Cruise Comparison

MSC Seaview VS MSC Magnifica

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MSC Seaview MSC Magnifica
Year built 2018 2010
Beam 41 m 32 m
Length 323 m 294 m
Tonnage 153516 tn. 95128 tn.
Velocity 22 23
Passenger capacity 5336 3223
Crew capacity 1413 1038
Ratio of crew per passenger 3,78 3,11
Decks 20 16
Cabins 2066 1259
Restaurants 10 4
Bars/Pubs 16 11
Lifts 19 13
Nationality Malta Panamá
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Overview
MSC Seaview MSC Magnifica
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MSC Seaview was launched in 2018, therefore it is 8 years more modern than MSC Magnifica, which was built on 2010. The cruise MSC Seaview has a capacity of 5336 passengers that are distributed in its 2066 cabins, on the contrary, the MSC Magnifica can accommodate up to 3223 passengers in its 1259 cabins. Likewise, 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 3.1 per crew member of MSC Magnifica, which normally translates into better service in all its rooms on the ship.

The main differences between MSC Seaview and MSC Magnifica is that it has 3 free restaurants (Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant, Restaurante Principal (MSC), Ocean Point), which is very important. It also has a total of 10 restaurants with different types of menus. On the contrary, the cruise MSC Magnifica includes 4 restaurants with different themes and cuisines to eat, of which 2 (Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant, Restaurante Principal (MSC)) are free and included with the cruise price.

In the 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 MSC MagnificaIt has fewer pools with a total of 3 pools also included in the stay and 9 jacuzzis to relax with its jets. At the same time, Ship MSC Seaview has 5 bars and lounges more than cruise ship MSC Magnifica which has a total of 11, so we have more places to drink drinks.

MSC Seaview it has 323 meters length (length), therefore it is equal to the length/height of 3 Big Ben, 5 Towers of Pisa, 8 Boeing 737 aircraft or 12 basketball court. By your sidethe cruise MSC Magnifica has 294 meters in length (length), which is the same as 3 Big Ben, 3 football fields, 13 tennis courts or 7 Statues of Liberty approximately.

MSC Seaview MSC Magnifica
  • It is 8 years newer than MSC Magnifica.
  • MSC Seaview has 9 meters more beam than MSC Magnifica.
  • MSC Seaview is 29 meters longer than MSC Magnifica.
  • MSC Seaview has 4 covered more than MSC Magnifica.
  • It has 807 cabins more than MSC Magnifica.
  • MSC Seaview has a difference of 2113 with respect to MSC Magnifica.
  • MSC Seaview has 6 restaurants plus.
  • MSC Seaview has a difference of 5 bares.
  • MSC Seaview has 4 restaurants included in the price plus.
  • MSC Seaview owns 4 tubs more jacuzzis than MSC Magnifica.
  • Has a difference of 1 pools than MSC Magnifica.
  • Has 6 elevators more than MSC Magnifica.
  • It has a better ratio of crew and passengers than MSC Seaview.
MSC Seaview MSC Magnifica