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Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated April 2026
MSC Seaside is the larger vessel at 153,516 GT, 7% more than Disney Wish's 144,000 GT. Disney Wish offers more personal space with a space ratio of 36.0 GT per passenger versus 29.6. Built in 2022, Disney Wish is 5 years newer, an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
Score: 5 – 2
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Category
Disney Wish
MSC Seaside
Size
144,000 GT
153,516 GT
Passengers
4,000
5,179
Year Built
2022
2017
Crew Ratio
1:2.6
1:3.7
Space Ratio
36.0
29.6
Decks
—
—
Length
341m
323m
From Price
$1,072.48/pp
$178.8/pp
Comparison Verdict
MSC Seaside is the larger vessel at 153,516 GT, 7% more than Disney Wish's 144,000 GT. Disney Wish offers more personal space with a space ratio of 36.0 GT per passenger versus 29.6. Built in 2022, Disney Wish is 5 years newer, an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Disney Wish |
| Capacity | MSC Seaside |
| Modernity | Disney Wish |
| Service | Disney Wish |
| Spaciousness | Disney Wish |
| Decks | Tie |
| Length | Disney Wish |
| Fleet Power | MSC Seaside |
Bottom line: Disney Wish leads 5–2 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose Disney Wish for overall superiority; pick MSC Seaside if its strengths matter more to you.
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Disney Wish if...
- You want the newer ship (built 2022, 5yr newer)
- Better service ratio (2.6:1 crew ratio)
- More space per guest (36.0 GT/pax)
Choose MSC Seaside if...
- Size matters to you (153,516 GT)
- More onboard variety (5,179 guests)
- Save $893.68/person on sailings
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is the comparison score calculated?
We compute scores across 8 categories using real spec data: gross tonnage, passenger capacity, crew capacity, year built, length, deck count, space ratio, and fleet power. Each category awards one point to the winning ship.
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; mass-market ships often fall in the 30-40 range.
What does the passenger-to-crew ratio mean?
Passengers per crew member. Lower is better, more staff per guest means better service. Luxury lines aim below 2:1; large mainstream ships may be 3-4:1.
Are the prices shown accurate?
Prices are sourced from Cruisebound and reflect real-time availability. They may change based on cabin type, date, and demand. Click through to see the latest fares.
Can I compare more than two ships?
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Specifications come from our database of 380+ vessels, revalidated every 5 minutes via ISR. The "Updated" timestamp shows when records were last modified.
