Cruise Comparison

MSC Magnifica VS Serenade of the Seas

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MSC Magnifica Serenade of the Seas
Year built 2010 2003
Beam 32 m 39 m
Length 294 m 293 m
Tonnage 95128 tn. 90090 tn.
Velocity 23 25
Passenger capacity 3223 2476
Crew capacity 1038 832
Ratio of crew per passenger 3,11 2,98
Decks 16 13
Cabins 1259 1073
Restaurants 4 8
Bars/Pubs 11 10
Lifts 13 9
Nationality Panamá Bahamas
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MSC Magnifica Serenade of the Seas
Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant Incluido
Restaurante Principal (MSC) Incluido
Windjammer Incluido
Chops Grille De pago
Park Cafe Incluido
Giovanni's Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar De pago
Restaurante Principal Incluido
Chef's Table De pago
Izumi De pago
Café Latte-tudes De pago
Overview
MSC Magnifica Serenade of the Seas
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The cruise MSC Magnifica left shipyards in 2010, being 7 years more modern than Serenade of the Seas, which was built on 2003. The cruise MSC Magnifica has a capacity of 3223 passengers that are distributed in its 1259 cabins, on the other hand, the Serenade of the Seas can accommodate up to 2476 passengers in its 1073 cabins. In addition, 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 passengers for each crew member of the Serenade of the Seas that offers greater passenger service.

One of the differences between MSC Magnifica and Serenade of the Seas is that it has 2 free restaurants (Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant, Restaurante Principal (MSC)) where we won't have to pay any additional payment for the meal and a total of 4 restaurants of different types of gastronomy On the contrary, the ship Serenade of the Seas comes with 8 restaurants of different types of gastronomy and includes 3 (Windjammer, Park Cafe, Restaurante Principal, ) totally free where we can have lunch or dinner at no additional cost.

In the 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. Nevertheless, the Serenade of the SeasIt comes with fewer pools as it has a total of 2 pools and 3 jacuzzis which are also included during the stay on the ship. On the other hand, Ship MSC Magnifica has 1 bars and lounges more than cruise ship Serenade of the Seas which has a total of 10, so we have more places to drink drinks.

The cruise MSC Magnifica it has 294 meters length (length), therefore it is equal to the length/height of 12 tennis courts, 63 Tesla Model 3 cars, 3 football fields or 7 Boeing 737 aircraft. Instead Serenade of the Seas has 293 meters length (length), therefore it is equal to the length/height of 20 buses, 11 basketball court, 6 Statues of Liberty or 7 Boeing 737 aircraft.

MSC Magnifica Serenade of the Seas
  • MSC Magnifica is 7-years newer than Serenade of the Seas.
  • It is 1 meters longer than Serenade of the Seas.
  • MSC Magnifica has 3 covered more.
  • MSC Magnifica has 186 more cabins.
  • MSC Magnifica has a capacity of 747 differences more than Serenade of the Seas.
  • MSC Magnifica has a difference of 1 bar.
  • MSC Magnifica has 6 hot tub more.
  • MSC Magnifica has a difference of 4 elevators than Serenade of the Seas.
  • It has a difference of 7 meters of breadth than MSC Magnifica.
  • Serenade of the Seas has 4 restaurants plus.
  • Serenade of the Seas has a better crew to passenger ratio.
MSC Magnifica Serenade of the Seas