Cruise Comparison

MSC Seaview VS Brilliance of the Seas

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MSC Seaview Brilliance of the Seas
Year built 2018 2002
Beam 41 m 40 m
Length 323 m 294 m
Tonnage 153516 tn. 90090 tn.
Velocity 22 25
Passenger capacity 5336 2543
Crew capacity 1413 848
Ratio of crew per passenger 3,78 3
Decks 20 13
Cabins 2066 1070
Restaurants 10 9
Bars/Pubs 16 9
Lifts 19 9
Nationality Malta Bahamas
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Overview
MSC Seaview Brilliance of the Seas
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The MSC Seaview started sailing in 2018, therefore it is 16 years newer than Brilliance of the Seas, which was launched on 2002. MSC Seaview has a capacity of 5336 passengers that are distributed in its 2066 cabins, on the other hand, the Brilliance of the Seas can accommodate up to 2543 passengers in its 1070 cabins. On the other hand, the ship MSC Seaview has a lower ratio of crew members per passenger, having one crew member per 3.8 passengers, compared to the ratio of 3 per crew member of Brilliance of the Seas, which normally translates into better service in all its cabins on the cruise ship.

The first noteworthy thing about MSC Seaview is that we will have at our disposal 10 restaurants with different menus, of which 3 (Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant, Restaurante Principal (MSC), Ocean Point) are included in the price and we will have no additional cost On the contrary, Brilliance of the Seas hosts 9 restaurants with different themes and menus, of which 3 (Windjammer, Park Cafe, Restaurante Principal, ) are included with the price of the cruise.

MSC Seaview It has a total of 4 pools and 13 jacuzzis in which to bathe and which are included during the stay. However, Brilliance of the SeasIt has 1 pools less (3 in total) to bathe in and a total of 3 jacuzzis to enjoy with its relaxing bubbles. On the other hand, In MSC Seaview we have a total of 16 bars and lounges available to you instead of the 9 that Brilliance of the Seas has where you can have soft drinks, wines, juices , cocktails with and without alcohol, beers, among other drinks.

MSC Seaview It has 323 meters length (length), which is the same as 8 Boeing 737 aircraft, 3 football fields, 5 Towers of Pisa or 12 basketball court approximately. Al contrario Brilliance of the Seas has 294 meters in length, so it is equal to the length or height of 69 Tesla Model 3 cars, 3 Big Ben, 7 Statues of Liberty or 12 basketball court.

MSC Seaview Brilliance of the Seas
  • She is 16 years younger than Brilliance of the Seas.
  • MSC Seaview has 1 meters more beam than Brilliance of the Seas.
  • MSC Seaview is 29 meters longer than Brilliance of the Seas.
  • MSC Seaview has 7 covered more.
  • MSC Seaview has 996 more cabins than Brilliance of the Seas.
  • MSC Seaview has a difference of 2793 differences.
  • Has a difference of 1 restaurant than Brilliance of the Seas.
  • It has 7 bares more than Brilliance of the Seas.
  • MSC Seaview has 4 restaurants included in the price more than Brilliance of the Seas.
  • MSC Seaview has 10 tubs more jacuzzis than Brilliance of the Seas.
  • MSC Seaview has 1 more pools.
  • MSC Seaview has 10 elevators more.
  • Brilliance of the Seas has a better crew to passenger ratio than MSC Seaview.
MSC Seaview Brilliance of the Seas