Cruise Comparison

MSC World America VS Norwegian Epic

Find out all the differences between these two cruises at 2026

MSC World America Norwegian Epic
Year built 2025 2010
Beam 47 m 41 m
Length 333 m 329 m
Tonnage 205700 tn. 155873 tn.
Velocity 23 20
Passenger capacity 6762 4100
Crew capacity 2138 1724
Ratio of crew per passenger 3,16 2,38
Decks 22 19
Cabins 2626 3540
Restaurants 13 13
Bars/Pubs 20 17
Lifts 23 16
Nationality Bahamas Bahamas
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Overview
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The MSC World America sailed for the first time in 2025, being 15 years more modern than Norwegian Epic, which was built on 2010. The MSC World America has a capacity of 6762 pasajeros that are distributed in its 2626 cabins (interior, exterior and balcony), on the contrary, the Norwegian Epic can accommodate up to 4100 passengers in its 3540 cabins. Likewise, the MSC World America has a lower ratio of crew members per passenger, having one crew member per 3.2 passengers, compared to the ratio of 2.4 per crew member of Norwegian Epic, which normally translates into better service in all its rooms on the ship.

One of the differences between MSC World America with Norwegian Epic is that it has a total of 13 restaurants among which 6 (Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant, MSC Yacht Club Restaurant , Restaurante Principal (MSC), Il Mercato Buffet, La Brasserie Buffet, Luna Park Pizza & Burger) are totally free in the price of the cruise and have no additional cost On the contrary, the ship Norwegian Epic bring a total of 13 restaurants paid and free among which 7 (O'Sheehan's Bar & Grill, Garden Café, Great Outdoors, Shanghai's, Salón Manhattan, Taste, Restaurante The Haven, ) we will not have to pay anything to eat as it is included in the price of the cruise.

The exterior and common areas of the MSC World America It has a total of 7 pools and 13 jacuzzis in which to bathe and which are included during the stay. On the contrary, the cruise Norwegian EpicIt comes with fewer pools as it has a total of 4 pools and 11 jacuzzis which are also included during the stay on the ship. In the same way, Ship MSC World America has 3 bars and lounges more than cruise ship Norwegian Epic which has a total of 17, so we have more places to drink drinks.

MSC World America is 333 meters long, so it is equal to the length or height of 71 Tesla Model 3 cars, 3 football fields, 14 tennis courts, or 8 Boeing 737 aircraft. On the other hand Norwegian Epic has 329 meters in length (length), which is the same as 6 Towers of Pisa, 7 Statues of Liberty, 3 Big Ben or 22 buses approximately.

MSC World America Norwegian Epic
  • It is 15 years newer than Norwegian Epic.
  • It is 6 meters wider than Norwegian Epic.
  • MSC World America has 4 meters more in length than Norwegian Epic.
  • It has more floors than Norwegian Epic.
  • It has a capacity of 2662 passengers more than Norwegian Epic.
  • It has 3 bares more than Norwegian Epic.
  • MSC World America has a difference of 2 tubs jacuzzi.
  • Owns 3 more pools than Norwegian Epic.
  • It has a difference of 7 elevators than Norwegian Epic.
  • Owns 914 more cabins than MSC World America.
  • Norwegian Epic has a better crew to passenger ratio.
  • Has 3 restaurants free more than MSC World America.
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