Cruise Comparison

Independence of the Seas VS MSC Meraviglia

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Independence of the Seas MSC Meraviglia
Year built 2008 2017
Beam 38 m 43 m
Length 339 m 315 m
Tonnage 154400 tn. 167600 tn.
Velocity 22 23
Passenger capacity 3634 4488
Crew capacity 1365 1536
Ratio of crew per passenger 2,66 2,92
Decks 15 19
Cabins 1815 2244
Restaurants 12 11
Bars/Pubs 11 20
Lifts 14 32
Nationality Bahamas France
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Overview
Independence of the Seas MSC Meraviglia
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The Independence of the Seas was launched at sea in 2008, so it is 9 years older than MSC Meraviglia, which was launched on 2017. Independence of the Seas has a capacity of 3634 passengers that are distributed in its 1815 cabins (interior, exterior and balcony), on the contrary, the MSC Meraviglia can accommodate up to 4488 passengers in its 2244 cabins. In the same way, Independence 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 2.7 passengers.

The first noteworthy thing about Independence of the Seas is that it includes a total of 12 restaurants of different types of food of which 4 (Windjammer, Café Promenade, Sorrento Pizza, Restaurante Principal, ) is included in the price of the cruise and we will not have to pay extra to eat there Nevertheless, MSC Meraviglia has a total of 11 restaurants among which 2 (Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant, Restaurante Principal (MSC), ) are free and are included in the price of the cruise.

In the common areas of the ship Independence of the Seas It has a total of 3 pools and 7 jacuzzis in which to bathe and which are included during the stay. On the contrary, the cruise MSC MeravigliaIncludes 1 plus pools, having a total of 4 that we can enjoy for free during the stay to bathe and including 9 jacuzzis to relax. In the same way, Independence of the Seas has 9, bars and lounges less than cruise ship MSC Meraviglia, which includes a total of 20 instead of 11, both cruise ships having a variety of places to have all kinds of drinks.

Independence of the Seas it has 339 meters length (length), therefore it is equal to the length/height of 4 Big Ben, 3 football fields, 14 tennis courts or 6 Towers of Pisa. Likewise the cruise MSC Meraviglia it has 315 meters in length (length), therefore it is equal to the length/height of 8 Boeing 737 aircraft, 72 Tesla Model 3 cars, 12 basketball court or 7 Statues of Liberty.

Independence of the Seas MSC Meraviglia
  • Independence of the Seas is meters longer.
  • Independence of the Seas has a difference of 1 restaurant than MSC Meraviglia.
  • Independence of the Seas has a better crew to passenger ratio.
  • MSC Meraviglia is 9 years less than Independence of the Seas.
  • MSC Meraviglia has 5 meters more than beam.
  • It has 4 covered more than Independence of the Seas.
  • It has 429 cabins more than Independence of the Seas.
  • MSC Meraviglia has a difference of 854 differences.
  • MSC Meraviglia has 9 bares more.
  • Owns 2 restaurants included more than Independence of the Seas.
  • Owns 2 tubs more jacuzzis than Independence of the Seas.
  • MSC Meraviglia has 18 more than Independence of the Seas.
Independence of the Seas MSC Meraviglia