MSC World Europa
MSC Cruise Line
MSC World Europa is one of MSC's 23 active ships and first entered service in 2022 with its most recent renovation in 2024. In terms of size, it comes in at 205,700 gross tons, 1,083 feet in length, and 16 passenger decks. On board, it supports up to 6,850 guests and approximately 1,700 crew members. The ship had an estimated build cost of $1,150 million and is flagged in Malta.
MSC World Europa
Ship Stats
Year Built
2022
Last Renovated
2024
Tonnage
205,700 GT
Length
1,083 ft
Capacity
6,850
Crew
1,700
Cost
$1,150 million
Decks
16
World Class
World Class groups ships with similar design and onboard features within MSC. The first ship introduced in this class was MSC World Europa (2022), followed by MSC World America (2025).
MSC World Europa Ship Age
MSC World Europa entered service in 2022. Across MSC's active fleet, the average build year is 2013 and across all major active cruise lines the average ship launch year is 2011. Ranked newest-to-oldest, this ship is 5 of 23 (newest ship = rank 1).
Timeline order: newest to oldest
- MSC World Europa
Current ship
MSC World Europa Renovations
Latest recorded dry dock / major renovation date: 2024.
Renovation details
As the fleet’s first LNG-powered vessel (launched 2022), the MSC World Europa has not required a refurbishment. However, in 2024, it received enhancements to its "World Promenade," including new digital signage and minor structural adjustments to the Venom Drop @ The Spiral, the ship's record-breaking 11-deck dry slide.
MSC World Europa Ship Size
Length and tonnage across MSC's fleet
MSC World Europa measures 1,083 feet (330 m) (vs MSC fleet average of 1,030 ft) and has gross tonnage of 205,700 GT (vs fleet average of 136,380 GT). It ranks 11 of 23 by length and 2 of 23 by tonnage in MSC's active fleet.
Passenger Capacity & Crew Size
MSC World Europa vs MSC fleet averages
MSC World Europa carries 6,850 passengers (vs MSC average of 4,391) and has 1,700 crew members onboard (vs fleet average of 1,276). That puts this ship at a passenger-to-staff ratio of 4.03:1 compared with MSC's overall 3.44:1 average.
Passenger Capacity
6,850
passengers
Crew Members
1,700
staff members
Passenger to Crew Ratio
4.03 : 1
MSC Avg
3.44 : 1
Frequently Asked Questions
MSC World Europa quick answers covering size, capacity, deck plans, and what to expect onboard.
You will find the MSC World Europa Casino on Deck 7 of the ship.
You will find the MSC World Europa buffet on Deck 18, 19 of the ship.
As the fleet’s first LNG-powered vessel (launched 2022), the MSC World Europa has not required a refurbishment. However, in 2024, it received enhancements to its "World Promenade," including new digital signage and minor structural adjustments to the Venom Drop @ The Spiral, the ship's record-breaking 11-deck dry slide.
The ship belongs to the MSC class of ships known as the World class.
The MSC World Europa has a total of 16 passenger decks. The lowest deck is Level 5. The upper most passenger deck is Level 21.
We're often asked how many passengers are on the MSC World Europa. The ship's capacity is 6,850. When comparing the occupancy to the average MSC passenger capacity, you'll find that the average ship in the fleet holds 4,494 guests. Feel free to look at our graph above to see where this ship falls in line with all other live MSC ships.
The MSC World Europa was built in 2022. MSC includes 23 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 2001 while the newest ship was built in 2025. The average MSC ship is 13 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2013
Each of MSC's ships offers a unique layout with features and activities catered to all. Whether the MSC World Europa is right for you will depend on your individual preferences. Do you prefer a larger or smaller ship with many or fewer guests? Are you hoping for many family activities or entertainment options for an older clientele. Our deck maps layout and activities list provide a helpful guide to what you'll find on board. Feel free to explore the see if this ship is suited towards your preferences.
From end to end, the MSC World Europa length equals 1,083 feet (330 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 23 active vessels in MSC fleet, measuring 1,030 feet (314 meters). Please see our size comparison chart above to see how this ship falls in line with all other active ships in the fleet.