IMO: 9745378
MSC Seaview
Technical specifications, historical timeline, and comprehensive venue inventory.
The Blueprint
- Ship Class
- Seaside-class
- Gross Tonnage (GT)
- 153,516
- Length (FT / M)
- 1,060 / 323
- Beam (FT / M)
- 135 / 41
- Decks (Passenger / Total)
- 15 / 20
- Shipyard
- Fincantieri, Monfalcone, Italy
- Registry
- Malta
- Godparent(s)
- Sophia Loren
- LNG Powered
- No
- Build Cost
- $745,000,000
Class Sisters:
MSC Seaside
Timeline & Evolution
Inaugural Sail Year
2018
Major Refurbishments
2023
Significant Changes
- 2023: Drydock refurbishment.
Registry & Build Record
- IMO Number
- 9745378
- MMSI
- 248717000
- Call Sign
- 9HA4777
- Classification Society
- RINA
- Hull / Yard Number
- 6257
- Maiden Voyage
- 10 June 2018
- Maximum Draft
- 8.55 m (28.1 ft)
Capacity & Space
- Double Occupancy
- 4,134
- Maximum Capacity
- 5,329
- Total Crew
- 1,413
- Passenger-to-Crew Ratio
- 2.93:1
- Space Ratio
- 37.13
Onboard Inventory
- Swimming Pools
- 4
- Hot Tubs / Whirlpools
- 13
- Waterslides
- 5*
- Bars & Lounges
- 18
- Complimentary Dining Venues
- 4
- Specialty Dining Venues
- 5
- À la Carte Dining
- 1
- Elevators
- 19
* Unofficial count — the cruise line publishes no official total for this figure.
Power & Propulsion
- Propulsion
- Diesel-electric
- Fuel Type
- Marine gas oil / heavy fuel oil
- Installed Power
- 62.4 MW (83,680 hp)
- Propulsion Power
- 40 MW (53,641 hp)
- Maximum Speed
- 22.98 Knots
- Engine Configuration
- 2x Wartsila 12V46F (14,400 kW ea) + 2x Wartsila 14V46F (16,800 kW ea) diesel-generator sets (62.4 MW combined); diesel-electric; 2x 20 MW propulsion motors
Logistics
- Cruising Speed
- 21.3 Knots
- Medical Center
- Deck 4
Elevator Banks
Forward
Decks 4-19
Midship
Decks 5-16
Aft (panoramic)
Decks 7-16
Designated Smoking Zones
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Casino designated smoking areacasinoLocation: Deck 7Smoking permitted only in the designated section of the casino.
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Designated smoking loungeindoorLocation: Designated loungeSmoking permitted only in the single designated lounge.
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Designated open-deck smoking areaoutdoorLocation: Sun deck (one side)Smoking permitted only on one marked side of the open sun deck; no smoking in cabins or on balconies.
Cabin Summary
Total: 2,066
ADA Compliant: 54
- Suites
- 184
- Balcony
- 1,348
- Oceanview
- 80
- Inside
- 454
The Apex Suite
MSC Yacht Club Royal Suite
670 SQ FT
The ship's largest accommodation: one of two MSC Yacht Club Royal Suites of about 670 sq ft (62 m2) forward on Deck 16, with a separate bedroom, a lounge with wet bar and a 33 m2 veranda featuring a balcony whirlpool, within the MSC Yacht Club 'ship-within-a-ship' with 24-hour butler and concierge service.
Stateroom Taxonomy
Suites
- MSC Yacht Club Royal Suite2
- MSC Yacht Club Deluxe Suite72
- MSC Yacht Club Interior Suite12
- Grand Suite Aurea / Two-Bedroom Grand Suite12
- Seaview Suite (balcony whirlpool)28
- Balcony Suite (Fantastica / Aurea)58
Balcony
- Balcony (Deluxe / Aurea / Wellness)1,348
Oceanview
- Ocean View (Deluxe / Wellness)80
Inside
- Interior (Premium / Deluxe / Wellness)454
Features & Amenities
Family & Youth
- Kids Club
- Teen Club
- Waterpark
Adults & Wellness
- Spa
- Thermal Suite
- Casino
Entertainment & Culture
- Production Theater
Thrills & Active
- Zip Line
- Ropes Course
Staterooms & Service
- Butler Service
- Ship-Within-a-Ship Suite Complex
Expedition & Marine
- Tender-Port Capable
Signature Experiences
Longest zip line at sea
longest
Sea-level Waterfront Boardwalk
unique
Slideboarding interactive water park
industry first
Forest Aquaventure aquapark with five waterslides
top-deck attraction
130 m zip line (longest at sea) and an Adventure Trail ropes course
top-deck attraction
Sunset Beach Pool and Panorama Pool served by portside panoramic glass elevators
top-deck attraction
Two glass-floored catwalks cantilevered 40 m above the sea on the Waterfront Boardwalk
top-deck attraction
MSC Yacht Club private sundeck with pool and whirlpools
top-deck attraction
Ship-Specific Highlights
- MSC Yacht Club - private 'ship-within-a-ship' with Top Sail Lounge, restaurant, solarium and The One pool deck
- Sea-level Waterfront Boardwalk promenade encircling the ship with glass-floor catwalks
- Forest Aquaventure aquapark with five waterslides (incl. interactive Slideboarding)
- Asian Market Kitchen Pan-Asian dining concept (Kaito Sushi + Teppanyaki) with chef Roy Yamaguchi
Venues
Complimentary Dining
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Golden Sand Restaurantmain_dining_roomLocation: Deck 5Main dining room, breakfast/lunch/dinner.
