Cruise Comparison

MSC Lirica VS Oasis of the Seas

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MSC Lirica Oasis of the Seas
Year built 2003 2009
Beam 32 m 60 m
Length 275 m 360 m
Tonnage 65591 tn. 225282 tn.
Velocity 22 22
Passenger capacity 2679 6771
Crew capacity 721 2109
Ratio of crew per passenger 3,72 3,21
Decks 13 18
Cabins 992 2801
Restaurants 5 21
Bars/Pubs 5 11
Lifts 9 20
Nationality Panamá Bahamas
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Overview
MSC Lirica Oasis of the Seas
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MSC Lirica sailed for the first time in 2003, with a difference of 6 years prior to Oasis of the Seas, which set sail for the first time on 2009. MSC Lirica has a capacity of 2679 passengers that are distributed in its 992 cabins, on the other hand, the Oasis of the Seas can accommodate up to 6771 passengers in its 2801 cabins. In addition, the cruise 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 3.2 passengers per crew member of Oasis of the Seas which translates into better service in general lines.

When comparing both cruises, one of the differences of MSC Lirica is that it has 2 free restaurants (Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant, Restaurante Principal (MSC), ) where we won't have to pay any additional payment for the meal and a total of 5 restaurants of different types of gastronomy However, Oasis of the Seas bring a total of 21 restaurants paid and free among which 8 (Windjammer, El Loco Fresh, Dog House, Solarium Bistro, Café Promenade, Park Cafe, Sorrento Pizza, Restaurante Principal, ) we will not have to pay anything to eat as it is included in the price of the cruise.

The services and areas of the 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 Oasis 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. At the same time, MSC Lirica has 6, bars and lounges less than cruise ship Oasis of the Seas, which includes a total of 11 instead of 5, both cruise ships having a variety of places to have all kinds of drinks.

The MSC Lirica is 275 meters long, so it is equal to the length or height of 3 football fields, 10 basketball court, 11 tennis courts, or 6 Statues of Liberty. In the same way the ship Oasis of the Seas has 360 meters in length, so it is equal to the length or height of 18 buses, 7 Boeing 737 aircraft, 59 Tesla Model 3 cars or 6 Statues of Liberty.

MSC Lirica Oasis of the Seas
  • Oasis of the Seas is 6 years younger.
  • Oasis of the Seas is 28 meters wider than MSC Lirica.
  • She has 85 meters longer than MSC Lirica.
  • Oasis of the Seas has more decks.
  • Oasis of the Seas has 1809 more cabins than MSC Lirica.
  • Oasis of the Seas has a difference of 4092 differences.
  • Oasis of the Seas has a difference of 16 restaurants than MSC Lirica.
  • Oasis of the Seas has 6 bares more.
  • Offers a better crew/passenger ratio than MSC Lirica.
  • Oasis of the Seas has 3 restaurants included in the price plus.
  • It has 8 jacuzzi more than MSC Lirica.
  • It has 11 elevators more than MSC Lirica.
MSC Lirica Oasis of the Seas