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Italy, Spain, France Cruise itinerary - MSC Cruises

Italy, Spain, France

7 nights sailing from Genoa (Italy) on cruise ship MSC Seaside

Itinerary: Sailing from Genoa (Italy), visiting Civitavecchia (Rome), Palermo (Sicily), Ibiza, Valencia (Spain), Marseille (France), ending in Genoa (Italy).

Other embarkation ports : from Civitavecchia from Marseille from Valencia from Palermo

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£979

May 2024

£729

Jun 2024

£899

Jul 2024

£859

Aug 2024

£889

Sep 2024

£729

Oct 2024

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Inside

Bella Inside IB

Deluxe Interior IR2

Inside Suite Yatch Club YIN

Deluxe Interior IR1

Ocean View

Ocean View (Bella experience) OB

Deluxe Ocean View OR1

Balcony

Balcony (Bella experience) BB

Deluxe Balcony BR1

Deluxe Balcony BR2

Deluxe Balcony BR3

Deluxe Balcony BR4

Balcony Aurea BA

Suite

Junior Suite Aurea SM

Deluxe Suite Aurea SR1

Premium Suite Aurea SL1

Premium Suite Aurea with Whirlpool SLW

Grand Suite Aurea SX

Deluxe Suite Yatch Club YC1

Royal Suite Yacht Club YC3

Two-Bedroom Grand Suite Aurea SD

18 May

£2,849

25 May

£979

£1,149

£1,229

£1,829

£2,179

£2,269

01 Jun

£899

£829

£899

£959

£1,149

£1,199

£1,239

£1,349

£1,629

£1,719

£1,809

£2,069

£2,159

08 Jun

£889

£949

£2,209

£879

£1,049

£1,079

£1,199

£1,219

£1,239

£1,269

£1,279

£1,389

£1,829

£1,919

£2,009

£2,269

£2,359

£2,979

£4,659

£2,459

15 Jun

£859

£1,819

£1,009

£1,169

£1,189

£1,209

£1,239

£1,249

£1,359

£1,699

£1,789

£1,879

£2,139

£2,229

£2,849

£4,609

22 Jun

£729

£789

£889

£919

£1,019

£1,039

£1,069

£1,079

£1,189

£1,699

£1,789

£1,879

£2,139

£2,229

£2,859

29 Jun

£729

£789

£1,919

£759

£849

£969

£989

£1,009

£1,029

£1,059

£1,069

£1,179

£1,609

£1,699

£1,789

£2,049

£2,139

£2,849

£4,619

£2,359

06 Jul

£1,039

£1,109

£1,949

£1,079

£1,179

£1,209

£1,289

£1,309

£1,339

£1,369

£1,389

£1,499

£1,699

£1,789

£1,879

£3,708

£3,858

£2,959

13 Jul

£919

£979

£949

£1,039

£1,279

£1,299

£1,329

£1,349

£1,369

£1,479

£1,759

£1,849

£1,939

£3,728

£3,878

£2,909

20 Jul

£1,009

£1,069

£1,949

£1,039

£1,169

£1,209

£1,289

£1,309

£1,339

£1,359

£1,379

£1,489

£1,809

£1,859

£1,949

£3,758

£3,908

£3,049

£8,128

27 Jul

£899

£1,039

£1,879

£1,009

£1,059

£1,099

£1,179

£1,199

£1,229

£1,249

£1,269

£1,379

£1,659

£1,749

£1,839

£3,588

£3,738

£2,979

£4,158

03 Aug

£1,029

£1,099

£1,159

£1,199

£1,319

£1,329

£1,359

£1,389

£1,409

£1,509

£1,799

£1,889

£1,979

£3,918

£4,068

£3,039

10 Aug

£959

£1,029

£2,099

£1,079

£1,119

£1,159

£1,329

£1,339

£1,369

£1,399

£1,419

£1,519

£1,849

£1,899

£1,989

£3,878

£4,038

£3,019

£8,228

17 Aug

£1,339

£1,019

£1,849

£1,079

£1,149

£1,339

£1,359

£1,389

£1,419

£1,439

£1,549

£1,809

£1,859

£1,949

£3,758

£3,908

£2,939

£8,088

24 Aug

£1,779

£1,089

£2,879

£1,779

£3,518

£3,668

£2,879

£7,938

31 Aug

£859

£899

£989

£1,109

£1,129

£1,159

£1,189

£1,209

£1,319

£1,679

£1,769

£1,859

£2,119

£2,209

£2,959

£4,719

07 Sep

£889

£949

£1,859

£839

£999

£1,039

£1,109

£1,119

£1,149

£1,169

£1,189

£1,279

