MSC Cruises
MSC Meraviglia
- Cruises
- 94
- From
- $79
Ship comparison
MSC Meraviglia vs MSC World Asia
MSC Cruises
MSC World Asia
- Cruises
- 59
- From
- $526
The verdict
Which should you choose?
MSC Meraviglia is a mega MSC Cruises ship carrying 4,500 passengers, in service since 2017. MSC World Asia sails for MSC Cruises. MSC World Asia has no Bliss scores or specs yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
Choose MSC Meraviglia if you want a lower starting fare: its cruises start from $79 (vs $526).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| MSC Meraviglia | MSC World Asia | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | MSC Cruises | MSC Cruises |
| Ship size | Mega | — |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2017 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 167,600 | — |
| Passengers | 4,500 | — |
| Crew | 1,540 | — |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.9 | — |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 37.2 | — |
| Decks | 19 | — |
| Length | 1,033 ft | — |
| Beam | 141 ft | — |
| Speed | 22 mph | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | — |
| Cruises on sale | 94 | 59 |
| Upcoming sailings | 182 | 497 |
| Cruise lengths | 1–25 nights | 2–27 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $79 (better) | $526 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday.
MSC World Asia has no Bliss scores yet.
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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
94 cruises on sale, from $79.
MSC Cruises
MSC World Asia
Sailing now
59 cruises on sale, from $526.
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