MSC Cruises
MSC Meraviglia
- Cruises
- 85
- From
- $79
Ship comparison
MSC Meraviglia vs Quantum of the Seas
Royal Caribbean
Quantum of the Seas
- Cruises
- 27
- From
- $357
The verdict
Which should you choose?
MSC Meraviglia is a mega MSC Cruises ship carrying 4,500 passengers, in service since 2017. Quantum of the Seas is a mega Royal Caribbean ship carrying 4,152 passengers, in service since 2014.
Choose MSC Meraviglia if you want a lower starting fare, better-rated entertainment or more adventure and nature: it outscores Quantum of the Seas for entertainment (9.0 vs 8.0) and adventure & nature (5.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $79 (vs $357).
Choose Quantum of the Seas if you want a more romantic trip, a more active cruise or better-rated dining: it outscores MSC Meraviglia for romantic (6.0 vs 3.0), active (7.0 vs 6.0) and dining (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 Meraviglia | Quantum of the Seas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | MSC Cruises | Royal Caribbean |
| Ship size | Mega | Mega |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2017 (better) | 2014 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2019 |
| Gross tonnage | 167,600 | 167,800 |
| Passengers | 4,500 | 4,152 |
| Crew | 1,540 | 1,500 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.9 | 2.8 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 37.2 | 40.4 (better) |
| Decks | 19 | 18 |
| Length | 1,033 ft | 1,141 ft |
| Beam | 141 ft | 135 ft |
| Speed | 22 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 9 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 85 | 27 |
| Upcoming sailings | 159 | 84 |
| Cruise lengths | 1 to 19 nights | 3 to 23 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $79 (better) | $357 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. MSC Meraviglia leads on 2 of the ten, Quantum of the Seas on 5, with 3 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
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.
Royal Caribbean
Quantum of the Seas
Quantum of the Seas is the first ship of the Quantum class from Royal Caribbean. Dubbed the first “smartship,” Quantum of the Seas boasts some nice firsts at sea, including robotic bartenders, a skydiving simulator, bumper cars and high-speed Internet that really is high speed.
Highlights
- Two70, the aft entertainment area, offers amazing views by day and incredible entertainment at night with the signature show “Starwater.”
- The Music Hall offers a true rock concert venue with specialty cocktails and was our go-to spot for late night fun!
- iFLY by Ripcord and the North Star are two high flying attractions that you just have to experience.
- There are close to 3,000 pieces of art throughout the ship, including the relaxed and luxurious Via area.
Sailing now
27 cruises on sale, from $357.
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Questions
MSC Meraviglia or Quantum of the Seas?
Which is bigger, MSC Meraviglia or Quantum of the Seas?
Quantum of the Seas is bigger at 167,800 gross tons, against 167,600 gross tons for MSC Meraviglia. MSC Meraviglia carries 4,500 passengers and Quantum of the Seas carries 4,152.
Which ship is newer, MSC Meraviglia or Quantum of the Seas?
MSC Meraviglia is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2017 against 2014 for Quantum of the Seas.
Which has more space per passenger?
Quantum of the Seas, with 40.4 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?
Quantum of the Seas, 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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