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MSC Meraviglia v MSC Virtuosa

How MSC Meraviglia 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 171,600).
  • MSC Virtuosa carries more passengers (Up to 6,300 against Up to 5,700).
  • MSC Virtuosa is the newer ship (2021 against 2017).

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MSC Meraviglia compared with MSC Virtuosa
MSC MeravigliaMSC Virtuosa
Cruise lineMSC CruisesMSC Cruises
ClassMeravigliaMeraviglia-Plus
Entered service20172021
ShipyardChantiers de l'Atlantique, Saint-Nazaire, FranceChantiers de l'Atlantique, Saint-Nazaire, France
Gross tonnageAbout 171,600About 181,500
PassengersUp to 5,700Up to 6,300
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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