MSC Cruises vs Norwegian Cruise Line — a head-to-head on the specs, the amenities, and what each ship is genuinely better at.
MSC Bellissima (2019) is the newer ship by 2 years versus Norwegian Joy (2017). MSC Bellissima is the larger hull at 171,598 GT (~2% bigger). Norwegian Joy sails with fewer guests at double occupancy (3,804 vs 4,488).
| Spec | MSC Bellissima | Norwegian Joy |
|---|---|---|
| Year built | 2019 | 2017 |
| Tonnage | 171,598 GT | 167,725 GT |
| Guests (double occupancy) | 4,488 | 3,804 |
| Guests (max) | 5,686 | 3,883 |
Trophy marks the ship that wins each row. Smaller capacity = more space per guest.
Distinct ports each ship visits in the next 12 months.
No ports in common in the next 12 months.