MSC Cruises
MSC Grandiosa
- Cruises
- 21
- From
- $289
Ship comparison
MSC Grandiosa vs MSC Seashore
MSC Cruises
MSC Seashore
- Cruises
- 55
- From
- $179
The verdict
Which should you choose?
MSC Grandiosa is a mega MSC Cruises ship carrying 4,842 passengers, in service since 2019. MSC Seashore is a mega MSC Cruises ship carrying 4,540 passengers, in service since 2021.
Choose MSC Grandiosa if you want more of a party: it outscores MSC Seashore for party (7.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose MSC Seashore if you want a more family-friendly ship, a lower starting fare or more cruises to choose from: it outscores MSC Grandiosa for family friendly (7.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, its cruises start from $179 (vs $289) and it has 55 cruises on sale (vs 21).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| MSC Grandiosa | MSC Seashore | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | MSC Cruises | MSC Cruises |
| Ship size | Mega | Mega |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2019 | 2021 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 181,541 | 169,400 |
| Passengers | 4,842 | 4,540 |
| Crew | 1,704 | 1,648 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 37.5 (better) | 37.3 |
| Decks | 19 | 20 |
| Length | 1,087 ft | 1,112 ft |
| Beam | 141 ft | 134 ft |
| Speed | 26 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 7 / 10 | 8 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 21 | 55 |
| Upcoming sailings | 195 | 314 |
| Cruise lengths | 3 to 15 nights | 2 to 22 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $289 | $179 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. MSC Grandiosa leads on 1 of the ten, MSC Seashore on 1, with 8 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
MSC Cruises
MSC Grandiosa
MSC Grandiosa launched in November 2019 as the flagship and largest ship in the MSC Cruises fleet. The megaship holds 4,842 passengers at double capacity and 6,334 people at maximum capacity.
Sailing now
21 cruises on sale, from $289.
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 Grandiosa or MSC Seashore?
Which is bigger, MSC Grandiosa or MSC Seashore?
MSC Grandiosa is bigger at 181,541 gross tons, against 169,400 gross tons for MSC Seashore. MSC Grandiosa carries 4,842 passengers and MSC Seashore carries 4,540.
Which ship is newer, MSC Grandiosa or MSC Seashore?
MSC Seashore is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2021 against 2019 for MSC Grandiosa.
Which has more space per passenger?
MSC Grandiosa, with 37.5 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?
They are level, with one crew member for every 2.8 passengers.
Which is better for families?
MSC Seashore scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 7.0 out of 10, against 4.0 for MSC Grandiosa.
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