Cruise Comparison

Oasis of the Seas VS MSC Seaside

Find out all the differences between these two cruises at 2026

Oasis of the Seas MSC Seaside
Year built 2009 2017
Beam 60 m 41 m
Length 360 m 323 m
Tonnage 225282 tn. 154000 tn.
Velocity 22 21
Passenger capacity 6771 4134
Crew capacity 2109 1413
Ratio of crew per passenger 3,21 2,93
Decks 18 20
Cabins 2801 2066
Restaurants 21 9
Bars/Pubs 11 17
Lifts 20 33
Nationality Bahamas Malta
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Overview
Oasis of the Seas MSC Seaside
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The Oasis of the Seas was inaugurated in 2009, being 8 years older than MSC Seaside, which was built on 2017. The Oasis of the Seas has a capacity of 6771 passengers that are distributed in its 2801 cabins, on the contrary, the MSC Seaside can accommodate up to 4134 passengers in its 2066 cabins. On the other hand, the cruise Oasis of the Seas has a lower ratio of crew members per passenger, having one crew member per 3.2 passengers, compared to the ratio of 2.9 per crew member of MSC Seaside, which normally translates into better service in all its rooms on the ship.

A feature that sets Oasis of the Seas apart is that it has a total of 21 restaurants among which 8 (Windjammer, El Loco Fresh, Dog House, Solarium Bistro, Café Promenade, Park Cafe, Sorrento Pizza, Restaurante Principal, ) the food is totally free and they have no additional cost On the contrary, MSC Seaside includes 9 restaurants with different themes and cuisines to eat, of which 3 (Restaurante Principal (MSC), Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant, Biscayne Bay Buffet & Pizzeria ) are free and included with the cruise price.

The services and areas of the Oasis of the Seas It has a total of 5 pools and 10 jacuzzis in which to bathe and which are included during the stay. Instead, the cruise MSC SeasideIt comes with fewer pools as it has a total of 4 pools and 13 jacuzzis which are also included during the stay on the ship. In the same way, Oasis of the Seas has 6, bars and lounges less than cruise ship MSC Seaside where you can have soft drinks, cocktails, beers, juices, etc.

The cruise Oasis of the Seas is 360 meters long, so it is equal to the length or height of 6 Towers of Pisa, 24 buses, 3 football fields, or 4 Big Ben. Asimismo the cruise MSC Seaside has 323 meters in length, so it is equal to the length or height of 15 tennis courts, 8 Statues of Liberty, 3 football fields or 77 Tesla Model 3 cars.

Oasis of the Seas MSC Seaside
  • It has 19 meters more beam than MSC Seaside.
  • It has a difference of 37 meters in length than MSC Seaside.
  • Oasis of the Seas has a difference of 735.
  • Oasis of the Seas fits 2637 more passengers.
  • Oasis of the Seas has 12 restaurants than MSC Seaside.
  • MSC Seaside is 8 years younger.
  • MSC Seaside has 2 more covered than Oasis of the Seas.
  • MSC Seaside has 6 bares more.
  • MSC Seaside has a better crew to passenger ratio.
  • MSC Seaside owns 3 tubs more jacuzzis than Oasis of the Seas.
  • MSC Seaside has a difference of 13 elevators than Oasis of the Seas.
Oasis of the Seas MSC Seaside