MSC Cruises
MSC Seaview
- Cruises
- 54
- From
- $79
Ship comparison
MSC Seaview vs Star Princess
Princess Cruises
Star Princess
- Cruises
- 59
- From
- $369
The verdict
Which should you choose?
MSC Seaview is a mega MSC Cruises ship carrying 4,134 passengers, in service since 2018. Star Princess is a mega Princess Cruises ship carrying 4,320 passengers, in service since 2025.
Choose MSC Seaview if you want more of a party, a lower starting fare or a more active cruise: it outscores Star Princess for party (8.0 vs 5.0) and active (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $79 (vs $369).
Choose Star Princess if you want a newer ship, a more romantic trip or better-rated dining: it outscores MSC Seaview for romantic (8.0 vs 7.0) and dining (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2025 (vs 2018).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| MSC Seaview | Star Princess | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | MSC Cruises | Princess Cruises |
| Ship size | Mega | Mega |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2018 | 2025 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 154,000 | 175,500 |
| Passengers | 4,134 | 4,320 |
| Crew | 1,413 | 1,550 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.9 | 2.8 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 37.3 | 40.6 (better) |
| Decks | 19 | 21 |
| Length | 1,060 ft | 1,132 ft |
| Beam | 135 ft | 150 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 54 | 59 |
| Upcoming sailings | 400 | 162 |
| Cruise lengths | 1 to 27 nights | 4 to 23 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $79 (better) | $369 |
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 3 of the ten, Star Princess on 3, with 4 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.
Princess Cruises
Star Princess
Star Princess, the second Sphere Class ship from Princess Cruises, is built for travelers who want a modern mega-ship experience without losing the classic Princess mood.
Sailing now
59 cruises on sale, from $369.
Questions
MSC Seaview or Star Princess?
Which is bigger, MSC Seaview or Star Princess?
Star Princess is bigger at 175,500 gross tons, against 154,000 gross tons for MSC Seaview. MSC Seaview carries 4,134 passengers and Star Princess carries 4,320.
Which ship is newer, MSC Seaview or Star Princess?
Star Princess is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2025 against 2018 for MSC Seaview.
Which has more space per passenger?
Star Princess, with 40.6 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?
Star Princess, with one crew member for every 2.8 passengers against one for every 2.9 on MSC Seaview.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 7.0 out of 10.
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