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 Meraviglia
MSC Seascape
Gross Tonnage
MSC Meraviglia
171,598 GT
MSC Seascape
169,400 GT
Length
MSC Meraviglia
315 m
MSC Seascape
339 m
Beam
MSC Meraviglia
43 m
MSC Seascape
41 m
Passengers
MSC Meraviglia
5,686
MSC Seascape
5,632
Crew
MSC Meraviglia
1,536
MSC Seascape
1,648
Decks
MSC Meraviglia
—
MSC Seascape
—
Year Built
MSC Meraviglia
2,017
MSC Seascape
2,022
Space Ratio
MSC Meraviglia
30.2 GT/pax
MSC Seascape
30.1 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
MSC Meraviglia
3.70 :1
MSC Seascape
3.42 :1
| Specification | MSC Meraviglia | MSC Seascape |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | MSC Cruises | MSC Cruises |
| Class | Meraviglia Class | Seaside Evo Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,017 | 2,022Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 171,598 GTWinner | 169,400 GT |
| Length | 315 m | 339 mWinner |
| Beam | 43 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 5,686Winner | 5,632 |
| Crew | 1,536 | 1,648Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 30.2 GT/paxWinner | 30.1 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 3.70:1 | 3.42:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Chantiers de l'Atlantique | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Malta | Malta |
| IMO Number | 9647446 | 9745366 |
Built in 2022, MSC Seascape is 5 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 Seascape |
| Capacity | MSC Seascape |
| Modernity | MSC Seascape |
| Service | MSC Seascape |
| Spaciousness | MSC Meraviglia |
Bottom line: MSC Seascape wins more categories (4 vs 1), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
MSC Meraviglia
Large 5,686-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
5,686 passengers means tons of activities
Built in 2017 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 | 8.7 m | 8.7 m |
| Decks | — | — |
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