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 Virtuosa
Gross Tonnage
MSC Euribia
205,700 GT
MSC Virtuosa
181,541 GT
Length
MSC Euribia
331 m
MSC Virtuosa
331 m
Beam
MSC Euribia
47 m
MSC Virtuosa
43 m
Passengers
MSC Euribia
6,327
MSC Virtuosa
6,334
Crew
MSC Euribia
2,140
MSC Virtuosa
1,704
Decks
MSC Euribia
—
MSC Virtuosa
19
Year Built
MSC Euribia
2,023
MSC Virtuosa
2,021
Space Ratio
MSC Euribia
32.5 GT/pax
MSC Virtuosa
28.7 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
MSC Euribia
2.96 :1
MSC Virtuosa
3.72 :1
| Specification | MSC Euribia | MSC Virtuosa |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | MSC Cruises | MSC Cruises |
| Class | World Class | Meraviglia Plus Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,023Winner | 2,021 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 205,700 GTWinner | 181,541 GT |
| Length | 331 m | 331 m |
| Beam | 47 mWinner | 43 m |
| Draft | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 6,327 | 6,334Winner |
| Crew | 2,140Winner | 1,704 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 32.5 GT/paxWinner | 28.7 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.96:1Winner | 3.72:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Chantiers de l'Atlantique | Chantiers de l'Atlantique |
| Flag | Malta | Malta |
| IMO Number | 9901544 | 9803613 |
MSC Euribia is the larger vessel at 205,700 GT — 13% more than MSC Virtuosa's 181,541 GT. MSC Euribia offers more personal space with a space ratio of 32.5 GT per passenger versus 28.7. Built in 2023, MSC Euribia is 2 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| 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 Virtuosa
6,334 passengers means tons of activities
Large 6,334-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
Built in 2021 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Free cancellation on most rooms
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8.75 mWinner |
| Decks | — | 19 |
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