Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated February 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 Meraviglia
MSC World Europe
Gross Tonnage
MSC Meraviglia
171,598 GT
MSC World Europe
215,863 GT
Length
MSC Meraviglia
315 m
MSC World Europe
333 m
Beam
MSC Meraviglia
43 m
MSC World Europe
47 m
Passengers
MSC Meraviglia
5,686
MSC World Europe
6,774
Crew
MSC Meraviglia
1,536
MSC World Europe
2,138
Decks
MSC Meraviglia
—
MSC World Europe
—
Year Built
MSC Meraviglia
2,017
MSC World Europe
2,024
Space Ratio
MSC Meraviglia
30.2 GT/pax
MSC World Europe
31.9 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
MSC Meraviglia
3.70 :1
MSC World Europe
3.17 :1
| Specification | MSC Meraviglia | MSC World Europe |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | MSC Cruises | MSC Cruises |
| Class | Meraviglia Class | World Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,017 | 2,024Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 171,598 GT | 215,863 GTWinner |
| Length | 315 m | 333 mWinner |
| Beam | 43 m | 47 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 5,686 | 6,774Winner |
| Crew | 1,536 | 2,138Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 30.2 GT/pax | 31.9 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 3.70:1 | 3.17:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Chantiers de l'Atlantique | Chantiers de l'Atlantique |
| Flag | Malta | Malta |
| IMO Number | 9647446 | 9908134 |
MSC World Europe is the significantly larger vessel at 215,863 GT — 26% more than MSC Meraviglia's 171,598 GT. Built in 2024, MSC World Europe is 7 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. MSC World Europe edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 3.2:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | MSC World Europe |
| Capacity | MSC World Europe |
| Modernity | MSC World Europe |
| Service | MSC World Europe |
| Spaciousness | MSC World Europe |
Bottom line: MSC World Europe wins more categories (5 vs 0), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
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
MSC World Europe
Large 6,774-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
6,774 passengers means tons of activities
Built in 2024 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Free cancellation on most rooms
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| Draft | 8.7 m | — |
| Decks | — | — |
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