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 Virtuosa
MSC World America
Gross Tonnage
MSC Virtuosa
181,541 GT
MSC World America
215,863 GT
Length
MSC Virtuosa
331 m
MSC World America
333 m
Beam
MSC Virtuosa
43 m
MSC World America
47 m
Passengers
MSC Virtuosa
6,334
MSC World America
6,762
Crew
MSC Virtuosa
1,704
MSC World America
2,138
Decks
MSC Virtuosa
19
MSC World America
—
Year Built
MSC Virtuosa
2,021
MSC World America
2,025
Space Ratio
MSC Virtuosa
28.7 GT/pax
MSC World America
31.9 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
MSC Virtuosa
3.72 :1
MSC World America
3.16 :1
| Specification | MSC Virtuosa | MSC World America |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | MSC Cruises | MSC Cruises |
| Class | Meraviglia Plus Class | World Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,021 | 2,025Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 181,541 GT | 215,863 GTWinner |
| Length | 331 m | 333 mWinner |
| Beam | 43 m | 47 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 6,334 | 6,762Winner |
| Crew | 1,704 | 2,138Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 28.7 GT/pax | 31.9 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 3.72:1 | 3.16:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Chantiers de l'Atlantique | Chantiers de l'Atlantique |
| Flag | Malta | Malta |
| IMO Number | 9803613 | 9871645 |
MSC World America is the larger vessel at 215,863 GT — 19% more than MSC Virtuosa's 181,541 GT. MSC World America offers more personal space with a space ratio of 31.9 GT per passenger versus 28.7. Built in 2025, MSC World America is 4 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | MSC World America |
| Capacity | MSC World America |
| Modernity | MSC World America |
| Service | MSC World America |
| Spaciousness | MSC World America |
Bottom line: MSC World America wins more categories (5 vs 0), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
MSC Virtuosa
6,334 passengers means tons of activities
Large 6,334-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
Built in 2021 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Comfortable atmosphere for two
MSC World America
Large 6,762-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
6,762 passengers means tons of activities
Built in 2025 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Free cancellation on most rooms
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| Draft | 8.75 m | 9.4 mWinner |
| Decks | 19 | — |
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