Cruise Comparison

MSC Fantasia VS Jewel of the Seas

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MSC Fantasia Jewel of the Seas
Year built 2008 2004
Beam 38 m 32 m
Length 333 m 293 m
Tonnage 137936 tn. 90090 tn.
Velocity 22 25
Passenger capacity 4363 2702
Crew capacity 1370 852
Ratio of crew per passenger 3,18 3,17
Decks 18 13
Cabins 1637 1097
Restaurants 5 8
Bars/Pubs 13 13
Lifts 15 9
Nationality Panamá Bahamas
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Overview
MSC Fantasia Jewel of the Seas
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The cruise MSC Fantasia began its voyages in 2008, therefore it is 4 years newer than Jewel of the Seas, which was built on 2004. MSC Fantasia has a capacity of 4363 passengers that are distributed in its 1637 cabins (interior, exterior and balcony), on the other hand, the Jewel of the Seas can accommodate up to 2702 passengers in its 1097 cabins. Likewise, MSC Fantasia It has a lower ratio of crew members for each passenger, as it has one crew member for each 3.2 passengers, compared to the ratio of 3.2 passengers for each crew member of the Jewel of the Seas that offers greater passenger service.

The main differences between MSC Fantasia and Jewel of the Seas is that it has 5 restaurants from which 3 (Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant, MSC Yacht Club Restaurant , Restaurante Principal (MSC)) can be visited at no extra cost Secondly, the ship Jewel of the Seas comes with 8 restaurants of different types of gastronomy and includes 3 (Windjammer, Sorrento Pizza, Restaurante Principal, ) totally free where we can have lunch or dinner at no additional cost.

MSC Fantasia It has a total of 5 pools and 12 jacuzzis in which to bathe and which are included during the stay. On the contrary, the ship Jewel of the SeasIt has fewer pools with a total of 3 pools also included in the stay and 3 jacuzzis to relax with its jets. On the other hand, MSC Fantasia has 0, bars and lounges less than cruise ship Jewel of the Seas where you can have soft drinks, cocktails, beers, juices, etc.

The ship MSC Fantasia It has 333 meters length (length), which is the same as 22 buses, 3 football fields, 8 Boeing 737 aircraft or 3 Big Ben approximately. For your partJewel of the Seas is 293 meters long, so it is equal to the length or height of 12 basketball court, 7 Statues of Liberty, 71 Tesla Model 3 cars, or 3 Big Ben.

MSC Fantasia Jewel of the Seas
  • MSC Fantasia is 4 years newer than Jewel of the Seas.
  • It has a difference of 6 meters of breadth than Jewel of the Seas.
  • It has 40 meters more in length than Jewel of the Seas.
  • MSC Fantasia has 5 covered plus.
  • It has a difference of 540 cabins than Jewel of the Seas.
  • It has a capacity of 1661 passengers more than Jewel of the Seas.
  • MSC Fantasia has 2 restaurants included plus.
  • MSC Fantasia owns 9 tubs more jacuzzis than Jewel of the Seas.
  • It has 6 elevators more than Jewel of the Seas.
  • Jewel of the Seas has 3 restaurants plus.
  • Jewel of the Seas has a better crew to passenger ratio than MSC Fantasia.
MSC Fantasia Jewel of the Seas