Princess Cruises
Enchanted Princess
- Cruises
- 122
- From
- $759
Ship comparison
Enchanted Princess vs MSC Preziosa
MSC Cruises
MSC Preziosa
- Cruises
- 70
- From
- $129
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Enchanted Princess is a large Princess Cruises ship carrying 3,660 passengers, in service since 2021. MSC Preziosa is a large MSC Cruises ship carrying 3,502 passengers, in service since 2013.
Choose Enchanted Princess if you want a more romantic trip, more culture or a more active cruise: it outscores MSC Preziosa for romantic (8.0 vs 5.0), cultural (7.0 vs 4.0) and active (7.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose MSC Preziosa if you want a lower starting fare: its cruises start from $129 (vs $759).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Enchanted Princess | MSC Preziosa | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Princess Cruises | MSC Cruises |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2021 (better) | 2013 |
| Gross tonnage | 145,281 | 139,400 |
| Passengers | 3,660 | 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 | 39.7 | 39.8 (better) |
| Decks | 19 | 18 |
| Length | 1,083 ft | 1,093 ft |
| Beam | 154 ft | 125 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 27 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 (better) | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 122 | 70 |
| Upcoming sailings | 150 | 222 |
| Cruise lengths | 5 to 46 nights | 2 to 14 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $759 | $129 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Enchanted Princess leads on 6 of the ten, MSC Preziosa on 1, with 3 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Princess Cruises
Enchanted Princess
Enchanted Princess debuted in November 2021 with leisurely 10- and 11-night itineraries in the Caribbean in the winter season followed by a varied range of 6- to 22-night sailings in Europe in summer.
Sailing now
122 cruises on sale, from $759.
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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
Enchanted Princess or MSC Preziosa?
Which is bigger, Enchanted Princess or MSC Preziosa?
Enchanted Princess is bigger at 145,281 gross tons, against 139,400 gross tons for MSC Preziosa. Enchanted Princess carries 3,660 passengers and MSC Preziosa carries 3,502.
Which ship is newer, Enchanted Princess or MSC Preziosa?
Enchanted Princess is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2021 against 2013 for MSC Preziosa.
Which has more space per passenger?
MSC Preziosa, with 39.8 gross tons per passenger against 39.7 on Enchanted 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 Enchanted Princess.
Which is better for families?
Enchanted 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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