£1,759

£1,849

£1,939

£2,199

£2,289

£2,959

£4,719

£2,429

14 Sep

£899

£779

£899

£939

£1,049

£1,069

£1,099

£1,119

£1,139

£1,249

£1,659

£1,749

£1,839

£2,099

£2,189

£2,899

£4,659

21 Sep

£939

£869

£939

£999

£1,119

£1,129

£1,159

£1,189

£1,209

£1,309

£1,609

£1,699

£1,789

£2,049

£2,139

£2,909

£4,669

28 Sep

£979

£839

£809

£979

£1,089

£1,109

£1,139

£1,159

£1,269

£1,569

£1,659

£1,749

£2,009

£2,099

£2,759

£4,519

05 Oct

£859

£829

£889

£1,779

£859

£969

£1,009

£1,119

£1,139

£1,159

£1,179

£1,279

£1,659

£1,749

£1,839

£2,099

£2,189

£2,809

12 Oct

£869

£759

£819

£789

£869

£969

£1,029

£1,049

£1,069

£1,089

£1,109

£1,209

£1,699

£1,789

£1,879

£2,139

£2,229

£2,799

£4,559

19 Oct

£729

£789

£1,759

£759

£839

£879

£969

£989

£1,009

£1,029

£1,049

£1,149

£1,579

£1,669

£1,759

£2,019

£2,109

£2,859

£4,619

Discover MSC Experiences & cabins

Bella Experience

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Fantastica Experience

Fantastica´ experience offers a superior level of comfort and service. Fantasia experience will give you all Bella benefits plus some extra ones too such as one free cruise change, the opportunity to choose the cabin and its location, breakfast in c...

Aurea´ Experience

Aurea experience offers a series of relaxing benefits for body and soul. Suites and Balcony in the best locations These cabins include Priority boarding, 24-hour room service (free delivery), Welcome package, the option to dine any time you choose, F...

MSC Yacht Club Experience

A unique experience that combines the comfort and service of a private yacht with access to the extensive leisure facilities of a modern cruise ship. What’s included? Access to the panoramic Top Sail Lounge with bar, afternoon tea service, light food...

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Cruise Itinerary

Full Itinerary

Day 1 Genoa (Italy) Embarkation | Departure: 18:00H

Day 2 Civitavecchia (Rome) Arrival time: 08:30H | Departure: 19:00H 11 hours in destination

Day 3 Palermo (Sicily) Arrival time: 12:00H | Departure: 21:00H 9 hours in destination

Day 4 at sea Arrival time: N:/AH | Departure: N:/AH

Day 5 Ibiza Arrival time: 11:30H | Departure: 23:00H 12 hours in destination

Day 6 Valencia (Spain) Arrival time: 08:00H | Departure: 15:00H 7 hours in destination

Day 7 Marseille (France) Arrival time: 14:00H | Departure: 20:00H 6 hours in destination

Day 8 Genoa (Italy) Arrival time: 10:30H

Italy, Spain, France

7 nights Cruise on MSC Seaside. Sailing from Genoa (Italy), visiting Civitavecchia (Rome), Palermo (Sicily), Ibiza, Valencia (Spain), Marseille (France), ending in Genoa (Italy).

Genoa (Italy)

Embarkation | Departure: 18:00H

Genoa is the capital of Liguria and the sixth largest city in Italy. Genoa is one of Europe's largest cities on the Mediterranean Sea and the largest seaport in Italy. Genoa has been nicknamed the Superb one due to its glorious past and impressive landmarks. Part of the old town of Genoa was inscribed on the World Heritage List UNESCO. The city's rich art, music, gastronomy, architecture and history allowed it to became the 2004 Europeam Capital of Culture. It is the birthplace of Christopher Columbus.

