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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 Poesia
MSC Splendida
Gross Tonnage
MSC Poesia
92,627 GT
MSC Splendida
137,936 GT
Length
MSC Poesia
293 m
MSC Splendida
333 m
Beam
MSC Poesia
32 m
MSC Splendida
38 m
Passengers
MSC Poesia
2,550
MSC Splendida
4,363
Crew
MSC Poesia
987
MSC Splendida
1,313
Decks
MSC Poesia
—
MSC Splendida
—
Year Built
MSC Poesia
2,008
MSC Splendida
2,009
Space Ratio
MSC Poesia
36.3 GT/pax
MSC Splendida
31.6 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
MSC Poesia
2.58 :1
MSC Splendida
3.32 :1
| Specification | MSC Poesia | MSC Splendida |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | MSC Cruises | MSC Cruises |
| Class | Musica Class | Fantasia Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,008 | 2,009Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 92,627 GT | 137,936 GTWinner |
| Length | 293 m | 333 mWinner |
| Beam | 32 m | 38 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 2,550 | 4,363Winner |
| Crew | 987 | 1,313Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 36.3 GT/paxWinner | 31.6 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.58:1Winner | 3.32:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Aker Yards | Aker Yards |
| Flag | Panama | Panama |
| IMO Number | 9320086 | 9359791 |
MSC Splendida is the significantly larger vessel at 137,936 GT — 49% more than MSC Poesia's 92,627 GT. MSC Poesia offers more personal space with a space ratio of 36.3 GT per passenger versus 31.6. MSC Poesia edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 2.6:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | MSC Splendida |
| Capacity | MSC Splendida |
| Modernity | MSC Splendida |
| Service | MSC Poesia |
| Spaciousness | MSC Poesia |
Bottom line: MSC Splendida wins more categories (3 vs 2), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
MSC Poesia
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
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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Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
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| Draft | 7.7 m | 8.6 mWinner |
| Decks | — | — |
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