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Celebrity Apex vs MSC Meraviglia
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison. MSC Meraviglia wins 4 of 7 scored categories.
At a glance
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Category
Celebrity Apex
MSC Meraviglia
Size
129,500 GT
171,598 GT
Passengers
2,910
5,686
Year built
2020
2017
Crew ratio
2.2 guests per crew
3.7 guests per crew
Space ratio
44.5 GT per guest
30.2 GT per guest
Decks
No data
No data
Length
306 m
315 m
From price
$870.77 pp
$217.8 pp
The verdict
Comparison Verdict
MSC Meraviglia is the significantly larger vessel at 171,598 GT, 33% more than Celebrity Apex's 129,500 GT. Celebrity Apex offers more personal space with a space ratio of 44.5 GT per passenger versus 30.2. Built in 2020, Celebrity Apex is 3 years newer, an advantage for travelers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | MSC Meraviglia |
| Capacity | MSC Meraviglia |
| Modernity | Celebrity Apex |
| Service | Celebrity Apex |
| Spaciousness | Celebrity Apex |
| Decks | No data |
| Length | MSC Meraviglia |
| Fleet Power | MSC Meraviglia |
Bottom line: MSC Meraviglia leads 4–3 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose MSC Meraviglia for overall superiority; pick Celebrity Apex if Modernity matter more to you.
Decide
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Celebrity Apex if
- You want the newer ship (built 2020, 3 years newer)
- More crew per guest (2.2 guests per crew)
- More space per guest (44.5 GT per guest)
Choose MSC Meraviglia if
- Size matters to you (171,598 GT)
- More onboard variety (5,686 guests)
- Lower fares per night (from $50 per person per night)
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Fares
Sailing Prices
| Detail | Celebrity Apex | MSC Meraviglia |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | $870.77 pp | $217.8 pp |
| Per night | $124 pp | $54 pp |
| Departing | Nov 14 | Nov 11 |
| Duration | 7 nights | 4 nights |
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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.
