$426/person
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Carnival Celebration vs MSC World Europa
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison. Level at 3–3 across 7 scored categories.
At a glance
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Category
Carnival Celebration
MSC World Europa
Size
183,521 GT
215,863 GT
Passengers
5,374
6,774
Year built
2022
2022
Crew ratio
3.1 guests per crew
3.2 guests per crew
Space ratio
34.1 GT per guest
31.9 GT per guest
Decks
No data
No data
Length
344 m
331 m
From price
$426 pp
$796.19 pp
The verdict
Comparison Verdict
MSC World Europa is the larger vessel at 215,863 GT, 18% more than Carnival Celebration's 183,521 GT. MSC World Europa accommodates 1,400 more guests (6,774 vs 5,374), making it the larger resort-at-sea. Carnival Celebration trades capacity for a more intimate atmosphere. At 344 m, Carnival Celebration stretches 13 m longer than MSC World Europa's 331 m, a meaningful difference in pier presence and onboard deck space.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | MSC World Europa |
| Capacity | MSC World Europa |
| Modernity | Tie |
| Service | Carnival Celebration |
| Spaciousness | Carnival Celebration |
| Decks | No data |
| Length | Carnival Celebration |
| Fleet Power | MSC World Europa |
Bottom line: Carnival Celebration and MSC World Europa split 3–3. Choose Carnival Celebration if service is your priority; choose MSC World Europa if size matters more.
Decide
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Carnival Celebration if
- More crew per guest (3.1 guests per crew)
- More space per guest (34.1 GT per guest)
Choose MSC World Europa if
- Size matters to you (215,863 GT)
- More onboard variety (6,774 guests)
Prices
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Fares
Sailing Prices
| Detail | Carnival Celebration | MSC World Europa |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | $426 pp | $796.19 pp |
| Per night | No data | $114 pp |
| Departing | Nov 1 | Oct 31 |
| Duration | null nights | 7 nights |
| View sailing | View sailing |
Prices from Cruisebound, per person, for the sailing shown.
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Sailings
Upcoming Sailings
Upcoming Sailings on MSC World Europa
7 Night Mediterranean - Western Cruise
MSC Cruises • MSC World Europa
Oct 30, 2026 · 7 nights
Iberian Peninsula
$3,803/person$543/night
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7 Night Mediterranean - Western Cruise
MSC Cruises • MSC World Europa
Oct 31, 2026 · 7 nights
Iberian Peninsula
$796/person$114/night
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7 Night Mediterranean - Western Cruise
MSC Cruises • MSC World Europa
Nov 1, 2026 · 7 nights
Mediterranean
$911/person$130/night
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the comparison score calculated?
We score 8 categories from spec data: size, capacity, modernity, service, spaciousness, decks, length and fleet power. Each category awards one point to the winning ship. A category where either ship has no data is marked No data and left out of the score.
What is the space ratio and why does it matter?
Space ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity. A higher number means more space per guest. Luxury lines typically score above 40, and mass-market ships often fall between 30 and 40.
What does the passenger-to-crew ratio mean?
It is the number of guests for each crew member, shown as "3.0 guests per crew". Lower is better: more staff per guest usually means more attentive service. Luxury lines aim for fewer than 2 guests per crew, and large mainstream ships often carry 3 to 4.
Are the prices shown accurate?
Prices come from Cruisebound and are per person for the sailing shown. They change with cabin type, date and demand, so open the sailing to see the current fare.
Can I compare more than two ships?
Yes, up to four ships. Use the search tool on the compare hub page to add additional ships.
How current is the ship data?
Specifications come from our database of 380+ ships, and this page refreshes daily. An "Updated" date appears at the top when either ship's record changed in the last 30 days.
