Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
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across 5 categories
Size
Based on gross tonnage and length
Capacity
Based on passengers and crew
Modernity
Based on year built
Service
Based on passenger-to-crew ratio (lower is better)
Spaciousness
Based on gross tonnage per passenger (higher is better)
Carnival Celebration
MSC World America
Gross Tonnage
Carnival Celebration
183,521 GT
MSC World America
215,863 GT
Length
Carnival Celebration
344 m
MSC World America
333 m
Beam
Carnival Celebration
42 m
MSC World America
47 m
Passengers
Carnival Celebration
5,374
MSC World America
6,762
Crew
Carnival Celebration
1,735
MSC World America
2,138
Decks
Carnival Celebration
—
MSC World America
—
Year Built
Carnival Celebration
2,022
MSC World America
2,025
Space Ratio
Carnival Celebration
34.1 GT/pax
MSC World America
31.9 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Carnival Celebration
3.10 :1
MSC World America
3.16 :1
| Specification | Carnival Celebration | MSC World America |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line | MSC Cruises |
| Class | Excel Class | World Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,022 | 2,025Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 183,521 GT | 215,863 GTWinner |
| Length | 344 mWinner | 333 m |
| Beam | 42 m | 47 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 5,374 | 6,762Winner |
| Crew | 1,735 | 2,138Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 34.1 GT/paxWinner | 31.9 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 3.10:1Winner | 3.16:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Meyer Turku | Chantiers de l'Atlantique |
| Flag | Panama | Malta |
| IMO Number | 9837456 | 9871645 |
MSC World America is the larger vessel at 215,863 GT — 18% more than Carnival Celebration's 183,521 GT. Built in 2025, MSC World America is 3 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | MSC World America |
| Capacity | MSC World America |
| Modernity | MSC World America |
| Service | Carnival Celebration |
| Spaciousness | Carnival Celebration |
Bottom line: MSC World America wins more categories (3 vs 2), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Carnival Celebration
Large 5,374-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
5,374 passengers means tons of activities
Built in 2022 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Comfortable atmosphere for two
MSC World America
Large 6,762-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
6,762 passengers means tons of activities
Built in 2025 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Free cancellation on most rooms
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| Draft | 8.6 m | 9.4 mWinner |
| Decks | — | — |
