MSC Cruises
MSC Seascape
- Cruises
- 2
- From
- $276
Ship comparison
MSC Seascape vs Sun Princess
Princess Cruises
Sun Princess
- Cruises
- 155
- From
- $399
The verdict
Which should you choose?
MSC Seascape is a mega MSC Cruises ship carrying 4,560 passengers, in service since 2022. Sun Princess is a mega Princess Cruises ship carrying 4,320 passengers, in service since 2024.
Choose MSC Seascape if you want more of a party, more adventure and nature or a lower starting fare: it outscores Sun Princess for party (7.0 vs 5.0) and adventure & nature (6.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $276 (vs $399).
Choose Sun Princess if you want a more family-friendly ship, a more romantic trip or better-rated dining: it outscores MSC Seascape for family friendly (7.0 vs 3.0), romantic (8.0 vs 7.0) and dining (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| MSC Seascape | Sun Princess | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | MSC Cruises | Princess Cruises |
| Ship size | Mega | Mega |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2022 | 2024 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 170,412 | 175,500 |
| Passengers | 4,560 | 4,320 |
| Crew | 1,648 | 1,550 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 37.4 | 40.6 (better) |
| Decks | 19 | 21 |
| Length | 1,112 ft | 1,132 ft |
| Beam | 135 ft | 154 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 7 / 10 | 8 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 2 | 155 |
| Upcoming sailings | 102 | 288 |
| Cruise lengths | 5 to 7 nights | 6 to 32 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $276 (better) | $399 |
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 2 of the ten, Sun Princess on 5, with 3 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.
Princess Cruises
Sun Princess
Sun Princess, the first Sphere class ship from Princess Cruises, debuted in early 2024 with a season of sailings in the Caribbean in the winter and in the Mediterranean in the summer.
Highlights
- Rejuvenating Lotus Spa for ultimate relaxation
- Private balconies on nearly all outside cabins for stunning views
Sailing now
155 cruises on sale, from $399.
Questions
MSC Seascape or Sun Princess?
Which is bigger, MSC Seascape or Sun Princess?
Sun Princess is bigger at 175,500 gross tons, against 170,412 gross tons for MSC Seascape. MSC Seascape carries 4,560 passengers and Sun Princess carries 4,320.
Which ship is newer, MSC Seascape or Sun Princess?
Sun Princess is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2024 against 2022 for MSC Seascape.
Which has more space per passenger?
Sun Princess, with 40.6 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?
Sun Princess 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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