Cruise Comparison

MSC Lirica VS Mariner of the Seas

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MSC Lirica Mariner of the Seas
Year built 2003 2003
Beam 32 m 38 m
Length 275 m 311 m
Tonnage 65591 tn. 139000 tn.
Velocity 22 22
Passenger capacity 2679 3114
Crew capacity 721 1185
Ratio of crew per passenger 3,72 2,63
Decks 13 15
Cabins 992 1641
Restaurants 5 11
Bars/Pubs 5 10
Lifts 9 14
Nationality Panamá Bahamas
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MSC Lirica Mariner of the Seas
Kaito Sushi Bar De pago
Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant Incluido
Restaurante Principal (MSC) Incluido
L'Atelier Bistrot De pago
Johnny Rockets De pago
Windjammer Incluido
Dog House Incluido
Chops Grille De pago
Café Promenade Incluido
Starbucks De pago
Restaurante Principal Incluido
Chef's Table De pago
Izumi De pago
Jamie's Italian de Jamie Oliver De pago
Overview
MSC Lirica Mariner of the Seas
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The MSC Lirica sailed for the first time in 2003, Therefore, it is a few months apart from the Mariner of the Seas, which was also launched on 2003. The 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 Mariner of the Seas can accommodate up to 3114 passengers in its 1641 cabins. At the same time, the MSC Lirica has a lower ratio of crew members per passenger, having one crew member per 3.7 passengers, compared to the ratio of 2.6 per crew member of Mariner of the Seas, which normally translates into better service.

The most noticeable differences between MSC Lirica and Mariner of the Seas is that it includes a total of 5 restaurants of different types of food of which 2 (Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant, Restaurante Principal (MSC), ) is included in the price of the cruise and we will not have to pay extra to eat there For his part, the Mariner of the Seas accommodates a total of 11 restaurants of different types of menus and includes 4 (Windjammer, Dog House, Café Promenade, Restaurante Principal, ) where we can have lunch or dinner at no additional cost.

The cruise MSC Lirica It has a total of 2 pools and 2 jacuzzis in which to bathe and which are included during the stay. On the contrary, the cruise Mariner of the SeasIt has more pools with a total of 4 pools also included in the stay and 7 jacuzzis to relax with its jets. At the same time, MSC Lirica has 5, bars and lounges less than cruise ship Mariner of the Seas, which includes a total of 10 instead of 5, both cruise ships having a variety of places to have all kinds of drinks.

The MSC Lirica It has 275 meters length (length), which is the same as 18 buses, 10 basketball court, 11 tennis courts or 5 Towers of Pisa approximately. On the contrary the Mariner of the Seas has 311 meters in length, so it is equal to the length or height of 3 football fields, 6 Statues of Liberty, 7 Boeing 737 aircraft or 5 Towers of Pisa.

MSC Lirica Mariner of the Seas
  • Mariner of the Seas has 6 meters more beam than MSC Lirica.
  • Mariner of the Seas is meters longer.
  • Mariner of the Seas has 2 covered plus.
  • Mariner of the Seas has 649 more cabins than MSC Lirica.
  • Mariner of the Seas fits 435 more passengers than MSC Lirica.
  • Mariner of the Seas has 6 restaurants plus.
  • Mariner of the Seas has 5 bares more than MSC Lirica.
  • Mariner of the Seas has a better crew to passenger ratio than MSC Lirica.
  • Mariner of the Seas has 5 tubs more jacuzzis than MSC Lirica.
  • Mariner of the Seas has 5 elevators more than MSC Lirica.
MSC Lirica Mariner of the Seas