MSC Bellissima|MSC Seaview

MSC Bellissima vs MSC Seaview

Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.

MSC Bellissima cruise ship
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Newer Ship

MSC Bellissima

Built in 2019

1 year newer

Lower Price Per Day

Both ships are the same

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Both ships are the same

MSC Bellissima vs MSC Seaview: Quick Comparison

MSC Bellissima is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2019, it is 1 year newer than MSC Seaview, which entered service in 2018. MSC Bellissima is approximately 11% larger by gross tonnage at 171,500 GT. MSC Bellissima has upcoming sailings in Asia. The sailings shown cover different itineraries, so the price per day figures are not a like-for-like comparison. Cruise fares vary significantly by itinerary, departure date and cabin availability, so any price difference should be treated as a snapshot rather than a permanent gap.

Ship Comparison

Specification comparison of MSC Bellissima and MSC Seaview
SpecMSC BellissimaMSC Seaview
Year Built2019Newer2018
Gross Tonnage171,500 GT154,000 GT
Passenger Capacity5,714
Space per Passenger30 GT
Length315 m323 m
Decks
Cabins

Key Differences: MSC Bellissima vs MSC Seaview

Age

MSC Bellissima was built in 2019, making it 1 year newer than MSC Seaview, which was built in 2018.

Size

At 171,500 GT, MSC Bellissima is approximately 11% larger by gross tonnage than MSC Seaview at 154,000 GT.

Itineraries

The upcoming sailings shown for MSC Bellissima (Asia) and MSC Seaview currently cover different regions or departure ports.

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MSC Bellissima

Asia

Departure Port
Shanghai
Region
Asia
Nights
4
Round Trip
Yes
  1. Day 1 · Sep 8, 2026Shanghai
  2. Day 2 · Sep 9, 2026Gangjeong/Jeju Island
  3. Day 3 · Sep 10, 2026Busan
  4. Day 4 · Sep 11, 2026At Sea
  5. Day 5 · Sep 12, 2026Shanghai

Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.

Upcoming Cruises & Prices

MSC Bellissima

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Prices shown are starting fares and may change.

Which Ship Is Cheaper?

MSC Bellissima

Average

$120 / day

VS

MSC Seaview

Average

$0 / day

Cruise prices vary by departure date, itinerary, cabin type and availability.

Which Ship Should You Choose?

Choose MSC Bellissima if…

  • You prefer the newer ship.
  • You prefer the larger ship by gross tonnage.
  • You want to sail in Asia.
  • Departing from Shanghai works for your plans.

Choose MSC Seaview if…

  • You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than MSC Bellissima.

MSC Bellissima vs MSC Seaview: Final Comparison Summary

Newer

MSC Bellissima

Built in 2019

1 year newer

Bigger

MSC Bellissima

171,500 GT

11% larger by gross tonnage

Lower Price Per Day

Both ships are the same

  • MSC Bellissima is 1 year newer.
  • MSC Bellissima is 11% larger by gross tonnage.
  • Passenger capacity is not available for both ships.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is newer, MSC Bellissima or MSC Seaview?

MSC Bellissima is newer. It was built in 2019, while MSC Seaview was built in 2018, making MSC Bellissima 1 year newer.

Which is bigger, MSC Bellissima or MSC Seaview?

MSC Bellissima is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 171,500 GT compared with MSC Seaview at 154,000 GT.

Where does MSC Bellissima sail?

The upcoming MSC Bellissima sailings currently listed cover Asia, departing from Shanghai.

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