Heidi BucoloMSC Seashore features a variety of bars and lounges with signature drink menus. Not sure where to start? Well, we just returned from a 7-day cruise, and our complete look at all the MSC Seashore bars includes all of the drink menus to help you make the difficult decisions.
Complete Guide to All the MSC Seashore Bars With Menus and Drink Prices
When it comes to drinks on MSC Cruises, guests can enjoy filtered water, brewed coffee, hot and iced tea, lemonade, and some juices included in the cruise fare. However, all alcoholic beverages as well as specialty coffee and some other non-alcoholic drinks will cost extra. To help you budget appropriately, we have all the menus and current drink prices for each of the MSC Seashore bars.
If you plan to test out all the options onboard this cruise ship, you may want to consider purchasing a drink package. MSC Cruises has a variety of drink packages.
The onboard prices are as follows:
- Easy Plus $72 per person, per day, for beverages up to $10
- Premium Extra $100 per person, per day, for beverages up to $16
- Alcohol-Free package $33 per person, per day
- Minors Package $22 per person, per day
The upgrade prices are as follows:
- Easy to Easy Plus $15 per person, per day
- Easy Plus to Premium Extra $28 per person, per day
- Easy to Premium Extra $44 per person, per day
Seashore Bar (Deck 5)
The Seashore Bar is located on Deck 5 in the center of all the action in the atrium. This is also one of bars that opens the earliest on the ship, as it is open from 6 AM daily.
All bars on MSC ships serve espresso along with other cocktails; thus, you can head here early in the morning for your caffeine fix.
Venchi 1878 Chocolate Bar (Deck 6)
The Venchi 1878 Chocolate Bar is a chocolate lover’s paradise. This venue serves a variety of non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages made with the brand’s signature chocolate including some delicious espresso-based drinks. The bar also serves a variety of other chocolates and gelato that are crafted on board in an open-air kitchen.
Venchi is generally open every day from 8 AM to midnight. Unfortunately though, none of the drinks (or other items) at Venchi are included in any of the MSC drink packages.
Shine Bar (Deck 6)
The Shine Bar is located in the open atrium on Deck 6. This bar is open from 4 PM daily, serving the ship’s standard bar menu. Overlooking all the action of the atrium, this is a great place to grab a drink while enjoying the live music or nightly festivities that occur here.
Of note, there is no bar located in Times Square also on this deck. So, if you are heading there to listen to the live piano music, you might want to grab a drink at the Shine Bar first. There are some servers in the area taking drink orders as well.
Le Cabaret Rouge (Deck 7)
Le Cabaret Rouge is an entertainment space located at the aft of MSC Seashore. This large, yet intimate venue is home to a variety show each evening which highlights several unique acts. It also hosts other activities and parties throughout the week like the popular Glow Party and karaoke. The venue turns into the ship’s nightclub each evening at 11:30 PM as well with a DJ spinning hits until sunrise.
During all this evening fun, you can grab your drinks from the bar in this venue which is open from 5 PM nightly and serves the standard bar menu.
This venue is not used much during the day. So, it can be a nice quiet spot to read, get some work done, or just relax away from the crowds.
Casino Bar (Deck 7)
The MSC Seashore Casino Bar is centrally located in the casino on Deck 7 and is adorned with an artistic representation of the Statue of Liberty. Lady Liberty can be seen from the deck above in Liberty Plaza.
The Casino Bar opens at 10 AM on sea days and later in the afternoon on port days depending on the ship’s time in port.
Champagne & Wine Bar (Deck 7)
The dazzling Champagne & Wine Bar is located off the open atrium on Deck 7. This bar’s menu offers a variety of champagne, prosecco, and other bubbly drinks. Unlike our previous trip on Seascape though, there are no champagne-based cocktails on the menu here.
This bar is open from 5 PM until 1 AM daily and is a great spot to grab a pre-dinner cocktail while enjoying some of the happenings in the atrium.
Sports Bar (Deck 8)
Adorned with various sports memorabilia, this classic American sports bar offers a large beer selection, a fully stocked bar for other beverages, classic game time food options, an oversized television for sports broadcasts, and individual TV booths to watch the action.
The Sports Bar opens anywhere between 10 AM and 3 PM depending on the ship’s call into port and remains open until 1 AM.
This is the perfect spot to grab some friends, brews, and chicken wings to watch your favorite team play.
Brooklyn Cafe (Deck 8)
While many of the bars on MSC Seashore lack theming or unique décor, the Brooklyn Café is an exception. This venue features oversized chairs and tables reminescent of a writer’s room.
Open from 7 AM until late, the Brooklyn Café serves the standard bar menu alongside espresso based beverages. This is a great spot to grab some espresso martinis in the evenings alongside the live music.
Hola! Cantina (Deck 8)
Hola! Tacos and Cantina serves up Mexican-style street food in a vibrant open setting restaurant, with a nearby bar also serving up some tasty drinks. This bar is open whenever the restaurant is open. If you’d prefer to just pull up a seat at the bar instead of dining at the restaurant, you can certainly do so.
