Cruise Comparison

MSC Lirica VS Allure of the Seas

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MSC Lirica Allure of the Seas
Year built 2003 2010
Beam 32 m 46 m
Length 275 m 361 m
Tonnage 65591 tn. 225282 tn.
Velocity 22 22
Passenger capacity 2679 6826
Crew capacity 721 2054
Ratio of crew per passenger 3,72 3,32
Decks 13 18
Cabins 992 2748
Restaurants 5 20
Bars/Pubs 5 18
Lifts 9 12
Nationality Panamá Bahamas
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MSC Lirica Allure of the Seas
Kaito Sushi Bar De pago
Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant Incluido
Restaurante Principal (MSC) Incluido
L'Atelier Bistrot De pago
Cups & Scoops De pago
Boardwalk Donuts Incluido
Johnny Rockets De pago
Windjammer Incluido
El Loco Fresh Incluido
Dog House Incluido
Chops Grille De pago
Solarium Bistro Incluido
Café Promenade Incluido
Starbucks De pago
Coastal Kitchen De pago
Park Cafe Incluido
Giovanni's Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar De pago
Vitality Café De pago
150 Central Park De pago
Sorrento Pizza Incluido
Restaurante Principal Incluido
Chef's Table De pago
Izumi De pago
Vintages De pago
Sabor De pago
Samba Grill De pago
Overview
MSC Lirica Allure of the Seas
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The MSC Lirica was dumped after manufacture in 2003, 7 years older than Allure of the Seas, which was built on 2010. The cruise MSC Lirica it has a capacity of 2679 passengers that are distributed in its 992 cabins (interior, exterior and balcony), on the contrary, the Allure of the Seas can accommodate up to 6826 passengers in its 2748 cabins. Moreover, the MSC Lirica has a lower ratio of crew members per passenger as it has one crew member per 3.7 passengers, compared to the ratio of 3.3 passengers per crew member of Allure of the Seas which translates into better service in general lines.

One of the main differences of MSC Lirica is that it has a total of 5 restaurants among which 2 (Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant, Restaurante Principal (MSC), ) the food is totally free and they have no additional cost Instead, the ship Allure of the Seas includes a total of 20 restaurants among which 9 (Boardwalk Donuts, Windjammer, El Loco Fresh, Dog House, Solarium Bistro, Café Promenade, Park Cafe, Sorrento Pizza, Restaurante Principal, ) are completely free in the price of the cruise and have no additional cost.

The exterior and common areas of the MSC Lirica include a total of 2 pools and 2 jacuzzis where you can enjoy with the family during your stay and take a dip. Nevertheless, the ship Allure of the SeasIncludes 3 plus pools, having a total of 5 that we can enjoy for free during the stay to bathe and including 10 jacuzzis to relax. On the other hand, el MSC Lirica tiene 13 bares y salones menos que el crucero Allure of the Seas dónde poder tomar refrescos, cocteles, cervezas, zumos, etc.

MSC Lirica it has 275 meters length (length), therefore it is equal to the length/height of 11 tennis courts, 3 football fields, 59 Tesla Model 3 cars or 10 basketball court. Por otra parte Allure of the Seas it has 361 meters in length (length), therefore it is equal to the length/height of 5 Towers of Pisa, 18 buses, 3 Big Ben or 7 Boeing 737 aircraft.

MSC Lirica Allure of the Seas
  • She is 7 years younger than MSC Lirica.
  • It is 14 meters wider than MSC Lirica.
  • Allure of the Seas is 86 meters longer than MSC Lirica.
  • Allure of the Seas has more decks than MSC Lirica.
  • Allure of the Seas has a difference of 1756.
  • Allure of the Seas fits 4147 more passengers than MSC Lirica.
  • Allure of the Seas has 15 restaurants than MSC Lirica.
  • Allure of the Seas has 13 bares more.
  • Allure of the Seas has a better crew to passenger ratio than MSC Lirica.
  • Has 7 restaurants included more than MSC Lirica.
  • Allure of the Seas has a difference of 8 tubs jacuzzi than MSC Lirica.
  • Allure of the Seas has 3 elevators more.
MSC Lirica Allure of the Seas