MSC Seaside to resume sailing after electrical issue

MSC Cruises will resume its MSC Seaside sailings after the ship had to enter dry dock when one of its engines suffered an electrical issue.

The ship was forced to operate an altered itinerary due to the electrical problem before being sent to the Fincantieri shipyard in Palermo for repairs.

An MSC Seaside sailing was cancelled as a result, with affected passengers offered an alternative Mediterranean cruise on a different ship, or a sailing on MSC Seaside during a different period.

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But the ship’s next sailing will go ahead as planned, departing Palermo on July 19.

A spokesperson for the cruise line said: “MSC Seaside experienced an electrical issue with one of her engines. The ship will be sent to the Fincantieri shipyard in Palermo for repair until July 19.

“Guests who have booked a cruise onboard MSC Seaside while she will be at the shipyard will be given the option to be reprotected on one of the 11 other MSC Cruises ships currently in the Mediterranean, or on MSC Seaside during a different period.

“The shipyard has confirmed that MSC Seaside will return to service on July 19. The ship will start her next cruise on the same day from the port of Palermo.

“We apologise for the inconvenience and wish to thank all our guests who have been affected for their patience and understanding.”