MSC Cruises
MSC Bellissima
- Cruises
- 37
- From
- $237
Ship comparison
MSC Bellissima vs MSC World America
MSC Cruises
MSC World America
- Cruises
- 13
- From
- $443
The verdict
Which should you choose?
MSC Bellissima is a mega MSC Cruises ship carrying 4,500 passengers, in service since 2019. MSC World America is a mega MSC Cruises ship carrying 5,240 passengers, in service since 2025.
Choose MSC Bellissima if you want more culture, a lower starting fare or a better-rated spa and gym: it outscores MSC World America for cultural (7.0 vs 5.0) and spa & fitness (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $237 (vs $443).
Choose MSC World America if you want a more family-friendly ship, more of a party or more crew per passenger: it outscores MSC Bellissima for family friendly (9.0 vs 7.0) and party (9.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has a crew member for every 2.5 passengers (vs 3.2).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| MSC Bellissima | MSC World America | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | MSC Cruises | MSC Cruises |
| Ship size | Mega | Mega |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2019 | 2025 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 171,598 | 215,863 |
| Passengers | 4,500 | 5,240 |
| Crew | 1,400 | 2,138 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.2 | 2.5 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 38.1 | 41.2 (better) |
| Decks | 18 | 20 |
| Length | 1,036 ft | 1,093 ft |
| Beam | 141 ft | 154 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 26 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 37 | 13 |
| Upcoming sailings | 87 | 218 |
| Cruise lengths | 2–13 nights | 6–15 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $237 (better) | $443 |
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 World America 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
37 cruises on sale, from $237.
MSC Cruises
MSC World America
MSC World America became a notable addition to the MSC Cruises fleet in April 2025 with voyages from Miami to the Caribbean. This ship is the Swiss-based cruise line's second World Class ship, marking a milestone as the first in the class dedicated specifically to the U.S. market.
Sailing now
13 cruises on sale, from $443.
Questions
MSC Bellissima or MSC World America?
Which is bigger, MSC Bellissima or MSC World America?
MSC World America is bigger at 215,863 gross tons, against 171,598 gross tons for MSC Bellissima. MSC Bellissima carries 4,500 passengers and MSC World America carries 5,240.
Which ship is newer, MSC Bellissima or MSC World America?
MSC World America is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2025 against 2019 for MSC Bellissima.
Which has more space per passenger?
MSC World America, with 41.2 gross tons per passenger against 38.1 on MSC Bellissima. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
MSC World America, with one crew member for every 2.5 passengers against one for every 3.2 on MSC Bellissima.
Which is better for families?
MSC World America scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 9.0 out of 10, against 7.0 for MSC Bellissima.
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