Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
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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)
MSC Bellissima
MSC Grandiosa
Gross Tonnage
MSC Bellissima
171,598 GT
MSC Grandiosa
181,541 GT
Length
MSC Bellissima
315 m
MSC Grandiosa
331 m
Beam
MSC Bellissima
43 m
MSC Grandiosa
43 m
Passengers
MSC Bellissima
5,686
MSC Grandiosa
6,334
Crew
MSC Bellissima
1,536
MSC Grandiosa
1,704
Decks
MSC Bellissima
—
MSC Grandiosa
—
Year Built
MSC Bellissima
2,019
MSC Grandiosa
2,019
Space Ratio
MSC Bellissima
30.2 GT/pax
MSC Grandiosa
28.7 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
MSC Bellissima
3.70 :1
MSC Grandiosa
3.72 :1
| Specification | MSC Bellissima | MSC Grandiosa |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | MSC Cruises | MSC Cruises |
| Class | Meraviglia Class | Meraviglia Plus Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,019 | 2,019 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 171,598 GT | 181,541 GTWinner |
| Length | 315 m | 331 mWinner |
| Beam | 43 m | 43 m |
| Draft | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 5,686 | 6,334Winner |
| Crew | 1,536 | 1,704Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 30.2 GT/paxWinner | 28.7 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 3.70:1Winner | 3.72:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Chantiers de l'Atlantique | Chantiers de l'Atlantique |
| Flag | Malta | Malta |
| IMO Number | 9647458 | 9765482 |
MSC Bellissima
Large 5,686-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
5,686 passengers means tons of activities
Built in 2019 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Comfortable atmosphere for two
MSC Grandiosa
Large 6,334-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
6,334 passengers means tons of activities
Built in 2019 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Free cancellation on most rooms
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