Princess Cruises
Majestic Princess
- Cruises
- 48
- From
- $1,009
Ship comparison
Majestic Princess vs MSC Fantasia
MSC Cruises
MSC Fantasia
- Cruises
- 37
- From
- $359
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Majestic Princess is a large Princess Cruises ship carrying 3,560 passengers, in service since 2017. MSC Fantasia is a large MSC Cruises ship carrying 3,274 passengers, in service since 2008.
Choose Majestic Princess if you want more culture, a newer ship or more adventure and nature: it outscores MSC Fantasia for cultural (9.0 vs 4.0) and adventure & nature (5.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2017 (vs 2008).
Choose MSC Fantasia if you want a better-rated spa and gym, better-rated staterooms or better-rated entertainment: it outscores Majestic Princess for spa & fitness (8.0 vs 5.0), staterooms (8.0 vs 5.0) and entertainment (7.4 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Majestic Princess | MSC Fantasia | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Princess Cruises | MSC Cruises |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2017 (better) | 2008 |
| Gross tonnage | 143,000 | 137,936 |
| Passengers | 3,560 | 3,274 |
| Crew | 1,346 | 1,332 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.6 | 2.5 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 40.2 | 42.1 (better) |
| Decks | 17 | 18 |
| Length | 1,083 ft | 1,092 ft |
| Beam | 155 ft | 125 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 26 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 (better) | 7 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 48 | 37 |
| Upcoming sailings | 71 | 470 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 53 nights | 3 to 13 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $1,009 | $359 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Majestic Princess leads on 2 of the ten, MSC Fantasia on 5, with 3 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Princess Cruises
Majestic Princess
Majestic Princess, which debuted in April 2017, sails itineraries in Alaska, Asia and the South Pacific. It's a sister ship to Regal Princess and Royal Princess, although several tweaks have been made to the public spaces, activities on board and dining venues.
Sailing now
48 cruises on sale, from $1,009.
MSC Cruises
MSC Fantasia
MSC Fantasia is the largest cruise ship ever built for a European ship owner. Greater in length than the height of the Eiffel Tower, it has 1,637 staterooms, 80% of them with an ocean view, many with private balconies. This winning ship from MSC Cruises features advanced technology, elegant furnishings and exclusive services.
Highlights
- Nearly 300,000 square feet of public space
- She is big, greater in length than the height of the Eiffel Tower
- Use the interactive digital television system service and watch movies, buy excursions, check your onboard account, order room service or shop without leaving your stateroom
- A Willy Wonka-style chocolate factory of delights awaits you onboard
Sailing now
37 cruises on sale, from $359.
Questions
Majestic Princess or MSC Fantasia?
Which is bigger, Majestic Princess or MSC Fantasia?
Majestic Princess is bigger at 143,000 gross tons, against 137,936 gross tons for MSC Fantasia. Majestic Princess carries 3,560 passengers and MSC Fantasia carries 3,274.
Which ship is newer, Majestic Princess or MSC Fantasia?
Majestic Princess is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2017 against 2008 for MSC Fantasia.
Which has more space per passenger?
MSC Fantasia, with 42.1 gross tons per passenger against 40.2 on Majestic Princess. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
MSC Fantasia, with one crew member for every 2.5 passengers against one for every 2.6 on Majestic Princess.
Which is better for families?
MSC Fantasia scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 6.0 out of 10, against 5.0 for Majestic Princess.
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