Cruise Comparison

Explorer of the Seas VS MSC Seaside

Find out all the differences between these two cruises at 2026

Explorer of the Seas MSC Seaside
Year built 2000 2017
Beam 49 m 41 m
Length 311 m 323 m
Tonnage 138000 tn. 154000 tn.
Velocity 22 21
Passenger capacity 4290 4134
Crew capacity 1185 1413
Ratio of crew per passenger 3,62 2,93
Decks 15 20
Cabins 1643 2066
Restaurants 9 9
Bars/Pubs 9 17
Lifts 14 33
Nationality Bahamas Malta
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Overview
Explorer of the Seas MSC Seaside
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The ship Explorer of the Seas was built in 2000, therefore it is 17 years older than MSC Seaside, which was launched on 2017. The cruise Explorer of the Seas has a capacity of 4290 passengers that are distributed in its 1643 cabins, on the contrary, the MSC Seaside can accommodate up to 4134 passengers in its 2066 cabins. On the other hand, 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 2.9 per crew member of MSC Seaside, which normally translates into better service.

Among the main differences of Explorer of the Seas 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 cruise MSC Seaside bring a total of 9 restaurants paid and free among which 3 (Restaurante Principal (MSC), Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant, Biscayne Bay Buffet & Pizzeria ) we will not have to pay anything to eat as it is included in the price of the cruise.

The services and areas of the cruise 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 SeasideIt has 1 plus pools (4 in total) to bathe in and a total of 13 jacuzzis to enjoy with its relaxing bubbles. Likewise, el Explorer of the Seas tiene 8 bares y salones menos que el crucero MSC Seaside dónde poder tomar refrescos, cocteles, cervezas, zumos, etc.

The Explorer of the Seas It has 311 meters length (length), which is the same as 5 Towers of Pisa, 21 buses, 7 Statues of Liberty or 11 basketball court approximately. Asimismo the MSC Seaside has 323 meters in length (length), which is the same as 66 Tesla Model 3 cars, 3 Big Ben, 7 Statues of Liberty or 8 Boeing 737 aircraft approximately.

Explorer of the Seas MSC Seaside
  • Explorer of the Seas has 8 meters more than beam.
  • It has a capacity of 156 passengers more than MSC Seaside.
  • MSC Seaside is 17 years more modern.
  • It is 12 meters longer than Explorer of the Seas.
  • MSC Seaside has 5 more floors.
  • It has 423 cabins more than Explorer of the Seas.
  • MSC Seaside has a difference of 8 bares.
  • MSC Seaside offers a better crew/passenger ratio.
  • MSC Seaside has 4 restaurants included in the price more than Explorer of the Seas.
  • MSC Seaside has a difference of 7 tubs jacuzzi.
  • MSC Seaside has 19 elevators more.
Explorer of the Seas MSC Seaside