MSC Cruises
MSC Seashore
- Cruises
- 58
- From
- $229
Ship comparison
MSC Seashore vs MSC World America
MSC Cruises
MSC World America
- Cruises
- 13
- From
- $443
The verdict
Which should you choose?
MSC Seashore is a mega MSC Cruises ship carrying 4,540 passengers, in service since 2021. MSC World America is a mega MSC Cruises ship carrying 5,240 passengers, in service since 2025.
Choose MSC Seashore if you want a more active cruise, more culture or a lower starting fare: it outscores MSC World America for active (8.0 vs 6.0) and cultural (7.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $229 (vs $443).
Choose MSC World America if you want more of a party or a more family-friendly ship: it outscores MSC Seashore for party (9.0 vs 4.0) and family friendly (9.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| MSC Seashore | MSC World America | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | MSC Cruises | MSC Cruises |
| Ship size | Mega | Mega |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2021 | 2025 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 169,400 | 215,863 |
| Passengers | 4,540 | 5,240 |
| Crew | 1,648 | 2,138 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.8 | 2.5 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 37.3 | 41.2 (better) |
| Decks | 20 | 20 |
| Length | 1,112 ft | 1,093 ft |
| Beam | 134 ft | 154 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 26 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 58 | 13 |
| Upcoming sailings | 328 | 218 |
| Cruise lengths | 2–22 nights | 6–15 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $229 (better) | $443 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. MSC Seashore leads on 2 of the ten, MSC World America on 2, with 6 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
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
58 cruises on sale, from $229.
MSC Cruises
MSC World America
MSC World America became a notable addition to the MSC Cruises fleet in April 2025 with voyages from Miami to the Caribbean. This ship is the Swiss-based cruise line's second World Class ship, marking a milestone as the first in the class dedicated specifically to the U.S. market.
Sailing now
13 cruises on sale, from $443.
Questions
MSC Seashore or MSC World America?
Which is bigger, MSC Seashore or MSC World America?
MSC World America is bigger at 215,863 gross tons, against 169,400 gross tons for MSC Seashore. MSC Seashore carries 4,540 passengers and MSC World America carries 5,240.
Which ship is newer, MSC Seashore or MSC World America?
MSC World America is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2025 against 2021 for MSC Seashore.
Which has more space per passenger?
MSC World America, with 41.2 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?
MSC World America, with one crew member for every 2.5 passengers against one for every 2.8 on MSC Seashore.
Which is better for families?
MSC World America scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 9.0 out of 10, against 7.0 for MSC Seashore.
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