Seaside class · MSC · In service since 2018
MSC Seaview
MSC Seaview is a Seaside class cruise ship operated by MSC, in service since 2018. At about 154,000 gross tons and ranks #10 by size in the 23-ship MSC fleet we cover.
- 154,000 gross tons
- 1,060 ft long
Photo: Didier Duforest, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Ship facts
- Cruise line
- MSC Cruises
- Ship class
- Seaside class
- Entered service
- 2018 (8 years ago)
- Gross tonnage
- 154,000
- Length
- 1,060 ft (323 m)
- Beam (width)
- 135 ft (41 m)
- Speed
- 22 knots
- Builder
- Fincantieri
- Flag
- Malta
- IMO number
- 9745378
About MSC Seaview
MSC Seaview, from 2018, is the second Seaside-class ship and a twin of MSC Seaside, but it has spent most of its career in Europe and South America rather than Florida. Its signature is the waterfront boardwalk, lined with bars and restaurants just above the waves, plus glass-floored catwalks for anyone with a head for heights. An aqua park keeps kids busy, while the MSC Yacht Club offers privacy for suite guests. It’s a good choice for Mediterranean trips if you want a modern ship with plenty of outdoor space.
Best for: Travelers looking for a modern, open-air ship for a Mediterranean or South American cruise.
MSC Seaview highlights
- Waterfront boardwalk wrapping the ship
- Glass-floored walkways
- Aqua park with waterslides
- MSC Yacht Club
How MSC Seaview 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 Seaview FAQs
How big is MSC Seaview?
MSC Seaview measures about 154,000 gross tons and is about 1,060 feet (323 m) long. That makes it #10 of 23 MSC ships we cover by tonnage, and #46 among all 255 ocean cruise ships in our guide.
When was MSC Seaview built?
MSC Seaview entered service in 2018 and was built by Fincantieri.
What class of ship is MSC Seaview?
MSC Seaview belongs to MSC's Seaside class, alongside MSC Seascape, MSC Seashore, MSC Seaside. Ships in the same class share a layout and most signature features.
Is MSC Seaview 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 Seaview 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.