funat55 Posted December 18, 2015 #101 Share Posted December 18, 2015 I just found out about this awesome ship. And how did I find out?? Of all places it was on a thread that someone started on the NCL page. I've sailed on most of the major lines but I've had my eye on MSC for quite a while. There is a TV program called "Dream Cruises" and they profile MSC quite often. The Seaside looks amazing. I get the feeling that some of the NCL fans have been turned off by the recent changes and are exploring other options. I am one who actually likes the mega ships and have sailed on the Oasis, Getaway and the Epic. Never really experienced any crowding issues, even in the buffet. I was hoping for new and different ports. I'm sailing the Escape in February and finally it has a port I've never been to...Tortola. I'm going to be checking on the progress of the Seaside because I think it would be a good fit for my family. I'm dying to see some renderings of the cabins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare eroller Posted December 18, 2015 #102 Share Posted December 18, 2015 Since I know you did such an excellent job with the Everything Escape thread, I have to ask, will you be doing one for Seaside :D? I'm glad you found the review helpful! Unfortunately I can't take credit for the Everything Escape thread. I did participate quite a bit but it was someone else's masterpiece! I would love to see something similar for SEASIDE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daenerys T Posted December 18, 2015 #103 Share Posted December 18, 2015 I just found out about this awesome ship. And how did I find out?? Of all places it was on a thread that someone started on the NCL page. I've sailed on most of the major lines but I've had my eye on MSC for quite a while. There is a TV program called "Dream Cruises" and they profile MSC quite often. The Seaside looks amazing. I get the feeling that some of the NCL fans have been turned off by the recent changes and are exploring other options. I am one who actually likes the mega ships and have sailed on the Oasis, Getaway and the Epic. Never really experienced any crowding issues, even in the buffet. I was hoping for new and different ports. I'm sailing the Escape in February and finally it has a port I've never been to...Tortola. I'm going to be checking on the progress of the Seaside because I think it would be a good fit for my family. I'm dying to see some renderings of the cabins. That is exactly what led me to MSC. Too many changes and too much money-grabbing at NCL. I am looking forward to this ship!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imasima752 Posted December 18, 2015 #104 Share Posted December 18, 2015 I'm glad you found the review helpful! Unfortunately I can't take credit for the Everything Escape thread. I did participate quite a bit but it was someone else's masterpiece! I would love to see something similar for SEASIDE. Oops, what a mistake to make :o. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare eroller Posted December 18, 2015 #105 Share Posted December 18, 2015 That is exactly what led me to MSC. Too many changes and too much money-grabbing at NCL. I am looking forward to this ship!! I feel the same way. I have one more NCL cruise booked but that will be it for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmele999 Posted December 18, 2015 #106 Share Posted December 18, 2015 Just booked the Royal Suite for a January '18 cruise. Yea!! We booked a YC-1 for January 13, 2018. Hope that we are on the same cruise. It will be our first time on MSC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmele999 Posted December 18, 2015 #107 Share Posted December 18, 2015 (edited) I just found out about this awesome ship. And how did I find out?? Of all places it was on a thread that someone started on the NCL page. I've sailed on most of the major lines but I've had my eye on MSC for quite a while. There is a TV program called "Dream Cruises" and they profile MSC quite often. The Seaside looks amazing. I get the feeling that some of the NCL fans have been turned off by the recent changes and are exploring other options. I am one who actually likes the mega ships and have sailed on the Oasis, Getaway and the Epic. Never really experienced any crowding issues, even in the buffet. I was hoping for new and different ports. I'm sailing the Escape in February and finally it has a port I've never been to...Tortola. I'm going to be checking on the progress of the Seaside because I think it would be a good fit for my family. I'm dying to see some renderings of the cabins. We are also NCL loyal but all of the changes have left a bad taste in my mouth. Already booked the MSC Seaside for January 2018 Edited December 18, 2015 by jmele999 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cruisergal1208 Posted December 18, 2015 #108 Share Posted December 18, 2015 We booked a YC-1 for January 13, 2018. Hope that we are on the same cruise. It will be our first time on MSC. Sorry, we will be on the January 6,2018 sailing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TifffanyD Posted December 18, 2015 #109 Share Posted December 18, 2015 We booked a fantastica suite for April 2018! Any idea what they will look like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidari Posted December 18, 2015 #110 Share Posted December 18, 2015 Tiffany ... To get an idea of price comparison with the UK how much did you pay for that cabin ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TifffanyD Posted December 18, 2015 #111 Share Posted December 18, 2015 Tiffany ... To get an idea of price comparison with the UK how much did you pay for that cabin ? We paid $2500 for 2 adults... we booked the fantastica experience and get the free drink package. you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCMtnBoys Posted December 18, 2015 #112 Share Posted December 18, 2015 (edited) We booked an inside cabin on the Seaside Launch (inaugural) Dec 23, 2017. Have sailed the Divina twice, and the Seaside looks amazing. Also looking forward to checking out their new private island on this sailing. Edited December 18, 2015 by NCMtnBoys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcoigna Posted December 19, 2015 #113 Share Posted December 19, 2015 Amazingly happy - booked royal suite back-to-back beginning the 24feb. Seems a better layout in the yacht club over the Divina - never to take away anything from the Divina as their yacht club experience was truly one