September 26, 2026
14-Night Caribbean Cruise
Departing from Miami
From
$6,421
Price / day
$459
MSC World America|MSC World Europa
MSC World America vs MSC World Europa
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
VS
Newer Ship
MSC World America
Built in 2025
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 World America vs MSC World Europa: Quick Comparison
MSC World America is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2025, it is 3 years newer than MSC World Europa, which entered service in 2022. MSC World Europa is approximately 5% larger by gross tonnage at 215,863 GT. MSC World Europa also carries 10 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 World Europa |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2025Newer | 2022 |
| Gross Tonnage | 205,700 GT | 215,863 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 6,764 | 6,774 |
| Space per Passenger | 30.4 GT | 31.9 GT |
| Length | 333.3 m | 333.3 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: MSC World America vs MSC World Europa
Age
MSC World America was built in 2025, making it 3 years newer than MSC World Europa, which was built in 2022.
Size
At 215,863 GT, MSC World Europa is approximately 5% larger by gross tonnage than MSC World America at 205,700 GT.
Passenger capacity
MSC World Europa carries up to 6,774 passengers compared with 6,764 aboard MSC World America, a difference of 10 passengers.
Passenger space
MSC World Europa offers more space per passenger: 31.9 GT per guest, compared with 30.4 aboard MSC World America. A higher passenger space ratio generally means less crowding in public areas.
Itineraries
The upcoming sailings shown for MSC World America (Caribbean) and MSC World Europa 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 World Europa
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
MSC World America
Average
$459 / 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 World America if…
- You prefer the newer ship.
- You prefer the ship with the lower passenger capacity.
- You want to sail in Caribbean.
- Departing from Miami works for your plans.
Choose MSC World Europa if…
- 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 do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than MSC World America.
MSC World America vs MSC World Europa: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
MSC World America
Built in 2025
3 years newer
Bigger
MSC World Europa
215,863 GT
5% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
Both ships are the same
- MSC World America is 3 years newer.
- MSC World Europa is 5% larger by gross tonnage.
- MSC World Europa carries 10 more passengers.
- MSC World Europa offers more space per passenger (31.9 GT per guest).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, MSC World America or MSC World Europa?
MSC World America is newer. It was built in 2025, while MSC World Europa was built in 2022, making MSC World America 3 years newer.
Which is bigger, MSC World America or MSC World Europa?
MSC World Europa is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 215,863 GT compared with MSC World America at 205,700 GT.
Which ship carries more passengers?
MSC World Europa has a passenger capacity of approximately 6,774, compared with 6,764 for MSC World America.
Which ship is more spacious, MSC World America or MSC World Europa?
MSC World Europa has the higher passenger space ratio at 31.9 GT per passenger, versus 30.4 for MSC World America. 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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