MSC Cruises
MSC Seaview
- Cruises
- 59
- From
- $129
Ship comparison
MSC Seaview vs MSC World Europa
MSC Cruises
MSC World Europa
- Cruises
- 69
- From
- $189
The verdict
Which should you choose?
MSC Seaview is a mega MSC Cruises ship carrying 4,134 passengers, in service since 2018. MSC World Europa is a mega MSC Cruises ship carrying 5,079 passengers, in service since 2022.
Choose MSC Seaview if you want more space per passenger, more adventure and nature or a lower starting fare: it outscores MSC World Europa for adventure & nature (6.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, it has 37.3 gross tons per passenger (vs 30.2) and its cruises start from $129 (vs $189).
Choose MSC World Europa if you want a more family-friendly ship, better-rated entertainment or better-rated dining: it outscores MSC Seaview for family friendly (9.0 vs 7.0), entertainment (10.0 vs 8.0) and dining (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 Seaview | MSC World Europa | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | MSC Cruises | MSC Cruises |
| Ship size | Mega | Mega |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2018 | 2022 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 154,000 | 153,516 |
| Passengers | 4,134 | 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 | 59 | 69 |
| Upcoming sailings | 436 | 490 |
| Cruise lengths | 2–27 nights | 1–21 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $129 (better) | $189 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. MSC Seaview 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 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
59 cruises on sale, from $129.
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 Seaview or MSC World Europa?
Which is bigger, MSC Seaview or MSC World Europa?
MSC Seaview is bigger at 154,000 gross tons, against 153,516 gross tons for MSC World Europa. MSC Seaview carries 4,134 passengers and MSC World Europa carries 5,079.
Which ship is newer, MSC Seaview or MSC World Europa?
MSC World Europa is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2022 against 2018 for MSC Seaview.
Which has more space per passenger?
MSC Seaview, 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 Seaview, 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 7.0 for MSC Seaview.
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