October 28, 2026
16-Night Cruise Cruise
Departing from Civitavecchia
From
$761
Price / day
$48
MSC Grandiosa|MSC World Europa
MSC Grandiosa vs MSC World Europa
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
VS
Newer Ship
MSC World Europa
Built in 2022
3 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
Both ships are the same
More Spacious Ship
MSC World Europa
31.9 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
MSC Grandiosa vs MSC World Europa: Quick Comparison
MSC World Europa is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2022, it is 3 years newer than MSC Grandiosa, which entered service in 2019. MSC World Europa is approximately 19% larger by gross tonnage at 215,863 GT. MSC World Europa also carries 440 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 World Europa |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2019 | 2022Newer |
| Gross Tonnage | 181,541 GT | 215,863 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 6,334 | 6,774 |
| Space per Passenger | 28.7 GT | 31.9 GT |
| Length | 332 m | 333.3 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: MSC Grandiosa vs MSC World Europa
Age
MSC World Europa was built in 2022, making it 3 years newer than MSC Grandiosa, which was built in 2019.
Size
At 215,863 GT, MSC World Europa is approximately 19% larger by gross tonnage than MSC Grandiosa at 181,541 GT.
Passenger capacity
MSC World Europa carries up to 6,774 passengers compared with 6,334 aboard MSC Grandiosa, a difference of 440 passengers.
Passenger space
MSC World Europa offers more space per passenger: 31.9 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 World Europa
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
MSC Grandiosa
Average
$50 / day
VS
MSC World Europa
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 ship with the lower passenger capacity.
- Departing from Civitavecchia works for your plans.
- You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than MSC World Europa.
Choose MSC World Europa 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.
- You value having more space per passenger (higher GT-per-guest ratio).
MSC Grandiosa vs MSC World Europa: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
MSC World Europa
Built in 2022
3 years newer
Bigger
MSC World Europa
215,863 GT
19% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
Both ships are the same
- MSC World Europa is 3 years newer.
- MSC World Europa is 19% larger by gross tonnage.
- MSC World Europa carries 440 more passengers.
- MSC World Europa offers more space per passenger (31.9 GT per guest).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, MSC Grandiosa or MSC World Europa?
MSC World Europa is newer. It was built in 2022, while MSC Grandiosa was built in 2019, making MSC World Europa 3 years newer.
Which is bigger, MSC Grandiosa or MSC World Europa?
MSC World Europa is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 215,863 GT compared with MSC Grandiosa at 181,541 GT.
Which ship carries more passengers?
MSC World Europa has a passenger capacity of approximately 6,774, compared with 6,334 for MSC Grandiosa.
Which ship is more spacious, MSC Grandiosa or MSC World Europa?
MSC World Europa has the higher passenger space ratio at 31.9 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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