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MSC Meraviglia vs MSC Seaside
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison. MSC Meraviglia wins 4 of 7 scored categories.
At a glance
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Category
MSC Meraviglia
MSC Seaside
Size
171,598 GT
153,516 GT
Passengers
5,686
5,179
Year built
2017
2017
Crew ratio
3.7 guests per crew
3.7 guests per crew
Space ratio
30.2 GT per guest
29.6 GT per guest
Decks
No data
No data
Length
315 m
323 m
From price
$217.8 pp
$195.8 pp
The verdict
Comparison Verdict
MSC Meraviglia is the larger vessel at 171,598 GT, 12% more than MSC Seaside's 153,516 GT. MSC Meraviglia accommodates 507 more guests (5,686 vs 5,179), making it the larger resort-at-sea. MSC Seaside trades capacity for a more intimate atmosphere.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | MSC Meraviglia |
| Capacity | MSC Meraviglia |
| Modernity | Tie |
| Service | MSC Seaside |
| Spaciousness | MSC Meraviglia |
| Decks | No data |
| Length | MSC Seaside |
| Fleet Power | MSC Meraviglia |
Bottom line: MSC Meraviglia leads 4–2 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose MSC Meraviglia for overall superiority; pick MSC Seaside if its strengths matter more to you.
Decide
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose MSC Meraviglia if
- Size matters to you (171,598 GT)
- More onboard variety (5,686 guests)
- More space per guest (30.2 GT per guest)
Choose MSC Seaside if
- More crew per guest (3.7 guests per crew)
- Lower fares per night (from $49 per person per night)
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Fares
Sailing Prices
| Detail | MSC Meraviglia | MSC Seaside |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | $217.8 pp | $195.8 pp |
| Per night | $54 pp | $49 pp |
| Departing | Nov 11 | Nov 2 |
| Duration | 4 nights | 4 nights |
| View sailing | View sailing |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the comparison score calculated?
We score 8 categories from spec data: size, capacity, modernity, service, spaciousness, decks, length and fleet power. Each category awards one point to the winning ship. A category where either ship has no data is marked No data and left out of the score.
What is the space ratio and why does it matter?
Space ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity. A higher number means more space per guest. Luxury lines typically score above 40, and mass-market ships often fall between 30 and 40.
What does the passenger-to-crew ratio mean?
It is the number of guests for each crew member, shown as "3.0 guests per crew". Lower is better: more staff per guest usually means more attentive service. Luxury lines aim for fewer than 2 guests per crew, and large mainstream ships often carry 3 to 4.
Are the prices shown accurate?
Prices come from Cruisebound and are per person for the sailing shown. They change with cabin type, date and demand, so open the sailing to see the current fare.
Can I compare more than two ships?
Yes, up to four ships. Use the search tool on the compare hub page to add additional ships.
How current is the ship data?
Specifications come from our database of 380+ ships, and this page refreshes daily. An "Updated" date appears at the top when either ship's record changed in the last 30 days.
