MSC Cruises
MSC Divina
- Cruises
- 55
- From
- $79
Ship comparison
MSC Divina vs Royal Princess
Princess Cruises
Royal Princess
- Cruises
- 55
- From
- $289
The verdict
Which should you choose?
MSC Divina is a large MSC Cruises ship carrying 3,478 passengers, in service since 2012. Royal Princess is a large Princess Cruises ship carrying 3,560 passengers, in service since 2013.
Choose MSC Divina if you want more of a party, a better-rated spa and gym or a lower starting fare: it outscores Royal Princess for party (9.0 vs 6.0) and spa & fitness (10.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $79 (vs $289).
Choose Royal Princess if you want more culture, better-rated staterooms or a more active cruise: it outscores MSC Divina for cultural (8.0 vs 2.0), staterooms (10.0 vs 8.0) and active (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 Divina | Royal Princess | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | MSC Cruises | Princess Cruises |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2012 | 2013 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 139,400 | 142,229 |
| Passengers | 3,478 | 3,560 |
| Crew | 1,410 | 1,200 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.5 (better) | 3.0 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 40.1 (better) | 40.0 |
| Decks | 18 | 19 |
| Length | 1,094 ft | 1,083 ft |
| Beam | 125 ft | 126 ft |
| Speed | 26 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 55 | 55 |
| Upcoming sailings | 240 | 96 |
| Cruise lengths | 1 to 22 nights | 3 to 36 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $79 (better) | $289 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. MSC Divina leads on 3 of the ten, Royal Princess on 5, with 2 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
MSC Cruises
MSC Divina
Named after godmother Sophia Loren, MSC Divina — the first of MSC Cruises’ ships dedicated to North Americans — is one of the line’s most luxurious ships, with sailings from Miami to the Caribbean.
Highlights
- 18 bars and lounges
- 5 swimming pools
- Exclusive partnerships with brands like Eataly, Segafredo Zanetti and Venchi.
- State-of-the-art theater with entertainment galore.
Sailing now
55 cruises on sale, from $79.
Princess Cruises
Royal Princess
Royal Princess remains one of the jewels of the Princess Cruises line. Features include an expanded atrium with additional entertainment and casual dining options, a top deck pool with a water and light show, an enhanced Movies Under the Stars screen and the new SeaWalk with views 128 feet straight down.
Highlights
- Balconies on all outside staterooms
- Expanded atrium with additional entertainment and casual dining options
- Uper-deck pool exclusively for adults, featuring plush private cabanas
- The SeaWalk & SeaView Bar — a first-of-its-kind enclosed walkway extending from the ships top deck and a port side cantilevered bar, each with glass floors and sweeping ocean views
Sailing now
55 cruises on sale, from $289.
Questions
MSC Divina or Royal Princess?
Which is bigger, MSC Divina or Royal Princess?
Royal Princess is bigger at 142,229 gross tons, against 139,400 gross tons for MSC Divina. MSC Divina carries 3,478 passengers and Royal Princess carries 3,560.
Which ship is newer, MSC Divina or Royal Princess?
Royal Princess is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2013 against 2012 for MSC Divina.
Which has more space per passenger?
MSC Divina, with 40.1 gross tons per passenger against 40.0 on Royal Princess. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
MSC Divina, with one crew member for every 2.5 passengers against one for every 3.0 on Royal Princess.
Which is better for families?
Royal Princess scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 7.8 out of 10, against 7.0 for MSC Divina.
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