Spots going fastMSC Bellissima vs MSC Grandiosa
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated April 2026
MSC Grandiosa is the larger vessel at 181,541 GT — 6% more than MSC Bellissima's 171,598 GT. MSC Grandiosa accommodates 648 more guests (6,334 vs 5,686), making it the larger resort-at-sea — MSC Bellissima trades capacity for a more intimate atmosphere. At 331 m, MSC Grandiosa stretches 16 m longer than MSC Bellissima's 315 m — a meaningful difference in pier presence and onboard deck space.
Score: 2 – 4
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Category
MSC Bellissima
MSC Grandiosa
Size
171,598 GT
181,541 GT
Passengers
5,686
6,334
Year Built
2019
2019
Crew Ratio
1:3.7
1:3.7
Space Ratio
30.2
28.7
Decks
—
—
Length
315m
331m
From Price
$1,339.93/pp
$1,046.33/pp
Comparison Verdict
MSC Grandiosa is the larger vessel at 181,541 GT — 6% more than MSC Bellissima's 171,598 GT. MSC Grandiosa accommodates 648 more guests (6,334 vs 5,686), making it the larger resort-at-sea — MSC Bellissima trades capacity for a more intimate atmosphere. At 331 m, MSC Grandiosa stretches 16 m longer than MSC Bellissima's 315 m — a meaningful difference in pier presence and onboard deck space.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | MSC Grandiosa |
| Capacity | MSC Grandiosa |
| Modernity | Tie |
| Service | MSC Bellissima |
| Spaciousness | MSC Bellissima |
| Decks | Tie |
| Length | MSC Grandiosa |
| Fleet Power | MSC Grandiosa |
Bottom line: MSC Grandiosa leads 4–2 across our categories — strongest in Size. Choose MSC Grandiosa for overall superiority; pick MSC Bellissima if Service matter more to you.
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose MSC Bellissima if...
- Better service ratio (3.7:1 crew ratio)
- More space per guest (30.2 GT/pax)
Choose MSC Grandiosa if...
- Size matters to you (181,541 GT)
- More onboard variety (6,334 guests)
- Save $293.6/person on sailings
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is the comparison score calculated?
We compute scores across 8 categories using real spec data — gross tonnage, passenger capacity, crew capacity, year built, length, deck count, space ratio, and fleet power. Each category awards one point to the winning ship.
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; mass-market ships often fall in the 30-40 range.
What does the passenger-to-crew ratio mean?
Passengers per crew member. Lower is better — more staff per guest means better service. Luxury lines aim below 2:1; large mainstream ships may be 3-4:1.
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