Princess Cruises vs MSC Cruises — a head-to-head on the specs, the amenities, and what each ship is genuinely better at.
Discovery Princess (2022) is the newer ship by 3 years versus MSC Bellissima (2019). MSC Bellissima is the larger hull at 171,598 GT (~18% bigger). Discovery Princess sails with fewer guests at double occupancy (3,660 vs 4,488).
| Spec | Discovery Princess | MSC Bellissima |
|---|---|---|
| Year built | 2022 | 2019 |
| Tonnage | 145,000 GT | 171,598 GT |
| Guests (double occupancy) | 3,660 | 4,488 |
| Guests (max) | 4,458 | 5,686 |
Trophy marks the ship that wins each row. Smaller capacity = more space per guest.
Discovery Princess 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.