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If you're wondering where all the kids are, they're at this visually impressive water park at the middle of the ship. The Kraken-themed waterslide has VR elements, and there's a pirate ship-themed playground with water elements. The Adventure Trail hanging bridge provides some thrills at the top of the ship. The Infinity Pool at the back of Deck 8 is a first for MSC, and it's a stunner. This area is adults-only and there are chic sunbeds within the water with perfect aft views (this also draws selfie-takers).
Attend a Deck Party
Cabaret Rouge is a new venue for MSC, debuting on MSC Seashore, and we're pronouncing it a hit. Decked all in red with a French cafe vibe, the space seems intimate, despite being able to seat 400. There's a separate troupe of singers and dancers here, and all entertainment is geared toward an American audience, we were told. Every night on our sailing, a different artist was put in the spotlight and we enjoyed almost every show (Women in Art and Starry Starry Night with Van Gogh were the most crowded). MSC Seashore's christening ceremony was on November 18, 2021, and held at MSC Ocean Cay (Bahamas). Live onboard performed Nile Rodgers (1952-born American guitarist, singer, songwriter) and his band "Nile Rodgers & Chic" (1972-founded as "The Big Apple Band").
Jungle Beach bar
Further, when you're in the room and trying to charge multiple devices, some of the plugs are positioned in a way that makes it impossible to charge them side by side. Speaking of apps, since the resumption of cruising after 2020's pandemic shutdown, most major cruise lines have transitioned to virtual muster drills that can be completed on your smartphone or on your in-room TV. Passengers normally have a sizable window of time (usually a couple of hours) to complete the mandatory safety briefing. That means you can't walk up to a bay and piggyback on someone else's ride unless you feel like a rousing game of deck roulette. If you walk into an open car before making a floor selection, you'll be at the mercy of wherever the car is headed next. It also means you can't change your mind about where you want to go after you've entered the car (unless someone else is already going there and selected that deck number before getting inside).
The Jungle Pool
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MSC Seashore is equipped become the first cruise ship in the world to feature a new air sanitation system, ‘Safe Air’, which uses UV-C lamp technology to eliminate viruses and bacteria to guarantee clean and safe air for guests and crew. MSC Divina is a Fantasia-class ship, and while it carries fewer passengers than MSC Seashore, with 4,345 guests, the layout can make it feel a little more cramped. Still, it's a more intimate feeling ship, and because it's older, prices will generally be lower. And that's too bad, because as the line's first Seaside EVO-class cruise ship, the 4,540-passenger MSC Seashore deserves attention. As you get into the suites, the bathrooms do get bigger, although we were surprised that even the best rooms on the ship didn't have double sinks.
Venchi 1878 Chocolate Bar
The changing room was tiny, and there's no nice lounge where you wait for your treatment. We also found the massage to be among the more disappointing that we've received. There are a wide variety of treatments, including facials, massages and body treatments. With so many European and South American guests, people often ask if topless sunbathing is allowed. It's not, but if you book a cabana off the beaten track at the Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, no one will bother you.
RESTAURANTS & BUFFET
Visible kitchens and a Mozzarella-making area allow guests to watchour chefs preparing the fresh food. The extensive buffet area includes various multifunction corners serving international dishes, ethnic cuisine, healthy options and a multitude of other tastes. Visible kitchens and a Mozzarella-making area allow guests to watch our chefs preparing the fresh food. MSC Seashore has daily meet and greets for LGBTQIAP+ passengers, as well as meet ups for sober cruisers. The food in the Yacht Club also wins praise, as it should; this is the main dining room for the suite guests.
By forcing all passengers to complete it at a precise time, it prompts them to head to their muster stations simultaneously, thereby causing the very scenario e-mustering was designed to prevent. MSC redeemed itself, however, with its shoreside beach party on private island Ocean Cay in the Bahamas. On my voyage, Seashore docked there until midnight, and the absolute standout in terms of entertainment was the spectacular light show, set to music, that took place after dark. It's a standard part of late-night calls on the island, found on all itineraries departing from the U.S. The four main dining rooms on the ship all feature the same menu, which changes nightly.
