Cruise Comparison

Explorer of the Seas VS MSC Musica

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Explorer of the Seas MSC Musica
Year built 2000 2006
Beam 49 m 32 m
Length 311 m 293 m
Tonnage 138000 tn. 92409 tn.
Velocity 22 22
Passenger capacity 4290 3223
Crew capacity 1185 1014
Ratio of crew per passenger 3,62 3,18
Decks 15 16
Cabins 1643 1275
Restaurants 9 4
Bars/Pubs 9 10
Lifts 14 13
Nationality Bahamas Panamá
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Overview
Explorer of the Seas MSC Musica
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The Explorer of the Seas sailed for the first time in 2000, and is 6 years older than MSC Musica, which was launched on 2006. The cruise Explorer of the Seas has a capacity of 4290 passengers that are distributed in its 1643 cabins, on the contrary, the MSC Musica can accommodate up to 3223 passengers in its 1275 cabins. Likewise, the Explorer of the Seas has a lower ratio of crew members per passenger, having one crew member per 3.6 passengers, compared to the ratio of 3.2 per crew member of MSC Musica, which normally translates into better service in all its cabins on the cruise ship.

A feature that sets Explorer of the Seas apart is that it has 3 free restaurants (Windjammer, Café Promenade, 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 However, the cruise MSC Musica accommodates a total of 4 restaurants of different types of menus and includes 2 (Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant, Restaurante Principal (MSC)) where we can have lunch or dinner at no additional cost.

The exterior parts and common areas of the cruise 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. Instead, the ship MSC MusicaIt has more pools with a total of 3 pools also included in the stay and 4 jacuzzis to relax with its jets. In the same way, Explorer of the Seas has 1, bars and lounges less than cruise ship MSC Musica, which includes a total of 10 instead of 9, both cruise ships having a variety of places to have all kinds of drinks.

The cruise Explorer of the Seas It has 311 meters length (length), which is the same as 66 Tesla Model 3 cars, 5 Towers of Pisa, 11 basketball court or 8 Boeing 737 aircraft approximately. Equally the cruise MSC Musica is 293 meters long, so it is equal to the length or height of 3 Big Ben, 5 Towers of Pisa, 11 basketball court, or 8 Boeing 737 aircraft.

Explorer of the Seas MSC Musica
  • Explorer of the Seas is 17 meters wider than MSC Musica.
  • It has a difference of 18 meters in length than MSC Musica.
  • It has 368 cabins more than MSC Musica.
  • Explorer of the Seas has a capacity of 1067 differences more than MSC Musica.
  • Explorer of the Seas has 5 restaurants plus.
  • It has 2 jacuzzi more than MSC Musica.
  • Explorer of the Seas has 1 lift more than MSC Musica.
  • MSC Musica is 6-years newer than Explorer of the Seas.
  • Has more decks than Explorer of the Seas.
  • It has 1 bar more than Explorer of the Seas.
  • MSC Musica has a better crew to passenger ratio than Explorer of the Seas.
  • Has 1 restaurant included more than Explorer of the Seas.
Explorer of the Seas MSC Musica