Cruise Comparison

MSC Grandiosa VS MSC Preziosa

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MSC Grandiosa MSC Preziosa
Year built 2019 2013
Beam 43 m 38 m
Length 331 m 333 m
Tonnage 181000 tn. 139072 tn.
Velocity 22 24
Passenger capacity 6334 4345
Crew capacity 1704 1388
Ratio of crew per passenger 3,72 3,13
Decks 19 18
Cabins 2421 1751
Restaurants 10 6
Bars/Pubs 21 12
Lifts 19 26
Nationality Malta Panamá
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MSC Grandiosa MSC Preziosa
Butcher’s Cut De pago De pago
Kaito Sushi Bar De pago
Kaito Teppanyaki De pago
Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant Incluido Incluido
Restaurante Principal (MSC) Incluido Incluido
Hola! Tapas Bar By Ramón Freixa De pago
L'Atelier Bistrot De pago
Il Campo Incluido
Galaxy Kaito De pago
MSC Yacht Club Restaurant Incluido
Overview
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The ship MSC Grandiosa was released in 2019, being 6 years newer than MSC Preziosa, which was launched on 2013. The ship MSC Grandiosa has a capacity of 6334 passengers that are distributed in its 2421 cabins, on the other hand, the MSC Preziosa can accommodate up to 4345 passengers in its 1751 cabins. At the same time, the MSC Grandiosa has a lower ratio of crew members per passenger, having one crew member per 3.7 passengers, compared to the ratio of 3.1 per crew member of MSC Preziosa, which normally translates into better service in all its rooms on the ship.

When comparing both cruises, one of the differences of MSC Grandiosa is that it has 10 restaurants of which 3 (Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant, Restaurante Principal (MSC), Il Campo) are included in the price of the cruise at no extra cost On the contrary, the MSC Preziosa hosts 6 restaurants with different themes and menus, of which 3 (Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant, MSC Yacht Club Restaurant , Restaurante Principal (MSC)) are included with the price of the cruise.

The exterior parts and common areas of the MSC Grandiosa include a total of 4 pools and 9 jacuzzis where you can enjoy with the family during your stay and take a dip. Instead, the MSC PreziosaIt has 0 plus pools (4 in total) to bathe in and a total of 12 jacuzzis to enjoy with its relaxing bubbles. In addition, Ship MSC Grandiosa has 9 bars and lounges more than cruise ship MSC Preziosa which has a total of 12, so we have more places to drink drinks.

MSC Grandiosa it has 331 meters length (length), therefore it is equal to the length/height of 14 tennis courts, 7 Statues of Liberty, 12 basketball court or 3 football fields. Por su lado the cruise MSC Preziosa has 333 meters in length (length), which is the same as 8 Boeing 737 aircraft, 70 Tesla Model 3 cars, 3 Big Ben or 6 Towers of Pisa approximately.

MSC Grandiosa MSC Preziosa
  • It is 6 years newer than MSC Preziosa.
  • It is 5 meters wider than MSC Preziosa.
  • It has 1 covered more than MSC Preziosa.
  • MSC Grandiosa has 670 more cabins.
  • It has a capacity of 1989 passengers more than MSC Preziosa.
  • MSC Grandiosa has 4 restaurants than MSC Preziosa.
  • MSC Grandiosa has 9 bares more than MSC Preziosa.
  • It has 2 restaurants included in the price more than MSC Preziosa.
  • It is 2 meters longer than MSC Grandiosa.
  • MSC Preziosa has a better crew to passenger ratio than MSC Grandiosa.
  • It has 3 jacuzzis more than MSC Grandiosa.
  • MSC Preziosa has 7 more than MSC Grandiosa.
MSC Grandiosa MSC Preziosa