of a kind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two Wheels Only Posted December 19, 2015 #114 Share Posted December 19, 2015 The Seaside has piqued my interest. MSC "virgin" but I am looking far ahead to a cruise on The Seaside in 2018. I have much to learn about the ship, the cruise-line, and the "Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve". I'm a noob for all three! ANY information about anything would be wonderful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidari Posted December 19, 2015 #115 Share Posted December 19, 2015 Tiffany ... Still checking out prices here but looking to wait for the TA to Miami to see what price they offer it at, as with all cruise lines I am sure MSC will likely get the ship early and roll out at least one cruise prior to the 23rd December sailing. At the current exchange rate $2,500 is £1,712 UK. For April 7th in the same cabin Fantastica Suite the price is £1,550.50($2,264) but no mention of a drink package! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreestyleNovice Posted December 19, 2015 #116 Share Posted December 19, 2015 Unfortunately I can't take credit for the Everything Escape thread. I did participate quite a bit but it was someone else's masterpiece! I would love to see something similar for SEASIDE. Please do take some credit! You were one of the big contributors to Everything Escape! :D Let's make this thread the one for Seaside! As some mentioned, MSC USA might be an alternative to NCL. Not sure if their European product would appeal to US customers, very different demographic on board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreestyleNovice Posted December 19, 2015 #117 Share Posted December 19, 2015 (edited) There are photos of a large sized model of Seaside around, quite some detail in them; edit; nevermind, just noticed the username of Mikesea1721 in the url heh, he's the threadstarter so I guess it's old news! :) Edited December 19, 2015 by FreestyleNovice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare eroller Posted December 19, 2015 #118 Share Posted December 19, 2015 There are photos of a large sized model of Seaside around, quite some detail in them; ! :) Nice pic! Do you have the front half? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TifffanyD Posted December 19, 2015 #119 Share Posted December 19, 2015 Tiffany ... Still checking out prices here but looking to wait for the TA to Miami to see what price they offer it at, as with all cruise lines I am sure MSC will likely get the ship early and roll out at least one cruise prior to the 23rd December sailing. At the current exchange rate $2,500 is £1,712 UK. For April 7th in the same cabin Fantastica Suite the price is £1,550.50($2,264) but no mention of a drink package! That's not too bad then! I guess the drink package is just for the US then? Hopefully you can get it too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreestyleNovice Posted December 19, 2015 #120 Share Posted December 19, 2015 Nice pic! Do you have the front half? You already saw them lol, I backtracked the pic to the Seaside interior thread mid August this year hehe! http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=47144128&postcount=63 http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=47144128&postcount=64 Despite, the model does show some great balconies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare eroller Posted December 19, 2015 #121 Share Posted December 19, 2015 You already saw them lol, I backtracked the pic to the Seaside interior thread mid August this year hehe! http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=47144128&postcount=63 http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=47144128&postcount=64 Despite, the model does show some great balconies! Thanks! Now that the deck plans are out I can compare with the model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreestyleNovice Posted December 21, 2015 #122 Share Posted December 21, 2015 There are pretty high beams/support poles under the bridge which can be seen in the model: Something to consider for anybody. Not sure on which deck they end but that would be one unhappy balcony! Can't say you see those that large on new ships, some older Princess ships are the only ones I can recall to have them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmele999 Posted December 21, 2015 #123 Share Posted December 21, 2015 According to the statement below, voyager club members should receive a 10% discount for booking Seaside during the pre-sale period. Has anyone received the 10% discount? I recently booked an only received the 5% discount for being a voyager club member. "The news about Ocean Cay follows the announcement that MSC Seaside 2017/2018 itineraries have gone on sale exclusively to MSC Voyager Club members. A bonus 5% discount will be applied in addition to the standard 5% discount that Voyagers Club members receive on all cruises in the pre-sale period" Here is the link to the story. http://www.portsofcall.co.uk/msc-cruises-private-ocean-cay-facts/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missminnie Posted December 21, 2015 #124 Share Posted December 21, 2015 According to the statement below, voyager club members should receive a 10% discount for booking Seaside during the pre-sale period. Has anyone received the 10% discount? I recently booked an only received the 5% discount for being a voyager club member. "The news about Ocean Cay follows the announcement that MSC Seaside 2017/2018 itineraries have gone on sale exclusively to MSC Voyager Club members. A bonus 5% discount will be applied in addition to the standard 5% discount that Voyagers Club members receive on all cruises in the pre-sale period" Here is the link to the story. http://www.portsofcall.co.uk/msc-cruises-private-ocean-cay-facts/ Hi We have literally just booked Seaside for the 10th March 2018 sailing and received the 10% discount. Got an absolute steal for the 2 week sailing. Laura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmele999 Posted December 21, 2015 #125 Share Posted December 21, 2015 Hi We have literally just booked Seaside for the 10th March 2018 sailing and received the 10% discount. Got an absolute steal for the 2 week sailing. Laura Thanks, I am trying to see if I can find something on the website about it so that I can send it to my cruise consultant. Johan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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