Cruise Comparison

MSC Fantasia VS Mariner of the Seas

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MSC Fantasia Mariner of the Seas
Year built 2008 2003
Beam 38 m 38 m
Length 333 m 311 m
Tonnage 137936 tn. 139000 tn.
Velocity 22 22
Passenger capacity 4363 3114
Crew capacity 1370 1185
Ratio of crew per passenger 3,18 2,63
Decks 18 15
Cabins 1637 1641
Restaurants 5 11
Bars/Pubs 13 10
Lifts 15 14
Nationality Panamá Bahamas
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Overview
MSC Fantasia Mariner of the Seas
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The cruise MSC Fantasia started sailing in 2008, , 5 years more current than Mariner of the Seas, which was touched at sea for the first time on 2003. The ship MSC Fantasia has a capacity of 4363 passengers that are distributed in its 1637 cabins (interior, exterior and balcony), on the contrary, the Mariner of the Seas can accommodate up to 3114 passengers in its 1641 cabins. Likewise, MSC Fantasia has a lower ratio of crew members per passenger, having one crew member per 3.2 passengers, compared to the ratio of 2.6 per crew member of Mariner of the Seas, which normally translates into better service in all its cabins on the cruise ship.

Among the main differences of MSC Fantasia is that it has 3 free restaurants (Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant, MSC Yacht Club Restaurant , Restaurante Principal (MSC)) where we won't have to pay any additional payment for the meal and a total of 5 restaurants of different types of gastronomy On the contrary, the cruise Mariner of the Seas has a total of 11 restaurants paid and free among which 4 (Windjammer, Dog House, Café Promenade, Restaurante Principal, ) are already included when we make the reservation.

In the common leisure areas we can see that the cruise MSC Fantasia include a total of 5 pools and 12 jacuzzis where you can enjoy with the family during your stay and take a dip. Nevertheless, the Mariner of the SeasIt comes with fewer pools as it has a total of 4 pools and 7 jacuzzis which are also included during the stay on the ship. On the other hand, Ship MSC Fantasia has 3 bars and lounges more than cruise ship Mariner of the Seas which has a total of 10, so we have more places to drink drinks.

The cruise MSC Fantasia is 333 meters long, so it is equal to the length or height of 6 Towers of Pisa, 3 Big Ben, 8 Boeing 737 aircraft, or 12 basketball court. On the contrary the cruise Mariner of the Seas has 311 meters in length, so it is equal to the length or height of 14 tennis courts, 7 Statues of Liberty, 8 Boeing 737 aircraft or 71 Tesla Model 3 cars.

MSC Fantasia Mariner of the Seas
  • MSC Fantasia is 5 years younger.
  • MSC Fantasia has a difference of 22 in meters of length.
  • Has more decks than Mariner of the Seas.
  • 1249 passengers more than Mariner of the Seas.
  • MSC Fantasia has 3 bares more.
  • MSC Fantasia has 1 restaurant included plus.
  • MSC Fantasia owns 5 tubs more jacuzzis than Mariner of the Seas.
  • MSC Fantasia has a difference of 1 lift.
  • Mariner of the Seas has 4 more cabins than MSC Fantasia.
  • Mariner of the Seas has 6 restaurants than MSC Fantasia.
  • It has a better ratio of crew and passengers than MSC Fantasia.
MSC Fantasia Mariner of the Seas