Cruise Comparison

MSC Magnifica VS MSC Orchestra

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MSC Magnifica MSC Orchestra
Year built 2010 2007
Beam 32 m 32 m
Length 294 m 294 m
Tonnage 95128 tn. 92409 tn.
Velocity 23 23
Passenger capacity 3223 3223
Crew capacity 1038 940
Ratio of crew per passenger 3,11 3,43
Decks 16 16
Cabins 1259 1275
Restaurants 4 4
Bars/Pubs 11 10
Lifts 13 13
Nationality Panamá Panamá
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MSC Magnifica MSC Orchestra
Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant Incluido Incluido
Restaurante Principal (MSC) Incluido Incluido
Overview
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The cruise MSC Magnifica was manufactured in 2010, so it is 3 years newer than MSC Orchestra, which launched on 2007. MSC Magnifica has a capacity of 3223 passengers that are distributed in its 1259 cabins, on the other hand, the MSC Orchestra can accommodate up to 3223 passengers in its 1275 cabins. Likewise, 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.

The main differences between MSC Magnifica and MSC Orchestra is that it has 4 restaurants from which 2 (Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant, Restaurante Principal (MSC)) can be visited at no extra cost On the contrary, the MSC Orchestra has a total of 4 restaurants paid and free among which 2 (Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant, Restaurante Principal (MSC)) are already included when we make the reservation.

The exterior parts and common areas of MSC Magnifica Take a total of 3 pools and 9 jacuzzis to be able to take a bath during your stay on the cruise. On the contrary, the cruise MSC OrchestraIt has 0 plus pools (3 in total) to bathe in and a total of 7 jacuzzis to enjoy with its relaxing bubbles. On the other hand, Ship MSC Magnifica has 1 bars and lounges more than cruise ship MSC Orchestra which has a total of 10, so we have more places to drink drinks.

MSC Magnifica is 294 meters long, so it is equal to the length or height of 7 Boeing 737 aircraft, 20 buses, 11 basketball court, or 3 football fields. Al mismo tiempo the ship MSC Orchestra is 294 meters long, so it is equal to the length or height of 5 Towers of Pisa, 20 buses, 3 Big Ben or 12 tennis courts.

MSC Magnifica MSC Orchestra
  • MSC Magnifica is 3 years newer than MSC Orchestra.
  • It has 1 bar more than MSC Orchestra.
  • MSC Magnifica has a better crew to passenger ratio than MSC Orchestra.
  • Has 2 jacuzzi more than MSC Orchestra.
  • MSC Orchestra has 16 more cabins than MSC Magnifica.
MSC Magnifica MSC Orchestra