Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 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 Fantasia
MSC Splendida
Gross Tonnage
MSC Fantasia
137,936 GT
MSC Splendida
137,936 GT
Length
MSC Fantasia
333 m
MSC Splendida
333 m
Beam
MSC Fantasia
38 m
MSC Splendida
38 m
Passengers
MSC Fantasia
4,363
MSC Splendida
4,363
Crew
MSC Fantasia
1,313
MSC Splendida
1,313
Decks
MSC Fantasia
—
MSC Splendida
—
Year Built
MSC Fantasia
2,008
MSC Splendida
2,009
Space Ratio
MSC Fantasia
31.6 GT/pax
MSC Splendida
31.6 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
MSC Fantasia
3.32 :1
MSC Splendida
3.32 :1
| Specification | MSC Fantasia | MSC Splendida |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | MSC Cruises | MSC Cruises |
| Class | Fantasia Class | Fantasia Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,008 | 2,009Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 137,936 GT | 137,936 GT |
| Length | 333 m | 333 m |
| Beam | 38 m | 38 m |
| Draft | 8.6 m | 8.6 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 4,363 | 4,363 |
| Crew | 1,313 | 1,313 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 31.6 GT/pax | 31.6 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 3.32:1 | 3.32:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Aker Yards | Aker Yards |
| Flag | Panama | Panama |
| IMO Number | 9359779 | 9359791 |
MSC Fantasia
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Large 4,363-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
4,363 passengers means tons of activities
Comfortable atmosphere for two
MSC Splendida
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Large 4,363-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
4,363 passengers means tons of activities
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Free cancellation on most rooms
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