MSC Cruises
MSC Meraviglia
- Cruises
- 85
- From
- $79
Ship comparison
MSC Meraviglia vs MSC Seashore
MSC Cruises
MSC Seashore
- Cruises
- 55
- From
- $179
The verdict
Which should you choose?
MSC Meraviglia is a mega MSC Cruises ship carrying 4,500 passengers, in service since 2017. MSC Seashore is a mega MSC Cruises ship carrying 4,540 passengers, in service since 2021.
Choose MSC Meraviglia if you want a lower starting fare, more of a party or a better-rated spa and gym: it outscores MSC Seashore for party (6.0 vs 4.0) and spa & fitness (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $79 (vs $179).
Choose MSC Seashore if you want a more romantic trip, a more active cruise or more culture: it outscores MSC Meraviglia for romantic (6.0 vs 3.0), active (8.0 vs 6.0) and cultural (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| MSC Meraviglia | MSC Seashore | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | MSC Cruises | MSC Cruises |
| Ship size | Mega | Mega |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2017 | 2021 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 167,600 | 169,400 |
| Passengers | 4,500 | 4,540 |
| Crew | 1,540 | 1,648 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.9 | 2.8 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 37.2 | 37.3 (better) |
| Decks | 19 | 20 |
| Length | 1,033 ft | 1,112 ft |
| Beam | 141 ft | 134 ft |
| Speed | 22 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 85 | 55 |
| Upcoming sailings | 159 | 314 |
| Cruise lengths | 1 to 19 nights | 2 to 22 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $79 (better) | $179 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. MSC Meraviglia leads on 5 of the ten, MSC Seashore on 3, with 2 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
MSC Cruises
MSC Meraviglia
Swiss-based MSC Cruises launched its next-generation smart ship, MSC Meraviglia, in the Mediterranean in June 2017. (Meraviglia is the Italian word for amazement or wonder. It is pronounced mair-uh-VEAL-ya.)
Highlights
- Cirque du Soleil at Sea will offer one of the top entertainment options on a cruise ship.
Sailing now
85 cruises on sale, from $79.
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 Meraviglia or MSC Seashore?
Which is bigger, MSC Meraviglia or MSC Seashore?
MSC Seashore is bigger at 169,400 gross tons, against 167,600 gross tons for MSC Meraviglia. MSC Meraviglia carries 4,500 passengers and MSC Seashore carries 4,540.
Which ship is newer, MSC Meraviglia or MSC Seashore?
MSC Seashore is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2021 against 2017 for MSC Meraviglia.
Which has more space per passenger?
MSC Seashore, with 37.3 gross tons per passenger against 37.2 on MSC Meraviglia. 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 2.9 on MSC Meraviglia.
Which is better for families?
MSC Meraviglia scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 8.0 out of 10, against 7.0 for MSC Seashore.
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