9 Night Mediterranean - Eastern Cruise
MSC Cruises • MSC Fantasia
Oct 26, 2026 · 9 nights
Mediterranean
$1,208/person$134/night
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MSC Fantasia vs MSC Seaside
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison. MSC Seaside wins 4 of 7 scored categories.
At a glance
Quick Compare
Category
MSC Fantasia
MSC Seaside
Size
137,936 GT
153,516 GT
Passengers
4,363
5,179
Year built
2008
2017
Crew ratio
3.3 guests per crew
3.7 guests per crew
Space ratio
31.6 GT per guest
29.6 GT per guest
Decks
No data
No data
Length
333 m
323 m
From price
$1,207.79 pp
$181.8 pp
The verdict
Comparison Verdict
MSC Seaside is the larger vessel at 153,516 GT, 11% more than MSC Fantasia's 137,936 GT. Built in 2017, MSC Seaside is 9 years newer, an advantage for travelers seeking modern amenities and design. MSC Fantasia edges ahead in service at 3.3 guests per crew, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | MSC Seaside |
| Capacity | MSC Seaside |
| Modernity | MSC Seaside |
| Service | MSC Fantasia |
| Spaciousness | MSC Fantasia |
| Decks | No data |
| Length | MSC Fantasia |
| Fleet Power | MSC Seaside |
Bottom line: MSC Seaside leads 4–3 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose MSC Seaside for overall superiority; pick MSC Fantasia if Service matter more to you.
Decide
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose MSC Fantasia if
- More crew per guest (3.3 guests per crew)
- More space per guest (31.6 GT per guest)
Choose MSC Seaside if
- You want the newer ship (built 2017, 9 years newer)
- Size matters to you (153,516 GT)
- More onboard variety (5,179 guests)
- Lower fares per night (from $45 per person per night)
Prices
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Fares
Sailing Prices
| Detail | MSC Fantasia | MSC Seaside |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | $1,207.79 pp | $181.8 pp |
| Per night | $134 pp | $45 pp |
| Departing | Oct 26 | Nov 2 |
| Duration | 9 nights | 4 nights |
| View sailing | View sailing |
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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.
