September 8, 2026
11-Night Cruise Cruise
Departing from Budapest
From
$8,790
Price / day
$799
ms Joy|ms Inspire
ms Joy vs ms Inspire
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
ms Joy
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Newer Ship
ms Joy
Built in 2016
3 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
ms Joy
$799 / day
$32 less per day
More Spacious Ship
Both ships are the same
ms Joy vs ms Inspire: Quick Comparison
ms Joy is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2016, it is 3 years newer than ms Inspire, which entered service in 2013. Based on the upcoming cruises currently displayed, ms Joy has the lower average starting price per day. The sailings shown cover a similar region and trip length, so the price per day figures are reasonably close to like-for-like. 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 Joy | ms Inspire |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2016Newer | 2013 |
| Gross Tonnage | — | — |
| Passenger Capacity | 130 | 130 |
| Space per Passenger | — | — |
| Length | 135.03 m | 135.03 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: ms Joy vs ms Inspire
Age
ms Joy was built in 2016, making it 3 years newer than ms Inspire, which was built in 2013.
Price
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, ms Joy has the lower average starting price per day at $799 per day.
Compare Ports of Call
ms Joy
The Blue Danube
- Departure Port
- Budapest
- Region
- Cruise
- Nights
- 11
- 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 Joy
September 15, 2026
11-Night Cruise Cruise
Departing from Prague
From
$8,790
Price / day
$799
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 Joy
Average
$799 / day
VS
ms Inspire
Average
$831 / day
ms Joy is currently 4% cheaper per day for comparable sailings
$799/day vs $831/day
About $32 less per day
This comparison is based on the upcoming sailings currently shown.
Cruise prices vary by departure date, itinerary, cabin type and availability.
Which Ship Should You Choose?
Choose ms Joy if…
- You prefer the newer ship.
- Departing from Budapest and Prague works for your plans.
- The lower price per day among the sailings currently shown matters to you.
Choose ms Inspire if…
- Departing from Amsterdam and Milan works for your plans.
- You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than ms Joy.
ms Joy vs ms Inspire: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
ms Joy
Built in 2016
3 years newer
Bigger
Both ships are the same
Lower Price Per Day
ms Joy
$799 / day
About $32 less per day
- ms Joy is 3 years newer.
- Gross tonnage is not available for both ships.
- Both ships carry the same number of passengers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, ms Joy or ms Inspire?
ms Joy is newer. It was built in 2016, while ms Inspire was built in 2013, making ms Joy 3 years newer.
Which ship is cheaper, ms Joy or ms Inspire?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, ms Joy has the lower average starting price per day at $799 per day versus $831 per day. Fares vary by itinerary, departure date, cabin type and availability.
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