MSC Cruises
MSC Seascape
- Cruises
- 2
- From
- $276
Ship comparison
MSC Seascape vs Spectrum of the Seas
Royal Caribbean
Spectrum of the Seas
- Cruises
- 47
- From
- $325
The verdict
Which should you choose?
MSC Seascape is a mega MSC Cruises ship carrying 4,560 passengers, in service since 2022. Spectrum of the Seas is a mega Royal Caribbean ship carrying 4,180 passengers, in service since 2019.
Choose MSC Seascape if you want better-rated dining, a better-rated spa and gym or a more romantic trip: it outscores Spectrum of the Seas for dining (7.0 vs 5.0), spa & fitness (7.0 vs 6.0) and romantic (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Spectrum of the Seas if you want more cruises to choose from: it has 47 cruises on sale (vs 2).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| MSC Seascape | Spectrum of the Seas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | MSC Cruises | Royal Caribbean |
| Ship size | Mega | Mega |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2022 (better) | 2019 |
| Gross tonnage | 170,412 | 168,666 |
| Passengers | 4,560 | 4,180 |
| Crew | 1,648 | 1,500 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 37.4 | 40.4 (better) |
| Decks | 19 | 16 |
| Length | 1,112 ft | 1,138 ft |
| Beam | 135 ft | 136 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 2 | 47 |
| Upcoming sailings | 102 | 105 |
| Cruise lengths | 5 to 7 nights | 2 to 11 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $276 (better) | $325 |
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, Spectrum of the Seas on 0, with 4 level.
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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.
Royal Caribbean
Spectrum of the Seas
Launched in Apri 2019, Spectrum of the Seas features grand experiences and amenities in sailings in and around China and the Asia-Pacific region. The 4,180-passenger ship is the fourth in the line's Quantum class of ships after Anthem of the Seas, Quantum of the Seas and Ovation of the Seas.
Sailing now
47 cruises on sale, from $325.
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Questions
MSC Seascape or Spectrum of the Seas?
Which is bigger, MSC Seascape or Spectrum of the Seas?
MSC Seascape is bigger at 170,412 gross tons, against 168,666 gross tons for Spectrum of the Seas. MSC Seascape carries 4,560 passengers and Spectrum of the Seas carries 4,180.
Which ship is newer, MSC Seascape or Spectrum of the Seas?
MSC Seascape is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2022 against 2019 for Spectrum of the Seas.
Which has more space per passenger?
Spectrum of the Seas, with 40.4 gross tons per passenger against 37.4 on MSC Seascape. 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?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 3.0 out of 10.
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