Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated February 2026
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
World Navigator
Gross Tonnage
MSC Euribia
205,700 GT
World Navigator
9,300 GT
Length
MSC Euribia
331 m
World Navigator
126 m
Beam
MSC Euribia
47 m
World Navigator
19 m
Passengers
MSC Euribia
6,327
World Navigator
196
Crew
MSC Euribia
2,140
World Navigator
120
Decks
MSC Euribia
—
World Navigator
6
Year Built
MSC Euribia
2,023
World Navigator
2,021
Space Ratio
MSC Euribia
32.5 GT/pax
World Navigator
47.5 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
MSC Euribia
2.96 :1
World Navigator
1.63 :1
| Specification | MSC Euribia | World Navigator |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | MSC Cruises | Atlas Ocean Voyages |
| Class | World Class | World Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,023Winner | 2,021 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 205,700 GTWinner | 9,300 GT |
| Length | 331 mWinner | 126 m |
| Beam | 47 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 6,327Winner | 196 |
| Crew | 2,140Winner | 120 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 32.5 GT/pax | 47.5 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.96:1 | 1.63:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Chantiers de l'Atlantique | WestSEA Shipyard |
| Flag | Malta | Portugal |
| IMO Number | 9901544 | 9887078 |
MSC Euribia is the significantly larger vessel at 205,700 GT — 2112% more than World Navigator's 9,300 GT. World Navigator offers more personal space with a space ratio of 47.5 GT per passenger versus 32.5. 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 | World Navigator |
| Spaciousness | World Navigator |
Bottom line: MSC Euribia wins more categories (3 vs 2), 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
World Navigator
47 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.6:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Built in 2021 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
Bundle & save on your cruise trip
Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
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19 m |
| Draft | 8.6 m | 10.2 mWinner |
| Decks | — | 6 |
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