Cruise Comparison

Quantum of the Seas VS MSC Seaside

Find out all the differences between these two cruises at 2026

Quantum of the Seas MSC Seaside
Year built 2014 2017
Beam 41 m 41 m
Length 348 m 323 m
Tonnage 167800 tn. 154000 tn.
Velocity 22 21
Passenger capacity 4905 4134
Crew capacity 1500 1413
Ratio of crew per passenger 3,27 2,93
Decks 16 20
Cabins 2094 2066
Restaurants 21 9
Bars/Pubs 8 17
Lifts 16 33
Nationality Bahamas Malta
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Overview
Quantum of the Seas MSC Seaside
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The cruise Quantum of the Seas was launched at sea in 2014, 3 years older than MSC Seaside, which opened on 2017. Quantum of the Seas it has a capacity of 4905 pasajeros that are divided into its 2094 cabins (interior, exterior and balcony), on the other hand, the MSC Seaside can accommodate up to 4134 passengers in its 2066 cabins. Likewise, the ship Quantum of the Seas has a lower ratio of crew members per passenger, having one crew member per 3.3 passengers, compared to the ratio of 2.9 per crew member of MSC Seaside, which normally translates into better service.

The first difference of Quantum of the Seas is that it has a total of 21 restaurants among which 7 (Windjammer, Dog House, Solarium Bistro, Café Promenade, Sorrento Pizza, The Cafe @ Two70, Noodle Bar, ) the food is totally free and they have no additional cost Instead, 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 exterior parts and common areas of the cruise Quantum of the Seas include a total of 4 pools and 4 jacuzzis where you can enjoy with the family during your stay and take a dip. Nevertheless, the cruise MSC SeasideIt has more pools with a total of 4 pools also included in the stay and 13 jacuzzis to relax with its jets. At the same time, Quantum of the Seas has 9, bars and lounges less than cruise ship MSC Seaside, which includes a total of 17 instead of 8, both cruise ships having a variety of places to have all kinds of drinks.

The ship Quantum of the Seas It has 348 meters length (length), which is the same as 3 football fields, 12 basketball court, 74 Tesla Model 3 cars or 23 buses approximately. Likewise the cruise MSC Seaside has 323 meters in length (length), which is the same as 3 football fields, 9 Boeing 737 aircraft, 4 Big Ben or 15 tennis courts approximately.

Quantum of the Seas MSC Seaside
  • Quantum of the Seas is meters longer.
  • It has 28 cabins more than MSC Seaside.
  • Quantum of the Seas has a capacity of 771 differences more than MSC Seaside.
  • Quantum of the Seas has 12 restaurants than MSC Seaside.
  • MSC Seaside is 3 years younger.
  • MSC Seaside has more decks than Quantum of the Seas.
  • MSC Seaside has 9 bares more.
  • MSC Seaside has a better crew to passenger ratio than Quantum of the Seas.
  • Includes 1 restaurant included in the price more than Quantum of the Seas.
  • MSC Seaside has 9 more jacuzzis than Quantum of the Seas.
  • MSC Seaside has a difference of 17 elevators than Quantum of the Seas.
Quantum of the Seas MSC Seaside