Cruise Comparison

Grandeur of the Seas VS MSC Meraviglia

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Grandeur of the Seas MSC Meraviglia
Year built 1996 2017
Beam 32 m 43 m
Length 279 m 315 m
Tonnage 78000 tn. 167600 tn.
Velocity 23 23
Passenger capacity 2440 4488
Crew capacity 760 1536
Ratio of crew per passenger 3,21 2,92
Decks 12 19
Cabins 996 2244
Restaurants 9 11
Bars/Pubs 6 20
Lifts 9 32
Nationality Bahamas France
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Overview
Grandeur of the Seas MSC Meraviglia
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The cruise Grandeur of the Seas was built in 1996, 21 years older than MSC Meraviglia, which was inaugurated on 2017. The Grandeur of the Seas it has a capacity of 2440 pasajeros that are distributed in its 996 cabins (interior, exterior and balcony), on the contrary, the MSC Meraviglia can accommodate up to 4488 passengers in its 2244 cabins. Likewise, Grandeur of the Seas has a lower ratio of crew members per passenger, having one crew member per 3.2 passengers, compared to the ratio of 2.9 per crew member of MSC Meraviglia, which normally translates into better service in all its cabins on the cruise ship.

Among its main features is Grandeur of the Seas is that it has 3 free restaurants (Windjammer, Park Cafe, Restaurante Principal, ), which is very important. It also has a total of 9 restaurants with different types of menus. Instead, the MSC Meraviglia bring a total of 11 restaurants paid and free among which 2 (Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant, Restaurante Principal (MSC), ) we will not have to pay anything to eat as it is included in the price of the cruise.

The exterior and common areas of the cruise Grandeur of the Seas It has a total of 2 pools and 6 jacuzzis in which to bathe and which are included during the stay. Secondly, the cruise MSC Meraviglia comes with more pools by having a total of 4 pools and 9 jacuzzis that are also included during the stay on the ship. On the other hand, el Grandeur of the Seas cuenta con 14 bares y salones menos que el crucero MSC Meraviglia que incluye un total de 20 en vez 6, teniendo los dos cruceros variedad de lugares para tomar bebidas de todo tipo.

The Grandeur of the Seas is 279 meters long, so it is equal to the length or height of 5 Towers of Pisa, 6 Statues of Liberty, 12 tennis courts, or 59 Tesla Model 3 cars. Igualmente the MSC Meraviglia it has 315 meters in length (length), which is the same as 3 football fields, 6 Statues of Liberty, 12 tennis courts or 59 Tesla Model 3 cars approximately.

Grandeur of the Seas MSC Meraviglia
  • She is 21 years younger than Grandeur of the Seas.
  • It has 11 meters more beam than Grandeur of the Seas.
  • It is 36 meters longer than Grandeur of the Seas.
  • Has more decks than Grandeur of the Seas.
  • MSC Meraviglia has 1248 more cabins.
  • 2048 passengers more than Grandeur of the Seas.
  • MSC Meraviglia has 2 restaurants plus.
  • MSC Meraviglia has 14 bares more than Grandeur of the Seas.
  • It has a better crew to passenger ratio than Grandeur of the Seas.
  • MSC Meraviglia has 3 restaurants included plus.
  • MSC Meraviglia has 3 more jacuzzis than Grandeur of the Seas.
  • MSC Meraviglia has 23 elevators more than Grandeur of the Seas.
Grandeur of the Seas MSC Meraviglia