Cruise Comparison

Explorer of the Seas VS MSC Grandiosa

Find out all the differences between these two cruises at 2026

Explorer of the Seas MSC Grandiosa
Year built 2000 2019
Beam 49 m 43 m
Length 311 m 331 m
Tonnage 138000 tn. 181000 tn.
Velocity 22 22
Passenger capacity 4290 6334
Crew capacity 1185 1704
Ratio of crew per passenger 3,62 3,72
Decks 15 19
Cabins 1643 2421
Restaurants 9 10
Bars/Pubs 9 21
Lifts 14 19
Nationality Bahamas Malta
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Overview
Explorer of the Seas MSC Grandiosa
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The cruise Explorer of the Seas was built in 2000, therefore it is 19 years older than MSC Grandiosa, which was launched on 2019. The Explorer of the Seas it has a capacity of 4290 passengers that are distributed in its 1643 cabins (interior, exterior and balcony), on the other hand, the MSC Grandiosa can accommodate up to 6334 passengers in its 2421 cabins. On the other hand, the Explorer 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 3.6 passengers.

The first difference of Explorer of the Seas 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. Instead, MSC Grandiosa has a total of 10 restaurants of different types of gastronomy in which 3 (Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant, Restaurante Principal (MSC), Il Campo) are totally free, since they are included in the price of the cruise.

The exterior and common areas of Explorer of the Seas It has a total of 3 pools and 6 jacuzzis in which to bathe and which are included during the stay. On the contrary, the cruise MSC Grandiosa comes with more pools by having a total of 4 pools and 9 jacuzzis that are also included during the stay on the ship. In addition, el Explorer of the Seas tiene 12 bares y salones menos que el crucero MSC Grandiosa dónde poder tomar refrescos, cocteles, cervezas, zumos, etc.

The cruise Explorer of the Seas is 311 meters long, so it is equal to the length or height of 66 Tesla Model 3 cars, 13 tennis courts, 7 Statues of Liberty, or 8 Boeing 737 aircraft. Igualmente the ship MSC Grandiosa is 331 meters long, so it is equal to the length or height of 5 Towers of Pisa, 21 buses, 7 Statues of Liberty, or 3 Big Ben.

Explorer of the Seas MSC Grandiosa
  • Explorer of the Seas has a difference of 6 in beam meters.
  • Explorer of the Seas has the best crew to passenger ratio.
  • MSC Grandiosa is 19 years newer than Explorer of the Seas.
  • She has 20 meters longer than Explorer of the Seas.
  • It has more floors than Explorer of the Seas.
  • It has 778 cabins more than Explorer of the Seas.
  • MSC Grandiosa has a capacity of 2044 differences more than Explorer of the Seas.
  • MSC Grandiosa has 1 restaurant than Explorer of the Seas.
  • MSC Grandiosa has a difference of 12 bares than Explorer of the Seas.
  • MSC Grandiosa has 4 restaurants free more than Explorer of the Seas.
  • MSC Grandiosa has 3 hot tub more.
  • MSC Grandiosa has 5 elevators more than Explorer of the Seas.
Explorer of the Seas MSC Grandiosa