MSC Cruises
MSC Seaview
- Cruises
- 54
- From
- $79
Ship comparison
MSC Seaview vs Ovation of the Seas
Royal Caribbean
Ovation of the Seas
- Cruises
- 25
- From
- $209
The verdict
Which should you choose?
MSC Seaview is a mega MSC Cruises ship carrying 4,134 passengers, in service since 2018. Ovation of the Seas is a mega Royal Caribbean ship carrying 4,180 passengers, in service since 2016.
Choose MSC Seaview if you want a lower starting fare, more of a party or more cruises to choose from: it outscores Ovation of the Seas for party (8.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, its cruises start from $79 (vs $209) and it has 54 cruises on sale (vs 25).
Choose Ovation of the Seas if you want a more family-friendly ship, better-rated entertainment or better-rated staterooms: it outscores MSC Seaview for family friendly (8.0 vs 7.0), entertainment (9.0 vs 8.0) and staterooms (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 | Ovation of the Seas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | MSC Cruises | Royal Caribbean |
| Ship size | Mega | Mega |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2018 (better) | 2016 |
| Gross tonnage | 154,000 | 168,666 |
| Passengers | 4,134 | 4,180 |
| Crew | 1,413 | 1,500 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.9 | 2.8 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 37.3 | 40.4 (better) |
| Decks | 19 | 16 |
| Length | 1,060 ft | 1,141 ft |
| Beam | 135 ft | 136 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 9 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 54 | 25 |
| Upcoming sailings | 400 | 142 |
| Cruise lengths | 1 to 27 nights | 3 to 25 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $79 (better) | $209 |
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 4 of the ten, Ovation of the Seas on 3, with 3 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
54 cruises on sale, from $79.
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 Seaview or Ovation of the Seas?
Which is bigger, MSC Seaview or Ovation of the Seas?
Ovation of the Seas is bigger at 168,666 gross tons, against 154,000 gross tons for MSC Seaview. MSC Seaview carries 4,134 passengers and Ovation of the Seas carries 4,180.
Which ship is newer, MSC Seaview or Ovation of the Seas?
MSC Seaview is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2018 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 Seaview. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Ovation of the Seas, with one crew member for every 2.8 passengers against one for every 2.9 on MSC Seaview.
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 Seaview.
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