Cruise Comparison

MSC Bellissima VS Norwegian Epic

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MSC Bellissima Norwegian Epic
Year built 2019 2010
Beam 43 m 41 m
Length 316 m 329 m
Tonnage 171598 tn. 155873 tn.
Velocity 23 20
Passenger capacity 5686 4100
Crew capacity 1564 1724
Ratio of crew per passenger 3,64 2,38
Decks 19 19
Cabins 2217 3540
Restaurants 10 13
Bars/Pubs 20 17
Lifts 19 16
Nationality France Bahamas
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Overview
MSC Bellissima Norwegian Epic
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The MSC Bellissima was launched in 2019, and is 9 years more modern than Norwegian Epic, which was built on 2010. The ship MSC Bellissima it has a capacity of 5686 pasajeros that are distributed in its 2217 cabins (interior, exterior and balcony), on the contrary, the Norwegian Epic can accommodate up to 4100 passengers in its 3540 cabins. On the other hand, the MSC Bellissima has a lower ratio of crew members per passenger, having one crew member per 3.6 passengers, compared to the ratio of 2.4 per crew member of Norwegian Epic, which normally translates into better service.

The first noteworthy thing about MSC Bellissima is that it has 10 restaurants from which 3 (Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant, MSC Yacht Club Restaurant , Restaurante Principal (MSC), ) can be visited at no extra cost However, Norwegian Epic has a total of 13 restaurants paid and free among which 7 (O'Sheehan's Bar & Grill, Garden Café, Great Outdoors, Shanghai's, Salón Manhattan, Taste, Restaurante The Haven, ) are already included when we make the reservation.

In the common leisure areas we can see that the cruise MSC Bellissima It has a total of 4 pools and 9 jacuzzis in which to bathe and which are included during the stay. On the contrary, the ship Norwegian EpicIncludes 0 plus pools, having a total of 4 that we can enjoy for free during the stay to bathe and including 11 jacuzzis to relax. Likewise, In MSC Bellissima we have a total of 20 bars and lounges available to you instead of the 17 that Norwegian Epic has where you can have soft drinks, wines, juices , cocktails with and without alcohol, beers, among other drinks.

The ship MSC Bellissima It has 316 meters length (length), which is the same as 21 buses, 8 Boeing 737 aircraft, 67 Tesla Model 3 cars or 5 Towers of Pisa approximately. Asimismo the Norwegian Epic it has 329 meters in length (length), which is the same as 11 basketball court, 3 football fields, 7 Statues of Liberty or 5 Towers of Pisa approximately.

MSC Bellissima Norwegian Epic
  • MSC Bellissima is 9 years younger.
  • MSC Bellissima has 2 meters more than beam.
  • It has a capacity of 1586 passengers more than Norwegian Epic.
  • It has 3 bares more than Norwegian Epic.
  • MSC Bellissima has 3 elevators more than Norwegian Epic.
  • Norwegian Epic has 13 meters more than length.
  • Norwegian Epic has 1323 more cabins than MSC Bellissima.
  • Norwegian Epic has 3 restaurants than MSC Bellissima.
  • Norwegian Epic offers a better crew/passenger ratio.
  • Norwegian Epic has 6 restaurants free plus.
  • Norwegian Epic has 2 jacuzzi more.
MSC Bellissima Norwegian Epic