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Britannia v MSC Virtuosa

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

The short version

  • MSC Virtuosa is the larger ship by gross tonnage (About 181,500 against About 143,700).
  • MSC Virtuosa carries more passengers (Up to 6,300 against About 3,650).

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Britannia compared with MSC Virtuosa
BritanniaMSC Virtuosa
Cruise lineP&O CruisesMSC Cruises
Delivered2015Not yet in our guide
ShipyardFincantieri, Monfalcone, ItalyChantiers de l'Atlantique, Saint-Nazaire, France
Gross tonnageAbout 143,700About 181,500
LengthAbout 330 metresNot yet in our guide
PassengersAbout 3,650Up to 6,300
RegistryBermudaNot yet in our guide
ClassNot yet in our guideMeraviglia-Plus
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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