Princess Cruises
Diamond Princess
- Cruises
- 101
- From
- $1,004
Ship comparison
Diamond Princess vs MSC Magnifica
MSC Cruises
MSC Magnifica
- Cruises
- 116
- From
- $268
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Diamond Princess is a large Princess Cruises ship carrying 2,670 passengers, in service since 2004. MSC Magnifica is a large MSC Cruises ship carrying 2,518 passengers, in service since 2010.
Choose Diamond Princess if you want a more romantic trip, better-rated entertainment or a better-rated spa and gym: it outscores MSC Magnifica for romantic (8.0 vs 5.0), entertainment (7.8 vs 6.2) and spa & fitness (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose MSC Magnifica if you want a lower starting fare or a newer ship: its cruises start from $268 (vs $1,004) and its maiden voyage was in 2010 (vs 2004).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Diamond Princess | MSC Magnifica | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Princess Cruises | MSC Cruises |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2004 | 2010 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2019 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 115,875 | 95,128 |
| Passengers | 2,670 | 2,518 |
| Crew | 1,238 | 1,027 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.2 (better) | 2.5 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 43.4 (better) | 37.8 |
| Decks | 13 | 13 |
| Length | 952 ft | 963 ft |
| Beam | 123 ft | 106 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 26 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 101 | 116 |
| Upcoming sailings | 111 | 283 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 31 nights | 1 to 121 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $1,004 | $268 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Diamond Princess leads on 5 of the ten, MSC Magnifica on 0, with 5 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Princess Cruises
Diamond Princess
Diamond Princess from Princess Cruises is a true East-meets-West experience. A bit more subdued than most cruise ships, Diamond Princess is a blend of Asian culture, with women wearing kimonos on formal nights, and the Western carefree attitudes of Australians and New Zealanders.
Highlights
- Four pools
- Eight whirlpool spas
- Five main dining rooms
- Indulge in a hot stone massage at the renowned Lotus Spa
Sailing now
101 cruises on sale, from $1,004.
MSC Cruises
MSC Magnifica
As its name would suggest, MSC Magnifica is a true jewel within the MSC Cruises family — you are welcomed aboard with Italian style, Mediterranean luxury and an atmosphere infused with energy.
Highlights
- One of the most stylish ships within the MSC Cruises fleet
- Ideal family choice
- Drinks package options are available
- Oriental Plaza Chinese and Asian Fusion speciality restaurant
Sailing now
116 cruises on sale, from $268.
Questions
Diamond Princess or MSC Magnifica?
Which is bigger, Diamond Princess or MSC Magnifica?
Diamond Princess is bigger at 115,875 gross tons, against 95,128 gross tons for MSC Magnifica. Diamond Princess carries 2,670 passengers and MSC Magnifica carries 2,518.
Which ship is newer, Diamond Princess or MSC Magnifica?
MSC Magnifica is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2010 against 2004 for Diamond Princess.
Which has more space per passenger?
Diamond Princess, with 43.4 gross tons per passenger against 37.8 on MSC Magnifica. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Diamond Princess, with one crew member for every 2.2 passengers against one for every 2.5 on MSC Magnifica.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 8.0 out of 10.
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