October 28, 2026
16-Night Cruise Cruise
Departing from Civitavecchia
From
$761
Price / day
$48
MSC Grandiosa|MSC Meraviglia
MSC Grandiosa vs MSC Meraviglia
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
VS
Newer Ship
MSC Grandiosa
Built in 2019
2 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
Both ships are the same
More Spacious Ship
MSC Meraviglia
30 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
MSC Grandiosa vs MSC Meraviglia: Quick Comparison
MSC Grandiosa is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2019, it is 2 years newer than MSC Meraviglia, which entered service in 2017. MSC Grandiosa is approximately 6% larger by gross tonnage at 181,541 GT. MSC Grandiosa also carries 620 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
| Spec | MSC Grandiosa | MSC Meraviglia |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2019Newer | 2017 |
| Gross Tonnage | 181,541 GT | 171,589 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 6,334 | 5,714 |
| Space per Passenger | 28.7 GT | 30 GT |
| Length | 332 m | 315.83 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: MSC Grandiosa vs MSC Meraviglia
Age
MSC Grandiosa was built in 2019, making it 2 years newer than MSC Meraviglia, which was built in 2017.
Size
At 181,541 GT, MSC Grandiosa is approximately 6% larger by gross tonnage than MSC Meraviglia at 171,589 GT.
Passenger capacity
MSC Grandiosa carries up to 6,334 passengers compared with 5,714 aboard MSC Meraviglia, a difference of 620 passengers.
Passenger space
MSC Meraviglia offers more space per passenger: 30 GT per guest, compared with 28.7 aboard MSC Grandiosa. A higher passenger space ratio generally means less crowding in public areas.
Compare Ports of Call
MSC Grandiosa
MSC Grand Voyages
- Departure Port
- Civitavecchia
- Region
- Cruise
- Nights
- 16
- Round Trip
- No
- Day 1 · Oct 28, 2026Civitavecchia
- Day 2 · Oct 29, 2026At Sea
- Day 3 · Oct 30, 2026Palma de Mallorca
- Day 4 · Oct 31, 2026Barcelona
- Day 5 · Nov 1, 2026At Sea
- Day 6 · Nov 2, 2026At Sea
- Day 7 · Nov 3, 2026Funchal
- Day 8 · Nov 4, 2026At Sea
- Day 9 · Nov 5, 2026At Sea
- Day 10 · Nov 6, 2026At Sea
- Day 11 · Nov 7, 2026At Sea
- Day 12 · Nov 8, 2026At Sea
- Day 13 · Nov 9, 2026At Sea
- Day 14 · Nov 10, 2026San Juan
- Day 15 · Nov 11, 2026At Sea
- Day 16 · Nov 12, 2026At Sea
- Day 17 · Nov 13, 2026Miami
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Upcoming Cruises & Prices
MSC Grandiosa
October 28, 2026
17-Night Cruise Cruise
Departing from Civitavecchia
From
$874
Price / day
$51
MSC Meraviglia
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
MSC Grandiosa
Average
$50 / day
VS
MSC Meraviglia
Average
$0 / day
Cruise prices vary by departure date, itinerary, cabin type and availability.
Which Ship Should You Choose?
Choose MSC Grandiosa if…
- You prefer the newer ship.
- You prefer the larger ship by gross tonnage.
- You do not mind sailing on a ship with a higher passenger capacity.
- Departing from Civitavecchia works for your plans.
Choose MSC Meraviglia if…
- You prefer the ship with the lower passenger capacity.
- You value having more space per passenger (higher GT-per-guest ratio).
- You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than MSC Grandiosa.
MSC Grandiosa vs MSC Meraviglia: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
MSC Grandiosa
Built in 2019
2 years newer
Bigger
MSC Grandiosa
181,541 GT
6% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
Both ships are the same
- MSC Grandiosa is 2 years newer.
- MSC Grandiosa is 6% larger by gross tonnage.
- MSC Grandiosa carries 620 more passengers.
- MSC Meraviglia offers more space per passenger (30 GT per guest).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, MSC Grandiosa or MSC Meraviglia?
MSC Grandiosa is newer. It was built in 2019, while MSC Meraviglia was built in 2017, making MSC Grandiosa 2 years newer.
Which is bigger, MSC Grandiosa or MSC Meraviglia?
MSC Grandiosa is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 181,541 GT compared with MSC Meraviglia at 171,589 GT.
Which ship carries more passengers?
MSC Grandiosa has a passenger capacity of approximately 6,334, compared with 5,714 for MSC Meraviglia.
Which ship is more spacious, MSC Grandiosa or MSC Meraviglia?
MSC Meraviglia has the higher passenger space ratio at 30 GT per passenger, versus 28.7 for MSC Grandiosa. The ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity; a higher number means more ship space per guest.
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