Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated February 2026
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 Europa
MSC World Europe
Gross Tonnage
MSC World Europa
205,700 GT
MSC World Europe
215,863 GT
Length
MSC World Europa
331 m
MSC World Europe
333 m
Beam
MSC World Europa
47 m
MSC World Europe
47 m
Passengers
MSC World Europa
6,774
MSC World Europe
6,774
Crew
MSC World Europa
2,140
MSC World Europe
2,138
Decks
MSC World Europa
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MSC World Europe
—
Year Built
MSC World Europa
2,022
MSC World Europe
2,024
Space Ratio
MSC World Europa
30.4 GT/pax
MSC World Europe
31.9 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
MSC World Europa
3.17 :1
MSC World Europe
3.17 :1
| Specification | MSC World Europa | MSC World Europe |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | MSC Cruises | MSC Cruises |
| Class | World Class | World Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,022 | 2,024Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 205,700 GT | 215,863 GTWinner |
| Length | 331 m | 333 mWinner |
| Beam | 47 m | 47 m |
| Draft | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 6,774 | 6,774 |
| Crew | 2,140Winner | 2,138 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 30.4 GT/pax | 31.9 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 3.17:1 | 3.17:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Chantiers de l'Atlantique | Chantiers de l'Atlantique |
| Flag | Malta | Malta |
| IMO Number | 9837420 | 9908134 |
MSC World Europe is the larger vessel at 215,863 GT — 5% more than MSC World Europa's 205,700 GT. Built in 2024, MSC World Europe is 2 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | MSC World Europe |
| Capacity | MSC World Europa |
| Modernity | MSC World Europe |
| Service | Tie |
| Spaciousness | MSC World Europe |
Bottom line: MSC World Europe wins more categories (3 vs 1), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
MSC World Europa
Large 6,774-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
6,774 passengers means tons of activities
Built in 2022 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
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