Cruise Comparison

Brilliance of the Seas VS MSC Meraviglia

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Brilliance of the Seas MSC Meraviglia
Year built 2002 2017
Beam 40 m 43 m
Length 294 m 315 m
Tonnage 90090 tn. 167600 tn.
Velocity 25 23
Passenger capacity 2543 4488
Crew capacity 848 1536
Ratio of crew per passenger 3 2,92
Decks 13 19
Cabins 1070 2244
Restaurants 9 11
Bars/Pubs 9 20
Lifts 9 32
Nationality Bahamas France
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Overview
Brilliance of the Seas MSC Meraviglia
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The cruise Brilliance of the Seas began its voyages in 2002, with a difference of 15 years prior to MSC Meraviglia, which left the shipyards on 2017. The cruise Brilliance of the Seas has a capacity of 2543 pasajeros that are distributed in its 1070 cabins (interior, exterior and balcony), on the contrary, the MSC Meraviglia can accommodate up to 4488 passengers in its 2244 cabins. In addition, the cruise Brilliance of the Seas has a lower ratio of crew members per passenger as it has one crew member per 3 passengers, compared to the ratio of 2.9 passengers per crew member of MSC Meraviglia which translates into better service in general lines.

Comparing both cruises, one of the differences of Brilliance of the Seas is that it has a total of 3 free restaurants (Windjammer, Park Cafe, Restaurante Principal, ) included in the price of the cruise, making a total of 9 restaurants that we can visit. For his part, MSC Meraviglia comes with 11 restaurants of different types of gastronomy and includes 2 (Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant, Restaurante Principal (MSC), ) totally free where we can have lunch or dinner at no additional cost.

In the common leisure areas we can see that the ship Brilliance of the Seas Take a total of 3 pools and 3 jacuzzis to be able to take a bath during your stay on the cruise. However, MSC MeravigliaIt has 1 plus pools (4 in total) to bathe in and a total of 9 jacuzzis to enjoy with its relaxing bubbles. On the other hand, el Brilliance of the Seas tiene 11 bares y salones menos que el crucero MSC Meraviglia dónde poder tomar refrescos, cocteles, cervezas, zumos, etc.

Brilliance of the Seas is 294 meters long, so it is equal to the length or height of 3 Big Ben, 6 Statues of Liberty, 20 buses, or 3 football fields. On the other hand the cruise MSC Meraviglia has 315 meters in length (length), which is the same as 7 Boeing 737 aircraft, 6 Statues of Liberty, 20 buses or 11 basketball court approximately.

Brilliance of the Seas MSC Meraviglia
  • MSC Meraviglia is 15 years more modern than Brilliance of the Seas.
  • It has 3 meters more beam than Brilliance of the Seas.
  • MSC Meraviglia has 21 meters more in length than Brilliance of the Seas.
  • MSC Meraviglia has 6 more covered than Brilliance of the Seas.
  • MSC Meraviglia has a difference of 1174.
  • MSC Meraviglia has a capacity of 1945 differences more than Brilliance of the Seas.
  • It has 2 restaurants more than Brilliance of the Seas.
  • MSC Meraviglia has a difference of 11 bares than Brilliance of the Seas.
  • MSC Meraviglia offers a better crew/passenger ratio.
  • Has 3 restaurants free more than Brilliance of the Seas.
  • MSC Meraviglia has 6 hot tub more.
  • It has 23 elevators more than Brilliance of the Seas.
Brilliance of the Seas MSC Meraviglia