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
Ovation of the Seas
Gross Tonnage
MSC World America
215,863 GT
Ovation of the Seas
168,666 GT
Length
MSC World America
333 m
Ovation of the Seas
348 m
Beam
MSC World America
47 m
Ovation of the Seas
41 m
Passengers
MSC World America
6,762
Ovation of the Seas
4,180
Crew
MSC World America
2,138
Ovation of the Seas
1,500
Decks
MSC World America
—
Ovation of the Seas
—
Year Built
MSC World America
2,025
Ovation of the Seas
2,016
Space Ratio
MSC World America
31.9 GT/pax
Ovation of the Seas
40.4 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
MSC World America
3.16 :1
Ovation of the Seas
2.79 :1
| Specification | MSC World America | Ovation of the Seas |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | MSC Cruises | Royal Caribbean International |
| Class | World Class | Quantum Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,025Winner | 2,016 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 215,863 GTWinner | 168,666 GT |
| Length | 333 m | 348 mWinner |
| Beam | 47 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 6,762Winner | 4,180 |
| Crew | 2,138Winner | 1,500 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 31.9 GT/pax | 40.4 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 3.16:1 | 2.79:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Chantiers de l'Atlantique | Meyer Werft |
| Flag | Malta | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9871645 | 9697753 |
MSC World America is the significantly larger vessel at 215,863 GT — 28% more than Ovation of the Seas's 168,666 GT. Ovation of the Seas offers more personal space with a space ratio of 40.4 GT per passenger versus 31.9. Built in 2025, MSC World America is 9 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 | Ovation of the Seas |
| Spaciousness | Ovation of the Seas |
Bottom line: MSC World America wins more categories (3 vs 2), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
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
Ovation of the Seas
Built in 2016 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
4,180 passengers means tons of activities
Large 4,180-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
40 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Free cancellation on most rooms
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41 m |
| Draft | 9.4 mWinner | 8.8 m |
| Decks | — | — |
