MSC Seaside is a record-breaking construction, a unique and revolutionary work of naval engineering. It is the largest cruise ship ever built in Italy up to its inauguration in 2017. It is 323 meters long by 160,000 GT heavy. It is equipped with the latest existing technologies concerning onboard entertainment. In honour of this Italian jewel, we designed the longest and the steepest Zipline that has ever sailed the world’s seas.

The Zipline is a fully automated system, which reduces the possibility of any human error. The system is equipped with a purpose-built component recovery system that uses the ropes themselves as a means of transport to optimize the attraction’s capacity. Downtime and bridge space is practically eliminated. Nothing was left to chance. The most important challenge regarding this implementation is the organization of constant daily maintenance due to the high and continuous tourist presence throughout the year. As the Zipline is built on water, it is subject to the natural wave motion, which was calculated and virtually tested at our onshore office during the design phase. Besides, all components have been designed to resist salt corrosion, a characteristic effect of the marine environment.

Thanks to our technology, passengers can fly over the sea while cruising safely.

MSC Seaview broke MSC Seaside’s record for the largest cruise ship ever built in Italy. For this incredible work of engineering and naval architecture by Fincantieri, we designed the longest Ziplines ever installed on a ship! Two parallel lines, each 150 meters long.

From the upper deck, customers can admire the ship from above, as well as lose their gaze to the horizon before embarking on their half-length journey from stern to bow. The flight lasts 15 seconds during which riders can reach a speed of 45 km/h. The Zipline is a favourite attraction on board, increasing the leisure opportunities the cruise offers its 5,000 passengers.

On 9 June 2018, MSC Seaview was launched in a spectacular inaugural ceremony at the Port of Genoa. VIPs and Italian celebrities attended the event. The inaugural cruise continued through the Western Mediterranean Sea touching the ports of Genoa, Naples, Messina, Valletta and Barcelona, and Marseille. Today the ship continues its itinerant voyage around the world reaching the coasts of South America.