MSC Cruises
MSC Seaside
- Cruises
- 13
- From
- $199
Ship comparison
MSC Seaside vs MSC World Europa
MSC Cruises
MSC World Europa
- Cruises
- 69
- From
- $189
The verdict
Which should you choose?
MSC Seaside is a mega MSC Cruises ship carrying 4,132 passengers, in service since 2017. MSC World Europa is a mega MSC Cruises ship carrying 5,079 passengers, in service since 2022.
Choose MSC Seaside if you want more space per passenger, a more active cruise or more crew per passenger: it outscores MSC World Europa for active (9.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, it has 37.3 gross tons per passenger (vs 30.2) and it has a crew member for every 2.9 passengers (vs 3.6).
Choose MSC World Europa if you want better-rated entertainment, more culture or a more family-friendly ship: it outscores MSC Seaside for entertainment (10.0 vs 8.0), cultural (8.0 vs 6.0) and family friendly (9.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| MSC Seaside | MSC World Europa | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | MSC Cruises | MSC Cruises |
| Ship size | Mega | Mega |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2017 | 2022 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 154,000 | 153,516 |
| Passengers | 4,132 | 5,079 |
| Crew | 1,413 | 1,413 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.9 (better) | 3.6 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 37.3 (better) | 30.2 |
| Cabins | — | 2,630 |
| Decks | 19 | 22 |
| Length | 1,060 ft | 1,060 ft |
| Beam | 135 ft | 135 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 13 | 69 |
| Upcoming sailings | 280 | 490 |
| Cruise lengths | 3–14 nights | 1–21 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $199 | $189 (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 1 of the ten, MSC World Europa on 4, with 5 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
13 cruises on sale, from $199.
MSC Cruises
MSC World Europa
The first in a trailblazing new class of ships, MSC World Europa introduced a next-generation class of ships for MSC Cruises when it debuted in December 2022. The futuristic-looking vessel holds 5,079 passengers at double capacity and 6,762 passengers at full capacity, making it one of the largest megaships in the world.
Sailing now
69 cruises on sale, from $189.
Questions
MSC Seaside or MSC World Europa?
Which is bigger, MSC Seaside or MSC World Europa?
MSC Seaside is bigger at 154,000 gross tons, against 153,516 gross tons for MSC World Europa. MSC Seaside carries 4,132 passengers and MSC World Europa carries 5,079.
Which ship is newer, MSC Seaside or MSC World Europa?
MSC World Europa is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2022 against 2017 for MSC Seaside.
Which has more space per passenger?
MSC Seaside, with 37.3 gross tons per passenger against 30.2 on MSC World Europa. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
MSC Seaside, with one crew member for every 2.9 passengers against one for every 3.6 on MSC World Europa.
Which is better for families?
MSC World Europa scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 9.0 out of 10, against 8.0 for MSC Seaside.
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