MSC World Europa is MSC Cruises’ largest ship sailing in Europe and the first in the cruise line’s innovative World Class ships. In anticipation of MSC World America’s debut in April 2025, we hopped onboard a recent Mediterranean sailing on this 215K+ gross ton vessel to see how it stacks up to the competition.

Now, we’re back and share our MSC World Europa Deluxe Balcony Cabin review to help those comparing the different stateroom options available on this ship.

Our Review of an MSC World Europa Deluxe Balcony Cabin

We stayed in an MSC World Europa Deluxe Balcony Cabin on Deck 16, stateroom 16210. This starboard-side stateroom was located fairly aft on the ship but was only one deck below the pools, buffet, and outdoor spaces. Of course, this cabin was also just a quick elevator ride away (or walk down the stairs) from all the other offerings on the ship, including our favorite spot— the World Promenade on Deck 8.

We had stayed in a similar cabin on MSC Seascape a few years prior, and had recently stayed in the Yacht Club on MSC Seashore, so we were interested to see how the staterooms on this newest ship in the fleet compared.

According to the MSC Cruises’ website, this World Europa balcony room measures 183 square feet with an approximately 32-square-foot balcony.

At first glance, the layout of this stateroom on MSC World Europa was pretty typical. While the square footage is relatively on par with other contemporary cruise lines, the cabin did feel a little tighter. There was barely enough space to scoot by the bed and the aft wall as well as between the bed and closet. There was also a bit less storage, and the balcony seemed small.

Layout of an MSC World Europa Deluxe Balcony Cabin

Immediately upon entering the room, our bathroom was on the left wall. Following the bathroom, there was the closet tucked around the corner and then the bed facing aft. The seating area (left wall) and desk (right wall) were in front of the balcony.

Much like other MSC ships we’ve sailed in the past, the color palette in this stateroom was muted with light wood tones and various shades of brown. There was not much color or accents to give the cabin any character.

Nonetheless, it was a functional space to call home during our week-long cruise, allowing us to unwind and prepare for the next day’s adventures.

Inside Our MSC World Europa Deluxe Balcony Cabin

Bathroom

The bathroom in our MSC World Europa Deluxe Balcony Cabin was a standard size and had a relatively typical layout. While cruise ship bathrooms are small, we felt there was adequate counter space and shelves for storing toiletries. The glass-doored shower was also a pretty typical size.

The bathroom did feature hand soap, along with shampoo and shower gel dispensers in the shower.

In terms of storage, it always helps that we bring a hanging shoe organizer where we store many toiletries and other small items.

Main Cabin Area

The closet featured five shelves and two drawers on one half and a small clothesbar with hangers on the other half. While the shelves and drawers combo was adequate, we did find it difficult to hang a weeks-worth of clothing for the two of us on the other side of the closet.

The bed was very close to the closet with the television located on the opposite wall. The bed had a small nightstand on each side, along with one USB outlet for charging devices at night. Overall, the bed in this MSC World Europa Deluxe Balcony Cabin provided adequate comfort during our trip. 

The desk was adequately-sized with two overhead shelves and two additional drawers. The third drawer actually housed the safe. The mini-fridge was located here as well, along with two lower corner shelves near the television. In terms of outlets, there were two U.S. outlets, 2 USB outlets, and 2 European outlets.

Across from the desk, the pullout sofa was large enough for two adults to sit comfortably; however, it did feel needlessly bulky. While there was no coffee table, there was a small table strategically stacked between the desk and stool.

Balcony

The balcony in this World Europa stateroom was quite small, with barely enough space for the two upright chairs and small table. With a new historic city essentially every day, our balcony did come in handy during the morning sail-ins and afternoon sail-outs from port. But since it was November in the Med, we didn’t use the space much beyond that.

Recap of Our MSC World Europa Deluxe Balcony Cabin

This MSC World Europa Deluxe Balcony Cabin was a good mix of size and value, while offering direct access to ocean views. The accommodations were comfortable, and the cabin layout was familar. With so much to see at each destination and on the ship, our stateroom was a functional space to call home during our Mediterranean cruise.

While we would have appreciated a bit more storage and a larger balcony, MSC cruises are typically cheaper than most competitor cruise lines. So, if you are looking to cruise in a balcony room at an affordable price point, this MSC World Europa Deluxe Balcony Cabin is a great option.

Of course, the ship also features a variety of other staterooms options from interior and oceanview cabins all the way up to luxurious suites in MSC’s ship-within-a-ship complex.

If you are considering a cruise on MSC World Europa (or sister ship World America), we suggest you review the deck plans and list of accommodations on the cruise line’s website to find your perfect room type and location.

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