Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
across 5 categories
Size
Based on gross tonnage and length
Capacity
Based on passengers and crew
Modernity
Based on year built
Service
Based on passenger-to-crew ratio (lower is better)
Spaciousness
Based on gross tonnage per passenger (higher is better)
MSC Bellissima
MSC Seashore
Gross Tonnage
MSC Bellissima
171,598 GT
MSC Seashore
169,400 GT
Length
MSC Bellissima
315 m
MSC Seashore
339 m
Beam
MSC Bellissima
43 m
MSC Seashore
41 m
Passengers
MSC Bellissima
5,686
MSC Seashore
5,632
Crew
MSC Bellissima
1,536
MSC Seashore
1,648
Decks
MSC Bellissima
—
MSC Seashore
—
Year Built
MSC Bellissima
2,019
MSC Seashore
2,021
Space Ratio
MSC Bellissima
30.2 GT/pax
MSC Seashore
30.1 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
MSC Bellissima
3.70 :1
MSC Seashore
3.42 :1
| Specification | MSC Bellissima | MSC Seashore |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | MSC Cruises | MSC Cruises |
| Class | Meraviglia Class | Seaside Evo Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,019 | 2,021Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 171,598 GTWinner | 169,400 GT |
| Length | 315 m | 339 mWinner |
| Beam | 43 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 5,686Winner | 5,632 |
| Crew | 1,536 | 1,648Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 30.2 GT/paxWinner | 30.1 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 3.70:1 | 3.42:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Chantiers de l'Atlantique | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Malta | Malta |
| IMO Number | 9647458 | 9745354 |
Built in 2021, MSC Seashore is 2 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. MSC Seashore edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 3.4:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | MSC Seashore |
| Capacity | MSC Seashore |
| Modernity | MSC Seashore |
| Service | MSC Seashore |
| Spaciousness | MSC Bellissima |
Bottom line: MSC Seashore wins more categories (4 vs 1), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
MSC Bellissima
Large 5,686-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
5,686 passengers means tons of activities
Built in 2019 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Comfortable atmosphere for two
MSC Seashore
Large 5,632-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
5,632 passengers means tons of activities
Built in 2021 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Comfortable atmosphere for two
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41 m |
| Draft | 8.6 m | 8.6 m |
| Decks | — | — |
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