Two MSC Cruises ships, head to head — specs, amenities, and what each one is genuinely better at.
MSC Seascape (2022) is the newer ship by 1 year versus MSC Virtuosa (2021). MSC Virtuosa is the larger hull at 181,541 GT (~7% bigger). MSC Seascape sails with fewer guests at double occupancy (4,560 vs 4,842).
| Spec | MSC Seascape | MSC Virtuosa |
|---|---|---|
| Year built | 2022 | 2021 |
| Tonnage | 170,400 GT | 181,541 GT |
| Guests (double occupancy) | 4,560 | 4,842 |
| Guests (max) | 5,877 | 6,334 |
Trophy marks the ship that wins each row. Smaller capacity = more space per guest.
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