Cruise Comparison

Freedom of the Seas VS MSC Orchestra

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Freedom of the Seas MSC Orchestra
Year built 2006 2007
Beam 38 m 32 m
Length 339 m 294 m
Tonnage 154400 tn. 92409 tn.
Velocity 22 23
Passenger capacity 4635 3223
Crew capacity 1365 940
Ratio of crew per passenger 3,4 3,43
Decks 15 16
Cabins 1963 1275
Restaurants 11 4
Bars/Pubs 11 10
Lifts 14 13
Nationality Bahamas Panamá
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Freedom of the Seas MSC Orchestra
Giovanni's Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar De pago
Johnny Rockets De pago
Windjammer Incluido
El Loco Fresh Incluido
Chops Grille De pago
Café Promenade Incluido
Sorrento Pizza Incluido
Chef's Table De pago
Izumi De pago
Ben & Jerry's De pago
Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant Incluido
Restaurante Principal (MSC) Incluido
Overview
Freedom of the Seas MSC Orchestra
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Freedom of the Seas left shipyards in 2006, so it is 1 years older than MSC Orchestra, which was launched on 2007. The Freedom of the Seas it has a capacity of 4635 passengers that are distributed in its 1963 cabins (interior, exterior and balcony), on the other hand, the MSC Orchestra can accommodate up to 3223 passengers in its 1275 cabins. In addition, Freedom of the Seas has a lower ratio of crew members per passenger as it has one crew member per 3.4 passengers, compared to the ratio of 3.4 passengers per crew member of MSC Orchestra which translates into better service in general lines.

The first difference of Freedom of the Seas is that it has a total of 11 restaurants among which 4 (Windjammer, El Loco Fresh, Café Promenade, Sorrento Pizza, ) are totally free in the price of the cruise and have no additional cost Instead, the MSC Orchestra hosts 4 restaurants with different themes and menus, of which 2 (Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant, Restaurante Principal (MSC)) are included with the price of the cruise.

The services and areas of Freedom of the Seas It has a total of 4 pools and 4 jacuzzis in which to bathe and which are included during the stay. On the contrary, the cruise MSC OrchestraIt comes with fewer pools as it has a total of 3 pools and 7 jacuzzis which are also included during the stay on the ship. Likewise, Ship Freedom of the Seas has 1 bars and lounges more than cruise ship MSC Orchestra which has a total of 10, so we have more places to drink drinks.

The Freedom of the Seas is 339 meters long, so it is equal to the length or height of 8 Boeing 737 aircraft, 3 football fields, 6 Towers of Pisa, or 72 Tesla Model 3 cars. Por su parte the MSC Orchestra has 294 meters in length, so it is equal to the length or height of 14 tennis courts, 12 basketball court, 23 buses or 4 Big Ben.

Freedom of the Seas MSC Orchestra
  • It has 6 meters more beam than MSC Orchestra.
  • Freedom of the Seas has 45 meters more than length.
  • Freedom of the Seas has 688 more cabins than MSC Orchestra.
  • Freedom of the Seas fits 1412 more passengers than MSC Orchestra.
  • Freedom of the Seas has 7 restaurants plus.
  • Freedom of the Seas has 1 bar more.
  • Freedom of the Seas offers a better crew/passenger ratio.
  • Has 2 restaurants included more than MSC Orchestra.
  • Has 1 more pools than MSC Orchestra.
  • Freedom of the Seas has 1 lift more.
  • MSC Orchestra is 1 years more recent than Freedom of the Seas.
  • Has 1 covered more than Freedom of the Seas.
  • Owns 3 tubs more jacuzzis than Freedom of the Seas.
Freedom of the Seas MSC Orchestra