Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated February 2026
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 Jubilee
MSC World Europe
Gross Tonnage
Carnival Jubilee
183,521 GT
MSC World Europe
215,863 GT
Length
Carnival Jubilee
344 m
MSC World Europe
333 m
Beam
Carnival Jubilee
42 m
MSC World Europe
47 m
Passengers
Carnival Jubilee
5,374
MSC World Europe
6,774
Crew
Carnival Jubilee
1,735
MSC World Europe
2,138
Decks
Carnival Jubilee
—
MSC World Europe
—
Year Built
Carnival Jubilee
2,023
MSC World Europe
2,024
Space Ratio
Carnival Jubilee
34.1 GT/pax
MSC World Europe
31.9 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Carnival Jubilee
3.10 :1
MSC World Europe
3.17 :1
| Specification | Carnival Jubilee | MSC World Europe |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line | MSC Cruises |
| Class | Excel Class | World Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,023 | 2,024Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 183,521 GT | 215,863 GTWinner |
| Length | 344 mWinner | 333 m |
| Beam | 42 m | 47 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 5,374 | 6,774Winner |
| Crew | 1,735 | 2,138Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 34.1 GT/paxWinner | 31.9 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 3.10:1Winner | 3.17:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Meyer Turku | Chantiers de l'Atlantique |
| Flag | Panama | Malta |
| IMO Number | 9851737 | 9908134 |
Carnival Jubilee
Large 5,374-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
5,374 passengers means tons of activities
Built in 2023 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Comfortable atmosphere for two
MSC World Europe
Large 6,774-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
6,774 passengers means tons of activities
Built in 2024 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Free cancellation on most rooms
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| Draft | 8.5 m | — |
| Decks | — | — |
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