MSC Cruises
MSC Bellissima
- Cruises
- 49
- From
- $239
Ship comparison
MSC Bellissima vs MSC Seaview
MSC Cruises
MSC Seaview
- Cruises
- 54
- From
- $79
The verdict
Which should you choose?
MSC Bellissima is a mega MSC Cruises ship carrying 4,500 passengers, in service since 2019. MSC Seaview is a mega MSC Cruises ship carrying 4,134 passengers, in service since 2018.
Choose MSC Seaview if you want a lower starting fare, a more active cruise or a more romantic trip: it outscores MSC Bellissima for active (8.0 vs 7.0) and romantic (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $79 (vs $239).
MSC Bellissima does not lead by a clear margin on any measure we track, so pick it for its itinerary or its dates.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| MSC Bellissima | MSC Seaview | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | MSC Cruises | MSC Cruises |
| Ship size | Mega | Mega |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2019 (better) | 2018 |
| Gross tonnage | 171,598 | 154,000 |
| Passengers | 4,500 | 4,134 |
| Crew | 1,400 | 1,413 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.2 | 2.9 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 38.1 (better) | 37.3 |
| Decks | 18 | 19 |
| Length | 1,036 ft | 1,060 ft |
| Beam | 141 ft | 135 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 49 | 54 |
| Upcoming sailings | 96 | 400 |
| Cruise lengths | 2 to 13 nights | 1 to 27 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $239 | $79 (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 0 of the ten, MSC Seaview on 6, with 4 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 Seaview
The smartship MSC Seaview is an ideal way to discover different cultures, traditions and tastes and guests will be able to experience the wonders of the Mediterranean in true MSC Cruises style.
Sailing now
54 cruises on sale, from $79.
Questions
MSC Bellissima or MSC Seaview?
Which is bigger, MSC Bellissima or MSC Seaview?
MSC Bellissima is bigger at 171,598 gross tons, against 154,000 gross tons for MSC Seaview. MSC Bellissima carries 4,500 passengers and MSC Seaview carries 4,134.
Which ship is newer, MSC Bellissima or MSC Seaview?
MSC Bellissima is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2019 against 2018 for MSC Seaview.
Which has more space per passenger?
MSC Bellissima, with 38.1 gross tons per passenger against 37.3 on MSC Seaview. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
MSC Seaview, with one crew member for every 2.9 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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