Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 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 Preziosa
MSC Splendida
Gross Tonnage
MSC Preziosa
139,072 GT
MSC Splendida
137,936 GT
Length
MSC Preziosa
333 m
MSC Splendida
333 m
Beam
MSC Preziosa
38 m
MSC Splendida
38 m
Passengers
MSC Preziosa
4,345
MSC Splendida
4,363
Crew
MSC Preziosa
1,370
MSC Splendida
1,313
Decks
MSC Preziosa
—
MSC Splendida
—
Year Built
MSC Preziosa
2,013
MSC Splendida
2,009
Space Ratio
MSC Preziosa
32.0 GT/pax
MSC Splendida
31.6 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
MSC Preziosa
3.17 :1
MSC Splendida
3.32 :1
| Specification | MSC Preziosa | MSC Splendida |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | MSC Cruises | MSC Cruises |
| Class | Fantasia Class | Fantasia Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,013Winner | 2,009 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 139,072 GTWinner | 137,936 GT |
| Length | 333 m | 333 m |
| Beam | 38 m | 38 m |
| Draft | 8.7 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 4,345 | 4,363Winner |
| Crew | 1,370Winner | 1,313 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 32.0 GT/paxWinner | 31.6 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 3.17:1Winner | 3.32:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | STX France | Aker Yards |
| Flag | Panama | Panama |
| IMO Number | 9502519 | 9359791 |
Built in 2013, MSC Preziosa is 4 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. MSC Preziosa edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 3.2:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | MSC Preziosa |
| Capacity | MSC Preziosa |
| Modernity | MSC Preziosa |
| Service | MSC Preziosa |
| Spaciousness | MSC Preziosa |
Bottom line: MSC Preziosa wins more categories (5 vs 0), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
MSC Preziosa
Large 4,345-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
4,345 passengers means tons of activities
Comfortable atmosphere for two
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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| Decks | — | — |
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