Two MSC Cruises ships, head to head — specs, amenities, and what each one is genuinely better at.
MSC Euribia (2023) is the newer ship by 1 year versus MSC World Europa (2022). MSC World Europa is the larger hull at 215,863 GT (~19% bigger). MSC Euribia sails with fewer guests at double occupancy (4,628 vs 5,400).
| Spec | MSC Euribia | MSC World Europa |
|---|---|---|
| Year built | 2023 | 2022 |
| Tonnage | 181,541 GT | 215,863 GT |
| Guests (double occupancy) | 4,628 | 5,400 |
| Guests (max) | 6,327 | 6,762 |
Trophy marks the ship that wins each row. Smaller capacity = more space per guest.
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