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Iona v MSC Meraviglia

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

The short version

  • Iona is the larger ship by gross tonnage (About 184,700 against About 171,600).
  • MSC Meraviglia carries more passengers (Up to 5,700 against Up to 5,200).

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Iona compared with MSC Meraviglia
IonaMSC Meraviglia
Cruise lineP&O CruisesMSC Cruises
ClassExcelMeraviglia
Delivered2020Not yet in our guide
ShipyardMeyer Werft, Papenburg, GermanyChantiers de l'Atlantique, Saint-Nazaire, France
Gross tonnageAbout 184,700About 171,600
LengthAbout 345 metresNot yet in our guide
PassengersUp to 5,200Up to 5,700
FuelLiquefied natural gas (LNG)Not yet in our guide
RegistryBermudaNot yet in our guide
Entered serviceNot yet in our guide2017
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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