MSC World Europa vs MSC Meraviglia
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Newer Ship
MSC World Europa
Built in 2022
5 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 Europa vs MSC Meraviglia: Quick Comparison
MSC World Europa is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2022, it is 5 years newer than MSC Meraviglia, which entered service in 2017. MSC World Europa is approximately 26% larger by gross tonnage at 215,863 GT. MSC World Europa also carries 1,060 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 World Europa | MSC Meraviglia |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2022Newer | 2017 |
| Gross Tonnage | 215,863 GT | 171,589 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 6,774 | 5,714 |
| Space per Passenger | 31.9 GT | 30 GT |
| Length | 333.3 m | 315.83 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: MSC World Europa vs MSC Meraviglia
Age
MSC World Europa was built in 2022, making it 5 years newer than MSC Meraviglia, which was built in 2017.
Size
At 215,863 GT, MSC World Europa is approximately 26% larger by gross tonnage than MSC Meraviglia at 171,589 GT.
Passenger capacity
MSC World Europa carries up to 6,774 passengers compared with 5,714 aboard MSC Meraviglia, a difference of 1,060 passengers.
Passenger space
MSC World Europa offers more space per passenger: 31.9 GT per guest, compared with 30 aboard MSC Meraviglia. A higher passenger space ratio generally means less crowding in public areas.
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Which Ship Should You Choose?
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).
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 Europa.
MSC World Europa vs MSC Meraviglia: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
MSC World Europa
Built in 2022
5 years newer
Bigger
MSC World Europa
215,863 GT
26% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
Both ships are the same
- MSC World Europa is 5 years newer.
- MSC World Europa is 26% larger by gross tonnage.
- MSC World Europa carries 1,060 more passengers.
- MSC World Europa offers more space per passenger (31.9 GT per guest).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, MSC World Europa or MSC Meraviglia?
MSC World Europa is newer. It was built in 2022, while MSC Meraviglia was built in 2017, making MSC World Europa 5 years newer.
Which is bigger, MSC World Europa or MSC Meraviglia?
MSC World Europa is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 215,863 GT compared with MSC Meraviglia at 171,589 GT.
Which ship carries more passengers?
MSC World Europa has a passenger capacity of approximately 6,774, compared with 5,714 for MSC Meraviglia.
Which ship is more spacious, MSC World Europa or MSC Meraviglia?
MSC World Europa has the higher passenger space ratio at 31.9 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.
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