MSC Cruises
MSC Preziosa
- Cruises
- 70
- From
- $129
Ship comparison
MSC Preziosa vs Norwegian Luna
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Luna
- Cruises
- 12
- From
- $389
The verdict
Which should you choose?
MSC Preziosa is a large MSC Cruises ship carrying 3,502 passengers, in service since 2013. Norwegian Luna is a large Norwegian Cruise Line ship carrying 3,565 passengers. Norwegian Luna has no Bliss scores or specs yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
Choose MSC Preziosa if you want a lower starting fare or more cruises to choose from: its cruises start from $129 (vs $389) and it has 70 cruises on sale (vs 12).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| MSC Preziosa | Norwegian Luna | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | MSC Cruises | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2013 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 139,400 | — |
| Passengers | 3,502 | 3,565 |
| Crew | 1,388 | — |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.5 | — |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 39.8 | — |
| Decks | 18 | — |
| Length | 1,093 ft | — |
| Beam | 125 ft | — |
| Speed | 27 mph | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | — |
| Cruises on sale | 70 | 12 |
| Upcoming sailings | 222 | 106 |
| Cruise lengths | 2 to 14 nights | 2 to 10 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $129 (better) | $389 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday.
Norwegian Luna has no Bliss scores yet.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
MSC Cruises
MSC Preziosa
MSC Cruises' MSC Preziosa will appeal to families, as children under 18 can share a cabin with their parents and sail free (except for port taxes). There are quality kids clubs, special family excursions as well as traditional-style, family-friendly entertainment.
Highlights
- Vertigo Water Slide, the longest at sea
- Yacht Club, the "ship within a ship" premium suites area with concierge, lounge, private pool deck and restaurant
- Mediterranean-inspired food and service
- Good value fares; children under 18 sharing a cabin with their parents travel for free
Sailing now
70 cruises on sale, from $129.
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Luna
Sailing now
12 cruises on sale, from $389.
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