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MS Madeleine vs MS Michelangelo

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MS Madeleine cruise ship
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MS Madeleine

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Newer Ship

MS Madeleine

Built in 2014

14 years newer

Lower Price Per Day

Both ships are the same

More Spacious Ship

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MS Madeleine vs MS Michelangelo: Quick Comparison

MS Madeleine is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2014, it is 14 years newer than MS Michelangelo, which entered service in 2000. MS Michelangelo also carries 128 more passengers. 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

Specification comparison of MS Madeleine and MS Michelangelo
SpecMS MadeleineMS Michelangelo
Year Built2014Newer2000
Gross Tonnage
Passenger Capacity22150
Space per Passenger
Length38.5 m110 m
Decks
Cabins

Key Differences: MS Madeleine vs MS Michelangelo

Age

MS Madeleine was built in 2014, making it 14 years newer than MS Michelangelo, which was built in 2000.

Passenger capacity

MS Michelangelo carries up to 150 passengers compared with 22 aboard MS Madeleine, a difference of 128 passengers.

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Which Ship Is Cheaper?

MS Madeleine

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Cruise prices vary by departure date, itinerary, cabin type and availability.

Which Ship Should You Choose?

Choose MS Madeleine if…

  • You prefer the newer ship.
  • You prefer the ship with the lower passenger capacity.

Choose MS Michelangelo if…

  • You do not mind sailing on a ship with a higher passenger capacity.
  • You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than MS Madeleine.

MS Madeleine vs MS Michelangelo: Final Comparison Summary

Newer

MS Madeleine

Built in 2014

14 years newer

Bigger

Both ships are the same

Lower Price Per Day

Both ships are the same

  • MS Madeleine is 14 years newer.
  • Gross tonnage is not available for both ships.
  • MS Michelangelo carries 128 more passengers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is newer, MS Madeleine or MS Michelangelo?

MS Madeleine is newer. It was built in 2014, while MS Michelangelo was built in 2000, making MS Madeleine 14 years newer.

Which ship carries more passengers?

MS Michelangelo has a passenger capacity of approximately 150, compared with 22 for MS Madeleine.

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