MSC CRUISES unveiled its
newest ship, the MSC Seaview,
at a christening ceremony held
in Genoa, Italy, on June 9.
The MSC Seaview will
spend the northern
hemisphere summer sailing
the Mediterranean, with
destinations that include
Naples, Barcelona, and
Marseille. In the winter it will
head to Brazil, with stops
in Santos, Camboriu, and
Salvador.
The MSC Seaview is the
sister ship of the MSC
Seaside, which the company
launched at the end of last
year. Both ships are part of
the Seaside class, which
is part of MSC’s ambitious
expansion plans.
The MSC Seaview is the
first MSC ship built in Italy,
said Carlo de Filippis, head
of revenue for MSC Cruises
South Africa. At 323m in
length and with a gross
tonnage of 153 516 tonnes,
the MSC Seaview is also the
largest ship ever built in Italy.
The ship has 20 decks and
2 066 cabins, accommodating
5 331 passengers. Dining
options onboard are extensive,
with two buffets and a range
of restaurants, including those
by chefs Ramon Freixa and
Roy Yamaguchi.
The ship also caters for
families, with six distinct
areas specifically designated
for children of various ages.
MSC Seaview has 160m long
waterslides jutting over the
side of the ship, and a 105m
long zip line, the longest
currently at sea.
The 934-seater Odeon
Theatre will be the venue for
seven new, original shows.
There is also an onboard
casino, gym, spa, and a
full programme of activities
hosted in the four-story atrium,
including themed parties.
Using the MSC for Me app,
guests can book services,
restaurants, and excursions,
among other things. The
MSC for Me kids wristband
is a wearable device that
allows crew, staff, and
parents to locate and monitor
their children anywhere on
board.
