Cruise Comparison

Vision of the Seas VS MSC Seaside

Find out all the differences between these two cruises at 2026

Vision of the Seas MSC Seaside
Year built 1998 2017
Beam 32 m 41 m
Length 279 m 323 m
Tonnage 78000 tn. 154000 tn.
Velocity 22 21
Passenger capacity 2514 4134
Crew capacity 742 1413
Ratio of crew per passenger 3,39 2,93
Decks 12 20
Cabins 1142 2066
Restaurants 9 9
Bars/Pubs 6 17
Lifts 11 33
Nationality Bahamas Malta
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Overview
Vision of the Seas MSC Seaside
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The Vision of the Seas was launched in 1998, with a difference of 19 years prior to MSC Seaside, which was manufactured on 2017. The Vision of the Seas has a capacity of 2514 passengers that are distributed in its 1142 cabins, on the other hand, the MSC Seaside can accommodate up to 4134 passengers in its 2066 cabins. Moreover, Vision of the Seas has a lower ratio of crew members per passenger, having one crew member per 3.4 passengers, compared to the ratio of 2.9 per crew member of MSC Seaside, which normally translates into better service in all its cabins on the cruise ship.

Comparing both cruises, one of the differences of Vision of the Seas is that we will have at our disposal 9 restaurants with different menus, of which 3 (Windjammer, Park Cafe, Restaurante Principal, ) are included in the price and we will have no additional cost Secondly, the ship MSC Seaside has a total of 9 restaurants of different types of gastronomy in which 3 (Restaurante Principal (MSC), Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant, Biscayne Bay Buffet & Pizzeria ) are totally free, since they are included in the price of the cruise.

The exterior and common areas of Vision of the Seas include a total of 2 pools and 6 jacuzzis where you can enjoy with the family during your stay and take a dip. Nevertheless, the cruise MSC Seaside comes with more pools by having a total of 4 pools and 13 jacuzzis that are also included during the stay on the ship. In the same way, el Vision of the Seas cuenta con 11 bares y salones menos que el crucero MSC Seaside que incluye un total de 17 en vez 6, teniendo los dos cruceros variedad de lugares para tomar bebidas de todo tipo.

The Vision of the Seas it has 279 meters length (length), therefore it is equal to the length/height of 10 basketball court, 6 Statues of Liberty, 5 Towers of Pisa or 59 Tesla Model 3 cars. A la inversa the cruise MSC Seaside it has 323 meters in length (length), therefore it is equal to the length/height of 19 buses, 3 Big Ben, 3 football fields or 59 Tesla Model 3 cars.

Vision of the Seas MSC Seaside
  • MSC Seaside is 19 years younger.
  • MSC Seaside has 9 meters more beam than Vision of the Seas.
  • MSC Seaside has a difference of 44 in meters of length.
  • It has more floors than Vision of the Seas.
  • It has 924 cabins more than Vision of the Seas.
  • 1620 passengers more than Vision of the Seas.
  • It has 11 bares more than Vision of the Seas.
  • MSC Seaside has a better crew to passenger ratio than Vision of the Seas.
  • Includes 3 restaurants included in the price more than Vision of the Seas.
  • Has a difference of 7 jacuzzi than Vision of the Seas.
  • Owns 22 elevators more than Vision of the Seas.
Vision of the Seas MSC Seaside