The Hola! Cantina features a variety of tequila, mezcal, and cerveza. So, you can choose from a standard margarita or create your own.
The Wine Cellar (Deck 8)
The Wine Cellar is located on Deck 8 nearby the specialty restaurants. This space allows guests to explore the ship’s walk-through wine cellar and indulge in various tasting experiences. There are pour-your-own wine stations located here as well.
The Wine Cellar is open from 12 to 2:30 PM and 5:30 to 9:30 PM daily; however, we never witnessed much going on in this space any time we walked by the venue.
Cocktail Bar (Deck 8)
The elegant Cocktail Bar in the Chef’s Court on MSC Seashore serves a variety of fun and refreshing drinks. This is a cozy spot to enjoy some exclusive cocktails like the Rose Lychee Sangria, a Spiced Mai Tai, Maui Magic Cooler, or the Rickshaw before or after dinner in one of the specialty restaurants.
The Cocktail Bar is generally open whenever the specialty restaurants are open, usually 12 to 2:30 PM when lunch is available and 5:30 to 10 PM nightly.
Uptown Lounge (Deck 8)
The Uptown Lounge hosts a variety of activities throughout the cruise including trivia, dance classes, and meetups. In the evenings, this lounge features live music (usually Latin) and cocktails for those looking to unwind after dinner.
The bar in the Uptown Lounge generally doesn’t open until 7 PM each evening and serves the standard bar menu.
Infinity Bar (Deck 8)
Perhaps one of the best areas on MSC Seashore is Deck 8 aft. This space features the adults-only Infinity Pool. These two pools offer great wake views and even some in-pool loungers. Conveniently located nearby, there is an outdoor bar and gelato shop as well.
Not to mention, both the portside and starboard sides of the Deck 8 waterfront promenade feature additional outdoor seating and outward-facing whirlpools for more fantastic views.
If you are lounging in this space, the Infinity Bar is your go-to spot to grab a cocktail. This bar is generally open 8 AM until 8 PM daily, weather permitting.
Jungle Pool Beach Bar (Deck 16)
The Jungle Pool Beach Bar is located near the Jungle Pool on Deck 16. This family-friendly pool has intricate theming and a retractable roof, meaning it’s always a pool day no matter the weather outside. There is also additional lounge seating and some tabletop games located upstairs.
While you are enjoying all the fun that this space has to offer, the Jungle Pool Beach Bar will serve up your favorite Caribbean cocktails, alongside gelato selections (additional fees apply).
On sea days, the Jungle Pool Beach Bar is typically open from 7 AM until 10 PM. On port days, this bar is generally open from 3 PM to 10 PM.
Sky Bar (Deck 16)
The Sky Bar is located on the portside of Deck 16 aft overlooking the iconic glass-floored Bridge of Sighs. This is a great spot to grab a sail away drink or to just enjoy the views. With the additional seating on the starboard side of this outdoor deck, it’s also a nice spot for al fresco dining at the Marketplace Buffet.
The Sky Bar is generally open 8 AM until 9 PM and serves only beer and wine.
Long Island Bar (Deck 18)
The Long Island Bar is the large bar located near the main outdoor pool, the Long Island Pool. This will be your go-to bar if you are lounging poolside or if you are enjoying one of the many pool deck parties in the evenings. The Long Island Bar also has a gelato station off to one side.
The Long Island Bar is usually open 8 AM to 1 AM daily, weather dependent.
The pool bar menu features all your favorite drinks from a pina colada, to a mai tai, mojito, and margarita, along with beer and wine.
MSC Aurea Bar (Deck 19)
The Top 19 Solarium is an exclusive outdoor space for Aurea guests on Deck 19 of MSC Seashore. The area features prime deck space with upgraded lounge furniture, two whirlpools, and a bar. Thus, it is certainly a nice escape from the crowds.
Depending on whether it is a sea day or a port day, the MSC Aurea Bar opens anywhere between 9 AM and 12 PM and stays open until 7 PM in the evenings.
Horizon Bar (Deck 19)
The Horizon Bar is located on Deck 19 overlooking the main outdoor pool area. This small bar features the standard pool bar menu and offers some comfortable lounge seating nearby for guests looking to relax while enjoying their beverages.
Depending on the ship’s ports of call, the Horizon Bar opens somewhere between 9 AM and 3 PM and remains open until around 10 PM at night, weather permitting.
MSC Yacht Club Bars
The Yacht Club is MSC Cruises’ “ship within a ship” concept. Not only does the Yacht Club feature the most luxurious accommodations on the ship, it includes an exclusive sundeck, restaurant, lounge, and bar. These facilities require keycard access and are limited to only those staying within the MSC Yacht Club.
Guests can enjoy the indoor Top Sail Lounge on Deck 16 or the outdoor bar on the Deck 20 sundeck.
Top Sail Lounge Menu | MSC Yacht Club Bar Menu
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