MSC Seashore, the first of two Seaside Evo class ships from Fincantieri, will feature more suites and two central meeting points among new features on board, the cruise line and shipbuilder said in a joint statement.

At 339 metres, the ship is 16 metres longer than MSC Seaside and it will also have 200 additional cabins, a larger MSC Yacht Club and an additional double-deck aft lounge. 

MSC Seashore will offer more suites thanks to the addition of 28 more terraced suites, two suites with private whirlpools and the MSC Yacht Club will see two new cabin categories: 41 Deluxe Grand Suites and two Owner’s Suites with whirlpools.

The ship will feature new cabin designs such as cluster cabins for families that link two or three adjoining cabins and can accommodate between six and 10 people, plus bigger and more spacious cabins for guests with a disability – 75 in total – will be available.

The internal architecture has been completely redesigned with two central meeting points positioned at the middle and forward part of the ship, as well as specific measures to further enhance passenger flows.  Overall the ship has 10,000 square metres of additional deck space for an even greater and more spacious onboard experience.

Two brand new restaurants will be introduced, including one exclusively for Aurea guests.  There will be a new location for the five specialty restaurants to allow for waterfront seating on the ship’s breathtaking boardwalk to give guests a greater sea view as they dine al fresco.

MSC Seashore will have a new double-decker show lounge at the aft part of the ship, a bigger casino and 20 distinct specialty bars. The ship will feature a new design of her aft pool design, an enlarged indoor pool and a new interactive waterpark will provide thrills and spills for guests of all ages.

Clubs for young children and teenagers have been separated from a larger kids’ zone. The ship will provide all of her guests with latest customer-centric technology, including ZOE – the world’s first-virtual personal cruise assistant and an MSC Cruises exclusive in every cabin - and MSC for Me.

Coin ceremony to mark laying of the keep of the ship was held at Monfalcone today.