September 27, 2026
7-Night Cruise Cruise
Departing from Budapest
From
$7,890
Price / day
$1,127
ms Esprit|ms Inspire
ms Esprit vs ms Inspire
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
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Newer Ship
ms Inspire
Built in 2013
3 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
ms Inspire
$831 / day
$153 less per day
More Spacious Ship
Both ships are the same
ms Esprit vs ms Inspire: Quick Comparison
ms Inspire is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2013, it is 3 years newer than ms Esprit, which entered service in 2010. ms Inspire also carries 32 more passengers. Based on the upcoming cruises currently displayed, ms Inspire has the lower average starting price per day. The sailings shown cover different itineraries, so the price per day figures are not a like-for-like comparison. Cruise fares vary significantly by itinerary, departure date and cabin availability, so any price difference should be treated as a snapshot rather than a permanent gap.
Ship Comparison
| Spec | ms Esprit | ms Inspire |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2010 | 2013Newer |
| Gross Tonnage | — | — |
| Passenger Capacity | 98 | 130 |
| Space per Passenger | — | — |
| Length | 110.03 m | 135.03 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: ms Esprit vs ms Inspire
Age
ms Inspire was built in 2013, making it 3 years newer than ms Esprit, which was built in 2010.
Passenger capacity
ms Inspire carries up to 130 passengers compared with 98 aboard ms Esprit, a difference of 32 passengers.
Price
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, ms Inspire has the lower average starting price per day at $831 per day.
Compare Ports of Call
ms Esprit
Heart of the Danube: Budapest to Bavaria
- Departure Port
- Budapest
- Region
- Cruise
- Nights
- 7
- Round Trip
- No
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
ms Inspire
The Rhine and Moselle
- Departure Port
- Amsterdam
- Region
- Cruise
- Nights
- 14
- Round Trip
- No
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Upcoming Cruises & Prices
ms Esprit
October 4, 2026
7-Night Cruise Cruise
Departing from Munich
From
$5,890
Price / day
$841
ms Inspire
September 30, 2026
14-Night Cruise Cruise
Departing from Amsterdam
From
$10,670
Price / day
$762
October 11, 2026
10-Night Cruise Cruise
Departing from Milan
From
$8,990
Price / day
$899
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
ms Esprit
Average
$984 / day
VS
ms Inspire
Average
$831 / day
ms Inspire has the lower price per day among the sailings shown
$831/day vs $984/day
About $153 less per day
This comparison is based on the upcoming sailings currently shown and may not represent like-for-like itineraries.
Cruise prices vary by departure date, itinerary, cabin type and availability.
Which Ship Should You Choose?
Choose ms Esprit if…
- You prefer the ship with the lower passenger capacity.
- Departing from Budapest and Munich works for your plans.
- You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than ms Inspire.
Choose ms Inspire if…
- You prefer the newer ship.
- You do not mind sailing on a ship with a higher passenger capacity.
- Departing from Amsterdam and Milan works for your plans.
- The lower price per day among the sailings currently shown matters to you.
ms Esprit vs ms Inspire: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
ms Inspire
Built in 2013
3 years newer
Bigger
Both ships are the same
Lower Price Per Day
ms Inspire
$831 / day
About $153 less per day
- ms Inspire is 3 years newer.
- Gross tonnage is not available for both ships.
- ms Inspire carries 32 more passengers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, ms Esprit or ms Inspire?
ms Inspire is newer. It was built in 2013, while ms Esprit was built in 2010, making ms Inspire 3 years newer.
Which ship carries more passengers?
ms Inspire has a passenger capacity of approximately 130, compared with 98 for ms Esprit.
Which ship is cheaper, ms Esprit or ms Inspire?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, ms Inspire has the lower average starting price per day at $831 per day versus $984 per day. Fares vary by itinerary, departure date, cabin type and availability.
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