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MSC Seascape vs MSC Seashore

The verdict

Which should you choose?

MSC Seascape is a mega MSC Cruises ship carrying 4,560 passengers, in service since 2022. MSC Seashore is a mega MSC Cruises ship carrying 4,540 passengers, in service since 2021.

Choose MSC Seascape if you want more of a party, a better-rated spa and gym or a more romantic trip: it outscores MSC Seashore for party (7.0 vs 4.0), spa & fitness (7.0 vs 6.0) and romantic (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.

Choose MSC Seashore if you want a more family-friendly ship, a lower starting fare or a more active cruise: it outscores MSC Seascape for family friendly (7.0 vs 3.0) and active (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $179 (vs $276).

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Specifications

marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.

MSC SeascapeMSC Seashore
Cruise line MSC Cruises MSC Cruises
Ship size Mega Mega
Maiden voyagenewer highlighted 2022 (better) 2021
Gross tonnage 170,412 169,400
Passengers 4,560 4,540
Crew 1,648 1,648
Passengers per crew memberfewer is better 2.8 2.8
Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier 37.4 (better) 37.3
Decks 19 20
Length 1,112 ft 1,112 ft
Beam 135 ft 134 ft
Speed 25 mph 25 mph
Cruiseable ratingout of 10 7 / 10 8 / 10 (better)
Cruises on sale 2 55
Upcoming sailings 102 314
Cruise lengths 5 to 7 nights 2 to 22 nights
Fares fromlower highlighted $276 $179 (better)

Bliss scores

How they rate, out of 10

Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. MSC Seascape leads on 6 of the ten, MSC Seashore on 3, with 1 level.

  • Active MSC Seascape: 7.0 MSC Seashore: 8.0
  • Adventure & nature MSC Seascape: 6.0 MSC Seashore: 5.0
  • Cultural MSC Seascape: 7.0 MSC Seashore: 7.0
  • Dining MSC Seascape: 7.0 MSC Seashore: 6.0
  • Entertainment MSC Seascape: 7.0 MSC Seashore: 8.0
  • Family friendly MSC Seascape: 3.0 MSC Seashore: 7.0
  • Party MSC Seascape: 7.0 MSC Seashore: 4.0
  • Romantic MSC Seascape: 7.0 MSC Seashore: 6.0
  • Spa & fitness MSC Seascape: 7.0 MSC Seashore: 6.0
  • Staterooms MSC Seascape: 7.0 MSC Seashore: 6.0

MSC Cruises

MSC Seascape

MSC Seascape launched in November 2022 as the latest in a line of mega-size smartships from MSC Cruises. The ship holds 4,560 passengers at double capacity and 5,179 people at maximum capacity during its 7- to 14-day Caribbean sailings from Miami.

Sailing now

2 cruises on sale, from $276.

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 Seascape or MSC Seashore?

Which is bigger, MSC Seascape or MSC Seashore?

MSC Seascape is bigger at 170,412 gross tons, against 169,400 gross tons for MSC Seashore. MSC Seascape carries 4,560 passengers and MSC Seashore carries 4,540.

Which ship is newer, MSC Seascape or MSC Seashore?

MSC Seascape is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2022 against 2021 for MSC Seashore.

Which has more space per passenger?

MSC Seascape, with 37.4 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 3.0 for MSC Seascape.

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