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 Grandiosa
MSC Virtuosa
Gross Tonnage
MSC Grandiosa
181,541 GT
MSC Virtuosa
181,541 GT
Length
MSC Grandiosa
331 m
MSC Virtuosa
331 m
Beam
MSC Grandiosa
43 m
MSC Virtuosa
43 m
Passengers
MSC Grandiosa
6,334
MSC Virtuosa
6,334
Crew
MSC Grandiosa
1,704
MSC Virtuosa
1,704
Decks
MSC Grandiosa
—
MSC Virtuosa
19
Year Built
MSC Grandiosa
2,019
MSC Virtuosa
2,021
Space Ratio
MSC Grandiosa
28.7 GT/pax
MSC Virtuosa
28.7 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
MSC Grandiosa
3.72 :1
MSC Virtuosa
3.72 :1
| Specification | MSC Grandiosa | MSC Virtuosa |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | MSC Cruises | MSC Cruises |
| Class | Meraviglia Plus Class | Meraviglia Plus Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,019 | 2,021Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 181,541 GT | 181,541 GT |
| Length | 331 m | 331 m |
| Beam | 43 m | 43 m |
| Draft | 8.6 m | 8.75 mWinner |
| Decks | — | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 6,334 | 6,334 |
| Crew | 1,704 | 1,704 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 28.7 GT/pax | 28.7 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 3.72:1 | 3.72:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Chantiers de l'Atlantique | Chantiers de l'Atlantique |
| Flag | Malta | Malta |
| IMO Number | 9765482 | 9803613 |
MSC Grandiosa
Large 6,334-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
6,334 passengers means tons of activities
Built in 2019 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
Bundle & save on your cruise trip
Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
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