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 Princess
Gross Tonnage
MSC World Europe
215,863 GT
Star Princess
175,500 GT
Length
MSC World Europe
333 m
Star Princess
345 m
Beam
MSC World Europe
47 m
Star Princess
47 m
Passengers
MSC World Europe
6,774
Star Princess
4,300
Crew
MSC World Europe
2,138
Star Princess
1,500
Decks
MSC World Europe
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Star Princess
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Year Built
MSC World Europe
2,024
Star Princess
2,025
Space Ratio
MSC World Europe
31.9 GT/pax
Star Princess
40.8 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
MSC World Europe
3.17 :1
Star Princess
2.87 :1
| Specification | MSC World Europe | Star Princess |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | MSC Cruises | Princess Cruises |
| Class | World Class | Sphere Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,024 | 2,025Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 215,863 GTWinner | 175,500 GT |
| Length | 333 m | 345 mWinner |
| Beam | 47 m | 47 m |
| Draft | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 6,774Winner | 4,300 |
| Crew | 2,138Winner | 1,500 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 31.9 GT/pax | 40.8 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 3.17:1 | 2.87:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Chantiers de l'Atlantique | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Malta | Bermuda |
| IMO Number | 9908134 | 9871633 |
MSC World Europe is the significantly larger vessel at 215,863 GT — 23% more than Star Princess's 175,500 GT. Star Princess offers more personal space with a space ratio of 40.8 GT per passenger versus 31.9. Star Princess edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 2.9:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | MSC World Europe |
| Capacity | MSC World Europe |
| Modernity | Star Princess |
| Service | Star Princess |
| Spaciousness | Star Princess |
Bottom line: Star Princess wins more categories (3 vs 2), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
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 Princess
Built in 2025 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
4,300 passengers means tons of activities
Large 4,300-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
41 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Free cancellation on most rooms
Bundle & save on your cruise trip
Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
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