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Silver Dolphin Restaurantmain_dining_roomLocation: Deck 6Main dining room, dinner service.
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Ocean Point Restaurant & BuffetbuffetLocation: Deck 8Casual Mediterranean dining and buffet with sea views.
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Marketplace Buffet RestaurantbuffetLocation: Deck 8Self-service Lido buffet.
Specialty Dining
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Butcher's CutsteakhouseLocation: Deck 16American-style steakhouse.
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Ocean CayseafoodLocation: Deck 16Luxury fish and seafood restaurant.
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Asian Market Kitchen (Fusion)asianLocation: Deck 16Pan-Asian restaurant created with chef Roy Yamaguchi.
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Kaito SushiasianLocation: Deck 16Sushi bar within Asian Market Kitchen.
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Kaito TeppanyakiteppanyakiLocation: Deck 16Teppanyaki tables within Asian Market Kitchen.
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L'Atelier BistrotbarLocation: Deck 8French bistro bar - charcuterie, cheese and wine.
Exclusive Dining
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MSC Yacht Club Restaurantmain_dining_roomLocation: Deck 18Exclusive restaurant for Yacht Club guests.
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MSC Yacht Club Grill & BarYacht Club exclusiveCasual grill dining on the Yacht Club sundeck, reserved for Yacht Club guests.
À la Carte Dining
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Venchi 1878 Chocolate & GelatocafeLocation: Deck 6Italian chocolate, gelato and coffee corner.
Bars & Nightlife
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Seaview BarbarLocation: Deck 5Aperitif and cocktail bar.
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Shine BarbarLocation: Deck 6Bar near the main dining room.
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Champagne BarbarLocation: Deck 7Champagne, sparkling wine, oysters and caviar.
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Garage ClubnightclubLocation: Deck 7Teen space by day; nightclub with full bar at night.
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Haven LoungeloungeLocation: Deck 7Cocktail bar with live music.
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Platinum Casino BarbarLocation: Deck 7Casino bar overlooking the gaming floor.
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Sunset Beach Barpool_barLocation: Deck 7Aft pool-deck cocktail bar.
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Marketplace BarbarLocation: Deck 8Buffet-area bar on the Waterfront.
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Sports BarbarLocation: Deck 8American-style sports bar.
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Seaside LoungeloungeLocation: Deck 8Lounge with classic cocktails and afternoon activities.
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Wine & CocktailsbarLocation: Deck 16Wine and cocktail bar amid the specialty restaurants.
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Panorama Barpool_barLocation: Deck 16Main poolside ice-cream and cocktail bar.
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Top Sail LoungeloungeLocation: Deck 16MSC Yacht Club panoramic lounge bar.
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Jungle Beach Barpool_barLocation: Deck 18Indoor glass-domed pool bar and party venue.
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Aurea Barpool_barLocation: Deck 19Outdoor Aurea Experience pool bar.
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Miramar BarbarLocation: Deck 19Upper-deck bar.
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MSC Yacht Club Grill & BarbarLocation: Deck 19Yacht Club sundeck buffet and bar.
Pools & Aquatics
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Forest Aquaventure Aqua ParkwaterparkLocation: Deck 20Aquapark with five waterslides incl. Slideboarding.
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Sunset Beach PoolpoolLocation: Deck 7Aft pool with panoramic glass elevators.
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Panorama PoolpoolLocation: Deck 16Main pool with innovative sun loungers.
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Jungle PoolpoolLocation: Deck 18Glass-domed retractable-roof pool.
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MSC Yacht Club PoolpoolLocation: Deck 19Private Yacht Club pool and sundeck.
Active Recreation
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Zip Linezip_lineLocation: Deck 20130 m top-deck zip line, longest at sea.
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Adventure Trailropes_courseLocation: Deck 20Ropes course over the water park.
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Bowling & ArcadearcadeLocation: Deck 8Full-size bowling alleys and video arcade.
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Sports Courtsports_courtLocation: Deck 19Multi-use open sports court.
Entertainment Venues
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Metropolitan TheatretheaterLocation: Decks 6-7950-seat main show lounge with Broadway-style productions.
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5D CinemacinemaLocation: Deck 7Interactive 5D cinema experience.
Casino
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Platinum CasinocasinoLocation: Deck 7Full casino with tables and slots.
Spa & Fitness
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MSC Aurea SpaspaLocation: Deck 8Balinese-inspired spa with thermal area, salt/snow rooms.
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Technogym Fitness Centrefitness_centerLocation: Deck 8Technogym cardio and strength gym with sea views.
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Thermal Area & Solariumthermal_suiteLocation: Deck 8Thermal suite, thalasso pool and solarium.
Youth & Teen
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LEGO / Chicco Kids Clubkids_clubLocation: Deck 18Kids play areas with LEGO and Chicco partnerships.
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Teens Clubteen_clubLocation: Deck 18Age-appropriate teen club and activities.
Retail & Shopping
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Duty-Free ShopsshopsLocation: Deck 6-8Duty-free boutiques along the promenade.
Leisure & Public Spaces
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Four-Deck AtriumatriumLocation: Decks 6-8Multi-level glass-walled atrium with live music.
Guest Services
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Reception / Guest ServicesreceptionLocation: Deck 5Main reception lobby.
Data Provenance
Last Verified: 2026-07-02