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 Seaside
Gross Tonnage
MSC Meraviglia
171,598 GT
MSC Seaside
153,516 GT
Length
MSC Meraviglia
315 m
MSC Seaside
323 m
Beam
MSC Meraviglia
43 m
MSC Seaside
41 m
Passengers
MSC Meraviglia
5,686
MSC Seaside
5,179
Crew
MSC Meraviglia
1,536
MSC Seaside
1,413
Decks
MSC Meraviglia
—
MSC Seaside
—
Year Built
MSC Meraviglia
2,017
MSC Seaside
2,017
Space Ratio
MSC Meraviglia
30.2 GT/pax
MSC Seaside
29.6 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
MSC Meraviglia
3.70 :1
MSC Seaside
3.67 :1
| Specification | MSC Meraviglia | MSC Seaside |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | MSC Cruises | MSC Cruises |
| Class | Meraviglia Class | Seaside Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,017 | 2,017 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 171,598 GTWinner | 153,516 GT |
| Length | 315 m | 323 mWinner |
| Beam | 43 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 5,686Winner | 5,179 |
| Crew | 1,536Winner | 1,413 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 30.2 GT/paxWinner | 29.6 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 3.70:1 | 3.67:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Chantiers de l'Atlantique | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Malta | Malta |
| IMO Number | 9647446 | 9695600 |
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 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 | 8.7 mWinner | 8.5 m |
| Decks | — | — |
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