Seaside class · MSC · In service since 2022
MSC Seascape
MSC Seascape is a Seaside class cruise ship operated by MSC, in service since 2022. At about 169,400 gross tons and ranks #8 by size in the 23-ship MSC fleet we cover.
- 169,400 gross tons
Photo: Rene Cortin, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Ship facts
- Cruise line
- MSC Cruises
- Ship class
- Seaside class
- Entered service
- 2022 (4 years ago)
- Gross tonnage
- 169,400
- Builder
- Fincantieri
- IMO number
- 9843807
About MSC Seascape
MSC Seascape, delivered in 2022, is the second Seaside EVO ship and has sailed Caribbean itineraries from US ports, including Galveston. It features ROBOTRON, a robotic-arm amusement ride on the top deck. Like the rest of the Seaside class, it has a waterfront promenade close to the sea, glass-floored walkways and an aqua park. Its Caribbean trips typically call at Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, a former sand-dredging site that MSC turned into a private island. It suits families who want a modern, activity-packed ship with a European touch.
Best for: Families and thrill-seekers who want a modern ship with unique rides on a Caribbean cruise.
MSC Seascape highlights
- ROBOTRON, a robotic-arm thrill ride
- Waterfront promenade close to the water
- Glass-floored walkways high above the sea
- MSC Yacht Club suites
- Caribbean itineraries with a stop at Ocean Cay
How MSC Seascape compares in size
- MSC World Europa215,863
- MSC World America205,700
- MSC Euribia184,011
- MSC Virtuosa181,541
- MSC Grandiosa181,541
- MSC Meraviglia171,589
- MSC Bellissima171,500
- MSC Seascape169,400
- MSC Seashore169,400
- MSC Seaview154,000
- MSC Seaside154,000
- MSC Preziosa139,072
- MSC Divina139,072
- MSC Splendida137,936
- MSC Fantasia137,936
- MSC Magnifica95,128
- MSC Poesia92,627
- MSC Orchestra92,409
- MSC Musica92,409
- MSC Opera65,591
- MSC Lirica65,591
- MSC Armonia65,542
- MSC Sinfonia65,542
Gross tonnage measures a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Source: Wikidata.
Seaside class sister ships
Sailing with MSC
MSC Cruises is a Swiss-Italian line with one of the youngest, fastest-growing fleets at sea, sailing big, glossy ships in the Caribbean from Florida and across Europe. It is known for competitive fares, kids-sail-free deals, the luxurious MSC Yacht Club and Ocean Cay, its private Bahamas island. Expect a European flavor and a multinational crowd, especially in the Mediterranean.
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MSC Seascape FAQs
How big is MSC Seascape?
MSC Seascape measures about 169,400 gross tons. That makes it #8 of 23 MSC ships we cover by tonnage, and #29 among all 255 ocean cruise ships in our guide.
When was MSC Seascape built?
MSC Seascape entered service in 2022 and was built by Fincantieri.
What class of ship is MSC Seascape?
MSC Seascape belongs to MSC's Seaside class, alongside MSC Seashore, MSC Seaview, MSC Seaside. Ships in the same class share a layout and most signature features.
Is MSC Seascape good for families?
Kids clubs are divided by age, from babies and toddlers up to teens 15 to 17, and MSC partners with LEGO for themed activities and play spaces. Many sailings let children under a certain age sail free when sharing a cabin with two adults, though they pay port fees and taxes. Facilities vary by ship, so check what MSC Seascape offers for your kids' ages.
Updated November 2026 by the BookMyDreamCruise editorial team. How we research and fact-check.
Sources: Wikidata, Wikipedia, MSC official site.