MSC Cruises
MSC Seashore
- Cruises
- 55
- From
- $179
Ship comparison
MSC Seashore vs Ovation of the Seas
Royal Caribbean
Ovation of the Seas
- Cruises
- 25
- From
- $209
The verdict
Which should you choose?
MSC Seashore is a mega MSC Cruises ship carrying 4,540 passengers, in service since 2021. Ovation of the Seas is a mega Royal Caribbean ship carrying 4,180 passengers, in service since 2016.
Choose MSC Seashore if you want a newer ship or more cruises to choose from: its maiden voyage was in 2021 (vs 2016) and it has 55 cruises on sale (vs 25).
Choose Ovation of the Seas if you want better-rated staterooms, more of a party or a more family-friendly ship: it outscores MSC Seashore for staterooms (8.0 vs 6.0), party (6.0 vs 4.0) and family friendly (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 Seashore | Ovation of the Seas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | MSC Cruises | Royal Caribbean |
| Ship size | Mega | Mega |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2021 (better) | 2016 |
| Gross tonnage | 169,400 | 168,666 |
| Passengers | 4,540 | 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 | 37.3 | 40.4 (better) |
| Decks | 20 | 16 |
| Length | 1,112 ft | 1,141 ft |
| Beam | 134 ft | 136 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 9 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 55 | 25 |
| Upcoming sailings | 314 | 142 |
| Cruise lengths | 2 to 22 nights | 3 to 25 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $179 (better) | $209 |
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 0 of the ten, Ovation of the Seas on 8, with 2 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
55 cruises on sale, from $179.
Royal Caribbean
Ovation of the Seas
Ovation of the Seas, the third ship of the Quantum class from Royal Caribbean, launched in 2016 and sails in the Pacific (out of its home port in Sydney) as well as Alaska.
Highlights
- RipCord by iFLY, the first skydiving experience at sea
- Adults-only Solarium pool, a glass-canopied retreat
- Lots of gaming options in Casino Royale
Sailing now
25 cruises on sale, from $209.
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Questions
MSC Seashore or Ovation of the Seas?
Which is bigger, MSC Seashore or Ovation of the Seas?
MSC Seashore is bigger at 169,400 gross tons, against 168,666 gross tons for Ovation of the Seas. MSC Seashore carries 4,540 passengers and Ovation of the Seas carries 4,180.
Which ship is newer, MSC Seashore or Ovation of the Seas?
MSC Seashore is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2021 against 2016 for Ovation of the Seas.
Which has more space per passenger?
Ovation of the Seas, with 40.4 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?
Ovation of the Seas scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 8.0 out of 10, against 7.0 for MSC Seashore.
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