MSC Cruises
MSC Euribia
- Cruises
- 43
- From
- $460
Ship comparison
MSC Euribia vs MSC Meraviglia
MSC Cruises
MSC Meraviglia
- Cruises
- 85
- From
- $79
The verdict
Which should you choose?
MSC Euribia is a mega MSC Cruises ship carrying 4,828 passengers, in service since 2023. MSC Meraviglia is a mega MSC Cruises ship carrying 4,500 passengers, in service since 2017.
Choose MSC Euribia if you want a more romantic trip, a newer ship or better-rated dining: it outscores MSC Meraviglia for romantic (7.0 vs 3.0) and dining (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2023 (vs 2017).
Choose MSC Meraviglia if you want better-rated entertainment, a better-rated spa and gym or a lower starting fare: it outscores MSC Euribia for entertainment (9.0 vs 5.0) and spa & fitness (7.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $79 (vs $460).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| MSC Euribia | MSC Meraviglia | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | MSC Cruises | MSC Cruises |
| Ship size | Mega | Mega |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2023 (better) | 2017 |
| Gross tonnage | 181,541 | 167,600 |
| Passengers | 4,828 | 4,500 |
| Crew | 1,704 | 1,540 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.8 (better) | 2.9 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 37.6 (better) | 37.2 |
| Decks | 18 | 19 |
| Length | 1,086 ft | 1,033 ft |
| Beam | 141 ft | 141 ft |
| Speed | 26 mph | 22 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 43 | 85 |
| Upcoming sailings | 301 | 159 |
| Cruise lengths | 3 to 14 nights | 1 to 19 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $460 | $79 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. MSC Euribia leads on 3 of the ten, MSC Meraviglia on 2, with 5 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
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.
MSC Cruises
MSC Meraviglia
Swiss-based MSC Cruises launched its next-generation smart ship, MSC Meraviglia, in the Mediterranean in June 2017. (Meraviglia is the Italian word for amazement or wonder. It is pronounced mair-uh-VEAL-ya.)
Highlights
- Cirque du Soleil at Sea will offer one of the top entertainment options on a cruise ship.
Sailing now
85 cruises on sale, from $79.
Questions
MSC Euribia or MSC Meraviglia?
Which is bigger, MSC Euribia or MSC Meraviglia?
MSC Euribia is bigger at 181,541 gross tons, against 167,600 gross tons for MSC Meraviglia. MSC Euribia carries 4,828 passengers and MSC Meraviglia carries 4,500.
Which ship is newer, MSC Euribia or MSC Meraviglia?
MSC Euribia is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2023 against 2017 for MSC Meraviglia.
Which has more space per passenger?
MSC Euribia, with 37.6 gross tons per passenger against 37.2 on MSC Meraviglia. 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 2.9 on MSC Meraviglia.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 8.0 out of 10.
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