Cruise Comparison

MSC Lirica VS Freedom of the Seas

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MSC Lirica Freedom of the Seas
Year built 2003 2006
Beam 32 m 38 m
Length 275 m 339 m
Tonnage 65591 tn. 154400 tn.
Velocity 22 22
Passenger capacity 2679 4635
Crew capacity 721 1365
Ratio of crew per passenger 3,72 3,4
Decks 13 15
Cabins 992 1963
Restaurants 5 11
Bars/Pubs 5 11
Lifts 9 14
Nationality Panamá Bahamas
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Overview
MSC Lirica Freedom of the Seas
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The ship MSC Lirica was dumped after manufacture in 2003, with a difference of 3 years prior to Freedom of the Seas, which set sail for the first time on 2006. MSC Lirica it has a capacity of 2679 passengers that are distributed in its 992 cabins (interior, exterior and balcony), on the other hand, the Freedom of the Seas can accommodate up to 4635 passengers in its 1963 cabins. On the other hand, the ship MSC Lirica It has a lower ratio of crew members for each passenger, as it has one crew member for each 3.7 passengers, compared to the ratio of 3.4 passengers for each crew member of the Freedom of the Seas that offers greater passenger service.

Among the main differences of MSC Lirica is that it has 5 restaurants of which 2 (Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant, Restaurante Principal (MSC), ) are included in the price of the cruise at no extra cost Nevertheless, Freedom of the Seas hosts 11 restaurants with different themes and menus, of which 4 (Windjammer, El Loco Fresh, Café Promenade, Sorrento Pizza, ) are included with the price of the cruise.

The services and 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. However, the Freedom of the SeasIt has 2 plus pools (4 in total) to bathe in and a total of 4 jacuzzis to enjoy with its relaxing bubbles. On the other hand, MSC Lirica has 6, bars and lounges less than cruise ship Freedom of the Seas where you can have soft drinks, cocktails, beers, juices, etc.

The MSC Lirica it has 275 meters length (length), therefore it is equal to the length/height of 59 Tesla Model 3 cars, 11 tennis courts, 3 football fields or 7 Boeing 737 aircraft. On the other hand the ship Freedom of the Seas it has 339 meters in length (length), which is the same as 59 Tesla Model 3 cars, 6 Statues of Liberty, 5 Towers of Pisa or 3 Big Ben approximately.

MSC Lirica Freedom of the Seas
  • It is 3 years newer than MSC Lirica.
  • It has 6 meters more beam than MSC Lirica.
  • Freedom of the Seas is meters longer.
  • Freedom of the Seas has 2 covered more.
  • It has 971 cabins more than MSC Lirica.
  • Freedom of the Seas has a capacity of 1956 more passengers.
  • Freedom of the Seas has 6 restaurants than MSC Lirica.
  • Freedom of the Seas has 6 bares more than MSC Lirica.
  • Freedom of the Seas has the best crew to passenger ratio.
  • Has 1 restaurant included more than MSC Lirica.
  • It has 2 jacuzzi more than MSC Lirica.
  • Owns 5 elevators more than MSC Lirica.
MSC Lirica Freedom of the Seas