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Civitavecchia (Rome)

Arrival time: 08:30H | Departure: 19:00H | 11 hours in destination

Civitavecchia is the city of Rome´s port on the Tyrrhenian Sea. The harbour is formed by two piers and a breakwater, on which is a lighthouse. The name Civitavecchia means ancient town. There, the Eternal City lies before us in large format architectural and artistic sculptures such as the Colosseum, the most important monument of ancient Rome and used for public entertainment. Do not miss the Trevi Fountain and make a wish while you throw a coin back and continues to the Pantheon, one of the best preserved monuments of antiquity, Piazza Navona and the Vatican City. Take a walk through the Plaza of Spain and rest on the steps of Trinita dei Monti before heading to Via Condotti, wide avenue lined with shops.

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Palermo (Sicily)

Arrival time: 12:00H | Departure: 21:00H | 9 hours in destination

Palermo the capital of Sicily and the Province of Palermo and is situated in the northwest of the island of Sicily, right by the Gulf of Palermo in the Tyrrhenian Sea. Palermo is one of the most beautiful places and has a noteworthy architectural heritage and is known for many of its Norman buildings, including churches, museums, palaces and gastronomy, playing an important role throughout much of its existence, it is over 2,700 years old. It is a city rich in history, culture, art, music and food. The city is also going through careful redevelopment, preparing to become one of the major cities of the Euro Mediterranean area. There are many tourist attractions such as Palermos Arabic quarter, Orto botanico Botanical Gardens and Real Tenuta della Favorita Park. In Vucciria market visitors will experience the unique, strongly Sicilian atmosphere as well as taste the typical local produce. Things to See & Do are: Vucciria market, Palazzo dei Normanni, Quattro Canti, Norman churches, palaces, museums and Capuchin Catacombs.

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Ibiza

Arrival time: 11:30H | Departure: 23:00H | 12 hours in destination

Ibiza 49 mi off the coast of the city of Valencia in east Spain. It is the third largest of the Balearic Islands, an autonomous community of Spain. Its largest cities are Ibiza Town Santa Eulària des Riu and Sant Antoni de Portmany Its cities have become world-famous for their associations with tourism, nightlife, and the electronic music that the island has originated. It is well known for its summer club scene which attracts very large numbers of tourists, though the island's government and the Spanish Tourist Office have controversially been working to promote more family friendly Ibiza is an island in the Mediterranean Sea. Noted clubs include Space, Privilege, Amnesia, Ushuaïa Ibiza Beach Hotel, Pacha, DC10, Eden, and Es Paradis. Ibiza has many boat/pool parties and is home to the legendary port in Ibiza Town, a popular stop for many tourists and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Ibiza, along with nearby Formentera to the south, are called the Pine Islands.

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Valencia (Spain)

Arrival time: 08:00H | Departure: 15:00H | 7 hours in destination

Valencia is the capital of the province with the same name, situated on the eastern coast of the Spanish territory, which is accessible by air, land (rail and highway) and sea. The Maritime Station is one of the most modern facilities in Spain. The modern style pier where the Cruises depart from or the “Golondrinas” boats that can take you for a nice ride along the dock. Nearby, you will find the Royal Atarazanas, a historic monument in the Maritime Museum.

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Marseille (France)

Arrival time: 14:00H | Departure: 20:00H | 6 hours in destination

Marseille is the second largest city in France, after Paris and is the third largest urban area and metropolitan area after Lyon. Marseille is the capital of the Provence Alpes Côte dAzur region, as well as the capital of the Bouches du Rhône department. The Quai des Belges at the end of the harbour is the site of the daily fish market. The Old Port or Vieux Port is the main harbour and marina of the city. It is guarded by two massive forts (Fort St Nicolas and Fort Saint Jean) and is one the main places to eat in the city. Things to See & Do: Old Port area, Abbey of Saint Victor, The Centre Bourse and the adjacent rue St Ferreol district the main shopping area & Museums and historical buildings.

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Genoa (Italy)

Arrival time: 10:30H

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this great ship is just perfect for the whole family with revolutionary architecture and cutting-edge technology that you'll find all over the ship, including the great interactive Aquapark. She also offers great restaurants that surely will cover the finest palates among adults and children, why not!

Enjoy the sunshine on a waterfront promenade while sailing sunny destinations on MSC Seaside. She offers connecting inside and outside public spaces and a unique waterfront promenade that wraps right around the 323-metre ship, offering various places to shop, eat and sunbathe. Her panoramic lifts provide breathtaking sea views while you go from one amazing place to another. Enjoy the sunshine on the waterfront promenade and one of the largest and most interactive Aquaparks you'll find with slide boarding technology, combining a slide and an interactive game, the cutting edge of water park technology and great fun for all ages. Come onboard and discover all these features and more!

