Cruise Comparison

MSC Grandiosa VS Odyssey of the Seas

Find out all the differences between these two cruises at 2026

MSC Grandiosa Odyssey of the Seas
Year built 2019 2021
Beam 43 m 41 m
Length 331 m 348 m
Tonnage 181000 tn. 168800 tn.
Velocity 22 22
Passenger capacity 6334 5498
Crew capacity 1704 1550
Ratio of crew per passenger 3,72 3,55
Decks 19 16
Cabins 2421 2105
Restaurants 10 18
Bars/Pubs 21 9
Lifts 19 17
Nationality Malta Bahamas
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Overview
MSC Grandiosa Odyssey of the Seas
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The cruise MSC Grandiosa was released in 2019, with a difference of 2 years prior to Odyssey of the Seas, which opened on 2021. The ship MSC Grandiosa it has a capacity of 6334 passengers that are distributed in its 2421 cabins (interior, exterior and balcony), on the other hand, the Odyssey of the Seas can accommodate up to 5498 passengers in its 2105 cabins. Moreover, MSC Grandiosa has a lower ratio of crew members per passenger, having one crew member per 3.7 passengers, compared to the ratio of 3.5 per crew member of Odyssey of the Seas, which normally translates into better service.

One of the differences between MSC Grandiosa with Odyssey of the Seas is that it includes a total of 3 free restaurants (Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant, Restaurante Principal (MSC), Il Campo) that are included in the price of the cruise, making a total of 10 restaurants of different types of food at which to dine. Nevertheless, the ship Odyssey of the Seas accommodates a total of 18 restaurants of different types of menus and includes 7 (Windjammer, El Loco Fresh, Solarium Bistro, Café Promenade, Sorrento Pizza, Restaurante Principal, The Cafe @ Two70) where we can have lunch or dinner at no additional cost.

The exterior parts and common areas of the ship 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 Odyssey of the SeasIt has 1 pools less (3 in total) to bathe in and a total of 7 jacuzzis to enjoy with its relaxing bubbles. Moreover, Ship MSC Grandiosa has 12 bars and lounges more than cruise ship Odyssey of the Seas which has a total of 9, so we have more places to drink drinks.

The cruise MSC Grandiosa is 331 meters long, so it is equal to the length or height of 6 Towers of Pisa, 3 football fields, 14 tennis courts, or 12 basketball court. At the same time the ship Odyssey of the Seas is 348 meters long, so it is equal to the length or height of 70 Tesla Model 3 cars, 3 Big Ben, 22 buses or 8 Boeing 737 aircraft.

MSC Grandiosa Odyssey of the Seas
  • MSC Grandiosa has 2 meters more than beam.
  • MSC Grandiosa has 3 covered more.
  • MSC Grandiosa has 316 more cabins than Odyssey of the Seas.
  • MSC Grandiosa fits 836 more passengers.
  • MSC Grandiosa has 12 bares more.
  • MSC Grandiosa has 2 restaurants included plus.
  • MSC Grandiosa has 2 jacuzzis more than Odyssey of the Seas.
  • It has 2 elevators more than Odyssey of the Seas.
  • Odyssey of the Seas is 2 years newer than MSC Grandiosa.
  • It has a difference of 17 meters in length than MSC Grandiosa.
  • Odyssey of the Seas has 8 restaurants plus.
  • Offers a better crew/passenger ratio than MSC Grandiosa.
MSC Grandiosa Odyssey of the Seas