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 Europe
Star of the Seas
Gross Tonnage
MSC World Europe
215,863 GT
Star of the Seas
250,800 GT
Length
MSC World Europe
333 m
Star of the Seas
365 m
Beam
MSC World Europe
47 m
Star of the Seas
65 m
Passengers
MSC World Europe
6,774
Star of the Seas
7,600
Crew
MSC World Europe
2,138
Star of the Seas
2,350
Decks
MSC World Europe
—
Star of the Seas
—
Year Built
MSC World Europe
2,024
Star of the Seas
2,025
Space Ratio
MSC World Europe
31.9 GT/pax
Star of the Seas
33.0 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
MSC World Europe
3.17 :1
Star of the Seas
3.23 :1
| Specification | MSC World Europe | Star of the Seas |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | MSC Cruises | Royal Caribbean International |
| Class | World Class | Icon Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,024 | 2,025Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 215,863 GT | 250,800 GTWinner |
| Length | 333 m | 365 mWinner |
| Beam | 47 m | 65 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 6,774 | 7,600Winner |
| Crew | 2,138 | 2,350Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 31.9 GT/pax | 33.0 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 3.17:1Winner | 3.23:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Chantiers de l'Atlantique | Meyer Turku |
| Flag | Malta | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9908134 | 9916901 |
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
Star of the Seas
Large 7,600-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
7,600 passengers means tons of activities
Built in 2025 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Free cancellation on most rooms
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Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
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| Draft | — | 9.3 m |
| Decks | — | — |
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