Cruise Comparison

MSC Grandiosa VS Norwegian Epic

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MSC Grandiosa Norwegian Epic
Year built 2019 2010
Beam 43 m 41 m
Length 331 m 329 m
Tonnage 181000 tn. 155873 tn.
Velocity 22 20
Passenger capacity 6334 4100
Crew capacity 1704 1724
Ratio of crew per passenger 3,72 2,38
Decks 19 19
Cabins 2421 3540
Restaurants 10 13
Bars/Pubs 21 17
Lifts 19 16
Nationality Malta Bahamas
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Overview
MSC Grandiosa Norwegian Epic
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MSC Grandiosa was manufactured in 2019, therefore it is 9 years more current than Norwegian Epic, which was launched on 2010. The ship MSC Grandiosa has a capacity of 6334 passengers that are distributed in its 2421 cabins, on the other hand, the Norwegian Epic can accommodate up to 4100 passengers in its 3540 cabins. On the other hand, the ship MSC Grandiosa has a lower ratio of crew members per passenger, having one crew member per 3.7 passengers, compared to the ratio of 2.4 per crew member of Norwegian Epic, which normally translates into better service.

The main differences between MSC Grandiosa and Norwegian Epic is that it has a total of 3 free restaurants (Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant, Restaurante Principal (MSC), Il Campo) included in the price of the cruise, making a total of 10 restaurants that we can visit. Nevertheless, the Norwegian Epic includes 13 restaurants with different themes and cuisines to eat, of which 7 (O'Sheehan's Bar & Grill, Garden Café, Great Outdoors, Shanghai's, Salón Manhattan, Taste, Restaurante The Haven, ) are free and included with the cruise price.

MSC Grandiosa It has a total of 4 pools and 9 jacuzzis in which to bathe and which are included during the stay. On the contrary, the Norwegian EpicIt has 0 plus pools (4 in total) to bathe in and a total of 11 jacuzzis to enjoy with its relaxing bubbles. Likewise, the cruise ship MSC Grandiosa has 21 bars and lounges to enjoy all kinds of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages instead of the 17 that includes Norwegian Epic distributed throughout the boat.

The ship MSC Grandiosa It has 331 meters length (length), which is the same as 8 Boeing 737 aircraft, 12 basketball court, 22 buses or 70 Tesla Model 3 cars approximately. Al contrario the ship Norwegian Epic it has 329 meters in length (length), which is the same as 3 football fields, 12 basketball court, 7 Statues of Liberty or 3 Big Ben approximately.

MSC Grandiosa Norwegian Epic
  • MSC Grandiosa is 9 years less than Norwegian Epic.
  • MSC Grandiosa has 2 meters more beam than Norwegian Epic.
  • MSC Grandiosa has a difference of 2 meters in length than Norwegian Epic.
  • It has a difference of 2234 differences with respect to Norwegian Epic.
  • MSC Grandiosa has 4 bares more.
  • MSC Grandiosa has 3 elevators more.
  • It has a difference of 1119 cabins than MSC Grandiosa.
  • Norwegian Epic has a difference of 3 restaurants.
  • It has a better ratio of crew and passengers than MSC Grandiosa.
  • Norwegian Epic has 7 restaurants included in the price plus.
  • Norwegian Epic has 2 tubs more jacuzzis than MSC Grandiosa.
MSC Grandiosa Norwegian Epic