Cruise Comparison

Mariner of the Seas VS MSC Grandiosa

Find out all the differences between these two cruises at 2026

Mariner of the Seas MSC Grandiosa
Year built 2003 2019
Beam 38 m 43 m
Length 311 m 331 m
Tonnage 139000 tn. 181000 tn.
Velocity 22 22
Passenger capacity 3114 6334
Crew capacity 1185 1704
Ratio of crew per passenger 2,63 3,72
Decks 15 19
Cabins 1641 2421
Restaurants 11 10
Bars/Pubs 10 21
Lifts 14 19
Nationality Bahamas Malta
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Overview
Mariner of the Seas MSC Grandiosa
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The Mariner of the Seas left shipyards in 2003, and is 16 years older than MSC Grandiosa, which was launched on 2019. The Mariner of the Seas it has a capacity of 3114 passengers that are distributed in its 1641 cabins (interior, exterior and balcony), on the contrary, the MSC Grandiosa can accommodate up to 6334 passengers in its 2421 cabins. Likewise, the Mariner 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 2.6 passengers.

Among its main features is Mariner of the Seas is that it has 4 free restaurants (Windjammer, Dog House, Café Promenade, Restaurante Principal, ), which is very important. It also has a total of 11 restaurants with different types of menus. However, the cruise MSC Grandiosa comes with 10 restaurants of different types of gastronomy and includes 3 (Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant, Restaurante Principal (MSC), Il Campo) totally free where we can have lunch or dinner at no additional cost.

The services and areas of the ship Mariner of the Seas include a total of 4 pools and 7 jacuzzis where you can enjoy with the family during your stay and take a dip. On the contrary, the MSC GrandiosaIncludes 0 plus pools, having a total of 4 that we can enjoy for free during the stay to bathe and including 9 jacuzzis to relax. On the other hand, Mariner of the Seas has 11, bars and lounges less than cruise ship MSC Grandiosa, which includes a total of 21 instead of 10, both cruise ships having a variety of places to have all kinds of drinks.

The cruise Mariner of the Seas is 311 meters long, so it is equal to the length or height of 66 Tesla Model 3 cars, 13 tennis courts, 21 buses, or 3 Big Ben. Likewise the cruise MSC Grandiosa has 331 meters in length (length), therefore it is equal to the length/height of 8 Boeing 737 aircraft, 3 football fields, 7 Statues of Liberty or 3 Big Ben.

Mariner of the Seas MSC Grandiosa
  • Mariner of the Seas has 1 restaurant plus.
  • It has a better crew to passenger ratio than MSC Grandiosa.
  • MSC Grandiosa is 16 years younger.
  • MSC Grandiosa has 5 meters more beam than Mariner of the Seas.
  • MSC Grandiosa has a difference of 20 meters in length than Mariner of the Seas.
  • It has 4 more floors than Mariner of the Seas.
  • MSC Grandiosa has 780 more cabins than Mariner of the Seas.
  • It has a difference of 3220 differences with respect to Mariner of the Seas.
  • MSC Grandiosa has 11 bares more than Mariner of the Seas.
  • Owns 3 restaurants included more than Mariner of the Seas.
  • Has 2 jacuzzi more than Mariner of the Seas.
  • Has 5 elevators more than Mariner of the Seas.
Mariner of the Seas MSC Grandiosa