Cruise Comparison

MSC Magnifica VS MSC Seaview

Find out all the differences between these two cruises at 2026

MSC Magnifica MSC Seaview
Year built 2010 2018
Beam 32 m 41 m
Length 294 m 323 m
Tonnage 95128 tn. 153516 tn.
Velocity 23 22
Passenger capacity 3223 5336
Crew capacity 1038 1413
Ratio of crew per passenger 3,11 3,78
Decks 16 20
Cabins 1259 2066
Restaurants 4 10
Bars/Pubs 11 16
Lifts 13 19
Nationality Panamá Malta
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Overview
MSC Magnifica MSC Seaview
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The MSC Magnifica began its voyages in 2010, and is 8 years older than MSC Seaview, which was built on 2018. The ship MSC Magnifica it has a capacity of 3223 passengers that are distributed in its 1259 cabins (interior, exterior and balcony), on the other hand, the MSC Seaview can accommodate up to 5336 passengers in its 2066 cabins. On the other hand, the cruise MSC Magnifica It has a higher ratio of crew members per passenger, giving better service in most of the ship's rooms by having 1 crew member for every 3.1 passengers.

Comparing both cruises, one of the differences of MSC Magnifica is that it has 2 free restaurants (Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant, Restaurante Principal (MSC)), which is very important. It also has a total of 4 restaurants with different types of menus. Nevertheless, the cruise MSC Seaview bring a total of 10 restaurants paid and free among which 3 (Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant, Restaurante Principal (MSC), Ocean Point) we will not have to pay anything to eat as it is included in the price of the cruise.

In the common areas of MSC Magnifica include a total of 3 pools and 9 jacuzzis where you can enjoy with the family during your stay and take a dip. Nevertheless, the cruise MSC SeaviewIt has more pools with a total of 4 pools also included in the stay and 13 jacuzzis to relax with its jets. In the same way, MSC Magnifica has 5, bars and lounges less than cruise ship MSC Seaview where you can have soft drinks, cocktails, beers, juices, etc.

MSC Magnifica It has 294 meters length (length), which is the same as 7 Boeing 737 aircraft, 20 buses, 63 Tesla Model 3 cars or 3 football fields approximately. Al mismo tiempo the cruise MSC Seaview it has 323 meters in length (length), therefore it is equal to the length/height of 6 Statues of Liberty, 5 Towers of Pisa, 3 Big Ben or 11 basketball court.

MSC Magnifica MSC Seaview
  • MSC Magnifica offers a better crew/passenger ratio.
  • MSC Seaview is 8 years younger.
  • It is 9 meters wider than MSC Magnifica.
  • MSC Seaview is meters longer.
  • MSC Seaview has 4 more covered than MSC Magnifica.
  • It has 807 cabins more than MSC Magnifica.
  • MSC Seaview fits 2113 more passengers.
  • Has a difference of 6 restaurants than MSC Magnifica.
  • It has 5 bares more than MSC Magnifica.
  • MSC Seaview has 4 restaurants included plus.
  • It has 4 jacuzzis more than MSC Magnifica.
  • MSC Seaview has a difference of 6 elevators than MSC Magnifica.
MSC Magnifica MSC Seaview