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 Euribia
MSC Meraviglia
Gross Tonnage
MSC Euribia
205,700 GT
MSC Meraviglia
171,598 GT
Length
MSC Euribia
331 m
MSC Meraviglia
315 m
Beam
MSC Euribia
47 m
MSC Meraviglia
43 m
Passengers
MSC Euribia
6,327
MSC Meraviglia
5,686
Crew
MSC Euribia
2,140
MSC Meraviglia
1,536
Decks
MSC Euribia
—
MSC Meraviglia
—
Year Built
MSC Euribia
2,023
MSC Meraviglia
2,017
Space Ratio
MSC Euribia
32.5 GT/pax
MSC Meraviglia
30.2 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
MSC Euribia
2.96 :1
MSC Meraviglia
3.70 :1
| Specification | MSC Euribia | MSC Meraviglia |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | MSC Cruises | MSC Cruises |
| Class | World Class | Meraviglia Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,023Winner | 2,017 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 205,700 GTWinner | 171,598 GT |
| Length | 331 mWinner | 315 m |
| Beam | 47 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 6,327Winner | 5,686 |
| Crew | 2,140Winner | 1,536 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 32.5 GT/paxWinner | 30.2 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.96:1Winner | 3.70:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Chantiers de l'Atlantique | Chantiers de l'Atlantique |
| Flag | Malta | Malta |
| IMO Number | 9901544 | 9647446 |
MSC Euribia is the significantly larger vessel at 205,700 GT — 20% more than MSC Meraviglia's 171,598 GT. Built in 2023, MSC Euribia is 6 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. MSC Euribia edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 3.0:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | MSC Euribia |
| Capacity | MSC Euribia |
| Modernity | MSC Euribia |
| Service | MSC Euribia |
| Spaciousness | MSC Euribia |
Bottom line: MSC Euribia wins more categories (5 vs 0), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
MSC Euribia
Large 6,327-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
6,327 passengers means tons of activities
Built in 2023 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
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43 m |
| Draft | 8.6 m | 8.7 mWinner |
| Decks | — | — |
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