Cruise Comparison

Independence of the Seas VS MSC World America

Find out all the differences between these two cruises at 2026

Independence of the Seas MSC World America
Year built 2008 2025
Beam 38 m 47 m
Length 339 m 333 m
Tonnage 154400 tn. 205700 tn.
Velocity 22 23
Passenger capacity 3634 6762
Crew capacity 1365 2138
Ratio of crew per passenger 2,66 3,16
Decks 15 22
Cabins 1815 2626
Restaurants 12 13
Bars/Pubs 11 20
Lifts 14 23
Nationality Bahamas Bahamas
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Overview
Independence of the Seas MSC World America
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The Independence of the Seas was inaugurated in 2008, and is 17 years older than MSC World America, which was built on 2025. 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 World America can accommodate up to 6762 passengers in its 2626 cabins. Moreover, 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.

When comparing both cruises, one of the differences of Independence of the Seas is that it has 4 free restaurants (Windjammer, Café Promenade, Sorrento Pizza, Restaurante Principal, ) where we won't have to pay any additional payment for the meal and a total of 12 restaurants of different types of gastronomy For his part, MSC World America comes with 13 restaurants of different types of gastronomy and includes 6 (Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant, MSC Yacht Club Restaurant , Restaurante Principal (MSC), Il Mercato Buffet, La Brasserie Buffet, Luna Park Pizza & Burger) totally free where we can have lunch or dinner at no additional cost.

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. Nevertheless, MSC World AmericaIt has more pools with a total of 7 pools also included in the stay and 13 jacuzzis to relax with its jets. In addition, Independence of the Seas has 9, bars and lounges less than cruise ship MSC World America, which includes a total of 20 instead of 11, both cruise ships having a variety of places to have all kinds of drinks.

The cruise Independence of the Seas is 339 meters long, so it is equal to the length or height of 3 football fields, 23 buses, 72 Tesla Model 3 cars, or 7 Statues of Liberty. For your partMSC World America it has 333 meters in length (length), which is the same as 14 tennis courts, 23 buses, 8 Boeing 737 aircraft or 4 Big Ben approximately.

Independence of the Seas MSC World America
  • She has 6 meters longer than MSC World America.
  • Independence of the Seas offers a better crew/passenger ratio than MSC World America.
  • MSC World America is 17 years less than Independence of the Seas.
  • It is 9 meters wider than Independence of the Seas.
  • MSC World America has 7 more covered than Independence of the Seas.
  • MSC World America has 811 more cabins.
  • It has a difference of 3128 differences with respect to Independence of the Seas.
  • MSC World America has 1 restaurant plus.
  • MSC World America has 9 bares more than Independence of the Seas.
  • Owns 7 restaurants included more than Independence of the Seas.
  • It has 6 jacuzzis more than Independence of the Seas.
  • MSC World America has 4 more pools.
  • It has 9 elevators more than Independence of the Seas.
Independence of the Seas MSC World America