MSC Cruises
MSC Seashore
- Cruises
- 55
- From
- $179
Ship comparison
MSC Seashore vs Spectrum of the Seas
Royal Caribbean
Spectrum of the Seas
- Cruises
- 47
- From
- $325
The verdict
Which should you choose?
MSC Seashore is a mega MSC Cruises ship carrying 4,540 passengers, in service since 2021. Spectrum of the Seas is a mega Royal Caribbean ship carrying 4,180 passengers, in service since 2019.
Choose MSC Seashore if you want a more family-friendly ship, a lower starting fare or a more active cruise: it outscores Spectrum of the Seas 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 $179 (vs $325).
Choose Spectrum of the Seas if you want more of a party: it outscores MSC Seashore for party (6.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| MSC Seashore | Spectrum of the Seas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | MSC Cruises | Royal Caribbean |
| Ship size | Mega | Mega |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2021 (better) | 2019 |
| 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 | 1,138 ft |
| Beam | 134 ft | 136 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 (better) | 7 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 55 | 47 |
| Upcoming sailings | 314 | 105 |
| Cruise lengths | 2 to 22 nights | 2 to 11 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $179 (better) | $325 |
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 4 of the ten, Spectrum of the Seas on 1, with 5 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
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 Seashore or Spectrum of the Seas?
Which is bigger, MSC Seashore or Spectrum of the Seas?
MSC Seashore is bigger at 169,400 gross tons, against 168,666 gross tons for Spectrum of the Seas. MSC Seashore carries 4,540 passengers and Spectrum of the Seas carries 4,180.
Which ship is newer, MSC Seashore or Spectrum of the Seas?
MSC Seashore is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2021 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 37.3 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?
MSC Seashore scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 7.0 out of 10, against 3.0 for Spectrum of the Seas.
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