Cruise Comparison

MSC Magnifica VS MSC Preziosa

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MSC Magnifica MSC Preziosa
Year built 2010 2013
Beam 32 m 38 m
Length 294 m 333 m
Tonnage 95128 tn. 139072 tn.
Velocity 23 24
Passenger capacity 3223 4345
Crew capacity 1038 1388
Ratio of crew per passenger 3,11 3,13
Decks 16 18
Cabins 1259 1751
Restaurants 4 6
Bars/Pubs 11 12
Lifts 13 26
Nationality Panamá Panamá
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MSC Magnifica MSC Preziosa
Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant Incluido Incluido
Restaurante Principal (MSC) Incluido Incluido
Galaxy Kaito De pago
Butcher’s Cut De pago
MSC Yacht Club Restaurant Incluido
Overview
MSC Magnifica MSC Preziosa
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The cruise MSC Magnifica was finished in 2010, therefore it is 3 years older than MSC Preziosa, which was launched on 2013. 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 MSC Preziosa can accommodate up to 4345 passengers in its 1751 cabins. Likewise, the ship MSC Magnifica It has a lower ratio of crew members for each passenger, as it has one crew member for each 3.1 passengers, compared to the ratio of 3.1 passengers for each crew member of the MSC Preziosa that offers greater passenger service.

Comparing both cruises, one of the differences of MSC Magnifica is that it has 2 free restaurants (Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant, Restaurante Principal (MSC)), which is very important. It also has a total of 4 restaurants with different types of menus. Instead, the MSC Preziosa has a total of 6 restaurants paid and free among which 3 (Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant, MSC Yacht Club Restaurant , Restaurante Principal (MSC)) are already included when we make the reservation.

The exterior parts and common 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. On the contrary, MSC PreziosaIt has more pools with a total of 4 pools also included in the stay and 12 jacuzzis to relax with its jets. On the other hand, MSC Magnifica has 1, bars and lounges less than cruise ship MSC Preziosa where you can have soft drinks, cocktails, beers, juices, etc.

The MSC Magnifica it has 294 meters length (length), therefore it is equal to the length/height of 12 tennis courts, 20 buses, 11 basketball court or 3 Big Ben. The other way the cruise MSC Preziosa has 333 meters in length (length), therefore it is equal to the length/height of 12 tennis courts, 6 Statues of Liberty, 5 Towers of Pisa or 3 football fields.

MSC Magnifica MSC Preziosa
  • MSC Magnifica has a better crew to passenger ratio than MSC Preziosa.
  • MSC Preziosa is 3 years more modern.
  • MSC Preziosa has 6 meters more than beam.
  • It has a difference of 39 meters in length than MSC Magnifica.
  • MSC Preziosa has 2 more floors.
  • MSC Preziosa has 492 more cabins.
  • It has a difference of 1122 differences with respect to MSC Magnifica.
  • MSC Preziosa has 2 restaurants than MSC Magnifica.
  • MSC Preziosa has 1 bar more.
  • Owns 2 restaurants more free than MSC Magnifica.
  • MSC Preziosa has 3 tubs more jacuzzis than MSC Magnifica.
  • MSC Preziosa has 13 elevators more than MSC Magnifica.
MSC Magnifica MSC Preziosa