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 World America
Oasis of the Seas
Gross Tonnage
MSC World America
215,863 GT
Oasis of the Seas
225,282 GT
Length
MSC World America
333 m
Oasis of the Seas
362 m
Beam
MSC World America
47 m
Oasis of the Seas
60 m
Passengers
MSC World America
6,762
Oasis of the Seas
6,780
Crew
MSC World America
2,138
Oasis of the Seas
2,165
Decks
MSC World America
—
Oasis of the Seas
—
Year Built
MSC World America
2,025
Oasis of the Seas
2,009
Space Ratio
MSC World America
31.9 GT/pax
Oasis of the Seas
33.2 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
MSC World America
3.16 :1
Oasis of the Seas
3.13 :1
| Specification | MSC World America | Oasis of the Seas |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | MSC Cruises | Royal Caribbean International |
| Class | World Class | Oasis Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,025Winner | 2,009 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 215,863 GT | 225,282 GTWinner |
| Length | 333 m | 362 mWinner |
| Beam | 47 m | 60 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 6,762 | 6,780Winner |
| Crew | 2,138 | 2,165Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 31.9 GT/pax | 33.2 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 3.16:1 | 3.13:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Chantiers de l'Atlantique | STX Finland |
| Flag | Malta | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9871645 | 9383936 |
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
Oasis of the Seas
Large 6,780-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
6,780 passengers means tons of activities
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Free cancellation on most rooms
Bundle & save on your cruise trip
Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
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| Draft | 9.4 mWinner | 9.3 m |
| Decks | — | — |
