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Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated April 2026
Arvia is the larger vessel at 184,700 GT, 8% more than MSC Meraviglia's 171,598 GT. Arvia offers more personal space with a space ratio of 35.5 GT per passenger versus 30.2. Built in 2022, Arvia is 5 years newer, an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
Score: 5 – 2
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Category
Arvia
MSC Meraviglia
Size
184,700 GT
171,598 GT
Passengers
5,200
5,686
Year Built
2022
2017
Crew Ratio
1:2.9
1:3.7
Space Ratio
35.5
30.2
Decks
—
—
Length
345m
315m
From Price
—
$874.59/pp
Comparison Verdict
Arvia is the larger vessel at 184,700 GT, 8% more than MSC Meraviglia's 171,598 GT. Arvia offers more personal space with a space ratio of 35.5 GT per passenger versus 30.2. Built in 2022, Arvia is 5 years newer, an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Arvia |
| Capacity | MSC Meraviglia |
| Modernity | Arvia |
| Service | Arvia |
| Spaciousness | Arvia |
| Decks | Tie |
| Length | Arvia |
| Fleet Power | MSC Meraviglia |
Bottom line: Arvia leads 5–2 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose Arvia for overall superiority; pick MSC Meraviglia if its strengths matter more to you.
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Arvia if...
- You want the newer ship (built 2022, 5yr newer)
- Size matters to you (184,700 GT)
- Better service ratio (2.9:1 crew ratio)
- More space per guest (35.5 GT/pax)
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Sailing Prices
| Arvia | MSC Meraviglia | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | — | $874.59 pp |
| Departing | — | Sep 27 |
| Duration | — | 7 nights |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is the comparison score calculated?
We compute scores across 8 categories using real spec data: gross tonnage, passenger capacity, crew capacity, year built, length, deck count, space ratio, and fleet power. Each category awards one point to the winning ship.
What is the space ratio and why does it matter?
Space ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity. A higher number means more space per guest. Luxury lines typically score above 40; mass-market ships often fall in the 30-40 range.
What does the passenger-to-crew ratio mean?
Passengers per crew member. Lower is better, more staff per guest means better service. Luxury lines aim below 2:1; large mainstream ships may be 3-4:1.
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