Cruise Comparison

Independence of the Seas VS MSC Virtuosa

Find out all the differences between these two cruises at 2026

Independence of the Seas MSC Virtuosa
Year built 2008 2021
Beam 38 m 43 m
Length 339 m 331 m
Tonnage 154400 tn. 181541 tn.
Velocity 22 23
Passenger capacity 3634 6334
Crew capacity 1365 1704
Ratio of crew per passenger 2,66 3,72
Decks 15 19
Cabins 1815 2421
Restaurants 12 10
Bars/Pubs 11 21
Lifts 14 19
Nationality Bahamas French
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Overview
Independence of the Seas MSC Virtuosa
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The cruise Independence of the Seas started sailing in 2008, so it is 13 years older than MSC Virtuosa, which was launched on 2021. The ship Independence of the Seas it has a capacity of 3634 passengers that are distributed in its 1815 cabins (interior, exterior and balcony), on the contrary, the MSC Virtuosa can accommodate up to 6334 passengers in its 2421 cabins. On the other hand, the 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.

One of the main differences of Independence of the Seas is that we will have at our disposal 12 restaurants with different menus, of which 4 (Windjammer, Café Promenade, Sorrento Pizza, Restaurante Principal, ) are included in the price and we will have no additional cost On the contrary, the MSC Virtuosa has enabled a total of 10 restaurants of different types of menus in which 3 (Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant, MSC Yacht Club Restaurant , Restaurante Principal (MSC), ) are included in the price of the cruise.

In the common areas of the Independence of the Seas include a total of 3 pools and 7 jacuzzis where you can enjoy with the family during your stay and take a dip. For his part, the MSC Virtuosa 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 Independence of the Seas tiene 10 bares y salones menos que el crucero MSC Virtuosa dónde poder tomar refrescos, cocteles, cervezas, zumos, etc.

The Independence of the Seas is 339 meters long, so it is equal to the length or height of 6 Towers of Pisa, 23 buses, 8 Boeing 737 aircraft, or 12 basketball court. A la inversa the ship MSC Virtuosa it has 331 meters in length (length), which is the same as 14 tennis courts, 72 Tesla Model 3 cars, 4 Big Ben or 7 Statues of Liberty approximately.

Independence of the Seas MSC Virtuosa
  • It has a difference of 8 meters in length than MSC Virtuosa.
  • Independence of the Seas has 2 restaurants plus.
  • Independence of the Seas has a better crew to passenger ratio.
  • MSC Virtuosa is 13 years younger.
  • MSC Virtuosa has 5 meters more than beam.
  • MSC Virtuosa has 4 covered more.
  • MSC Virtuosa has a difference of 606.
  • MSC Virtuosa has a difference of 2700 with respect to Independence of the Seas.
  • MSC Virtuosa has a difference of 10 bares.
  • MSC Virtuosa has 5 restaurants included more than Independence of the Seas.
  • MSC Virtuosa has 2 tubs more jacuzzis than Independence of the Seas.
  • Has 5 elevators more than Independence of the Seas.
Independence of the Seas MSC Virtuosa