Princess Cruises
Discovery Princess
- Cruises
- 20
- From
- $429
Ship comparison
Discovery Princess vs MSC Preziosa
MSC Cruises
MSC Preziosa
- Cruises
- 70
- From
- $129
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Discovery Princess is a large Princess Cruises ship carrying 3,668 passengers, in service since 2022. MSC Preziosa is a large MSC Cruises ship carrying 3,502 passengers, in service since 2013.
Choose Discovery Princess if you want more of a party, a more romantic trip or more culture: it outscores MSC Preziosa for party (8.0 vs 5.0), romantic (7.0 vs 5.0) and cultural (6.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose MSC Preziosa if you want a lower starting fare, a better-rated spa and gym or more cruises to choose from: it outscores Discovery Princess for spa & fitness (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, its cruises start from $129 (vs $429) and it has 70 cruises on sale (vs 20).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Discovery Princess | MSC Preziosa | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Princess Cruises | MSC Cruises |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2022 (better) | 2013 |
| Gross tonnage | 141,000 | 139,400 |
| Passengers | 3,668 | 3,502 |
| Crew | 1,346 | 1,388 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.7 | 2.5 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 38.4 | 39.8 (better) |
| Cabins | 1,834 | — |
| Decks | 18 | 18 |
| Length | 1,083 ft | 1,093 ft |
| Beam | 155 ft | 125 ft |
| Speed | — | 27 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 (better) | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 20 | 70 |
| Upcoming sailings | 148 | 222 |
| Cruise lengths | 4 to 14 nights | 2 to 14 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $429 | $129 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Discovery Princess leads on 8 of the ten, MSC Preziosa on 1, with 1 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Princess Cruises
Discovery Princess
Discovery Princess, the newest ship from Princess Cruises, debuted in March 2022, sailing out of Seattle in summer and Los Angeles in winter.
Sailing now
20 cruises on sale, from $429.
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MSC Cruises
MSC Preziosa
MSC Cruises' MSC Preziosa will appeal to families, as children under 18 can share a cabin with their parents and sail free (except for port taxes). There are quality kids clubs, special family excursions as well as traditional-style, family-friendly entertainment.
Highlights
- Vertigo Water Slide, the longest at sea
- Yacht Club, the "ship within a ship" premium suites area with concierge, lounge, private pool deck and restaurant
- Mediterranean-inspired food and service
- Good value fares; children under 18 sharing a cabin with their parents travel for free
Sailing now
70 cruises on sale, from $129.
Questions
Discovery Princess or MSC Preziosa?
Which is bigger, Discovery Princess or MSC Preziosa?
Discovery Princess is bigger at 141,000 gross tons, against 139,400 gross tons for MSC Preziosa. Discovery Princess carries 3,668 passengers and MSC Preziosa carries 3,502.
Which ship is newer, Discovery Princess or MSC Preziosa?
Discovery Princess is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2022 against 2013 for MSC Preziosa.
Which has more space per passenger?
MSC Preziosa, with 39.8 gross tons per passenger against 38.4 on Discovery Princess. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
MSC Preziosa, with one crew member for every 2.5 passengers against one for every 2.7 on Discovery Princess.
Which is better for families?
Discovery Princess scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 7.0 out of 10, against 6.0 for MSC Preziosa.
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