MSC World Europa · CruiseFans

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Space & Comfort

51Beats 28% of ships

Dining

97Top 1% of ships

Entertainment

63Beats 33% of ships

Activities & Thrills

62Beats 46% of ships

Pools & Relaxation

97Top 1% of ships

Value / Cost

38Beats 32% of ships

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What We Like

Strong Dining — scores 97/100

Strong Pools & Relaxation — scores 97/100

Mega-ship scale — 215,863 gross tons

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Worth Knowing

Value / Cost is a relative weak point at 38/100

Daily gratuities are expected on top of the fare

General

Cruise LineMSC

Ship NameWorld Europa

Maiden voyage2 December 2021

Physical

Year Built2022

Refurbished

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The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.

Not yet

BuilderChantiers de l'Atlantique

Gross Tonnage

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A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.

215,863 tons

Length

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Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.

333.3 m

Width/Beam

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The ship's width at its widest point. A wider hull is steadier but limits which ports and canals it can use.

47 m

Ship Within a ShipMSC Yacht Club

Total decks

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Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.

Passenger Decks20

Speed

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Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.

23 knots

Passengers and Crew

Crew2,138

Passenger to Crew Ratio

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Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.

2.45

Total Cabins2,631

Single Occupancy Cabins

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Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).

Yes

Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins66

Passenger Capacity

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The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.

7,662

Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger)

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Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.

28.173

Amenities

RestaurantsIncluded: La Foglia, Esagono, Hexagon, Bubbles, Les Dunes (Aurea only), Il Mercato Buffet, La Brasserie Buffet, MSC Yacht Club Restaurant (suite guests only). Paid/specialty: Butcher's Cut, Kaito Teppanyaki & Sushi Bar, Chef's Garden Kitchen, La Pescaderia, Hola! Tacos & Cantina, Jean Philippe Chocolat & Cafe, Sweet Temptations, Pizza & Burger.

Restaurants - Paid8

Restaurants - Included10

Onboard Currency

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The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.

US Dollar

Total Pools7

- Pools - General Access7

- Pools - Adults Only2

- Pools - Exclusive3

Outdoor Pools4

Indoor Pools1

Water Playground/Splash ParkNo

Kiddie/Splash PoolYes

Total Hot Tubs10

- Hot Tubs - General Access13

- Hot Tubs - Adults Only14

- Hot Tubs - Exclusive1

WiFiYes

Internet CenterYes

Cell Phone ServiceYes

Bars/Lounges20

Beauty Salon/Barber ShopYes

CasinoYes

ChapelNo

Night ClubYes

Laundromats (self service)No

Laundry/Dry CleaningYes

LibraryNo

Movie TheatreNo

Outdoor Movie ScreenYes

Onboard WeddingsNo

SpaYes

Video ArcadeNo

Basketball CourtYes

Sports CourtYes

Tennis CourtNo

Fitness CenterYes

Ice Skating RinkNo

Jogging TrackNo

Mini-Golf CourseNo

Rock Climbing WallNo

Water SlideNo

Water Sports PlatformNo

24-Hour Room ServiceYes

BabysittingNo

Children's PlayroomYes

Supervised Youth ProgramYes

Teen CenterYes

Kosher MealsYes

Adult Only Relaxation AreaYes

Special AmenitiesThe Spiral (11-deck dry slide), Robotron 3-seat robotic gondola arm ride, Zen District adults-only pool complex, Aquapark with VR waterslides and water cannons, LEGO & Chicco-designed 760 m2 kids complex, F1-style go-kart simulator/gaming zone, glass-domed Galleria promenade.

Costs and Gratuities

Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day)

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The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.

$16.00

Tip added to drinks & services

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The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.

18%

Drink Package Price (From..)Not Specified

Tipping Expected?Yes

Registry & Identifiers

Call sign

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The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.

9HA5682

IMO number

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A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.

9837420

MMSI number

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A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.

256070000

Port of registry

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The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.

Valletta, Malta