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| Day | Date | Port of Call | Arrival | Departure |
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| 1 | Tuesday, April 29, 2025 | Barcelona, Spain | Embark | 6:00 PM |
Barcelona, located in Catalonia Spain, is Europe's largest metropolis on the Mediterranean coast, and one of the world’s major global cities. Today, Barcelona balances itself on the cutting edge of architecture, intellectual life, and style. Indeed Barcelona won the 1999 RIBA Royal Gold Medal for its architecture, the first time that the winner has been a city, and not an individual architect. Read more about Barcelona, Spain |
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| 2 | Wednesday, April 30, 2025 | At Sea | ||
| 3 | Thursday, May 1, 2025 | Tunis, Tunisia | 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
Tunis, the capital of the Tunisian Republic and its largest city, is situated on the large Gulf of Tunis. It may be but a slim wedge of North Africa’s vast horizontal expanse, but Tunisia has enough history and diverse natural beauty to pack a country many times its size. The city takes you by surprise with its modern conference halls, hotels and banks, and bright yellow taxis rushing passengers to business lunches. Read more about Tunis, Tunisia |
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| 4 | Friday, May 2, 2025 | Palermo, Italy | 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
The capital of Sicily, Palermo is an historic city in southern Italy and is situated on the NW of the island right by the Gulf of Palermo in the Tyrrhenian Sea. The 2700 year-old city is noted for its rich history, culture and architecture. With Sicily's greatest concentration of sights, and the second biggest historic centre in Italy, Palermo is a complex, multilayered city that can be overwhelming if you try to see too much. Read more about Palermo, Italy |
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| 5 | Saturday, May 3, 2025 | Naples, Italy | 6:30 AM | 4:30 PM |
Naples is an historic city over 2,500 years old, sitting on the west coast of southern Italy by the Gulf of Naples. Located halfway between two volcanic areas, Mount Vesuvius and Camp Flegrei and with numerous tours and cruise excursions available at the port, one may be inclined to miss out on what Naples itself has to offer. It has some of the world's best opera houses and theatres, and is often called an open-air museum because of its many historic statues and monuments. Read more about Naples, Italy |
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| 6 | Sunday, May 4, 2025 | Livorno, Italy | 9:00 AM | Disembark |
Livorno is the third largest port on the west coast of Italy, and is well known for supporting cruise ship tourism to Florence, the Tower of Pisa, the hill towns of Tuscany, Cinque Terre with its enchanting villages, and the Chianti wine region, generally with time allowed for visiting some famous outlet stores of famous fashion houses. However the port of Livorno itself has a lot to offer visitors. Criss-crossed by Medicean canals that are still navigable, and with its port overlooked by towers and fortresses, this well-planned city is most appealing. Read more about Livorno, Italy |
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MSC Seaside rewrites the rule book of cruise ship design, combining indoor and outdoor areas to connect you with the sea like never before. Located as low as Deck 8 is a unique seafront promenade lined with places to eat, drink, shop, swim and sunbathe. And you can enjoy superb views from the two glass-floored catwalks and panoramic elevators. She is one of the larger ships in the MSC fleet with a 153,516 GT she is able to carry up to 5331 passengers.
YC3, YC1, YIN
Surface approx. 667 sq. ft. with a balcony that is approx. 355 sq. ft. with private whirlpool bath and dining table, deck 16Separate living area and dining roomSpacious wardrobeBathroom with shower and bathtub, vanity area with hairdryerComfortable double bedWifi connection includedInteractive TV, telephone, safe and minibarDiscover a world of privileges with MSC Yacht Club including:24-Hour Butler service and dedicated conciergePremium Extra Drink and Premium Internet packages includedComplimentary Access to the Thermal Suite in the MSC Aurea SPADiscounts: 20% on a dedicated Specialty Restaurant prepaid package; 40% on a dedicated SPA prepaid package and 10% on all SPA treatments on board.1 Free cruise changeThe image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).
SD, SX, SLW, SLT, SL1, SM, SR1
Surface approx. 527 sq. ft. with a balcony that is approx. 183 sq. ft. , deck 11-14Sitting area with sofa or separate living areaTwo bathrooms, one with bathtub and one with shower, vanity areas with hairdryers2 bedrooms, one with double bed and one with two single bedsWalk-in wardrobeInteractive TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibarCan accomodate up to 6 peopleThe image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).
BA, BR4, BR3, BR2, BR1, BB
Surface approx. 183 sq. ft. with a balcony that is approx. 97 sq. ft.*, deck 9Sitting area with sofa Bathroom with shower or bathtub, vanity area with hairdryerComfortable double or single beds (on request)Interactive TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar*Some cabins have a metal balcony front, instead of glass.The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).
OR1, OB, IL1, IR2, IR1, IB
Surface approx. 183 sq. ft. deck 5Window with sea viewRelaxing armchairBathroom with shower, vanity area with hairdryerComfortable double or single beds (on request)Interactive TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibarThe image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).
Sofa bed
3rd bed is a pullman bed
3rd & 4th beds are pullman beds
Double sofa bed
Connecting staterooms
Sofa converts into bunk bed (3rd and 4th beds)
Cabin for guests with reduced mobility
Jacuzzi
Obstructed views
Staterooms with partial metal/partial glass balconies
No access
Staterooms with metal balconies
Balcony with metal balustrade
Balcony with half glass half metal balustrade 
Ambulatory accessible cabins
Ship configuration may be subject to change depending on the season and on the destination
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Cruiseline: MSC Cruises Ship: MSC Seaside Departure: Tuesday, April 29, 2025 Nights: 5 nights Departs: Barcelona Returns: Livorno
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