Two MSC Cruises ships, head to head — specs, amenities, and what each one is genuinely better at.
MSC World Asia (2026) is the newer ship by 17 years versus MSC Splendida (2009). MSC World Asia is the larger hull at 215,863 GT (~56% bigger). MSC Splendida sails with fewer guests at double occupancy (3,274 vs 5,400).
| Spec | MSC Splendida | MSC World Asia |
|---|---|---|
| Year built | 2009 | 2026 |
| Tonnage | 137,936 GT | 215,863 GT |
| Guests (double occupancy) | 3,274 | 5,400 |
| Guests (max) | 4,363 | 6,762 |
Trophy marks the ship that wins each row. Smaller capacity = more space per guest.