MSC Cruises
MSC Seascape
- Cruises
- 2
- From
- $276
Ship comparison
MSC Seascape vs MSC Seaview
MSC Cruises
MSC Seaview
- Cruises
- 54
- From
- $79
The verdict
Which should you choose?
MSC Seascape is a mega MSC Cruises ship carrying 4,560 passengers, in service since 2022. MSC Seaview is a mega MSC Cruises ship carrying 4,134 passengers, in service since 2018.
Choose MSC Seaview 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 $79 (vs $276).
MSC Seascape 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 Seascape | MSC Seaview | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | MSC Cruises | MSC Cruises |
| Ship size | Mega | Mega |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2022 (better) | 2018 |
| Gross tonnage | 170,412 | 154,000 |
| Passengers | 4,560 | 4,134 |
| Crew | 1,648 | 1,413 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.8 (better) | 2.9 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 37.4 (better) | 37.3 |
| Decks | 19 | 19 |
| Length | 1,112 ft | 1,060 ft |
| Beam | 135 ft | 135 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 7 / 10 | 8 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 2 | 54 |
| Upcoming sailings | 102 | 400 |
| Cruise lengths | 5 to 7 nights | 1 to 27 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $276 | $79 (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 0 of the ten, MSC Seaview on 4, with 6 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
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 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 Seascape or MSC Seaview?
Which is bigger, MSC Seascape or MSC Seaview?
MSC Seascape is bigger at 170,412 gross tons, against 154,000 gross tons for MSC Seaview. MSC Seascape carries 4,560 passengers and MSC Seaview carries 4,134.
Which ship is newer, MSC Seascape or MSC Seaview?
MSC Seascape is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2022 against 2018 for MSC Seaview.
Which has more space per passenger?
MSC Seascape, with 37.4 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 Seascape, with one crew member for every 2.8 passengers against one for every 2.9 on MSC Seaview.
Which is better for families?
MSC Seaview 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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