Disney Cruise Line
Disney Fantasy
- Cruises
- 50
- From
- $964
Ship comparison
Disney Fantasy vs MSC Meraviglia
MSC Cruises
MSC Meraviglia
- Cruises
- 94
- From
- $79
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Disney Fantasy is a mega Disney Cruise Line ship carrying 4,000 passengers, in service since 2012. MSC Meraviglia is a mega MSC Cruises ship carrying 4,500 passengers, in service since 2017.
Choose Disney Fantasy if you want a more family-friendly ship, better-rated dining or a better-rated spa and gym: it outscores MSC Meraviglia for family friendly (10.0 vs 8.0), dining (8.0 vs 6.0) and spa & fitness (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose MSC Meraviglia if you want more culture, a lower starting fare or a more active cruise: it outscores Disney Fantasy for cultural (6.0 vs 3.0) and active (6.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $79 (vs $964).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Disney Fantasy | MSC Meraviglia | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Disney Cruise Line | MSC Cruises |
| Ship size | Mega | Mega |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2012 | 2017 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2015 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 128,000 | 167,600 |
| Passengers | 4,000 | 4,500 |
| Crew | 1,450 | 1,540 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.8 (better) | 2.9 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 32.0 | 37.2 (better) |
| Decks | 16 | 19 |
| Length | 1,115 ft | 1,033 ft |
| Beam | 137 ft | 141 ft |
| Speed | 28 mph | 22 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 50 | 94 |
| Upcoming sailings | 122 | 182 |
| Cruise lengths | 3–10 nights | 1–25 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $964 | $79 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Disney Fantasy leads on 3 of the ten, MSC Meraviglia on 7.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Disney Cruise Line
Disney Fantasy
Building on the classic style of her sister ships, Disney Fantasy is the fourth cruise ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet. Disney Fantasy is designed to reflect the glamor of the golden age of cruising during the 1930s.
Highlights
- The Disney Fantasy is approximately 40% larger than the Disney Magic and the Disney Wonder.
- The centerpiece of the 3-deck atrium lobby is a bronze sculpture of Mademoiselle Minnie Mouse.
- Original paintings, statues and woodwork that lend to the Art Nouveau ambiance.
- Enjoy Disney-themed kids clubs, areas and immersive interactive programs and activities.
Sailing now
50 cruises on sale, from $964.
MSC Cruises
MSC Meraviglia
Swiss-based MSC Cruises launched its next-generation smart ship, MSC Meraviglia, in the Mediterranean in June 2017. (Meraviglia is the Italian word for amazement or wonder. It is pronounced mair-uh-VEAL-ya.)
Highlights
- Cirque du Soleil at Sea will offer one of the top entertainment options on a cruise ship.
Sailing now
94 cruises on sale, from $79.
Questions
Disney Fantasy or MSC Meraviglia?
Which is bigger, Disney Fantasy or MSC Meraviglia?
MSC Meraviglia is bigger at 167,600 gross tons, against 128,000 gross tons for Disney Fantasy. Disney Fantasy carries 4,000 passengers and MSC Meraviglia carries 4,500.
Which ship is newer, Disney Fantasy or MSC Meraviglia?
MSC Meraviglia is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2017 against 2012 for Disney Fantasy.
Which has more space per passenger?
MSC Meraviglia, with 37.2 gross tons per passenger against 32.0 on Disney Fantasy. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Disney Fantasy, with one crew member for every 2.8 passengers against one for every 2.9 on MSC Meraviglia.
Which is better for families?
Disney Fantasy scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 10.0 out of 10, against 8.0 for MSC Meraviglia.
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