MSC Cruises vs Royal Caribbean International — a head-to-head on the specs, the amenities, and what each ship is genuinely better at.
MSC World America (2025) is the newer ship by 3 years versus Wonder of the Seas (2022). Wonder of the Seas is the larger hull at 236,857 GT (~10% bigger). MSC World America sails with fewer guests at double occupancy (5,400 vs 5,734).
| Spec | MSC World America | Wonder of the Seas |
|---|---|---|
| Year built | 2025 | 2022 |
| Tonnage | 215,863 GT | 236,857 GT |
| Guests (double occupancy) | 5,400 | 5,734 |
| Guests (max) | 6,762 | 7,084 |
Trophy marks the ship that wins each row. Smaller capacity = more space per guest.
Distinct ports each ship visits in the next 12 months.