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Britannia vs MSC Seaview

Side-by-side cruise ship comparison. MSC Seaview wins 4 of 7 scored categories.

At a glance

Quick Compare

Category
Britannia
MSC Seaview
Size
143,730 GT
153,516 GT
Passengers
3,647
5,179
Year built
2015
2018
Crew ratio
2.6 guests per crew
3.7 guests per crew
Space ratio
39.4 GT per guest
29.6 GT per guest
Decks
No data
No data
Length
330 m
323 m
From price
No data
$324.58 pp

The verdict

Comparison Verdict

MSC Seaview is the larger vessel at 153,516 GT, 7% more than Britannia's 143,730 GT. Britannia offers more personal space with a space ratio of 39.4 GT per passenger versus 29.6. Built in 2018, MSC Seaview is 3 years newer, an advantage for travelers seeking modern amenities and design.

CategoryWinner
SizeMSC Seaview
CapacityMSC Seaview
ModernityMSC Seaview
ServiceBritannia
SpaciousnessBritannia
DecksNo data
LengthBritannia
Fleet PowerMSC Seaview

Bottom line: MSC Seaview leads 4–3 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose MSC Seaview for overall superiority; pick Britannia if Service matter more to you.

Decide

Which Ship Is Right for You?

Choose Britannia if

  • More crew per guest (2.6 guests per crew)
  • More space per guest (39.4 GT per guest)
Book Britannia

Choose MSC Seaview if

  • You want the newer ship (built 2018, 3 years newer)
  • Size matters to you (153,516 GT)
  • More onboard variety (5,179 guests)
Book MSC Seaview

Prices

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Fares

Sailing Prices

DetailBritanniaMSC Seaview
CheapestNo sailings$324.58 pp
Per nightNo data$46 pp
DepartingNo dataNov 5
DurationNo data7 nights
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Sailings

Upcoming Sailings

Upcoming Sailings on MSC Seaview

MSC Seaview sailing from Barcelona, Spain

7 Night Mediterranean - Western Cruise

MSC Cruises • MSC Seaview

Oct 29, 2026 · 7 nights

Mediterranean

$3,940/person$563/night
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MSC Seaview sailing from Barcelona, Spain

7 Night Mediterranean - Western Cruise

MSC Cruises • MSC Seaview

Nov 5, 2026 · 7 nights

Mediterranean

$325/person$46/night
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MSC Seaview sailing from Genoa, Italy

7 Night Mediterranean - Western Cruise

MSC Cruises • MSC Seaview

Nov 7, 2026 · 7 nights

Iberian Peninsula

$628/person$90/night
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the comparison score calculated?

We score 8 categories from spec data: size, capacity, modernity, service, spaciousness, decks, length and fleet power. Each category awards one point to the winning ship. A category where either ship has no data is marked No data and left out of the score.

What is the space ratio and why does it matter?

Space ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity. A higher number means more space per guest. Luxury lines typically score above 40, and mass-market ships often fall between 30 and 40.

What does the passenger-to-crew ratio mean?

It is the number of guests for each crew member, shown as "3.0 guests per crew". Lower is better: more staff per guest usually means more attentive service. Luxury lines aim for fewer than 2 guests per crew, and large mainstream ships often carry 3 to 4.

Are the prices shown accurate?

Prices come from Cruisebound and are per person for the sailing shown. They change with cabin type, date and demand, so open the sailing to see the current fare.

Can I compare more than two ships?

Yes, up to four ships. Use the search tool on the compare hub page to add additional ships.

How current is the ship data?

Specifications come from our database of 380+ ships, and this page refreshes daily. An "Updated" date appears at the top when either ship's record changed in the last 30 days.