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 Europe
Oasis of the Seas
Gross Tonnage
MSC World Europe
215,863 GT
Oasis of the Seas
225,282 GT
Length
MSC World Europe
333 m
Oasis of the Seas
362 m
Beam
MSC World Europe
47 m
Oasis of the Seas
60 m
Passengers
MSC World Europe
6,774
Oasis of the Seas
6,780
Crew
MSC World Europe
2,138
Oasis of the Seas
2,165
Decks
MSC World Europe
—
Oasis of the Seas
—
Year Built
MSC World Europe
2,024
Oasis of the Seas
2,009
Space Ratio
MSC World Europe
31.9 GT/pax
Oasis of the Seas
33.2 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
MSC World Europe
3.17 :1
Oasis of the Seas
3.13 :1
| Specification | MSC World Europe | Oasis of the Seas |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | MSC Cruises | Royal Caribbean International |
| Class | World Class | Oasis Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,024Winner | 2,009 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 215,863 GT | 225,282 GTWinner |
| Length | 333 m | 362 mWinner |
| Beam | 47 m | 60 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 6,774 | 6,780Winner |
| Crew | 2,138 | 2,165Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 31.9 GT/pax | 33.2 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 3.17:1 | 3.13:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Chantiers de l'Atlantique | STX Finland |
| Flag | Malta | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9908134 | 9383936 |
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
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 | — | 9.3 m |
| Decks | — | — |
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