Side-by-side cruise ship comparison ยท 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 Grandiosa
MSC Seaview
Gross Tonnage
MSC Grandiosa
181,541 GT
MSC Seaview
153,516 GT
Length
MSC Grandiosa
331 m
MSC Seaview
323 m
Beam
MSC Grandiosa
43 m
MSC Seaview
41 m
Passengers
MSC Grandiosa
6,334
MSC Seaview
5,179
Crew
MSC Grandiosa
1,704
MSC Seaview
1,413
Decks
MSC Grandiosa
โ
MSC Seaview
โ
Year Built
MSC Grandiosa
2,019
MSC Seaview
2,018
Space Ratio
MSC Grandiosa
28.7 GT/pax
MSC Seaview
29.6 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
MSC Grandiosa
3.72 :1
MSC Seaview
3.67 :1
| Specification | MSC Grandiosa | MSC Seaview |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | MSC Cruises | MSC Cruises |
| Class | Meraviglia Plus Class | Seaside Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,019Winner | 2,018 |
| 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 | 9695612 |
MSC Grandiosa
Large 6,334-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
6,334 passengers means tons of activities
Built in 2019 with modern facilities โ great for a first cruise
Comfortable atmosphere for two
MSC Seaview
Large 5,179-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
5,179 passengers means tons of activities
Built in 2018 with modern facilities โ great for a first cruise
Comfortable atmosphere for two
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41 m |
| Draft | 8.6 mWinner | 8.5 m |
| Decks | โ | โ |