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Interesting facts about MSC Cruises

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Inaugurated 2017

Beam 41 m.

Length 323 m.

Tonnage 153,516 tn.

Occupancy 5331

Crew 1.413

Ratio passenger / crew Standard 4:1

Number of decks 20

Number of staterooms 2066

Number of interior staterooms 448

Number of staterooms with balcony 1

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MSC Seaside's highlights

Butchers Cut Steakhouse

Welcome to Butcher’s Cut, an approachable and comfortably furnished environment laden with chops. This interpretive American-Style-Steakhouse provides a solid foundation for a memorable experience with a touch of swagger...

Ocean Cay Restaurant

An excellent menu of fish and other dishes, made from fresh ingredients and complemented by an excellent wine list: these are the secret ingredients of the seafood restaurant of the MSC Seaside. For an even more exclusiv...

Pan Asian Market Kitchen by Roy Yamaguchi

Thanks to the award-winning celebrity chef, the Pan-Asian restaurant will give you an unforgettable dining experience. Chef Yamaguchi, creator of the Hawaiian fusion kitchen, lets his Japanese roots flow into the kitchen...

State-of-the-art gym

Equipped with the latest Technogym® cardio and strength-training equipment, the panoramic gym on board MSC Seaside offers a wide range of original fitness courses and training programmes: perfect for anyone who wants to ...

Miami Beach Pool

The unique Miami Beach Pool on deck 16 offers breathtaking sea views and, of course, plenty of space for sunbathing, thanks to the innovative sun loungers specially designed to give guests the chance to stay close to the...

Restaurants and Buffet

On MSC Seaside, you can enjoy the spectacular ocean views while you eat. And with nine delightful restaurants to choose from, including five sophisticated speciality restaurants, dining on MSC Seaside is as varied as it ...

Double Atrium

The innovative Double Glass Atrium extends to the two decks, creating a unique place for entertainment with beautiful views of the sea.

Interactive water park

MSC Seaside offers one of the largest and most interactive water parks at sea. It will be the first cruise to include **Slide Boarding Technology**, an impressive slide that combines interactive games with the most advan...

Babies, Kids and Teens

Best entertainment and great activities: Baby Club - in cooperation with Chicco®, for toddlers from 1 to 3 years old; Mini and Junior Club - for kids between 3 and 11, these clubs are the perfect place to have fun and ma...

Bowling for all the family

For families, friends and couples: have fun on the two bowling alleys in original size!

Accommodation on MSC Seaside: Cabins & Suites

Combining comfort and style, accommodation includes luxury suites with whirlpool baths and combinable cabins for families and groups.

MSC for Me App

MSC for Me helps every guest enjoy every moment in their own special way. Using digital technology that literally interconnects the guests, the crew and the ship, your time on board is in your hands

Metropolitan Theater

The stunning high-tech theater is the perfect place to be entertained night after night by spectacular Broadway-style shows and other entertainment programs.

Waterfront Boardwalk

The Waterfront Boardwalk is perfect for a relaxing stroll, at one point becoming a glass skywalk where you can enjoy the most beautiful ocean and destination views. The boardwalk provides access to a wide variety of rest...

MSC Yacht Club

Discover a place where you can enjoy exclusivity and privacy in a world of choice, indulging in the luxury of a private club while enjoying access to all the recreation and entertainment possibilities the rest of the shi...

MSC Seaside offers endless fun for everyone

With a high-tech theatre, bowling alleys and an interactive, multi-storey water park featuring 5 water slides, an adventure trail and an AquaPlay™ area designed for the little ones. There are also colourful kids’ play ar...

Full Sea Connection

MSC Seaside offers a unique cruise experience in full connection with the sea, with public areas communicated between the interior and exterior of the ship. A 323 m² sea view promenade that surrounds the whole boat, with...

Zip Line

Among the incredible activities the Seaside offers, there is a 105-meter zipline that is at the topmost point of the last deck and runs to the stern of the ship. In addition to the sense of adventure and freedom it provi...

MSC Aurea Spa

The MSC Aurea Spa is a luxurious Balinese spa offering signature relaxation treatments to revitalise body and soul. Complete with a thermal area, beauty salon and nail boutique, the MSC Aurea Spa will leave you feeling p...

