Cruise Comparison

MSC Fantasia VS Rhapsody of the Seas

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MSC Fantasia Rhapsody of the Seas
Year built 2008 1997
Beam 38 m 32 m
Length 333 m 279 m
Tonnage 137936 tn. 78491 tn.
Velocity 22 23
Passenger capacity 4363 2416
Crew capacity 1370 765
Ratio of crew per passenger 3,18 3,16
Decks 18 12
Cabins 1637 1020
Restaurants 5 9
Bars/Pubs 13 7
Lifts 15 9
Nationality Panamá Bahamas
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Overview
MSC Fantasia Rhapsody of the Seas
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The cruise MSC Fantasia was dumped after manufacture in 2008, with a difference of 11 years after Rhapsody of the Seas, which set sail for the first time on 1997. MSC Fantasia has a capacity of 4363 passengers that are distributed in its 1637 cabins, on the contrary, the Rhapsody of the Seas can accommodate up to 2416 passengers in its 1020 cabins. Likewise, the MSC Fantasia has a lower ratio of crew members per passenger, having one crew member per 3.2 passengers, compared to the ratio of 3.2 per crew member of Rhapsody of the Seas, which normally translates into better service in all its rooms on the ship.

One of the differences between MSC Fantasia with Rhapsody of the Seas is that it has a total of 5 restaurants among which 3 (Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant, MSC Yacht Club Restaurant , Restaurante Principal (MSC)) the food is totally free and they have no additional cost On the contrary, the cruise Rhapsody of the Seas has enabled a total of 9 restaurants of different types of menus in which 3 (Windjammer, Park Cafe, Restaurante Principal, ) are included in the price of the cruise.

The exterior and common areas of the 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. On the contrary, the Rhapsody of the SeasIt comes with fewer pools as it has a total of 4 pools and 6 jacuzzis which are also included during the stay on the ship. In the same way, Ship MSC Fantasia has 6 bars and lounges more than cruise ship Rhapsody of the Seas which has a total of 7, 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 7 Statues of Liberty, 3 Big Ben, 22 buses, or 14 tennis courts. On the contrary the Rhapsody of the Seas has 279 meters in length (length), which is the same as 3 football fields, 12 basketball court, 22 buses or 14 tennis courts approximately.

MSC Fantasia Rhapsody of the Seas
  • MSC Fantasia is 11 years younger.
  • It is 6 meters wider than Rhapsody of the Seas.
  • MSC Fantasia is 54 meters longer than Rhapsody of the Seas.
  • MSC Fantasia has 6 covered more.
  • MSC Fantasia has 617 more cabins.
  • MSC Fantasia fits 1947 more passengers.
  • MSC Fantasia has 6 bares more than Rhapsody of the Seas.
  • MSC Fantasia has 2 restaurants free plus.
  • MSC Fantasia has 6 jacuzzi more.
  • MSC Fantasia has a difference of 6 elevators.
  • Rhapsody of the Seas has a difference of 4 restaurants than MSC Fantasia.
  • Rhapsody of the Seas has a better crew to passenger ratio.
MSC Fantasia Rhapsody of the Seas