I cruised on huge Royal Caribbean and MSC ships. Both did things well, but one was a better value for the money
Although both MSC and Royal Caribbean’s biggest cruise ships offer unique experiences and a variety of different activities onboard, one is definitely a better bang for your buck.
I recently cruised on both MSC World America and Icon of the Seas, but I felt one of those ships gave me more for the price I paid.
In April 2025, I cruised on Icon of the Seas. About three months later, in July of 2025, I embarked on my first-ever MSC cruise aboard MSC World America. There were noticeable differences on each ship, but the main one was the price tag.