Are MSC Seascape and Seaside the same?

The Seaside class is a class of four cruise ships owned and operated by MSC Cruises. The lead ship of the class, MSC Seaside, entered service in the Caribbean Sea in December 2017. A fourth cruise ship, the MSC Seascape was christened in New York on December 7, 2022.



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Practically identical to its sister ship MSC Seashore, MSC Seascape features the same glitzy, shimmering aesthetic inspired by the bright lights of New York City. Yet MSC Seascape is slightly larger; the 170,000-gross-ton vessel can accommodate 5,877 passengers, about 145 more than MSC Seashore.

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MSC Seascape is a Seaside EVO-class cruise ship built for MSC Cruises at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy. The leader of her sub-class is the MSC Seashore, who was delivered to MSC Cruises in July 2022. This class is a larger version of the main Seaside class of cruise ships.

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MSC Seascape is sister ship to MSC Seashore, the largest cruise ship ever built in Italy and delivered in July 2021.

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MSC Seashore is an evolution of her Seaside-class sister ships, MSC Seaside and MSC Seaview.

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MSC Seascape is 339 meters long (1112.2 ft.) and has a beam of 41 meters (135 ft.), which makes it the longest ship in the fleet. She measures 76 meters high (243 ft.). MSC Seascape is 20 decks tall Her gross tonnage is 169,400 GT.

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Seashore and Seascape are sister ships, with the Seascape slightly larger (145 more passengers). Color schemes are slightly different, but you'll find it hard to tell the difference between Seascape and Seashore. Biggest difference is that Seascape has Robotron, the robotic ride on Deck 20.

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MSC Seascape is beautifully designed, with top-notch finishes and décor. The ship offers plenty for cruisers of all ages, with a number of entertainment, dining, and activity options onboard. I recently spent 7 days on this new vessel, sailing in the Caribbean and exploring the ship from top to bottom.

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MSC Seascape is a new Seaside EVO-class ship that will be operated by Switzerland-based cruise brand MSC Cruises, part of the MSC Group.

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Planning your cruise You'll likely be most comfortable with some casual dress for the day, including flip-flops for the pool decks, but something closer to country club casual for evenings. Themed nights are frequent and fun!

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The biggest MSC Cruises ship is MSC World Europa. At 215,863 gross tons, it's the biggest MSC Cruises ship ever built and the sixth biggest cruise ship in the world from any line.

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The Pirates Cove Aquapark features two AquaTube water slides spiraling above the deck, utilizing a combination of fiberglass effects to deliver an exceptional ride. Translucent fiberglass, renowned for its clarity and strength, illuminates enclosed flumes, allowing riders to anticipate what lies ahead.

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The usual dress code is informal during the day and smart-casual at night -- think nice trousers and shirt for men and nice pants/skirts with blouse or cocktail dress for women. There's usually one gala night per cruise, when black tie or dark suit and tie are encouraged for men, as is a formal dress for women.

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Seascape ship's outdoor deck space is also fleet's largest (~13000 m2 / 140000 ft2) and includes the 540-m (1772-ft) long Promenade lined up with outdoor bars and dining venues.

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In 1997, the vessel entered service for MSC Cruises as Melody. She ended her career as an accommodation ship Qing, during which she sank in storm at her berth, and was scrapped in 2019.

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