Cruise Comparison

Brilliance of the Seas VS MSC Virtuosa

Find out all the differences between these two cruises at 2026

Brilliance of the Seas MSC Virtuosa
Year built 2002 2021
Beam 40 m 43 m
Length 294 m 331 m
Tonnage 90090 tn. 181541 tn.
Velocity 25 23
Passenger capacity 2543 6334
Crew capacity 848 1704
Ratio of crew per passenger 3 3,72
Decks 13 19
Cabins 1070 2421
Restaurants 9 10
Bars/Pubs 9 21
Lifts 9 19
Nationality Bahamas French
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Overview
Brilliance of the Seas MSC Virtuosa
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The Brilliance of the Seas was launched in 2002, so it is 19 years older than MSC Virtuosa, which was launched on 2021. Brilliance of the Seas has a capacity of 2543 passengers that are distributed in its 1070 cabins, on the contrary, the MSC Virtuosa can accommodate up to 6334 passengers in its 2421 cabins. On the other hand, the Brilliance of the Seas It has a higher ratio of crew members per passenger, giving better service in most of the ship's rooms by having 1 crew member for every 3 passengers.

A feature that sets Brilliance of the Seas apart is that it has 3 free restaurants (Windjammer, Park Cafe, Restaurante Principal, ) where we won't have to pay any additional payment for the meal and a total of 9 restaurants of different types of gastronomy On the contrary, the MSC Virtuosa hosts 10 restaurants with different themes and menus, of which 3 (Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant, MSC Yacht Club Restaurant , Restaurante Principal (MSC), ) are included with the price of the cruise.

The exterior and common areas of Brilliance of the Seas It has a total of 3 pools and 3 jacuzzis in which to bathe and which are included during the stay. On the contrary, the ship MSC VirtuosaIt has more pools with a total of 4 pools also included in the stay and 9 jacuzzis to relax with its jets. Likewise, Brilliance of the Seas has 12, bars and lounges less than cruise ship MSC Virtuosa where you can have soft drinks, cocktails, beers, juices, etc.

The Brilliance of the Seas it has 294 meters length (length), therefore it is equal to the length/height of 3 Big Ben, 6 Statues of Liberty, 11 basketball court or 12 tennis courts. In the same way the cruise MSC Virtuosa is 331 meters long, so it is equal to the length or height of 63 Tesla Model 3 cars, 5 Towers of Pisa, 11 basketball court, or 7 Boeing 737 aircraft.

Brilliance of the Seas MSC Virtuosa
  • It has a better crew to passenger ratio than MSC Virtuosa.
  • MSC Virtuosa is 19 most recent years.
  • It has a difference of 3 meters of breadth than Brilliance of the Seas.
  • It is 37 meters longer than Brilliance of the Seas.
  • MSC Virtuosa has 6 more floors.
  • MSC Virtuosa has 1351 more cabins than Brilliance of the Seas.
  • It has a capacity of 3791 passengers more than Brilliance of the Seas.
  • MSC Virtuosa has 1 restaurant than Brilliance of the Seas.
  • It has a difference of 12 bares more than Brilliance of the Seas.
  • MSC Virtuosa has 6 restaurants included more than Brilliance of the Seas.
  • MSC Virtuosa owns 6 jacuzzi more.
  • Owns 10 elevators more than Brilliance of the Seas.
Brilliance of the Seas MSC Virtuosa