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Legend of the Seas vs MSC Grandiosa

Side-by-side cruise ship comparison. Legend of the Seas wins 7 of 7 scored categories.

At a glance

Quick Compare

Category
Legend of the Seas
MSC Grandiosa
Size
250,800 GT
181,541 GT
Passengers
7,600
6,334
Year built
2026
2019
Crew ratio
3.2 guests per crew
3.7 guests per crew
Space ratio
33.0 GT per guest
28.7 GT per guest
Decks
No data
No data
Length
365 m
331 m
From price
$719.01 pp
$209 pp

The verdict

Comparison Verdict

Legend of the Seas is the significantly larger vessel at 250,800 GT, 38% more than MSC Grandiosa's 181,541 GT. Legend of the Seas offers more personal space with a space ratio of 33.0 GT per passenger versus 28.7. Built in 2026, Legend of the Seas is 7 years newer, an advantage for travelers seeking modern amenities and design.

CategoryWinner
SizeLegend of the Seas
CapacityLegend of the Seas
ModernityLegend of the Seas
ServiceLegend of the Seas
SpaciousnessLegend of the Seas
DecksNo data
LengthLegend of the Seas
Fleet PowerLegend of the Seas

Bottom line: Legend of the Seas leads 7–0 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose Legend of the Seas for overall superiority; pick MSC Grandiosa if its strengths matter more to you.

Decide

Which Ship Is Right for You?

Choose Legend of the Seas if

  • You want the newer ship (built 2026, 7 years newer)
  • Size matters to you (250,800 GT)
  • More onboard variety (7,600 guests)
  • More crew per guest (3.2 guests per crew)
Book Legend of the Seas

Choose MSC Grandiosa if

  • Lower fares per night (from $33 per person per night)
Book MSC Grandiosa

Prices

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Legend of the Seas

from $719.01 per person

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MSC Grandiosa

from $209 per person

Book MSC Grandiosa
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Fares

Sailing Prices

DetailLegend of the SeasMSC Grandiosa
Cheapest$719.01 pp$209 pp
Per night$240 pp$209 pp
DepartingNov 8Oct 30
Duration3 nights1 nights
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Sailings

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Upcoming Sailings on Legend of the Seas

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Upcoming Sailings on MSC Grandiosa

MSC Grandiosa sailing from Palma de Mallorca, Spain

1 Night Mediterranean - Western Cruise

MSC Cruises • MSC Grandiosa

Oct 30, 2026 · 1 night

Iberian Peninsula

$209/person$209/night
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MSC Grandiosa sailing from Palma de Mallorca, Spain

15 Night Mediterranean Cruise

MSC Cruises • MSC Grandiosa

Oct 30, 2026 · 15 nights

Iberian Peninsula

$720/person$48/night
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MSC Grandiosa sailing from Barcelona, Spain

14 Night Mediterranean Cruise

MSC Cruises • MSC Grandiosa

Oct 31, 2026 · 14 nights

Mediterranean

$459/person$33/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?

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How current is the ship data?

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