Any of the nearby tables is perfect for sipping your beverage while people-watching. I've just sailed MSC Seashore, the first ship in MSC Cruises' new Seaside EVO Class — a variation of the line's original Seaside Class — which offers passengers affordable elegance and plenty of outdoor spaces to connect with the sea. The kids club offers a range of different spaces for kids ages 3 to 11, with activities to fit a range of interests. From video games to movies, arts and crafts to cooking competitions, the ways to play are near-endless. The largest of the Aurea suite options is the two-bedroom grand suite, which features two bedrooms (one with a double bed and one with two singles), two bathrooms, a dining area and large terrace. The narrow rooms feature that same neutral color palette as you’ll find in the interior staterooms, but with a large porthole at the end of the sitting area.
Butcher's Cut with Al Fresco dining
MSC Seashore is one of the ships that sail to Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, MSC's exclusive Bahamian destination. Spanning decks 18 through 20, a twisting waterslide and the Pirates Cove splash area offer watery fun, including climbing structures, dump buckets and sprayers. On Deck 20, Adventure Trail is a top-of-the-ship bridge that winds its way above Pirates Cove, and a sports court is available for basketball and other active pursuits. With 18 bars and lounges onboard, I probably wouldn't have been able to try them all, even if I had done a weeklong sailing.
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Although it has been around since the late 1980s, the cruise arm of the behemoth Mediterranean Shipping Company has only been wooing the North American market for just shy of a decade. For those ages 15 to 17, the Teen Club offers events and tech-friendly amenities. If you’d rather enjoy a party-like atmosphere than sit in a dark theater, attend one of the nightly deck parties. There are other places you can go within the ship to grab a small bite to eat if you’d like also to get a drink at the same time. Other technical features on the ship help move MSC Cruises closer to its goal of being net carbon neutral by 2050. These technologies, for example, reduce sulfur oxide emissions and nitrogen oxide emissions by significant degrees.
Some elements of the onboard experience have improved since the world welcomed MSC Seaside. On MSC Seashore, crew members are more outgoing, I was offered coffee after dinner, and announcements were all in English. Even then, they weren't able to link my credit card with my onboard account and told me I'd have to do it after I boarded.
There's a shore excursion desk, a future cruise desk, an art gallery and a special area set aside for the MSC Foundation. We were somewhat surprised at the lack of things to do during the day on such a large ship, especially compared to American competitors. Most activities were conducted outside by the pool, to limited attendance, although the dance lessons did perk things up. MSC Seashore itinerary program started with the inaugural season based on 7-day Western Mediterranean roundtrips from homeports in Spain, Italy and France (Barcelona, Naples, Genoa, Marseille). Call ports included Messina (Sicily), Portofino (Italian Riviera) and Valletta (Malta).
After using the touch screen to select the number of the deck you want, you'll be assigned to a particular letter. When the car with that letter arrives, that's the one you'll board to get where you need to go. Costume styles ranged from burlesque to Vegas showgirl; the latter reminded me of something a cruiser might have seen on a Carnival ship in the 1980s.
Other thoughtful touches include plenty of outlets and USB ports, although only one side of the bed allows for USB charging. On the plus side, shower doors mean you won't have to battle with clingy curtains, and shaving bars are a useful addition. Toiletries are MSC Cruises' special brand, but they seemed to be of higher quality than most of the free all-in-one shampoo and conditioner and shower gel found on other lines. The Marketplace Buffet, which takes up about half of Deck 16, is notable for its sheer size and variety of food.
As you can see, you don’t get a huge array of restaurant options on MSC Seashore unless you’re staying in the Yacht Club area of the ship. Otherwise, you’ll need to settle for dining at the main dining rooms or the buffet for every meal, or upgrade and pay for some of the for-a-fee, specialty dining experiences. Aurea suites come with extra perks such as welcome gifts, 24-hour room service and access to an Aurea sundeck. Some Aurea suites have whirlpools on their balconies, and most have lots of storage space. The Seaside EVO class is an evolution of the prior Seaside class (which encompasses ships MSC Seaside and MSC Seaview, which debuted in 2017 and 2018). The EVO variant takes things to the next level, with newly imagined public spaces, restaurants and more.
I could see myself spending quite a bit of time there, largely because of its fun sports memorabilia decor and private areas for viewing sporting events. In contrast, MSC Seashore employs a New York City theme that's equal parts cute and corny. Meant to appeal to American clientele, the dining rooms boast names like Manhattan, Central Park, Tribeca and 5th Avenue. You'll also find the Brooklyn Cafe, the Uptown Lounge and the Long Island Pool and Bar. In the Times Square area, faux skyscrapers and TVs posing as electronic billboards complement a twice-nightly New Year's Eve digital ball drop following each night's shows in the nearby Madison Theater. Overall, I found it endearing, familiar and, in some ways, even innovative.
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