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 Seashore
Gross Tonnage
MSC Grandiosa
181,541 GT
MSC Seashore
169,400 GT
Length
MSC Grandiosa
331 m
MSC Seashore
339 m
Beam
MSC Grandiosa
43 m
MSC Seashore
41 m
Passengers
MSC Grandiosa
6,334
MSC Seashore
5,632
Crew
MSC Grandiosa
1,704
MSC Seashore
1,648
Decks
MSC Grandiosa
—
MSC Seashore
—
Year Built
MSC Grandiosa
2,019
MSC Seashore
2,021
Space Ratio
MSC Grandiosa
28.7 GT/pax
MSC Seashore
30.1 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
MSC Grandiosa
3.72 :1
MSC Seashore
3.42 :1
| Specification | MSC Grandiosa | MSC Seashore |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | MSC Cruises | MSC Cruises |
| Class | Meraviglia Plus Class | Seaside Evo Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,019 | 2,021Winner |
| 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 | 9745354 |
MSC Grandiosa is the larger vessel at 181,541 GT — 7% more than MSC Seashore's 169,400 GT. 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 Grandiosa |
| Capacity | MSC Grandiosa |
| Modernity | MSC Seashore |
| Service | MSC Seashore |
| Spaciousness | MSC Seashore |
Bottom line: MSC Seashore 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 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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