10 Night Mediterranean - Eastern Cruise
MSC Cruises • MSC Lirica
Nov 4, 2026 · 10 nights
Egypt & Red Sea
$1,322/person$132/night
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Costa Victoria vs MSC Lirica
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison. MSC Lirica wins 4 of 7 scored categories.
At a glance
Quick Compare
Category
Costa Victoria
MSC Lirica
Size
75,166 GT
65,591 GT
Passengers
1,928
2,150
Year built
1996
2003
Crew ratio
2.5 guests per crew
3.0 guests per crew
Space ratio
39.0 GT per guest
30.5 GT per guest
Decks
No data
No data
Length
253 m
275 m
From price
No data
$603.24 pp
The verdict
Comparison Verdict
Costa Victoria is the larger vessel at 75,166 GT, 15% more than MSC Lirica's 65,591 GT. Costa Victoria offers more personal space with a space ratio of 39.0 GT per passenger versus 30.5. Built in 2003, MSC Lirica is 7 years newer, an advantage for travelers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | MSC Lirica |
| Capacity | MSC Lirica |
| Modernity | MSC Lirica |
| Service | Costa Victoria |
| Spaciousness | Costa Victoria |
| Decks | No data |
| Length | MSC Lirica |
| Fleet Power | Costa Victoria |
Bottom line: MSC Lirica leads 4–3 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose MSC Lirica for overall superiority; pick Costa Victoria if Service matter more to you.
Decide
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Costa Victoria if
- Size matters to you (75,166 GT)
- More crew per guest (2.5 guests per crew)
- More space per guest (39.0 GT per guest)
Choose MSC Lirica if
- You want the newer ship (built 2003, 7 years newer)
- More onboard variety (2,150 guests)
Prices
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Fares
Sailing Prices
| Detail | Costa Victoria | MSC Lirica |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | No sailings | $603.24 pp |
| Per night | No data | $55 pp |
| Departing | No data | Nov 4 |
| Duration | No data | 11 nights |
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Sailings
Upcoming Sailings
Upcoming Sailings on MSC Lirica
11 Night Mediterranean - Eastern Cruise
MSC Cruises • MSC Lirica
Nov 4, 2026 · 11 nights
Egypt & Red Sea
$603/person$55/night
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11 Night Mediterranean - Eastern Cruise
MSC Cruises • MSC Lirica
Nov 14, 2026 · 11 nights
Egypt & Red Sea
$1,355/person$123/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.
