What time is dining on the MSC Seaside?

Enjoy freshly prepared Mediterranean and international specialties in this elegant main restaurant. Seating Times: For Breakfast and Lunch, check onboard for hours of operation; Dinner: Early: 5:30 PM; Late: 7:30 PM and 9:30 PM - dining times may vary. Dress: We suggest smart casual attire.



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My Time Dining is one of the options you'll get to choose from when you book your cruise. Unlike traditional dining — where a dining time is assigned to you — guests who opt for My Time Dining can eat in the Main Dining Room anytime they like during dinner hours, according to availability.

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At dinner, dress codes will vary daily, among the following: Casual: Slacks and sport shirt for men (no jeans); slacks and blouse, sundress or pantsuit for women. Informal: Jacket with or without tie for men; dress or pantsuit for women. Formal: Dark suit or tuxedo for men; evening gown or cocktail dress for women.

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Dress Restrictions At no point is swimwear allowed in any formal dining venue for any meal, including breakfast and lunch. Shorts, flip flops, and tank tops are not allowed for Evening Wear or Gala Night in the Main Dining Rooms, Specialty Restaurants, or MSC Yacht Club.

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If you like to have dinner on the table the minute you get home from work, stick to your regular routine. Choose the early dinner seating—it usually starts around 6 p.m. But if you like to lounge around a while or hit the gym after work, you might prefer a later setting, which typically starts at 8:30 p.m.

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If you're looking to stay within the confines of your luxury stateroom, MSC offers 24/7 in-room dining to provide you with what you want when you want it. Feel free to pre-order your meals if you have a specific time in mind.

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Planning your cruise Expect 1-2 formal Gala nights, with 2 being more for week-long itineraries. 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.

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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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Cruise ships are good at making food available 24/7, so if you're hungry, there's usually no one to blame but yourself. The main dining room usually has set meal times, but sections of the buffet will always be open, and you'll usually be able to find a diner, cafe, or pizza shop that's open at all hours.

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While they might not host the excessive midnight buffets of yore, many cruise ships do still offer late-night snack stations in the buffet areas, featuring items like sandwiches, tacos or crepes.

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Even if you choose to bring your own stash of snacks or save up a plate from previous meals, there are plenty of 24/7 options on most cruises to ensure that no passenger goes hungry onboard no matter the time of the day... or night.

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For formal dinners, men should wear a dark suit or tuxedo, and women should wear an evening gown or cocktail dress. No jeans, t-shirts, shorts, or bare feet are allowed on the ship after 6 p.m. Beverage Policy: All beverages except tea and water extra.

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MSC Seaside Dress Code Daytime: Dress is casual, with people sporting everything from jeans and T-shirts to bathing suits and flip-flops. Evening: In the evenings it's dressier, but more smart casual than formal.

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MSC Dress Code: Formal and Casual Get Equal Billing On those nights, the main dining room requires men to wear suits or jackets and ties, and cocktail dresses for women. In the evenings, T-shirts and shorts are not permitted in the ships' public areas. No swimwear is allowed in the main dining rooms.

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