Princess Cruises
Diamond Princess
- Cruises
- 101
- From
- $1,004
Ship comparison
Diamond Princess vs MSC Poesia
MSC Cruises
MSC Poesia
- Cruises
- 41
- From
- $419
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Diamond Princess is a large Princess Cruises ship carrying 2,670 passengers, in service since 2004. MSC Poesia is a large MSC Cruises ship carrying 2,550 passengers, in service since 2008.
Choose Diamond Princess if you want a more family-friendly ship, a more romantic trip or better-rated entertainment: it outscores MSC Poesia for family friendly (8.0 vs 4.0), romantic (8.0 vs 5.0) and entertainment (7.8 vs 6.2) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose MSC Poesia if you want a lower starting fare: its cruises start from $419 (vs $1,004).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Diamond Princess | MSC Poesia | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Princess Cruises | MSC Cruises |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2004 | 2008 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2019 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 115,875 | 93,300 |
| Passengers | 2,670 | 2,550 |
| Crew | 1,238 | 987 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.2 (better) | 2.6 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 43.4 (better) | 36.6 |
| Decks | 13 | 13 |
| Length | 952 ft | 964 ft |
| Beam | 123 ft | 106 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 26 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 (better) | 7 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 101 | 41 |
| Upcoming sailings | 111 | 99 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 31 nights | 5 to 29 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $1,004 | $419 (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 Poesia on 1, with 4 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 Poesia
Poetry is like the sea, lulling with gentle swells and stirring the emotions. Just as poetry brings pleasure, MSC Poesia from MSC Cruises introduces a new dimension of enjoyment on the high seas with all the eloquence of a finely crafted poem.
Highlights
- Find inner peace, or at least fruitful contemplation in the onboard Zen garden
- 16 bars, 4 jacuzzis and a giant state of the art theater!
- MSC Poesia is an eco-friendly ship dedicated to creating a green and natural ambiance on board with waterfalls, bridges, gardens and plenty of balcony space to view the stars and the horizon.
Sailing now
41 cruises on sale, from $419.
Questions
Diamond Princess or MSC Poesia?
Which is bigger, Diamond Princess or MSC Poesia?
Diamond Princess is bigger at 115,875 gross tons, against 93,300 gross tons for MSC Poesia. Diamond Princess carries 2,670 passengers and MSC Poesia carries 2,550.
Which ship is newer, Diamond Princess or MSC Poesia?
MSC Poesia is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2008 against 2004 for Diamond Princess.
Which has more space per passenger?
Diamond Princess, with 43.4 gross tons per passenger against 36.6 on MSC Poesia. 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 2.6 on MSC Poesia.
Which is better for families?
Diamond Princess scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 8.0 out of 10, against 4.0 for MSC Poesia.
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