decks: 8 6 5 7

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