Cruise Comparison

MSC Lirica VS MSC Preziosa

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MSC Lirica MSC Preziosa
Year built 2003 2013
Beam 32 m 38 m
Length 275 m 333 m
Tonnage 65591 tn. 139072 tn.
Velocity 22 24
Passenger capacity 2679 4345
Crew capacity 721 1388
Ratio of crew per passenger 3,72 3,13
Decks 13 18
Cabins 992 1751
Restaurants 5 6
Bars/Pubs 5 12
Lifts 9 26
Nationality Panamá Panamá
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MSC Lirica MSC Preziosa
Kaito Sushi Bar De pago
Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant Incluido Incluido
Restaurante Principal (MSC) Incluido Incluido
L'Atelier Bistrot De pago
Galaxy Kaito De pago
Butcher’s Cut De pago
MSC Yacht Club Restaurant Incluido
Overview
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MSC Lirica was built in 2003, therefore it is 10 years older than MSC Preziosa, which was built on 2013. MSC Lirica it has a capacity of 2679 passengers that are distributed in its 992 cabins (interior, exterior and balcony), on the contrary, the MSC Preziosa can accommodate up to 4345 passengers in its 1751 cabins. On the other hand, 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 3.1 passengers per crew member of MSC Preziosa which translates into better service in general lines.

One of the differences between MSC Lirica and MSC Preziosa is that it has a total of 5 restaurants among which 2 (Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant, Restaurante Principal (MSC), ) are totally free in the price of the cruise and have no additional cost However, MSC Preziosa accommodates a total of 6 restaurants of different types of menus and includes 3 (Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant, MSC Yacht Club Restaurant , Restaurante Principal (MSC)) where we can have lunch or dinner at no additional cost.

The exterior parts and common areas of 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 MSC PreziosaIt has 2 plus pools (4 in total) to bathe in and a total of 12 jacuzzis to enjoy with its relaxing bubbles. On the other hand, MSC Lirica has 7, bars and lounges less than cruise ship MSC Preziosa where you can have soft drinks, cocktails, beers, juices, etc.

The ship MSC Lirica is 275 meters long, so it is equal to the length or height of 59 Tesla Model 3 cars, 5 Towers of Pisa, 6 Statues of Liberty, or 18 buses. Likewise the MSC Preziosa has 333 meters in length (length), which is the same as 7 Boeing 737 aircraft, 11 tennis courts, 3 football fields or 18 buses approximately.

MSC Lirica MSC Preziosa
  • It is 10 years newer than MSC Lirica.
  • It has 6 meters more beam than MSC Lirica.
  • MSC Preziosa is 58 meters longer than MSC Lirica.
  • MSC Preziosa has 5 more floors than MSC Lirica.
  • MSC Preziosa has 759 cabins plus.
  • MSC Preziosa has a capacity of 1666 differences more than MSC Lirica.
  • MSC Preziosa has a difference of 1 restaurant than MSC Lirica.
  • MSC Preziosa has 7 bares more.
  • It has a better crew to passenger ratio than MSC Lirica.
  • MSC Preziosa has more free 1 restaurant than MSC Lirica.
  • It has 10 jacuzzi more than MSC Lirica.
  • Owns 17 elevators more than MSC Lirica.
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