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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
Riviera
Gross Tonnage
MSC Poesia
92,627 GT
Riviera
66,084 GT
Length
MSC Poesia
293 m
Riviera
239 m
Beam
MSC Poesia
32 m
Riviera
32 m
Passengers
MSC Poesia
2,550
Riviera
1,250
Crew
MSC Poesia
987
Riviera
800
Decks
MSC Poesia
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Riviera
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Year Built
MSC Poesia
2,008
Riviera
2,012
Space Ratio
MSC Poesia
36.3 GT/pax
Riviera
52.9 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
MSC Poesia
2.58 :1
Riviera
1.56 :1
| Specification | MSC Poesia | Riviera |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | MSC Cruises | Oceania Cruises |
| Class | Musica Class | Marina Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,008 | 2,012Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 92,627 GTWinner | 66,084 GT |
| Length | 293 mWinner | 239 m |
| Beam | 32 m | 32 m |
| Draft | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 2,550Winner | 1,250 |
| Crew | 987Winner | 800 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 36.3 GT/pax | 52.9 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.58:1 | 1.56:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Aker Yards | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Panama | Marshall Islands |
| IMO Number | 9320086 | 9438078 |
MSC Poesia is the significantly larger vessel at 92,627 GT — 40% more than Riviera's 66,084 GT. Riviera offers more personal space with a space ratio of 52.9 GT per passenger versus 36.3. Built in 2012, Riviera is 4 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | MSC Poesia |
| Capacity | MSC Poesia |
| Modernity | Riviera |
| Service | Riviera |
| Spaciousness | Riviera |
Bottom line: Riviera 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
Riviera
53 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.6:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
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