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Arvia v MSC Virtuosa

How Arvia and MSC Virtuosa compare, from our independent ship guides. We only show a figure when we have it.

The short version

  • Arvia is the larger ship by gross tonnage (About 184,700 against About 181,500).
  • MSC Virtuosa carries more passengers (Up to 6,300 against Up to 5,200).

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Arvia compared with MSC Virtuosa
ArviaMSC Virtuosa
Cruise lineP&O CruisesMSC Cruises
ClassExcelMeraviglia-Plus
Delivered2022Not yet in our guide
ShipyardMeyer Werft, Papenburg, GermanyChantiers de l'Atlantique, Saint-Nazaire, France
Gross tonnageAbout 184,700About 181,500
PassengersUp to 5,200Up to 6,300
FuelLiquefied natural gas (LNG)Not yet in our guide
RegistryBermudaNot yet in our guide
Entered serviceNot yet in our guide2021
Deck planNot yet in our guideNot yet in our guide
ItinerariesNot yet in our guideNot yet in our guide
Reader ratingNo reader reviews yetNo reader reviews yet
Our review scoreWe have not scored it yetWe have not scored it yet

Facts are taken from our guides and from the cruise lines. Ships are refitted, so check the cruise line before you book.

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