MSC Grandiosa vs MSC World America: Head-to-Head Comparison
CDC inspection scores, outbreak history, and sanitation records compared
MSC Grandiosa or MSC World America? The Short Version
MSC Grandiosa and MSC World America both sail for MSC, but they come from different designs: MSC Grandiosa is a Meraviglia Plus-class ship and MSC World America is a World-class ship. MSC World America is the newer ship by 6 years (2025, against 2019 for MSC Grandiosa). MSC Grandiosa carries 4,888 passengers to 5,240 on MSC World America, and measures 181,541 gross tons to 215,863. That is 37.1 gross tons per passenger on MSC Grandiosa and 41.2 on MSC World America, so MSC World America gives each guest more space.
On their most recent CDC inspections, MSC Grandiosa scored 99 (December 6, 2025) and MSC World America scored 95 (June 30, 2026). Neither ship has a failing score in the inspections we hold. One inspection is a snapshot, not a pattern, so treat a single-inspection record with some caution.
Head-to-Head Comparison
| Metric | MSC Grandiosa | MSC World America |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise Line | MSC | MSC |
| Latest Score | 99 | 95 |
| Avg Score | 99 | 95 |
| Total Inspections | 1 | 1 |
| Times Failed | 0 | 0 |
| Outbreaks | N/A | N/A |
| Trend | N/A | N/A |
| ShipTea Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Gross Tonnage | 181,541 | 215,863 |
| Passengers | 4,888 | 5,240 |
| Year Built | 2019 | 2025 |
Score History
MSC Grandiosa
MSC World America
Every CDC Inspection on Record
Each ship's dated Vessel Sanitation Program scores, newest first. A score of 86 or higher passes.
| Date | Ship | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | MSC World America | 95 | Pass |
| Dec 6, 2025 | MSC Grandiosa | 99 | Pass |
Beyond Sanitation: Ship Tea's Other Ratings
Each rating is scored out of 100 and explained on its rankings page.
| Rating | MSC Grandiosa | MSC World America |
|---|---|---|
| Food Safety Score | 100 | 96 |
| Crew Treatment Score | 65.2 | 65.2 |
Where and When They Sail
MSC Grandiosa has 39 sailings scheduled through March 2027, mostly from Port Canaveral and Funchal; MSC World America has 46 sailings scheduled through April 2027, mostly from Miami. They do not share a departure port on the current schedule, so where you want to leave from may decide this one for you. The next departures are MSC Grandiosa on November 3, 2026 and MSC World America on November 7, 2026.
Every MSC Grandiosa sailing → Every MSC World America sailing →
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