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MSC Meraviglia v Queen Mary 2

How MSC Meraviglia and Queen Mary 2 compare, from our independent ship guides. We only show a figure when we have it.

The short version

  • MSC Meraviglia is the larger ship by gross tonnage (About 171,600 against About 149,000).
  • MSC Meraviglia carries more passengers (Up to 5,700 against About 2,700).
  • MSC Meraviglia is the newer ship (2017 against 2004).

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MSC Meraviglia compared with Queen Mary 2
MSC MeravigliaQueen Mary 2
Cruise lineMSC CruisesCunard
ClassMeravigliaNot yet in our guide
Entered service20172004
ShipyardChantiers de l'Atlantique, Saint-Nazaire, FranceChantiers de l'Atlantique, Saint-Nazaire, France
Gross tonnageAbout 171,600About 149,000
PassengersUp to 5,700About 2,700
LengthNot yet in our guideAbout 345 metres
RegistryNot yet in our guideBermuda
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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