Princess Cruises
Majestic Princess
- Cruises
- 48
- From
- $1,009
Ship comparison
Majestic Princess vs MSC Splendida
MSC Cruises
MSC Splendida
- Cruises
- 99
- From
- $459
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Majestic Princess is a large Princess Cruises ship carrying 3,560 passengers, in service since 2017. MSC Splendida is a large MSC Cruises ship carrying 3,274 passengers, in service since 2009.
Choose Majestic Princess if you want more culture, a newer ship or more adventure and nature: it outscores MSC Splendida 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 2009).
Choose MSC Splendida if you want a better-rated spa and gym, better-rated entertainment or a lower starting fare: it outscores Majestic Princess for spa & fitness (8.0 vs 5.0) and entertainment (7.4 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $459 (vs $1,009).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Majestic Princess | MSC Splendida | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Princess Cruises | MSC Cruises |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2017 (better) | 2009 |
| 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 | 1,094 ft |
| Beam | 155 ft | 125 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 24 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 (better) | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 48 | 99 |
| Upcoming sailings | 71 | 237 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 53 nights | 3 to 34 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $1,009 | $459 (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 Splendida 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 Splendida
MSC Splendida, the second in MSC Cruises' Fantasia class of cruise ships, sports cutting-edge technology combined with luxurious features that makes the ship forward-looking while it still draws from the past.
Highlights
- Relaxing in the MSC Aurea Spa
- Live entertainment at the 1,600-seat Strand Theatre
- Worldy cuisines from L'Olivo Restaurant
Sailing now
99 cruises on sale, from $459.
Questions
Majestic Princess or MSC Splendida?
Which is bigger, Majestic Princess or MSC Splendida?
Majestic Princess is bigger at 143,000 gross tons, against 137,936 gross tons for MSC Splendida. Majestic Princess carries 3,560 passengers and MSC Splendida carries 3,274.
Which ship is newer, Majestic Princess or MSC Splendida?
Majestic Princess is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2017 against 2009 for MSC Splendida.
Which has more space per passenger?
MSC Splendida, 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 Splendida, with one crew member for every 2.5 passengers against one for every 2.6 on Majestic Princess.
Which is better for families?
MSC Splendida 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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