Cruise Comparison

Grandeur of the Seas VS MSC Musica

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Grandeur of the Seas MSC Musica
Year built 1996 2006
Beam 32 m 32 m
Length 279 m 293 m
Tonnage 78000 tn. 92409 tn.
Velocity 23 22
Passenger capacity 2440 3223
Crew capacity 760 1014
Ratio of crew per passenger 3,21 3,18
Decks 12 16
Cabins 996 1275
Restaurants 9 4
Bars/Pubs 6 10
Lifts 9 13
Nationality Bahamas Panamá
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Overview
Grandeur of the Seas MSC Musica
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The Grandeur of the Seas was inaugurated in 1996, with a difference of 10 years prior to MSC Musica, which opened on 2006. The ship Grandeur of the Seas has a capacity of 2440 passengers that are distributed in its 996 cabins, on the other hand, the MSC Musica can accommodate up to 3223 passengers in its 1275 cabins. On the other hand, 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 3.2 per crew member of MSC Musica, which normally translates into better service in all its cabins on the cruise ship.

The most noticeable differences between Grandeur of the Seas and MSC Musica is that it has 9 restaurants from which 3 (Windjammer, Park Cafe, Restaurante Principal, ) can be visited at no extra cost However, MSC Musica has a total of 4 restaurants among which 2 (Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant, Restaurante Principal (MSC)) are free and are included in the price of the cruise.

The services and areas of Grandeur of the Seas include a total of 2 pools and 6 jacuzzis where you can enjoy with the family during your stay and take a dip. Instead, the MSC Musica comes with more pools by having a total of 3 pools and 4 jacuzzis that are also included during the stay on the ship. Likewise, el Grandeur of the Seas cuenta con 4 bares y salones menos que el crucero MSC Musica que incluye un total de 10 en vez 6, teniendo los dos cruceros variedad de lugares para tomar bebidas de todo tipo.

Grandeur of the Seas it has 279 meters length (length), therefore it is equal to the length/height of 5 Towers of Pisa, 10 basketball court, 6 Statues of Liberty or 12 tennis courts. Al mismo tiempo MSC Musica is 293 meters long, so it is equal to the length or height of 59 Tesla Model 3 cars, 3 football fields, 19 buses or 3 Big Ben.

Grandeur of the Seas MSC Musica
  • It has 5 restaurants more than MSC Musica.
  • Grandeur of the Seas has 2 jacuzzi more.
  • MSC Musica is 10 years newer.
  • MSC Musica has 14 meters more than length.
  • MSC Musica has more decks than Grandeur of the Seas.
  • It has 279 cabins more than Grandeur of the Seas.
  • MSC Musica fits 783 more passengers.
  • MSC Musica has 4 bares more than Grandeur of the Seas.
  • Offers a better crew/passenger ratio than Grandeur of the Seas.
  • Includes 1 restaurant included more than Grandeur of the Seas.
  • It has 1 more pools than Grandeur of the Seas.
  • MSC Musica has a difference of 4 elevators.
Grandeur of the Seas MSC Musica