MSC Seaview Named in Genoa

Nobody ever said MSC didn't know how to throw a party. Saturday night they celebrated the christening of MSC Seaview in Genoa. They know how to do it because this is their new ship they've added to the fleet in the last twelve months
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MSC christenings are always spectacular events filled with personalities arriving on the blue carpet - notables connected with the ship and MSC executives - sparkling entertainment, pageantry and the highlight moment when Sophia Loren cuts the ribbon that breaks the bottle christening the new ship. The evening is always capped by a glittering fireworks display. Saturday night's celebration of MSC Seaview was no exception.

The complete story appeared in the June 11 edition of Cruise News Daily.

Fincantieri Delivers MSC Seaview

MSC Seaside is no longer as unique as it was just six months ago, because today, Fincantieri delivered its sister, MSC Seaview, and she is every bit as stunning as her sister. It also happens to be the third newbuild MSC Cruises has put into service in just twelve months.

The 153,516-gross ton vessel was delivered at Fincantieri's Monfalcone yard near Trieste. It also now happens to be the largest and most technologically advanced ship ever to be designed and built in Italy.

The complete story appeared in the June 4 edition of Cruise News Daily. 

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Fincantieri Floats MSC Seaview

MSC Seaview was floated today for the first time at Fincantieri’s Monfalcone yard.

The 154,000-ton ship is the second in the Seaside-class. The class is designed to bring passengers closer to the sea with the experience focused on sun and sea.

Photos of MSC Seaview taken at today's float out are below. 

The complete story appeared in the August 23 edition of Cruise News Daily. 

Water begins to flow into the dry dock for the first time.

Photos are courtesy of Fincantieri and MSC. All rights reserved. They may not be copied or used without express permission. 

Fincantieri Begins MSC Seaview Construction

Construction of the 154,000-ton MSC Seaview began today at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone when the first block of the keel was laid in the dry dock.

The complete story appeared in the February 2 edition of Cruise News Daily.

The first block of MSC Seaview is lowered into place at Fincantieri's Monfalcone yard.

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MSC Names New Ship

Earlier MSC told us the first of their new ships with the eye-catching new design will be named MSC Seaside and will be sailing round trip from Miami to the Caribbean beginning in December 2017.

The line says the sister ship will be named MSC Seaview and will enter service in June 2018 in the Mediterranean.

Details appeared in the July 5 edition of Cruise News Daily.