MSC Cruises vs Norwegian Cruise Line — a head-to-head on the specs, the amenities, and what each ship is genuinely better at.
MSC Virtuosa (2021) is the newer ship by 2 years versus Norwegian Encore (2019). MSC Virtuosa is the larger hull at 181,541 GT (~7% bigger). Norwegian Encore sails with fewer guests at double occupancy (3,998 vs 4,842).
| Spec | MSC Virtuosa | Norwegian Encore |
|---|---|---|
| Year built | 2021 | 2019 |
| Tonnage | 181,541 GT | 169,116 GT |
| Guests (double occupancy) | 4,842 | 3,998 |
| Guests (max) | 6,334 | 4,004 |
Trophy marks the ship that wins each row. Smaller capacity = more space per guest.
Distinct ports each ship visits in the next 12 months.
No ports in common in the next 12 months.
None unique — everywhere this ship goes, the other does too.