Spots going fastAnthem of the Seas vs MSC Poesia
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated April 2026
Anthem of the Seas is the significantly larger vessel at 168,666 GT — 82% more than MSC Poesia's 92,627 GT. Anthem of the Seas offers more personal space with a space ratio of 40.4 GT per passenger versus 36.3. Built in 2015, Anthem of the Seas is 7 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
Score: 6 – 1
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Category
Anthem of the Seas
MSC Poesia
Size
168,666 GT
92,627 GT
Passengers
4,180
2,550
Year Built
2015
2008
Crew Ratio
1:2.8
1:2.6
Space Ratio
40.4
36.3
Decks
—
—
Length
348m
293m
From Price
$1,058.18/pp
$972/pp
Comparison Verdict
Anthem of the Seas is the significantly larger vessel at 168,666 GT — 82% more than MSC Poesia's 92,627 GT. Anthem of the Seas offers more personal space with a space ratio of 40.4 GT per passenger versus 36.3. Built in 2015, Anthem of the Seas is 7 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Anthem of the Seas |
| Capacity | Anthem of the Seas |
| Modernity | Anthem of the Seas |
| Service | MSC Poesia |
| Spaciousness | Anthem of the Seas |
| Decks | Tie |
| Length | Anthem of the Seas |
| Fleet Power | Anthem of the Seas |
Bottom line: Anthem of the Seas leads 6–1 across our categories — strongest in Size. Choose Anthem of the Seas for overall superiority; pick MSC Poesia if its strengths matter more to you.
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Anthem of the Seas if...
- You want the newer ship (built 2015, 7yr newer)
- Size matters to you (168,666 GT)
- More onboard variety (4,180 guests)
- More space per guest (40.4 GT/pax)
Choose MSC Poesia if...
- Better service ratio (2.6:1 crew ratio)
- Save $86.18/person on sailings
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is the comparison score calculated?
We compute scores across 8 categories using real spec data — gross tonnage, passenger capacity, crew capacity, year built, length, deck count, space ratio, and fleet power. Each category awards one point to the winning ship.
What is the space ratio and why does it matter?
Space ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity. A higher number means more space per guest. Luxury lines typically score above 40; mass-market ships often fall in the 30-40 range.
What does the passenger-to-crew ratio mean?
Passengers per crew member. Lower is better — more staff per guest means better service. Luxury lines aim below 2:1; large mainstream ships may be 3-4:1.
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