MSC Cruises
MSC Seaside
- Cruises
- 14
- From
- $159
Ship comparison
MSC Seaside vs MSC Seaview
MSC Cruises
MSC Seaview
- Cruises
- 54
- From
- $79
The verdict
Which should you choose?
MSC Seaside is a mega MSC Cruises ship carrying 4,132 passengers, in service since 2017. MSC Seaview is a mega MSC Cruises ship carrying 4,134 passengers, in service since 2018.
Choose MSC Seaside if you want a more active cruise or a more family-friendly ship: it outscores MSC Seaview for active (9.0 vs 8.0) and family friendly (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose MSC Seaview if you want a lower starting fare, more adventure and nature or more culture: it outscores MSC Seaside for adventure & nature (6.0 vs 5.0) and cultural (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $79 (vs $159).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| MSC Seaside | MSC Seaview | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | MSC Cruises | MSC Cruises |
| Ship size | Mega | Mega |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2017 | 2018 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 154,000 | 154,000 |
| Passengers | 4,132 | 4,134 |
| Crew | 1,413 | 1,413 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.9 | 2.9 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 37.3 | 37.3 |
| Decks | 19 | 19 |
| Length | 1,060 ft | 1,060 ft |
| Beam | 135 ft | 135 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 14 | 54 |
| Upcoming sailings | 262 | 400 |
| Cruise lengths | 3 to 14 nights | 1 to 27 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $159 | $79 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. MSC Seaside leads on 2 of the ten, MSC Seaview on 2, with 6 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
MSC Cruises
MSC Seaside
Swiss-based MSC Cruises launched the next-generation smartship MSC Seaside in December 2017 to cruise the Caribbean. The megaship holds 4,132 passengers at double occupancy and 5,179 at maximum capacity.
Sailing now
14 cruises on sale, from $159.
MSC Cruises
MSC Seaview
The smartship MSC Seaview is an ideal way to discover different cultures, traditions and tastes and guests will be able to experience the wonders of the Mediterranean in true MSC Cruises style.
Sailing now
54 cruises on sale, from $79.
Questions
MSC Seaside or MSC Seaview?
Which is bigger, MSC Seaside or MSC Seaview?
They are the same size, 154,000 gross tons each. MSC Seaside carries 4,132 passengers and MSC Seaview carries 4,134.
Which ship is newer, MSC Seaside or MSC Seaview?
MSC Seaview is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2018 against 2017 for MSC Seaside.
Which has more space per passenger?
They are level at 37.3 gross tons per passenger.
Which has more crew per passenger?
They are level, with one crew member for every 2.9 passengers.
Which is better for families?
MSC Seaside scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 8.0 out of 10, against 7.0 for MSC Seaview.
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