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 1 year versus MSC Euribia (2023). MSC Euribia is the larger hull at 181,541 GT (~2% bigger). Sun Princess sails with fewer guests at double occupancy (4,300 vs 4,628).
| Spec | MSC Euribia | Sun Princess |
|---|---|---|
| Year built | 2023 | 2024 |
| Tonnage | 181,541 GT | 177,882 GT |
| Guests (double occupancy) | 4,628 | 4,300 |
| Guests (max) | 6,327 | 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.
None unique — everywhere this ship goes, the other does too.