Two MSC Cruises ships, head to head — specs, amenities, and what each one is genuinely better at.
MSC World America (2025) is the newer ship by 4 years versus MSC Virtuosa (2021). MSC World America is the larger hull at 215,863 GT (~19% bigger). MSC Virtuosa sails with fewer guests at double occupancy (4,842 vs 5,400).
| Spec | MSC Virtuosa | MSC World America |
|---|---|---|
| Year built | 2021 | 2025 |
| Tonnage | 181,541 GT | 215,863 GT |
| Guests (double occupancy) | 4,842 | 5,400 |
| Guests (max) | 6,334 | 6,762 |
Trophy marks the ship that wins each row. Smaller capacity = more space per guest.
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