September 24, 2026
3-Night Mediterranean Cruise
Departing from Barcelona
From
$419
Price / day
$140
MSC Seaside|MSC Seaview
MSC Seaside vs MSC Seaview
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
VS
Newer Ship
MSC Seaview
Built in 2018
1 year newer
Lower Price Per Day
Both ships are the same
More Spacious Ship
Both ships are the same
MSC Seaside vs MSC Seaview: Quick Comparison
MSC Seaview is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2018, it is 1 year newer than MSC Seaside, which entered service in 2017. MSC Seaside also carries 5 more passengers. MSC Seaview has upcoming sailings in Mediterranean. 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
| Spec | MSC Seaside | MSC Seaview |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2017 | 2018Newer |
| Gross Tonnage | 153,516 GT | 153,516 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 5,084 | 5,079 |
| Space per Passenger | 30.2 GT | 30.2 GT |
| Length | 323 m | 323 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | 2,026 | 2,026 |
Key Differences: MSC Seaside vs MSC Seaview
Age
MSC Seaview was built in 2018, making it 1 year newer than MSC Seaside, which was built in 2017.
Passenger capacity
MSC Seaside carries up to 5,084 passengers compared with 5,079 aboard MSC Seaview, a difference of 5 passengers.
Itineraries
The upcoming sailings shown for MSC Seaside and MSC Seaview (Mediterranean) currently cover different regions or departure ports.
Compare Ports of Call
MSC Seaview
Mediterranean
- Departure Port
- Barcelona
- Region
- Mediterranean
- Nights
- 3
- Round Trip
- No
- Day 1 · Sep 24, 2026Barcelona
- Day 2 · Sep 25, 2026Marseille
- Day 3 · Sep 26, 2026Genoa
- Day 4 · Sep 27, 2026Civitavecchia
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Upcoming Cruises & Prices
MSC Seaside
MSC Seaview
September 24, 2026
7-Night Mediterranean Cruise
Departing from Barcelona
From
$3,457
Price / day
$494
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
MSC Seaside
Average
$0 / day
VS
MSC Seaview
Average
$317 / day
Cruise prices vary by departure date, itinerary, cabin type and availability.
Which Ship Should You Choose?
Choose MSC Seaside if…
- You do not mind sailing on a ship with a higher passenger capacity.
- You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than MSC Seaview.
Choose MSC Seaview if…
- You prefer the newer ship.
- You prefer the ship with the lower passenger capacity.
- You want to sail in Mediterranean.
- Departing from Barcelona works for your plans.
MSC Seaside vs MSC Seaview: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
MSC Seaview
Built in 2018
1 year newer
Bigger
Both ships are the same
Lower Price Per Day
Both ships are the same
- MSC Seaview is 1 year newer.
- Both ships have the same gross tonnage.
- MSC Seaside carries 5 more passengers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, MSC Seaside or MSC Seaview?
MSC Seaview is newer. It was built in 2018, while MSC Seaside was built in 2017, making MSC Seaview 1 year newer.
Which ship carries more passengers?
MSC Seaside has a passenger capacity of approximately 5,084, compared with 5,079 for MSC Seaview.
Where does MSC Seaview sail?
The upcoming MSC Seaview sailings currently listed cover Mediterranean, departing from Barcelona.
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