Cruise Comparison

MSC Seaside VS Explorer of the Seas

Find out all the differences between these two cruises at 2026

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

One of the differences between MSC Seaside and Explorer of the Seas is that it has a total of 3 free restaurants (Restaurante Principal (MSC), Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant, Biscayne Bay Buffet & Pizzeria ) included in the price of the cruise, making a total of 9 restaurants that we can visit. On the contrary, the ship Explorer of the Seas has a total of 9 restaurants among which 3 (Windjammer, Café Promenade, Restaurante Principal, ) are free and are included in the price of the cruise.

The services and areas of the cruise MSC Seaside Take a total of 4 pools and 13 jacuzzis to be able to take a bath during your stay on the cruise. Instead, Explorer of the SeasIt has fewer pools with a total of 3 pools also included in the stay and 6 jacuzzis to relax with its jets. At the same time, the cruise ship MSC Seaside has 17 bars and lounges to enjoy all kinds of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages instead of the 9 that includes Explorer of the Seas distributed throughout the boat.

The ship MSC Seaside is 323 meters long, so it is equal to the length or height of 3 football fields, 22 buses, 5 Towers of Pisa, or 3 Big Ben. Likewise the cruise Explorer of the Seas it has 311 meters in length (length), which is the same as 7 Statues of Liberty, 13 tennis courts, 5 Towers of Pisa or 12 basketball court approximately.

MSC Seaside Explorer of the Seas
  • MSC Seaside is 17 years younger.
  • MSC Seaside has 12 meters more than length.
  • MSC Seaside has 5 covered more.
  • MSC Seaside has 423 more cabins than Explorer of the Seas.
  • It has 8 bares more than Explorer of the Seas.
  • MSC Seaside has a better crew to passenger ratio than Explorer of the Seas.
  • MSC Seaside has 4 restaurants included plus.
  • MSC Seaside has a difference of 7 tubs jacuzzi than Explorer of the Seas.
  • MSC Seaside has 1 more pools than Explorer of the Seas.
  • Has 19 elevators more than Explorer of the Seas.
  • Explorer of the Seas has a difference of 8 in beam meters than MSC Seaside.
  • Explorer of the Seas has a capacity of 156 differences more than MSC Seaside.
MSC Seaside Explorer of the Seas