MSC Cruises
MSC Poesia
- Cruises
- 47
- From
- $424
Ship comparison
MSC Poesia vs Queen Mary 2
Cunard Line
Queen Mary 2
- Cruises
- 143
- From
- $359
The verdict
Which should you choose?
MSC Poesia is a large MSC Cruises ship carrying 2,550 passengers, in service since 2007. Queen Mary 2 is a large Cunard Line ship carrying 2,620 passengers, in service since 2004.
Choose Queen Mary 2 if you want a more romantic trip, more space per passenger or more culture: it outscores MSC Poesia for romantic (8.0 vs 5.0) and cultural (8.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 57.8 gross tons per passenger (vs 36.6).
MSC Poesia 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 Poesia | Queen Mary 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | MSC Cruises | Cunard Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2007 (better) | 2004 |
| Gross tonnage | 93,300 | 151,400 |
| Passengers | 2,550 | 2,620 |
| Crew | 987 | 1,253 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.6 | 2.1 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 36.6 | 57.8 (better) |
| Decks | 13 | 17 |
| Length | 964 ft | 1,132 ft |
| Beam | 106 ft | 148 ft |
| Speed | 26 mph | 35 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 7 / 10 | 9 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 47 | 143 |
| Upcoming sailings | 110 | 204 |
| Cruise lengths | 5–29 nights | 2–35 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $424 | $359 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. MSC Poesia leads on 1 of the ten, Queen Mary 2 on 7, with 2 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
MSC Cruises
MSC Poesia
Poetry is like the sea, lulling with gentle swells and stirring the emotions. Just as poetry brings pleasure, MSC Poesia from MSC Cruises introduces a new dimension of enjoyment on the high seas with all the eloquence of a finely crafted poem.
Highlights
- Find inner peace, or at least fruitful contemplation in the onboard Zen garden
- 16 bars, 4 jacuzzis and a giant state of the art theater!
- MSC Poesia is an eco-friendly ship dedicated to creating a green and natural ambiance on board with waterfalls, bridges, gardens and plenty of balcony space to view the stars and the horizon.
Sailing now
47 cruises on sale, from $424.
Cunard Line
Queen Mary 2
The ocean liner Queen Mary 2, flagship of the 184-year-old Cunard Line, embodies the grace and classic heritage of ships from the 1930s, ’40s and ’50s. She is the only ship in operation that retains a scheduled transatlantic service, from New York to England and back.
Highlights
- The planetarium shows
- Lectures by leading academics, scientists, politicians, entertainers and historians
- Canyon Ranch Spa and Thalassotherapy pool, if you can afford it
- The transatlantic crossings from New York to Southampton are really one of a kind.
Sailing now
143 cruises on sale, from $359.
Questions
MSC Poesia or Queen Mary 2?
Which is bigger, MSC Poesia or Queen Mary 2?
Queen Mary 2 is bigger at 151,400 gross tons, against 93,300 gross tons for MSC Poesia. MSC Poesia carries 2,550 passengers and Queen Mary 2 carries 2,620.
Which ship is newer, MSC Poesia or Queen Mary 2?
MSC Poesia is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2007 against 2004 for Queen Mary 2.
Which has more space per passenger?
Queen Mary 2, with 57.8 gross tons per passenger against 36.6 on MSC Poesia. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Queen Mary 2, with one crew member for every 2.1 passengers against one for every 2.6 on MSC Poesia.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 4.0 out of 10.
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