MSC Seaview Is Heading to Greece, Croatia and Turkey in 2028
MSC Cruises is making some exciting moves in the Eastern Mediterranean. Here’s what cruisers need to know about the upcoming changes.
MSC Seaview Is Heading to the Eastern Mediterranean
For the first time ever, the MSC Seaview will sail Eastern Mediterranean itineraries starting in 2028. The ship is set to arrive in the region in March 2028.
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Once there, it will run a series of nine-night cruises. These sailings will travel through the Adriatic, Aegean, and Marmara Seas.
What the Itinerary Looks Like
The nine-night cruise departs from Trieste, Italy. It then visits Bari, Corfu, Piraeus, Split, and Kusadasi.
One of the highlights is a 13-hour stop in Istanbul. Travelers can also board the ship at different ports along the way, which adds flexibility.
These sailings will run through October 2028. After that, the MSC Seaview will shift to the Western Mediterranean for the winter season.
MSC Splendida Holds Down the Fort in 2027
Before the Seaview takes over, the MSC Splendida will handle this same itinerary in 2027. The 3,300-passenger ship will arrive in Trieste next April after spending the winter in South America.
The Splendida will stay in the Eastern Mediterranean through early November 2027. It will then cross the Atlantic to Argentina.
A Bigger Ship for the Eastern Med
The MSC Seaview is a much larger ship than what currently sails this region for MSC Cruises. It holds up to 4,140 passengers, making it the biggest MSC ship to regularly sail the Eastern Mediterranean.
This move signals a major boost in capacity for MSC Cruises in the region. The line is clearly betting big on Eastern Mediterranean demand in 2028.
About the MSC Seaview
The MSC Seaview was built at the Fincantieri shipyard in Italy. It entered service in June 2018 as part of MSC’s Seaside class.
The ship was originally designed for warm-weather sailing. Because of that, it has spent most of its summers in the Western Mediterranean. The 2027-28 season will also mark its first-ever winter in European waters, making it a year-round European ship for the first time.
