Princess Cruises
Majestic Princess
- Cruises
- 47
- From
- $779
Ship comparison
Majestic Princess vs MSC Preziosa
MSC Cruises
MSC Preziosa
- Cruises
- 78
- From
- $179
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Majestic Princess is a large Princess Cruises ship carrying 3,560 passengers, in service since 2017. MSC Preziosa is a large MSC Cruises ship carrying 3,502 passengers, in service since 2013.
Choose Majestic Princess if you want more culture or more adventure and nature: it outscores MSC Preziosa for cultural (9.0 vs 4.0) and adventure & nature (5.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose MSC Preziosa 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 (7.6 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 Preziosa | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Princess Cruises | MSC Cruises |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2017 (better) | 2013 |
| Gross tonnage | 143,000 | 139,400 |
| Passengers | 3,560 | 3,502 |
| Crew | 1,346 | 1,388 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.6 | 2.5 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 40.2 (better) | 39.8 |
| Decks | 17 | 18 |
| Length | 1,083 ft | 1,093 ft |
| Beam | 155 ft | 125 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 27 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 (better) | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 47 | 78 |
| Upcoming sailings | 70 | 238 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–53 nights | 2–14 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $779 | $179 (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 Preziosa 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
47 cruises on sale, from $779.
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
78 cruises on sale, from $179.
Questions
Majestic Princess or MSC Preziosa?
Which is bigger, Majestic Princess or MSC Preziosa?
Majestic Princess is bigger at 143,000 gross tons, against 139,400 gross tons for MSC Preziosa. Majestic Princess carries 3,560 passengers and MSC Preziosa carries 3,502.
Which ship is newer, Majestic Princess or MSC Preziosa?
Majestic Princess is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2017 against 2013 for MSC Preziosa.
Which has more space per passenger?
Majestic Princess, with 40.2 gross tons per passenger against 39.8 on MSC Preziosa. 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 2.6 on Majestic Princess.
Which is better for families?
MSC Preziosa scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 6.0 out of 10, against 5.0 for Majestic Princess.
Still deciding?
Tell us what matters and we will match the sailing
Send your dates, budget and who is travelling, and our partner travel agency will come back to you about Majestic Princess, MSC Preziosa or a ship that suits you better.