Carnival Cruise Line
Mardi Gras
- Cruises
- 12
- From
- $400
Ship comparison
Mardi Gras vs MSC World Europa
MSC Cruises
MSC World Europa
- Cruises
- 69
- From
- $189
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Mardi Gras is a mega Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 5,282 passengers, in service since 2021. MSC World Europa is a mega MSC Cruises ship carrying 5,079 passengers, in service since 2022.
Choose Mardi Gras if you want more of a party or more crew per passenger: it outscores MSC World Europa for party (9.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has a crew member for every 3.0 passengers (vs 3.6).
Choose MSC World Europa if you want better-rated entertainment, more culture or a lower starting fare: it outscores Mardi Gras for entertainment (10.0 vs 7.0) and cultural (8.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $189 (vs $400).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Mardi Gras | MSC World Europa | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Carnival Cruise Line | MSC Cruises |
| Ship size | Mega | Mega |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2021 | 2022 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 180,000 | 153,516 |
| Passengers | 5,282 | 5,079 |
| Crew | 1,745 | 1,413 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.0 (better) | 3.6 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 34.1 (better) | 30.2 |
| Cabins | — | 2,630 |
| Decks | 17 | 22 |
| Length | 1,130 ft | 1,060 ft |
| Beam | 137 ft | 135 ft |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 (better) | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 12 | 69 |
| Upcoming sailings | 109 | 490 |
| Cruise lengths | 4–7 nights | 1–21 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $400 | $189 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Mardi Gras leads on 1 of the ten, MSC World Europa on 5, with 4 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Carnival Cruise Line
Mardi Gras
When you step on board Carnival Cruise Line's Mardi Gras, which debuted in July 2021, you will see all the great features you have come to expect from Carnival Cruises and then find all the new treasures on this ship.
Sailing now
12 cruises on sale, from $400.
MSC Cruises
MSC World Europa
The first in a trailblazing new class of ships, MSC World Europa introduced a next-generation class of ships for MSC Cruises when it debuted in December 2022. The futuristic-looking vessel holds 5,079 passengers at double capacity and 6,762 passengers at full capacity, making it one of the largest megaships in the world.
Sailing now
69 cruises on sale, from $189.
Questions
Mardi Gras or MSC World Europa?
Which is bigger, Mardi Gras or MSC World Europa?
Mardi Gras is bigger at 180,000 gross tons, against 153,516 gross tons for MSC World Europa. Mardi Gras carries 5,282 passengers and MSC World Europa carries 5,079.
Which ship is newer, Mardi Gras or MSC World Europa?
MSC World Europa is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2022 against 2021 for Mardi Gras.
Which has more space per passenger?
Mardi Gras, with 34.1 gross tons per passenger against 30.2 on MSC World Europa. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Mardi Gras, with one crew member for every 3.0 passengers against one for every 3.6 on MSC World Europa.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 9.0 out of 10.
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