Cruise Comparison

MSC Magnifica VS Explorer of the Seas

Find out all the differences between these two cruises at 2026

MSC Magnifica Explorer of the Seas
Year built 2010 2000
Beam 32 m 49 m
Length 294 m 311 m
Tonnage 95128 tn. 138000 tn.
Velocity 23 22
Passenger capacity 3223 4290
Crew capacity 1038 1185
Ratio of crew per passenger 3,11 3,62
Decks 16 15
Cabins 1259 1643
Restaurants 4 9
Bars/Pubs 11 9
Lifts 13 14
Nationality Panamá Bahamas
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Overview
MSC Magnifica Explorer of the Seas
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The cruise MSC Magnifica was inaugurated in 2010, being 10 years more current than Explorer of the Seas, which was launched on 2000. MSC Magnifica it has a capacity of 3223 passengers that are distributed in its 1259 cabins (interior, exterior and balcony), on the other hand, the Explorer of the Seas can accommodate up to 4290 passengers in its 1643 cabins. Moreover, the MSC Magnifica It has a higher ratio of crew members per passenger, giving better service in most of the ship's rooms by having 1 crew member for every 3.1 passengers.

When comparing both cruises, one of the differences of MSC Magnifica is that it has 4 restaurants from which 2 (Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant, Restaurante Principal (MSC)) can be visited at no extra cost Secondly, the cruise Explorer of the Seas bring a total of 9 restaurants paid and free among which 3 (Windjammer, Café Promenade, 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 Magnifica Take a total of 3 pools and 9 jacuzzis to be able to take a bath during your stay on the cruise. Nevertheless, the ship Explorer of the SeasIncludes 0 plus pools, having a total of 3 that we can enjoy for free during the stay to bathe and including 6 jacuzzis to relax. On the other hand, Ship MSC Magnifica has 2 bars and lounges more than cruise ship Explorer of the Seas which has a total of 9, so we have more places to drink drinks.

The MSC Magnifica it has 294 meters length (length), therefore it is equal to the length/height of 5 Towers of Pisa, 11 basketball court, 20 buses or 3 Big Ben. At the same time the Explorer of the Seas has 311 meters in length, so it is equal to the length or height of 7 Boeing 737 aircraft, 12 tennis courts, 6 Statues of Liberty or 3 Big Ben.

MSC Magnifica Explorer of the Seas
  • It is 10 years newer than Explorer of the Seas.
  • MSC Magnifica has more floors.
  • MSC Magnifica has 2 bares more than Explorer of the Seas.
  • MSC Magnifica offers a better crew/passenger ratio.
  • MSC Magnifica owns 3 tubs more jacuzzis than Explorer of the Seas.
  • Explorer of the Seas is 17 meters wider.
  • Explorer of the Seas has a difference of 17 meters in length than MSC Magnifica.
  • Explorer of the Seas has 384 more cabins than MSC Magnifica.
  • It has a capacity of 1067 passengers more than MSC Magnifica.
  • Explorer of the Seas has 5 restaurants than MSC Magnifica.
  • Explorer of the Seas has 1 lift more.
MSC Magnifica Explorer of the Seas