September 26, 2026
14-Night Caribbean Cruise
Departing from Miami
From
$6,421
Price / day
$459
MSC World America|MSC Meraviglia
MSC World America vs MSC Meraviglia
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
VS
Newer Ship
MSC World America
Built in 2025
8 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
Both ships are the same
More Spacious Ship
MSC World America
30.4 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
MSC World America vs MSC Meraviglia: Quick Comparison
MSC World America is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2025, it is 8 years newer than MSC Meraviglia, which entered service in 2017. MSC World America is approximately 20% larger by gross tonnage at 205,700 GT. MSC World America also carries 1,050 more passengers. MSC World America has upcoming sailings in Caribbean. 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 Meraviglia |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2025Newer | 2017 |
| Gross Tonnage | 205,700 GT | 171,589 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 6,764 | 5,714 |
| Space per Passenger | 30.4 GT | 30 GT |
| Length | 333.3 m | 315.83 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: MSC World America vs MSC Meraviglia
Age
MSC World America was built in 2025, making it 8 years newer than MSC Meraviglia, which was built in 2017.
Size
At 205,700 GT, MSC World America is approximately 20% larger by gross tonnage than MSC Meraviglia at 171,589 GT.
Passenger capacity
MSC World America carries up to 6,764 passengers compared with 5,714 aboard MSC Meraviglia, a difference of 1,050 passengers.
Passenger space
MSC World America offers more space per passenger: 30.4 GT per guest, compared with 30 aboard MSC Meraviglia. A higher passenger space ratio generally means less crowding in public areas.
Itineraries
The upcoming sailings shown for MSC World America (Caribbean) and MSC Meraviglia currently cover different regions or departure ports.
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.
Upcoming Cruises & Prices
MSC World America
MSC Meraviglia
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
MSC World America
Average
$459 / 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 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 Meraviglia if…
- You prefer the ship with the lower passenger capacity.
- You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than MSC World America.
MSC World America vs MSC Meraviglia: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
MSC World America
Built in 2025
8 years newer
Bigger
MSC World America
205,700 GT
20% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
Both ships are the same
- MSC World America is 8 years newer.
- MSC World America is 20% larger by gross tonnage.
- MSC World America carries 1,050 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 Meraviglia?
MSC World America is newer. It was built in 2025, while MSC Meraviglia was built in 2017, making MSC World America 8 years newer.
Which is bigger, MSC World America or MSC Meraviglia?
MSC World America is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 205,700 GT compared with MSC Meraviglia at 171,589 GT.
Which ship carries more passengers?
MSC World America has a passenger capacity of approximately 6,764, compared with 5,714 for MSC Meraviglia.
Which ship is more spacious, MSC World America or MSC Meraviglia?
MSC World America has the higher passenger space ratio at 30.4 GT per passenger, versus 30 for MSC Meraviglia. The ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity; a higher number means more ship space per guest.
Where does MSC World America sail?
The upcoming MSC World America sailings currently listed cover Caribbean, departing from Miami.
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