Cruise Comparison

MSC Lirica VS Quantum of the Seas

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MSC Lirica Quantum of the Seas
Year built 2003 2014
Beam 32 m 41 m
Length 275 m 348 m
Tonnage 65591 tn. 167800 tn.
Velocity 22 22
Passenger capacity 2679 4905
Crew capacity 721 1500
Ratio of crew per passenger 3,72 3,27
Decks 13 16
Cabins 992 2094
Restaurants 5 21
Bars/Pubs 5 8
Lifts 9 16
Nationality Panamá Bahamas
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MSC Lirica Quantum of the Seas
Kaito Sushi Bar De pago
Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant Incluido
Restaurante Principal (MSC) Incluido
L'Atelier Bistrot De pago
Windjammer Incluido
Dog House Incluido
Wonderland De pago
Chops Grille De pago
Solarium Bistro Incluido
Café Promenade Incluido
Sorrento Pizza Incluido
Chef's Table De pago
Izumi De pago
The Cafe @ Two70 Incluido
Noodle Bar Incluido
Jamie's Italian de Jamie Oliver De pago
La Patisserie De pago
Vintages De pago
Overview
MSC Lirica Quantum of the Seas
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The cruise MSC Lirica started sailing in 2003, therefore it is 11 years older than Quantum of the Seas, which was built on 2014. The ship MSC Lirica has a capacity of 2679 passengers that are distributed in its 992 cabins (interior, exterior and balcony), on the contrary, the Quantum of the Seas can accommodate up to 4905 passengers in its 2094 cabins. On the other hand, the ship 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 Quantum of the Seas which translates into better service in general lines.

Among the main differences of MSC Lirica is that we will have at our disposal 5 restaurants with different menus, of which 2 (Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant, Restaurante Principal (MSC), ) are included in the price and we will have no additional cost Secondly, Quantum of the Seas includes 21 restaurants with different themes and cuisines to eat, of which 7 (Windjammer, Dog House, Solarium Bistro, Café Promenade, Sorrento Pizza, The Cafe @ Two70, Noodle Bar, ) are free and included with the cruise price.

The exterior parts and common areas of the ship MSC Lirica It has a total of 2 pools and 2 jacuzzis in which to bathe and which are included during the stay. Instead, the Quantum 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. At the same time, MSC Lirica has 3, bars and lounges less than cruise ship Quantum of the Seas 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 5 Towers of Pisa, 6 Statues of Liberty, 10 basketball court, or 59 Tesla Model 3 cars. At the same time the cruise Quantum of the Seas is 348 meters long, so it is equal to the length or height of 11 tennis courts, 18 buses, 7 Boeing 737 aircraft, or 3 football fields.

MSC Lirica Quantum of the Seas
  • It is 11 years newer than MSC Lirica.
  • Quantum of the Seas is 9 meters wider than MSC Lirica.
  • Quantum of the Seas has 73 meters more than length.
  • Quantum of the Seas has 3 more covered than MSC Lirica.
  • It has 1102 cabins more than MSC Lirica.
  • It has a difference of 2226 differences with respect to MSC Lirica.
  • Quantum of the Seas has a difference of 16 restaurants than MSC Lirica.
  • Quantum of the Seas has 3 bares more.
  • Quantum of the Seas offers a better crew/passenger ratio.
  • Quantum of the Seas has 2 restaurants included in the price more than MSC Lirica.
  • Quantum of the Seas has a difference of 2 tubs jacuzzi than MSC Lirica.
  • Quantum of the Seas has a difference of 7 elevators.
MSC Lirica Quantum of the Seas