MSC Cruises
MSC Bellissima
- Cruises
- 49
- From
- $239
Ship comparison
MSC Bellissima vs MSC Euribia
MSC Cruises
MSC Euribia
- Cruises
- 43
- From
- $460
The verdict
Which should you choose?
MSC Bellissima is a mega MSC Cruises ship carrying 4,500 passengers, in service since 2019. MSC Euribia is a mega MSC Cruises ship carrying 4,828 passengers, in service since 2023.
Choose MSC Bellissima if you want a better-rated spa and gym, better-rated entertainment or a lower starting fare: it outscores MSC Euribia for spa & fitness (7.0 vs 5.0) and entertainment (7.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $239 (vs $460).
Choose MSC Euribia if you want a more family-friendly ship, a more romantic trip or better-rated staterooms: it outscores MSC Bellissima for family friendly (8.0 vs 7.0), romantic (7.0 vs 6.0) and staterooms (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| MSC Bellissima | MSC Euribia | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | MSC Cruises | MSC Cruises |
| Ship size | Mega | Mega |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2019 | 2023 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 171,598 | 181,541 |
| Passengers | 4,500 | 4,828 |
| Crew | 1,400 | 1,704 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.2 | 2.8 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 38.1 (better) | 37.6 |
| Decks | 18 | 18 |
| Length | 1,036 ft | 1,086 ft |
| Beam | 141 ft | 141 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 26 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 49 | 43 |
| Upcoming sailings | 96 | 301 |
| Cruise lengths | 2 to 13 nights | 3 to 14 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $239 (better) | $460 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. MSC Bellissima leads on 4 of the ten, MSC Euribia on 3, with 3 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
MSC Cruises
MSC Bellissima
Launched in March 2019, MSC Bellissima is the sleek new megaship from MSC Cruises, following in the steps of its sister, MSC Meraviglia, which debuted in June 2017.
Sailing now
49 cruises on sale, from $239.
MSC Cruises
MSC Euribia
MSC Euribia debuted in June 2023 as the latest and greatest megaship from MSC Cruises with a capacity of 4,828 passengers at double occupancy (and a full capacity of 6,327).
Sailing now
43 cruises on sale, from $460.
Questions
MSC Bellissima or MSC Euribia?
Which is bigger, MSC Bellissima or MSC Euribia?
MSC Euribia is bigger at 181,541 gross tons, against 171,598 gross tons for MSC Bellissima. MSC Bellissima carries 4,500 passengers and MSC Euribia carries 4,828.
Which ship is newer, MSC Bellissima or MSC Euribia?
MSC Euribia is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2023 against 2019 for MSC Bellissima.
Which has more space per passenger?
MSC Bellissima, with 38.1 gross tons per passenger against 37.6 on MSC Euribia. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
MSC Euribia, with one crew member for every 2.8 passengers against one for every 3.2 on MSC Bellissima.
Which is better for families?
MSC Euribia scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 8.0 out of 10, against 7.0 for MSC Bellissima.
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