Carnival Cruise Line vs MSC Cruises — a head-to-head on the specs, the amenities, and what each ship is genuinely better at.
Carnival Jubilee (2023) is the newer ship by 2 years versus MSC Virtuosa (2021). Carnival Jubilee is the larger hull at 183,521 GT (~1% bigger). MSC Virtuosa sails with fewer guests at double occupancy (4,842 vs 5,228).
| Spec | Carnival Jubilee | MSC Virtuosa |
|---|---|---|
| Year built | 2023 | 2021 |
| Tonnage | 183,521 GT | 181,541 GT |
| Guests (double occupancy) | 5,228 | 4,842 |
| Guests (max) | 6,631 | 6,334 |
Trophy marks the ship that wins each row. Smaller capacity = more space per guest.
Carnival Jubilee has one thing the other doesn't: Self-service laundry.
Distinct ports each ship visits in the next 12 months.
No ports in common in the next 12 months.