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 Meraviglia
Gross Tonnage
MSC Bellissima
171,598 GT
MSC Meraviglia
171,598 GT
Length
MSC Bellissima
315 m
MSC Meraviglia
315 m
Beam
MSC Bellissima
43 m
MSC Meraviglia
43 m
Passengers
MSC Bellissima
5,686
MSC Meraviglia
5,686
Crew
MSC Bellissima
1,536
MSC Meraviglia
1,536
Decks
MSC Bellissima
—
MSC Meraviglia
—
Year Built
MSC Bellissima
2,019
MSC Meraviglia
2,017
Space Ratio
MSC Bellissima
30.2 GT/pax
MSC Meraviglia
30.2 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
MSC Bellissima
3.70 :1
MSC Meraviglia
3.70 :1
| Specification | MSC Bellissima | MSC Meraviglia |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | MSC Cruises | MSC Cruises |
| Class | Meraviglia Class | Meraviglia Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,019Winner | 2,017 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 171,598 GT | 171,598 GT |
| Length | 315 m | 315 m |
| Beam | 43 m | 43 m |
| Draft | 8.6 m | 8.7 mWinner |
| Decks | — | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 5,686 | 5,686 |
| Crew | 1,536 | 1,536 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 30.2 GT/pax | 30.2 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 3.70:1 | 3.70:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Chantiers de l'Atlantique | Chantiers de l'Atlantique |
| Flag | Malta | Malta |
| IMO Number | 9647458 | 9647446 |
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 Meraviglia
Large 5,686-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
5,686 passengers means tons of activities
Built in 2017 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Free cancellation on most rooms
Bundle & save on your cruise trip
Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
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