Deck 9, Cabin 9078

MSC oceanview — the porthole that became our clock

We booked an oceanview on Deck 9 because I wanted natural light without the balcony price. What I did not expect was how much the porthole would become our daily rhythm-setter. We woke with the light, watched the weather through it before getting dressed, and ended every evening checking the stars through it. The porthole on MSC Seashore is larger than on older ships — almost the size of a small window. Cabin 9078 is in a quiet section with minimal corridor traffic. The room is standard MSC quality: modern, compact, functional. The one surprise was excellent water pressure in the shower — better than my hotel in Rome the week before. For Mediterranean cruises where you are off the ship most days, oceanview is the smart choice.