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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 Seaside
Gross Tonnage
MSC Grandiosa
181,541 GT
MSC Seaside
153,516 GT
Length
MSC Grandiosa
331 m
MSC Seaside
323 m
Beam
MSC Grandiosa
43 m
MSC Seaside
41 m
Passengers
MSC Grandiosa
6,334
MSC Seaside
5,179
Crew
MSC Grandiosa
1,704
MSC Seaside
1,413
Decks
MSC Grandiosa
—
MSC Seaside
—
Year Built
MSC Grandiosa
2,019
MSC Seaside
2,017
Space Ratio
MSC Grandiosa
28.7 GT/pax
MSC Seaside
29.6 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
MSC Grandiosa
3.72 :1
MSC Seaside
3.67 :1
| Specification | MSC Grandiosa | MSC Seaside |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | MSC Cruises | MSC Cruises |
| Class | Meraviglia Plus Class | Seaside Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,019Winner | 2,017 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 181,541 GTWinner | 153,516 GT |
| Length | 331 mWinner | 323 m |
| Beam | 43 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 6,334Winner | 5,179 |
| Crew | 1,704Winner | 1,413 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 28.7 GT/pax | 29.6 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 3.72:1 | 3.67:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Chantiers de l'Atlantique | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Malta | Malta |
| IMO Number | 9765482 | 9695600 |
MSC Grandiosa is the larger vessel at 181,541 GT — 18% more than MSC Seaside's 153,516 GT. Built in 2019, MSC Grandiosa is 2 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | MSC Grandiosa |
| Capacity | MSC Grandiosa |
| Modernity | MSC Grandiosa |
| Service | MSC Seaside |
| Spaciousness | MSC Seaside |
Bottom line: MSC Grandiosa 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 Seaside
Large 5,179-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
5,179 passengers means tons of activities
Built in 2017 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Free cancellation on most rooms
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41 m |
| Draft | 8.6 mWinner | 8.5 m |
| Decks | — | — |
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