MSC Cruises
MSC Euribia
- Cruises
- 43
- From
- $460
Ship comparison
MSC Euribia vs MSC Virtuosa
MSC Cruises
MSC Virtuosa
- Cruises
- 51
- From
- $70
The verdict
Which should you choose?
MSC Euribia is a mega MSC Cruises ship carrying 4,828 passengers, in service since 2023. MSC Virtuosa is a mega MSC Cruises ship carrying 4,842 passengers, in service since 2021.
Choose MSC Virtuosa if you want better-rated entertainment, a better-rated spa and gym or a lower starting fare: it outscores MSC Euribia for entertainment (8.0 vs 5.0) and spa & fitness (7.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $70 (vs $460).
MSC Euribia does not lead by a clear margin on any measure we track, so pick it for its itinerary or its dates.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| MSC Euribia | MSC Virtuosa | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | MSC Cruises | MSC Cruises |
| Ship size | Mega | Mega |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2023 (better) | 2021 |
| Gross tonnage | 181,541 | 181,541 |
| Passengers | 4,828 | 4,842 |
| Crew | 1,704 | 1,704 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 37.6 (better) | 37.5 |
| Decks | 18 | 18 |
| Length | 1,086 ft | 1,087 ft |
| Beam | 141 ft | 141 ft |
| Speed | 26 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 43 | 51 |
| Upcoming sailings | 301 | 430 |
| Cruise lengths | 3 to 14 nights | 1 to 25 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $460 | $70 (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 0 of the ten, MSC Virtuosa on 6, with 4 level.
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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 Virtuosa
MSC Virtuosa debuted in May 2021 as the largest ship in the MSC Cruises fleet, equalizing the size of twin sister MSC Grandiosa. It's a dazzling megaship with room for 4,842 passengers at double occupancy and 6,334 at maximum capacity.
Sailing now
51 cruises on sale, from $70.
Questions
MSC Euribia or MSC Virtuosa?
Which is bigger, MSC Euribia or MSC Virtuosa?
They are the same size, 181,541 gross tons each. MSC Euribia carries 4,828 passengers and MSC Virtuosa carries 4,842.
Which ship is newer, MSC Euribia or MSC Virtuosa?
MSC Euribia is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2023 against 2021 for MSC Virtuosa.
Which has more space per passenger?
MSC Euribia, with 37.6 gross tons per passenger against 37.5 on MSC Virtuosa. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
They are level, with one crew member for every 2.8 passengers.
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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