Cruise Comparison

Explorer of the Seas VS MSC Seascape

Find out all the differences between these two cruises at 2026

Explorer of the Seas MSC Seascape
Year built 2000 2022
Beam 49 m 41 m
Length 311 m 323 m
Tonnage 138000 tn. 169400 tn.
Velocity 22 21
Passenger capacity 4290 5877
Crew capacity 1185 1648
Ratio of crew per passenger 3,62 3,57
Decks 15 20
Cabins 1643 2270
Restaurants 9 11
Bars/Pubs 9 20
Lifts 14 18
Nationality Bahamas Malta
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Overview
Explorer of the Seas MSC Seascape
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The Explorer of the Seas was launched at sea in 2000, 22 years older than MSC Seascape, which was built on 2022. Explorer of the Seas it has a capacity of 4290 pasajeros that are divided into its 1643 cabins (interior, exterior and balcony), on the other hand, the MSC Seascape can accommodate up to 5877 passengers in its 2270 cabins. In addition, the Explorer of the Seas has a lower ratio of crew members per passenger, having one crew member per 3.6 passengers, compared to the ratio of 3.6 per crew member of MSC Seascape, which normally translates into better service in all its rooms on the ship.

The main differences between Explorer of the Seas and MSC Seascape is that it has 3 free restaurants (Windjammer, Café Promenade, Restaurante Principal, ), which is very important. It also has a total of 9 restaurants with different types of menus. Nevertheless, the MSC Seascape has enabled a total of 11 restaurants of different types of menus in which 3 (Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant, MSC Yacht Club Restaurant , Restaurante Principal (MSC)) are included in the price of the cruise.

The exterior parts and common areas of Explorer of the Seas It has a total of 3 pools and 6 jacuzzis in which to bathe and which are included during the stay. Secondly, the cruise MSC SeascapeIt has more pools with a total of 7 pools also included in the stay and 4 jacuzzis to relax with its jets. Moreover, el Explorer of the Seas cuenta con 11 bares y salones menos que el crucero MSC Seascape que incluye un total de 20 en vez 9, teniendo los dos cruceros variedad de lugares para tomar bebidas de todo tipo.

The ship Explorer of the Seas is 311 meters long, so it is equal to the length or height of 3 football fields, 3 Big Ben, 13 tennis courts, or 21 buses. En cambio the cruise MSC Seascape has 323 meters in length (length), which is the same as 7 Statues of Liberty, 8 Boeing 737 aircraft, 66 Tesla Model 3 cars or 5 Towers of Pisa approximately.

Explorer of the Seas MSC Seascape
  • It has 8 meters more beam than MSC Seascape.
  • It has 2 jacuzzis more than MSC Seascape.
  • MSC Seascape is 22 years newer.
  • It is 12 meters longer than Explorer of the Seas.
  • MSC Seascape has more floors.
  • It has a difference of 627 cabins than Explorer of the Seas.
  • MSC Seascape has a capacity of 1587 more passengers.
  • MSC Seascape has a difference of 2 restaurants.
  • MSC Seascape has 11 bares more than Explorer of the Seas.
  • It has a better crew to passenger ratio than Explorer of the Seas.
  • MSC Seascape has 6 restaurants plus.
  • MSC Seascape has 4 more than Explorer of the Seas.
Explorer of the Seas MSC Seascape