Cruise Comparison

MSC Grandiosa VS Freedom of the Seas

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MSC Grandiosa Freedom of the Seas
Year built 2019 2006
Beam 43 m 38 m
Length 331 m 339 m
Tonnage 181000 tn. 154400 tn.
Velocity 22 22
Passenger capacity 6334 4635
Crew capacity 1704 1365
Ratio of crew per passenger 3,72 3,4
Decks 19 15
Cabins 2421 1963
Restaurants 10 11
Bars/Pubs 21 11
Lifts 19 14
Nationality Malta Bahamas
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Overview
MSC Grandiosa Freedom of the Seas
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The cruise MSC Grandiosa left shipyards in 2019, therefore it is 13 years more modern than Freedom of the Seas, which was launched on 2006. The cruise MSC Grandiosa it has a capacity of 6334 passengers that are distributed in its 2421 cabins (interior, exterior and balcony), on the contrary, the Freedom of the Seas can accommodate up to 4635 passengers in its 1963 cabins. On the other hand, MSC Grandiosa has a lower ratio of crew members per passenger as it has one crew member per 3.7 passengers, compared to the ratio of 3.4 passengers per crew member of Freedom of the Seas which translates into better service in general lines.

A feature that sets MSC Grandiosa apart is that it includes a total of 10 restaurants of different types of food of which 3 (Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant, Restaurante Principal (MSC), Il Campo) is included in the price of the cruise and we will not have to pay extra to eat there Secondly, the ship Freedom of the Seas has a total of 11 restaurants paid and free among which 4 (Windjammer, El Loco Fresh, Café Promenade, Sorrento Pizza, ) are already included when we make the reservation.

The exterior parts and common areas of MSC Grandiosa Take a total of 4 pools and 9 jacuzzis to be able to take a bath during your stay on the cruise. On the contrary, the Freedom of the SeasIt has more pools with a total of 4 pools also included in the stay and 4 jacuzzis to relax with its jets. In addition, the cruise ship MSC Grandiosa has 21 bars and lounges to enjoy all kinds of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages instead of the 11 that includes Freedom of the Seas distributed throughout the boat.

MSC Grandiosa it has 331 meters length (length), therefore it is equal to the length/height of 70 Tesla Model 3 cars, 3 Big Ben, 3 football fields or 12 basketball court. Del mismo modo the ship Freedom of the Seas it has 339 meters in length (length), which is the same as 8 Boeing 737 aircraft, 7 Statues of Liberty, 3 football fields or 12 basketball court approximately.

MSC Grandiosa Freedom of the Seas
  • MSC Grandiosa is 13 years more recent than Freedom of the Seas.
  • MSC Grandiosa has 5 meters more than beam.
  • MSC Grandiosa has 4 covered more.
  • MSC Grandiosa has 458 more cabins than Freedom of the Seas.
  • MSC Grandiosa fits 1699 more passengers.
  • MSC Grandiosa has a difference of 10 bares.
  • MSC Grandiosa includes 2 restaurants included plus.
  • MSC Grandiosa has 5 jacuzzis more than Freedom of the Seas.
  • MSC Grandiosa has a difference of 5 elevators.
  • Freedom of the Seas is 8 meters longer than MSC Grandiosa.
  • Freedom of the Seas has a difference of 1 restaurant.
  • It has a better ratio of crew and passengers than MSC Grandiosa.
MSC Grandiosa Freedom of the Seas