Cruise Comparison

Grandeur of the Seas VS MSC Grandiosa

Find out all the differences between these two cruises at 2026

Grandeur of the Seas MSC Grandiosa
Year built 1996 2019
Beam 32 m 43 m
Length 279 m 331 m
Tonnage 78000 tn. 181000 tn.
Velocity 23 22
Passenger capacity 2440 6334
Crew capacity 760 1704
Ratio of crew per passenger 3,21 3,72
Decks 12 19
Cabins 996 2421
Restaurants 9 10
Bars/Pubs 6 21
Lifts 9 19
Nationality Bahamas Malta
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Overview
Grandeur of the Seas MSC Grandiosa
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The ship Grandeur of the Seas was inaugurated in 1996, so it is 23 years older than MSC Grandiosa, which was built on 2019. The Grandeur of the Seas has a capacity of 2440 passengers that are distributed in its 996 cabins (interior, exterior and balcony), on the contrary, the MSC Grandiosa can accommodate up to 6334 passengers in its 2421 cabins. On the other hand, the cruise Grandeur 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 3.2 passengers.

The main differences between Grandeur of the Seas and MSC Grandiosa is that it has a total of 9 restaurants among which 3 (Windjammer, Park Cafe, Restaurante Principal, ) the food is totally free and they have no additional cost Nevertheless, the MSC Grandiosa accommodates a total of 10 restaurants of different types of menus and includes 3 (Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant, Restaurante Principal (MSC), Il Campo) where we can have lunch or dinner at no additional cost.

The exterior and common areas of the Grandeur of the Seas Take a total of 2 pools and 6 jacuzzis to be able to take a bath during your stay on the cruise. Nevertheless, MSC GrandiosaIt has 2 plus pools (4 in total) to bathe in and a total of 9 jacuzzis to enjoy with its relaxing bubbles. At the same time, Grandeur of the Seas has 15, bars and lounges less than cruise ship MSC Grandiosa, which includes a total of 21 instead of 6, both cruise ships having a variety of places to have all kinds of drinks.

The ship Grandeur of the Seas it has 279 meters length (length), therefore it is equal to the length/height of 19 buses, 10 basketball court, 3 football fields or 12 tennis courts. At the same time the MSC Grandiosa has 331 meters in length (length), therefore it is equal to the length/height of 3 Big Ben, 7 Boeing 737 aircraft, 59 Tesla Model 3 cars or 5 Towers of Pisa.

Grandeur of the Seas MSC Grandiosa
  • It has a better crew to passenger ratio than MSC Grandiosa.
  • It is 23 years newer than Grandeur of the Seas.
  • MSC Grandiosa is 11 meters wider than Grandeur of the Seas.
  • It has 52 meters more in length than Grandeur of the Seas.
  • MSC Grandiosa has 7 more covered than Grandeur of the Seas.
  • MSC Grandiosa has 1425 more cabins than Grandeur of the Seas.
  • MSC Grandiosa has a capacity of 3894 more passengers.
  • MSC Grandiosa has 1 restaurant more.
  • It has 15 bares more than Grandeur of the Seas.
  • MSC Grandiosa has 4 restaurants included in the price plus.
  • MSC Grandiosa owns 3 jacuzzi more.
  • MSC Grandiosa has 10 elevators more.
Grandeur of the Seas MSC Grandiosa