South Beach Pool

To get even closer to the ocean while soaking up the sun, you can also stretch out by the elegant South Beach Pool at the aft of the ship on deck 7. And for more amazing views, take a ride in the two panoramic lifts conn...

19 classy Bars and Lounges

A refreshing choice of 19 classy bars and lounges for an evening of laughter with friends, accompanied by drinks: Seaview Lounge, Venchi 1878 Chocolate Bar and Gelato & Creperie, Sport Bar, Bristot La Boheme, Aurea Bar, ...

Panorama Pool

The unique MSC Seaside Panorama Pool has breathtaking views and stylishly designed sun loungers. This gives guests even more space on the deck and relax even closer to the pool.

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What's included onboard?

Meals at the main restaurants or at the buffett restaurants are included (fees are applied for speciality restaurants)

Daily service charges/gratuities are included as part of the cruise fare at no extra cost.

Port taxes are included in the price

Accommodation in well appointed cabins

Water, coffee and some juices are included in certain areas of the ship.

Children and Teens Clubs are included with outstanding programme activities and services

All on-board activities such as group games, competitions, quizzes, crafts classes are included.

Future Cruise benefits when booking your next cruise on board

There is no admission charge for any of the nightclubs or discos on MSC's ships

Most evening shows are free to enjoy

Free entry to the casino, slot machines and gaming areas.

Access to the gym is free of charge

What's not included?

A 15% Bar Service Charge is automatically added to all food and beverage purchases, except for passengers who have booked the All Inclusive Fare or who have pre-booked and paid a Beverage or Dining Package.

Shore excursions and purchases at the onboard shops are not included; treatments or massages at the beauty salon or the MSC Aurea Spa are also not included.

Drinks are only included if you have booked the All Inclusive Fare or if you have booked the Standard Fare but added a Drinks Package (in this case, the drinks that are included on board correspond to the package booked); If you have not booked any of these options, the drinks will not be included and must be paid on board Plus a 15% Bar Service Charge that will be automatically added to your onboard account; Prepaid All-inclusive drinks packages or the All-inclusive fares that also include this bar service charge)

Spa access and services (charges apply, except access to the thermal area for Aurea and Yacht Club cabins and suites).

Speaciality restaurants (fees apply).

There is a fee to use the facilities in the Internet café.

Travel and/or Health Insurance. Passengers are strongly recommended to have comprehensive travel health insurance covering medical treatment and repatriation costs and expenses.

Your benefits & more

Up to £500 OFF!
Extra discounts Offer ends 31 May 2024. Discounts are applicable on selected sailings from May 2024 to March 2025. Discounts of up to £500 are applicable as follows: Cruises from £1,000 to £1,499 get £25 off. Cruises from £,1500 to £2,999 get £50 off. Cruises from £3,000 to £5,000 get £100 off. Cruises from £5,001 to £10,000 get £150 off. Cruises from £10,001 to £20,000 get £350 off. Cruises from £20,001 onwards get £500 off. For Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line and Celebrity Cruises, the Discount offer is applied to the cruise fare only (excluding port taxes and other extras). Some special highly reduced fares may be excluded from this offer. Some cruise lines are also excluded from this offer such as Fred Olsen or Virgin Voyages.

Tips included!
Service Charges (Gratuities) are included in the cruise fare.

Service Charges (Gratuities) are included in the cruise fare. MSC Cruises does not recommend tipping individual members of staff.
Hot Drinks & Water
Complimentary mineral water, American coffee and/or tea during lunch and dinner in main dining room included.

The hot drinks and water will be offered to guests during lunch and dinner in the main dining room.

What you need to know

Future Cruise Programme

Guests who book their next MSC Cruises sailing while onboard will be rewarded with a reduced deposit starting from £100 per person, a shipboard credit of up to £200, a greater flexibility valid up until final payment is done and the best price guarantee, now applicable up to 90 days prior to sailing date

Travelling with children

Do you have children travelling? Please Read: All minors travelling without their parent or legal guardian must arrive with written consent that those in the party they are with have consent of their parent/legal guardian for them to travel, and also that they will assume responsibility for the minors on-board and in the case of an emergency. Guests may be required to provide a signed letter of consent from the absent parent/legal guardian providing authorisation to travel with the minor, along with a copy of the child’s birth certificate showing both parents and a copy of photographic identification of the missing parent/legal guardian. If the legal guardian or parent has remarried and has a different surname to the minor they must bring proof such as copies of the birth, marriage, divorce certificates.