Cruise Comparison

MSC Lirica VS Radiance of the Seas

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MSC Lirica Radiance of the Seas
Year built 2003 2001
Beam 32 m 32 m
Length 275 m 293 m
Tonnage 65591 tn. 90090 tn.
Velocity 22 25
Passenger capacity 2679 2466
Crew capacity 721 894
Ratio of crew per passenger 3,72 2,76
Decks 13 13
Cabins 992 1071
Restaurants 5 10
Bars/Pubs 5 10
Lifts 9 9
Nationality Panamá Bahamas
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MSC Lirica Radiance 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
Chops Grille De pago
Park Cafe Incluido
Giovanni's Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar De pago
Chef's Table De pago
Izumi De pago
Samba Grill De pago
Café Latte-tudes De pago
Overview
MSC Lirica Radiance of the Seas
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MSC Lirica was dumped after manufacture in 2003, , 2 years more modern than Radiance of the Seas, which was launched on 2001. The ship MSC Lirica has a capacity of 2679 passengers that are distributed in its 992 cabins, on the contrary, the Radiance of the Seas can accommodate up to 2466 passengers in its 1071 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 2.8 passengers per crew member of Radiance of the Seas which translates into better service in general lines.

Among the main differences of MSC Lirica 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 Secondly, the ship Radiance of the Seas bring a total of 10 restaurants paid and free among which 3 (Windjammer, Dog House, Park Cafe, ) we will not have to pay anything to eat as it is included in the price of the cruise.

In the common leisure areas we can see that MSC Lirica It has a total of 2 pools and 2 jacuzzis in which to bathe and which are included during the stay. Nevertheless, the ship Radiance of the SeasIt has 1 plus pools (3 in total) to bathe in and a total of 3 jacuzzis to enjoy with its relaxing bubbles. Moreover, MSC Lirica has 5, bars and lounges less than cruise ship Radiance of the Seas where you can have soft drinks, cocktails, beers, juices, etc.

The cruise MSC Lirica is 275 meters long, so it is equal to the length or height of 18 buses, 7 Boeing 737 aircraft, 6 Statues of Liberty, or 3 Big Ben. Igualmente the cruise Radiance of the Seas it has 293 meters in length (length), therefore it is equal to the length/height of 59 Tesla Model 3 cars, 10 basketball court, 6 Statues of Liberty or 11 tennis courts.

MSC Lirica Radiance of the Seas
  • It is 2 years more recent than Radiance of the Seas.
  • It has a capacity of 213 passengers more than Radiance of the Seas.
  • Radiance of the Seas is meters longer.
  • Radiance of the Seas has 79 more cabins.
  • Radiance of the Seas has 5 restaurants than MSC Lirica.
  • Radiance of the Seas has 5 bares more than MSC Lirica.
  • Radiance of the Seas offers a better crew/passenger ratio.
  • Radiance of the Seas includes 1 restaurant plus.
  • Radiance of the Seas has 1 hot tub more.
MSC Lirica Radiance of the Seas