MSC Cruises
MSC Bellissima
- Cruises
- 49
- From
- $239
Ship comparison
MSC Bellissima vs Sun Princess
Princess Cruises
Sun Princess
- Cruises
- 155
- From
- $399
The verdict
Which should you choose?
MSC Bellissima is a mega MSC Cruises ship carrying 4,500 passengers, in service since 2019. Sun Princess is a mega Princess Cruises ship carrying 4,320 passengers, in service since 2024.
Choose MSC Bellissima if you want more of a party or a lower starting fare: it outscores Sun Princess for party (7.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $239 (vs $399).
Choose Sun Princess if you want a more romantic trip, better-rated staterooms or better-rated dining: it outscores MSC Bellissima for romantic (8.0 vs 6.0), staterooms (8.0 vs 6.0) and dining (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| MSC Bellissima | Sun Princess | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | MSC Cruises | Princess Cruises |
| Ship size | Mega | Mega |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2019 | 2024 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 171,598 | 175,500 |
| Passengers | 4,500 | 4,320 |
| Crew | 1,400 | 1,550 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.2 | 2.8 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 38.1 | 40.6 (better) |
| Decks | 18 | 21 |
| Length | 1,036 ft | 1,132 ft |
| Beam | 141 ft | 154 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 49 | 155 |
| Upcoming sailings | 96 | 288 |
| Cruise lengths | 2 to 13 nights | 6 to 32 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $239 (better) | $399 |
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 1 of the ten, Sun Princess on 4, with 5 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.
Princess Cruises
Sun Princess
Sun Princess, the first Sphere class ship from Princess Cruises, debuted in early 2024 with a season of sailings in the Caribbean in the winter and in the Mediterranean in the summer.
Highlights
- Rejuvenating Lotus Spa for ultimate relaxation
- Private balconies on nearly all outside cabins for stunning views
Sailing now
155 cruises on sale, from $399.
Questions
MSC Bellissima or Sun Princess?
Which is bigger, MSC Bellissima or Sun Princess?
Sun Princess is bigger at 175,500 gross tons, against 171,598 gross tons for MSC Bellissima. MSC Bellissima carries 4,500 passengers and Sun Princess carries 4,320.
Which ship is newer, MSC Bellissima or Sun Princess?
Sun Princess is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2024 against 2019 for MSC Bellissima.
Which has more space per passenger?
Sun Princess, with 40.6 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?
Sun Princess, with one crew member for every 2.8 passengers against one for every 3.2 on MSC Bellissima.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 7.0 out of 10.
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