MSC Cruises
MSC Bellissima
- Cruises
- 49
- From
- $239
Ship comparison
MSC Bellissima vs MSC Seashore
MSC Cruises
MSC Seashore
- Cruises
- 55
- From
- $179
The verdict
Which should you choose?
MSC Bellissima is a mega MSC Cruises ship carrying 4,500 passengers, in service since 2019. MSC Seashore is a mega MSC Cruises ship carrying 4,540 passengers, in service since 2021.
Choose MSC Bellissima if you want more of a party, a better-rated spa and gym or better-rated dining: it outscores MSC Seashore for party (7.0 vs 4.0), spa & fitness (7.0 vs 6.0) and dining (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose MSC Seashore if you want a more active cruise, better-rated entertainment or a lower starting fare: it outscores MSC Bellissima for active (8.0 vs 7.0) and entertainment (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $179 (vs $239).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| MSC Bellissima | MSC Seashore | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | MSC Cruises | MSC Cruises |
| Ship size | Mega | Mega |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2019 | 2021 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 171,598 | 169,400 |
| Passengers | 4,500 | 4,540 |
| Crew | 1,400 | 1,648 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.2 | 2.8 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 38.1 (better) | 37.3 |
| Decks | 18 | 20 |
| Length | 1,036 ft | 1,112 ft |
| Beam | 141 ft | 134 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 49 | 55 |
| Upcoming sailings | 96 | 314 |
| Cruise lengths | 2 to 13 nights | 2 to 22 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $239 | $179 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. MSC Bellissima leads on 3 of the ten, MSC Seashore on 2, with 5 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
MSC Cruises
MSC Bellissima
Launched in March 2019, MSC Bellissima is the sleek new megaship from MSC Cruises, following in the steps of its sister, MSC Meraviglia, which debuted in June 2017.
Sailing now
49 cruises on sale, from $239.
MSC Cruises
MSC Seashore
MSC Seashore launched in August 2021 as the latest in a line of mega-size smartships from MSC Cruises. The ship holds 4,540 passengers at double capacity and 5,179 people at maximum capacity.
Highlights
- A mall-style shopping area that is 72% bigger than that of her sister ships, including a massive New York-themed piazza
- Hall of Games with a full-size F1 simulator, an immersive XD cinema with 3D glasses and a virtual-reality rafting simulator
- The aft pool is an infinity pool that extends to the end of the ship and offers uninterrupted sea views
- The Aurea Spa has a hair and nail salon, a barber shop — and 21 treatment rooms
Sailing now
55 cruises on sale, from $179.
Questions
MSC Bellissima or MSC Seashore?
Which is bigger, MSC Bellissima or MSC Seashore?
MSC Bellissima is bigger at 171,598 gross tons, against 169,400 gross tons for MSC Seashore. MSC Bellissima carries 4,500 passengers and MSC Seashore carries 4,540.
Which ship is newer, MSC Bellissima or MSC Seashore?
MSC Seashore is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2021 against 2019 for MSC Bellissima.
Which has more space per passenger?
MSC Bellissima, with 38.1 gross tons per passenger against 37.3 on MSC Seashore. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
MSC Seashore, with one crew member for every 2.8 passengers against one for every 3.2 on MSC Bellissima.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 7.0 out of 10.
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