Cruise Comparison

MSC Seaview VS Explorer of the Seas

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MSC Seaview Explorer of the Seas
Year built 2018 2000
Beam 41 m 49 m
Length 323 m 311 m
Tonnage 153516 tn. 138000 tn.
Velocity 22 22
Passenger capacity 5336 4290
Crew capacity 1413 1185
Ratio of crew per passenger 3,78 3,62
Decks 20 15
Cabins 2066 1643
Restaurants 10 9
Bars/Pubs 16 9
Lifts 19 14
Nationality Malta Bahamas
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Overview
MSC Seaview Explorer of the Seas
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The MSC Seaview started sailing in 2018, therefore it is 18 years more modern than Explorer of the Seas, which was built on 2000. The cruise MSC Seaview it has a capacity of 5336 passengers that are distributed in its 2066 cabins (interior, exterior and balcony), on the contrary, the Explorer of the Seas can accommodate up to 4290 passengers in its 1643 cabins. On the other hand, MSC Seaview has a lower ratio of crew members per passenger, having one crew member per 3.8 passengers, compared to the ratio of 3.6 per crew member of Explorer of the Seas, which normally translates into better service.

The main differences between MSC Seaview and Explorer of the Seas is that it has 3 free restaurants (Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant, Restaurante Principal (MSC), Ocean Point) where we won't have to pay any additional payment for the meal and a total of 10 restaurants of different types of gastronomy However, 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 exterior and common areas of the cruise MSC Seaview Take a total of 4 pools and 13 jacuzzis to be able to take a bath during your stay on the cruise. Nevertheless, the Explorer of the SeasIt has 1 pools less (3 in total) to bathe in and a total of 6 jacuzzis to enjoy with its relaxing bubbles. Moreover, the cruise ship MSC Seaview has 16 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 Seaview it has 323 meters length (length), therefore it is equal to the length/height of 7 Statues of Liberty, 22 buses, 13 tennis courts or 5 Towers of Pisa. Del mismo modo the Explorer of the Seas is 311 meters long, so it is equal to the length or height of 3 football fields, 22 buses, 8 Boeing 737 aircraft, or 3 Big Ben.

MSC Seaview Explorer of the Seas
  • It is 18 years more modern than Explorer of the Seas.
  • It is 12 meters longer than Explorer of the Seas.
  • MSC Seaview has 5 covered more.
  • MSC Seaview has a difference of 423.
  • It has a difference of 1046 differences with respect to Explorer of the Seas.
  • MSC Seaview has 1 restaurant plus.
  • It has 7 bares more than Explorer of the Seas.
  • Has 4 restaurants included more than Explorer of the Seas.
  • MSC Seaview has 7 jacuzzi more.
  • It has 1 more pools than Explorer of the Seas.
  • MSC Seaview has 5 elevators more than Explorer of the Seas.
  • Explorer of the Seas is 8 meters wider than MSC Seaview.
  • Explorer of the Seas has a better crew to passenger ratio.
MSC Seaview Explorer of the Seas