Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated February 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 World America
MSC World Europe
Gross Tonnage
MSC World America
215,863 GT
MSC World Europe
215,863 GT
Length
MSC World America
333 m
MSC World Europe
333 m
Beam
MSC World America
47 m
MSC World Europe
47 m
Passengers
MSC World America
6,762
MSC World Europe
6,774
Crew
MSC World America
2,138
MSC World Europe
2,138
Decks
MSC World America
—
MSC World Europe
—
Year Built
MSC World America
2,025
MSC World Europe
2,024
Space Ratio
MSC World America
31.9 GT/pax
MSC World Europe
31.9 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
MSC World America
3.16 :1
MSC World Europe
3.17 :1
| Specification | MSC World America | MSC World Europe |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | MSC Cruises | MSC Cruises |
| Class | World Class | World Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,025Winner | 2,024 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 215,863 GT | 215,863 GT |
| Length | 333 m | 333 m |
| Beam | 47 m | 47 m |
| Draft | 9.4 m | — |
| Decks | — | — |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 6,762 | 6,774Winner |
| Crew | 2,138 | 2,138 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 31.9 GT/paxWinner | 31.9 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 3.16:1Winner | 3.17:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Chantiers de l'Atlantique | Chantiers de l'Atlantique |
| Flag | Malta | Malta |
| IMO Number | 9871645 | 9908134 |
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
MSC World Europe
Large 6,774-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
6,774 passengers means tons of activities
Built in 2024 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Free cancellation on most rooms
Bundle & save on your cruise trip
Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
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