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
Utopia of the Seas
Gross Tonnage
MSC World Europe
215,863 GT
Utopia of the Seas
236,860 GT
Length
MSC World Europe
333 m
Utopia of the Seas
362 m
Beam
MSC World Europe
47 m
Utopia of the Seas
64 m
Passengers
MSC World Europe
6,774
Utopia of the Seas
5,668
Crew
MSC World Europe
2,138
Utopia of the Seas
2,290
Decks
MSC World Europe
—
Utopia of the Seas
—
Year Built
MSC World Europe
2,024
Utopia of the Seas
2,024
Space Ratio
MSC World Europe
31.9 GT/pax
Utopia of the Seas
41.8 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
MSC World Europe
3.17 :1
Utopia of the Seas
2.48 :1
| Specification | MSC World Europe | Utopia of the Seas |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | MSC Cruises | Royal Caribbean International |
| Class | World Class | Oasis Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,024 | 2,024 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 215,863 GT | 236,860 GTWinner |
| Length | 333 m | 362 mWinner |
| Beam | 47 m | 64 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 6,774Winner | 5,668 |
| Crew | 2,138 | 2,290Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 31.9 GT/pax | 41.8 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 3.17:1 | 2.48:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Chantiers de l'Atlantique | Chantiers de l'Atlantique |
| Flag | Malta | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9908134 | 9871621 |
Utopia of the Seas is the larger vessel at 236,860 GT — 10% more than MSC World Europe's 215,863 GT. Utopia of the Seas offers more personal space with a space ratio of 41.8 GT per passenger versus 31.9. Utopia of the Seas edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 2.5:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Utopia of the Seas |
| Capacity | MSC World Europe |
| Modernity | Tie |
| Service | Utopia of the Seas |
| Spaciousness | Utopia of the Seas |
Bottom line: Utopia of the Seas wins more categories (3 vs 1), 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
Utopia of the Seas
5,668 passengers means tons of activities
Large 5,668-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
42 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Built in 2024 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Free cancellation on most rooms
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| Draft | — | 9.3 m |
| Decks | — | — |
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