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 Opera
MSC Poesia
Gross Tonnage
MSC Opera
65,591 GT
MSC Poesia
92,627 GT
Length
MSC Opera
275 m
MSC Poesia
293 m
Beam
MSC Opera
29 m
MSC Poesia
32 m
Passengers
MSC Opera
2,150
MSC Poesia
2,550
Crew
MSC Opera
728
MSC Poesia
987
Decks
MSC Opera
—
MSC Poesia
—
Year Built
MSC Opera
2,004
MSC Poesia
2,008
Space Ratio
MSC Opera
30.5 GT/pax
MSC Poesia
36.3 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
MSC Opera
2.95 :1
MSC Poesia
2.58 :1
| Specification | MSC Opera | MSC Poesia |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | MSC Cruises | MSC Cruises |
| Class | Lirica Class | Musica Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,004 | 2,008Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 65,591 GT | 92,627 GTWinner |
| Length | 275 m | 293 mWinner |
| Beam | 29 m | 32 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 2,150 | 2,550Winner |
| Crew | 728 | 987Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 30.5 GT/pax | 36.3 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.95:1 | 2.58:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Chantiers de l'Atlantique | Aker Yards |
| Flag | Panama | Panama |
| IMO Number | 9250464 | 9320086 |
MSC Poesia is the significantly larger vessel at 92,627 GT — 41% more than MSC Opera's 65,591 GT. MSC Poesia offers more personal space with a space ratio of 36.3 GT per passenger versus 30.5. Built in 2008, MSC Poesia is 4 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | MSC Poesia |
| Capacity | MSC Poesia |
| Modernity | MSC Poesia |
| Service | MSC Poesia |
| Spaciousness | MSC Poesia |
Bottom line: MSC Poesia wins more categories (5 vs 0), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
MSC Opera
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
Comfortable atmosphere for two
MSC Poesia
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
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| Draft | 7 m | 7.7 mWinner |
| Decks | — | — |
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