MSC Cruises vs Princess Cruises — a head-to-head on the specs, the amenities, and what each ship is genuinely better at.
Sun Princess (2024) is the newer ship by 5 years versus MSC Bellissima (2019). Sun Princess is the larger hull at 177,882 GT (~4% bigger). Sun Princess sails with fewer guests at double occupancy (4,300 vs 4,488).
| Spec | MSC Bellissima | Sun Princess |
|---|---|---|
| Year built | 2019 | 2024 |
| Tonnage | 171,598 GT | 177,882 GT |
| Guests (double occupancy) | 4,488 | 4,300 |
| Guests (max) | 5,686 | 4,610 |
Trophy marks the ship that wins each row. Smaller capacity = more space per guest.
Sun 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.