--- title: "MSC Fantasia vs MSC Seaview" url: https://cruisello.com/compare/msc-fantasia-vs-msc-seaview description: "Compare MSC Fantasia and MSC Seaview side by side: fares, specs, schedule, and dining" --- # MSC Fantasia vs MSC Seaview | Spec | **MSC Fantasia** | **MSC Seaview** | |------|------|------| | Cruise Line | [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md) | [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md) | | Ship Class | Fantasia Class | Seaside Class | | Year Built | 2008 | 2018 | | Last Refurbished | 2017 | 2023 | | Registry | Panama | Malta | | Onboard Currency | US Dollar | US Dollar | | Passengers | 4,363 | 5,079 | | Crew | 1,370 | 1,413 | | Guests per Crew | 3.2:1 | 3.6:1 | | Gross Tonnage | 137,936 GT | 153,500 GT | | Decks | 17 | 19 | | Length | 330.1m | 323.1m | | Beam | 37.8m | 41.1m | | Max Speed | 23 kn | 21 kn | | Cheapest Cruise (2 guests) | [€550](https://cruisello.com/cruises/sunlit-sprint-florence-cannes-barcelona~MSC-FANTASIA-20270412-3.md) / [$642](https://cruisello.com/cruises/sunlit-sprint-florence-cannes-barcelona~MSC-FANTASIA-20270412-3.md) | [€142](https://cruisello.com/cruises/riviera-dash-marseille-to-genoa~MSC-SEAVIEW-20261113-1.md) / [$186](https://cruisello.com/cruises/riviera-dash-marseille-to-genoa~MSC-SEAVIEW-20261113-1.md) | | Cheapest per Night (per person) | [€68](https://cruisello.com/cruises/canary-escape-las-palmas-tenerife~MSC-FANTASIA-20261207-6.md) / [$82](https://cruisello.com/cruises/canary-escape-las-palmas-tenerife~MSC-FANTASIA-20261207-6.md) | [€58](https://cruisello.com/cruises/terracotta-drift-ibiza-marseille~MSC-SEAVIEW-20261109-5.md) / [$60](https://cruisello.com/cruises/baroque-echoes-rome-palermo-ibiza~MSC-SEAVIEW-20261105-7.md) | | Solo From (1 guest) | [€514](https://cruisello.com/cruises/sunlit-sprint-florence-cannes-barcelona~MSC-FANTASIA-20270412-3.md) / [$504](https://cruisello.com/cruises/sunlit-sprint-florence-cannes-barcelona~MSC-FANTASIA-20270412-3.md) | [€140](https://cruisello.com/cruises/riviera-dash-marseille-to-genoa~MSC-SEAVIEW-20261113-1.md) / [$195](https://cruisello.com/cruises/sunlit-dash-marseille-to-genoa~MSC-SEAVIEW-20261112-2.md) | | Cruise Length | 3–13 nights | 1–27 nights | | Upcoming Sailings | [481](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?ships=msc-cruises:msc-fantasia) | [411](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?ships=msc-cruises:msc-seaview) | | Departure Ports | 17 | 18 | | Sails From | [Barcelona](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/barcelona.md) (80), [Civitavecchia (Rome)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/civitavecchia-rome.md) (68), [Cagliari](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/cagliari.md) (60), [Cannes](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/cannes.md) (60), [Livorno (Florence/Pisa)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/livorno-florence-pisa.md) (60), [Genoa](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/genoa.md) (19), [Marseille](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/marseille.md) (19), [Naples](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/naples.md) (19), [Palermo](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/palermo.md) (19), [Arrecife](https://cruisello.com/destinations/canary-islands/arrecife.md) (17), [Santa Cruz de Tenerife](https://cruisello.com/destinations/canary-islands/santa-cruz-de-tenerife.md) (17), [Funchal](https://cruisello.com/destinations/azores-madeira-cape-verde/funchal.md) (16), [Las Palmas de Gran Canaria](https://cruisello.com/destinations/canary-islands/las-palmas-de-gran-canaria.md) (16), [Istanbul](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/istanbul.md) (3), [Trieste](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/trieste.md) (3), [Bari](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/bari.md) (2), [Piraeus (Athens)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/piraeus-athens.md) (2) | [Marseille](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/marseille.md) (46), [Barcelona](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/barcelona.md) (44), [Palermo](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/palermo.md) (43), [Genoa](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/genoa.md) (42), [Naples](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/naples.md) (41), [Valletta](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/valletta.md) (31), [Piraeus (Athens)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/piraeus-athens.md) (26), [Trieste](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/trieste.md) (26), [Bari](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/bari.md) (25), [Istanbul](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/istanbul.md) (25), [Santos](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/santos.md) (21), [Buenos Aires](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/buenos-aires.md) (16), [Balneario Camboriu](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/balneario-camboriu.md) (13), [Rio de Janeiro](https://cruisello.com/destinations/south-america/rio-de-janeiro.md) (4), [Civitavecchia (Rome)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/civitavecchia-rome.md) (3), [La Spezia](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/la-spezia.md) (1), [Lisbon](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/lisbon.md) (1), [Tarragona](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/tarragona.md) (1) | | Dining (total) | 5 | 6 | | Dining (included) | 2 | 2 | | Dining (surcharge) | 3 | 4 | ## Dining Venues ### MSC Fantasia - Il Cerchio d'Oro (Main Dining Room): Continental (included) - Red Velvet (Main Dining Room): Continental (included) - Butcher's Cut: Steakhouse (surcharge) - L'Africana: Buffet (surcharge) - L'Etoile: French (surcharge) ### MSC Seaview - L'Atelier Bistrot: French (included) - Main Restaurant: Continental (included) - Buffet: Buffet (surcharge) - Butcher's Cut: Steakhouse (surcharge) - Ocean Cay Restaurant: Seafood (surcharge) - Sushi Bar: Sushi (surcharge) ## Ship Pages - [MSC Fantasia](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises/msc-fantasia.md) - [MSC Seaview](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises/msc-seaview.md) ## Browse - [Compare Ships Hub](https://cruisello.com/compare.md) - [All Ships](https://cruisello.com/ships.md)