Cruise Comparison

Explorer of the Seas VS MSC Divina

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Explorer of the Seas MSC Divina
Year built 2000 2012
Beam 49 m 38 m
Length 311 m 333 m
Tonnage 138000 tn. 139072 tn.
Velocity 22 24
Passenger capacity 4290 4345
Crew capacity 1185 1751
Ratio of crew per passenger 3,62 2,48
Decks 15 18
Cabins 1643 1751
Restaurants 9 6
Bars/Pubs 9 13
Lifts 14 26
Nationality Bahamas Panamá
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Overview
Explorer of the Seas MSC Divina
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Explorer of the Seas was manufactured in 2000, being 12 years older than MSC Divina, which was launched on 2012. The Explorer of the Seas has a capacity of 4290 passengers that are distributed in its 1643 cabins (interior, exterior and balcony), on the other hand, the MSC Divina can accommodate up to 4345 passengers in its 1751 cabins. Likewise, the ship Explorer of the Seas has a lower ratio of crew members per passenger as it has one crew member per 3.6 passengers, compared to the ratio of 2.5 passengers per crew member of MSC Divina which translates into better service in general lines.

A feature that sets Explorer of the Seas apart is that it has a total of 3 free restaurants (Windjammer, Café Promenade, Restaurante Principal, ) included in the price of the cruise, making a total of 9 restaurants that we can visit. On the contrary, the MSC Divina has a total of 6 restaurants of different types of gastronomy in which 3 (Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant, MSC Yacht Club Restaurant , Restaurante Principal (MSC), ) are totally free, since they are included in the price of the cruise.

In the common areas of Explorer of the Seas include a total of 3 pools and 6 jacuzzis where you can enjoy with the family during your stay and take a dip. For his part, the ship MSC DivinaIt has 1 plus pools (4 in total) to bathe in and a total of 12 jacuzzis to enjoy with its relaxing bubbles. Likewise, Explorer of the Seas has 4, bars and lounges less than cruise ship MSC Divina where you can have soft drinks, cocktails, beers, juices, etc.

Explorer of the Seas it has 311 meters length (length), therefore it is equal to the length/height of 3 Big Ben, 7 Statues of Liberty, 21 buses or 13 tennis courts. Al contrario the ship MSC Divina is 333 meters long, so it is equal to the length or height of 11 basketball court, 7 Statues of Liberty, 21 buses or 8 Boeing 737 aircraft.

Explorer of the Seas MSC Divina
  • Explorer of the Seas has 11 meters more than beam.
  • Owns 3 restaurants more than MSC Divina.
  • MSC Divina is 12 years more modern.
  • It is 22 meters longer than Explorer of the Seas.
  • Has more decks than Explorer of the Seas.
  • It has a difference of 108 cabins than Explorer of the Seas.
  • It has a capacity of 55 passengers more than Explorer of the Seas.
  • It has 4 bares more than Explorer of the Seas.
  • MSC Divina has a better crew to passenger ratio than Explorer of the Seas.
  • Includes 2 restaurants included more than Explorer of the Seas.
  • MSC Divina has 6 tubs more jacuzzis than Explorer of the Seas.
  • MSC Divina has 1 more pools than Explorer of the Seas.
  • MSC Divina has a difference of 12 elevators than Explorer of the Seas.
Explorer of the Seas MSC Divina