Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
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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 Grandiosa
MSC Seascape
Gross Tonnage
MSC Grandiosa
181,541 GT
MSC Seascape
169,400 GT
Length
MSC Grandiosa
331 m
MSC Seascape
339 m
Beam
MSC Grandiosa
43 m
MSC Seascape
41 m
Passengers
MSC Grandiosa
6,334
MSC Seascape
5,632
Crew
MSC Grandiosa
1,704
MSC Seascape
1,648
Decks
MSC Grandiosa
—
MSC Seascape
—
Year Built
MSC Grandiosa
2,019
MSC Seascape
2,022
Space Ratio
MSC Grandiosa
28.7 GT/pax
MSC Seascape
30.1 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
MSC Grandiosa
3.72 :1
MSC Seascape
3.42 :1
| Specification | MSC Grandiosa | MSC Seascape |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | MSC Cruises | MSC Cruises |
| Class | Meraviglia Plus Class | Seaside Evo Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,019 | 2,022Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 181,541 GTWinner | 169,400 GT |
| Length | 331 m | 339 mWinner |
| Beam | 43 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 6,334Winner | 5,632 |
| Crew | 1,704Winner | 1,648 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 28.7 GT/pax | 30.1 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 3.72:1 | 3.42:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Chantiers de l'Atlantique | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Malta | Malta |
| IMO Number | 9765482 | 9745366 |
MSC Grandiosa is the larger vessel at 181,541 GT — 7% more than MSC Seascape's 169,400 GT. Built in 2022, MSC Seascape is 3 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. MSC Seascape edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 3.4:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | MSC Grandiosa |
| Capacity | MSC Grandiosa |
| Modernity | MSC Seascape |
| Service | MSC Seascape |
| Spaciousness | MSC Seascape |
Bottom line: MSC Seascape wins more categories (3 vs 2), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
MSC Grandiosa
Large 6,334-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
6,334 passengers means tons of activities
Built in 2019 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Comfortable atmosphere for two
MSC Seascape
Large 5,632-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
5,632 passengers means tons of activities
Built in 2022 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Comfortable atmosphere for two
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41 m |
| Draft | 8.6 m | 8.7 mWinner |
| Decks | — | — |
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