September 26, 2026
14-Night Caribbean Cruise
Departing from Miami
From
$6,421
Price / day
$459
MSC World America|MSC Grandiosa
MSC World America vs MSC Grandiosa
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
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Newer Ship
MSC World America
Built in 2025
6 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
MSC Grandiosa
$50 / day
$409 less per day
More Spacious Ship
MSC World America
30.4 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
MSC World America vs MSC Grandiosa: Quick Comparison
MSC World America is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2025, it is 6 years newer than MSC Grandiosa, which entered service in 2019. MSC World America is approximately 13% larger by gross tonnage at 205,700 GT. MSC World America also carries 430 more passengers. MSC World America has upcoming sailings in Caribbean. Based on the upcoming cruises currently displayed, MSC Grandiosa 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 | MSC World America | MSC Grandiosa |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2025Newer | 2019 |
| Gross Tonnage | 205,700 GT | 181,541 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 6,764 | 6,334 |
| Space per Passenger | 30.4 GT | 28.7 GT |
| Length | 333.3 m | 332 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: MSC World America vs MSC Grandiosa
Age
MSC World America was built in 2025, making it 6 years newer than MSC Grandiosa, which was built in 2019.
Size
At 205,700 GT, MSC World America is approximately 13% larger by gross tonnage than MSC Grandiosa at 181,541 GT.
Passenger capacity
MSC World America carries up to 6,764 passengers compared with 6,334 aboard MSC Grandiosa, a difference of 430 passengers.
Passenger space
MSC World America offers more space per passenger: 30.4 GT per guest, compared with 28.7 aboard MSC Grandiosa. A higher passenger space ratio generally means less crowding in public areas.
Itineraries
The upcoming sailings shown for MSC World America (Caribbean) and MSC Grandiosa currently cover different regions or departure ports.
Price
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, MSC Grandiosa has the lower average starting price per day at $50 per day.
Compare Ports of Call
MSC World America
Eastern & Western Caribbean
- Departure Port
- Miami
- Region
- Caribbean
- Nights
- 14
- Round Trip
- Yes
- Day 1 · Sep 26, 2026Miami
- Day 2 · Sep 27, 2026At Sea
- Day 3 · Sep 28, 2026Isla de Roatan
- Day 4 · Sep 29, 2026Costa Maya
- Day 5 · Sep 30, 2026Cozumel
- Day 6 · Oct 1, 2026At Sea
- Day 7 · Oct 2, 2026Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve
- Day 8 · Oct 3, 2026Miami
- Day 9 · Oct 4, 2026At Sea
- Day 10 · Oct 5, 2026Puerto Plata
- Day 11 · Oct 6, 2026San Juan
- Day 12 · Oct 7, 2026At Sea
- Day 13 · Oct 8, 2026At Sea
- Day 14 · Oct 9, 2026Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve
- Day 15 · Oct 10, 2026Miami
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
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 World America
MSC Grandiosa
October 28, 2026
16-Night Cruise Cruise
Departing from Civitavecchia
From
$761
Price / day
$48
October 28, 2026
17-Night Cruise Cruise
Departing from Civitavecchia
From
$874
Price / day
$51
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
MSC World America
Average
$459 / day
VS
MSC Grandiosa
Average
$50 / day
MSC Grandiosa has the lower price per day among the sailings shown
$50/day vs $459/day
About $409 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 MSC World America 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).
- You want to sail in Caribbean.
- Departing from Miami works for your plans.
Choose MSC Grandiosa if…
- You prefer the ship with the lower passenger capacity.
- Departing from Civitavecchia works for your plans.
- The lower price per day among the sailings currently shown matters to you.
- You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than MSC World America.
MSC World America vs MSC Grandiosa: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
MSC World America
Built in 2025
6 years newer
Bigger
MSC World America
205,700 GT
13% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
MSC Grandiosa
$50 / day
About $409 less per day
- MSC World America is 6 years newer.
- MSC World America is 13% larger by gross tonnage.
- MSC World America carries 430 more passengers.
- MSC World America offers more space per passenger (30.4 GT per guest).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, MSC World America or MSC Grandiosa?
MSC World America is newer. It was built in 2025, while MSC Grandiosa was built in 2019, making MSC World America 6 years newer.
Which is bigger, MSC World America or MSC Grandiosa?
MSC World America is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 205,700 GT compared with MSC Grandiosa at 181,541 GT.
Which ship carries more passengers?
MSC World America has a passenger capacity of approximately 6,764, compared with 6,334 for MSC Grandiosa.
Which ship is more spacious, MSC World America or MSC Grandiosa?
MSC World America has the higher passenger space ratio at 30.4 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.
Which ship is cheaper, MSC World America or MSC Grandiosa?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, MSC Grandiosa has the lower average starting price per day at $50 per day versus $459 per day. Fares vary by itinerary, departure date, cabin type and availability.
Where does MSC World America sail?
The upcoming MSC World America sailings currently listed cover Caribbean, departing from Miami.
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