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 Seashore
MSC Virtuosa
Gross Tonnage
MSC Seashore
169,400 GT
MSC Virtuosa
181,541 GT
Length
MSC Seashore
339 m
MSC Virtuosa
331 m
Beam
MSC Seashore
41 m
MSC Virtuosa
43 m
Passengers
MSC Seashore
5,632
MSC Virtuosa
6,334
Crew
MSC Seashore
1,648
MSC Virtuosa
1,704
Decks
MSC Seashore
—
MSC Virtuosa
19
Year Built
MSC Seashore
2,021
MSC Virtuosa
2,021
Space Ratio
MSC Seashore
30.1 GT/pax
MSC Virtuosa
28.7 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
MSC Seashore
3.42 :1
MSC Virtuosa
3.72 :1
| Specification | MSC Seashore | MSC Virtuosa |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | MSC Cruises | MSC Cruises |
| Class | Seaside Evo Class | Meraviglia Plus Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,021 | 2,021 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 169,400 GT | 181,541 GTWinner |
| Length | 339 mWinner | 331 m |
| Beam | 41 m | 43 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 5,632 | 6,334Winner |
| Crew | 1,648 | 1,704Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 30.1 GT/paxWinner | 28.7 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 3.42:1Winner | 3.72:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Chantiers de l'Atlantique |
| Flag | Malta | Malta |
| IMO Number | 9745354 | 9803613 |
MSC Virtuosa is the larger vessel at 181,541 GT — 7% more than MSC Seashore's 169,400 GT. MSC Seashore edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 3.4:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | MSC Virtuosa |
| Capacity | MSC Virtuosa |
| Modernity | Tie |
| Service | MSC Seashore |
| Spaciousness | MSC Seashore |
Bottom line: MSC Seashore and MSC Virtuosa are closely matched — your best pick depends on which qualities matter most to you.
MSC Seashore
Large 5,632-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
5,632 passengers means tons of activities
Built in 2021 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Comfortable atmosphere for two
MSC Virtuosa
6,334 passengers means tons of activities
Large 6,334-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
Built in 2021 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Free cancellation on most rooms
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| Draft | 8.6 m | 8.75 mWinner |
| Decks | — | 19 |
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