Cruise Comparison

MSC Magnifica VS Symphony of the Seas

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MSC Magnifica Symphony of the Seas
Year built 2010 2018
Beam 32 m 47 m
Length 294 m 361 m
Tonnage 95128 tn. 228081 tn.
Velocity 23 22
Passenger capacity 3223 6680
Crew capacity 1038 2200
Ratio of crew per passenger 3,11 3,04
Decks 16 18
Cabins 1259 2759
Restaurants 4 20
Bars/Pubs 11 18
Lifts 13 24
Nationality Panamá Bahamas
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MSC Magnifica Symphony of the Seas
Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant Incluido
Restaurante Principal (MSC) Incluido
Jamie's Italian de Jamie Oliver De pago
Johnny Rockets De pago
Windjammer Incluido
El Loco Fresh Incluido
Dog House Incluido
Wonderland De pago
Chops Grille De pago
Solarium Bistro Incluido
Hooked SeaFood De pago
Café Promenade Incluido
Coastal Kitchen De pago
Sugar Beach De pago
Park Cafe Incluido
Vitality Café De pago
150 Central Park De pago
Sorrento Pizza Incluido
Restaurante Principal Incluido
Izumi De pago
Playmakers Bar & Arcade De pago
Overview
MSC Magnifica Symphony of the Seas
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The cruise MSC Magnifica was launched in 2010, with a difference of 8 years prior to Symphony of the Seas, which touched sea for the first time on 2018. The cruise MSC Magnifica has a capacity of 3223 passengers that are distributed in its 1259 cabins, on the other hand, the Symphony of the Seas can accommodate up to 6680 passengers in its 2759 cabins. Likewise, the cruise MSC Magnifica has a lower ratio of crew members per passenger, having one crew member per 3.1 passengers, compared to the ratio of 3 per crew member of Symphony of the Seas, which normally translates into better service.

One of the differences between MSC Magnifica and Symphony of the Seas is that it has a total of 4 restaurants among which 2 (Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant, Restaurante Principal (MSC)) are totally free in the price of the cruise and have no additional cost On the contrary, Symphony of the Seas accommodates a total of 20 restaurants of different types of menus and includes 8 (Windjammer, El Loco Fresh, Dog House, Solarium Bistro, Café Promenade, Park Cafe, Sorrento Pizza, Restaurante Principal, ) where we can have lunch or dinner at no additional cost.

The exterior parts and common areas of the cruise MSC Magnifica include a total of 3 pools and 9 jacuzzis where you can enjoy with the family during your stay and take a dip. Nevertheless, the cruise Symphony of the SeasIt has more pools with a total of 5 pools also included in the stay and 10 jacuzzis to relax with its jets. On the other hand, MSC Magnifica has 7, bars and lounges less than cruise ship Symphony of the Seas, which includes a total of 18 instead of 11, both cruise ships having a variety of places to have all kinds of drinks.

MSC Magnifica It has 294 meters length (length), which is the same as 63 Tesla Model 3 cars, 11 basketball court, 3 Big Ben or 5 Towers of Pisa approximately. Por otra parte the ship Symphony of the Seas has 361 meters in length, so it is equal to the length or height of 63 Tesla Model 3 cars, 12 tennis courts, 20 buses or 6 Statues of Liberty.

MSC Magnifica Symphony of the Seas
  • Symphony of the Seas is 8 years more modern.
  • Symphony of the Seas has 15 meters more than beam.
  • Symphony of the Seas has 67 meters more than length.
  • Symphony of the Seas has 2 covered more.
  • Symphony of the Seas has 1500 more cabins than MSC Magnifica.
  • It has a difference of 3457 differences with respect to MSC Magnifica.
  • Symphony of the Seas has 16 restaurants plus.
  • Symphony of the Seas has a difference of 7 bares.
  • It has a better crew to passenger ratio than MSC Magnifica.
  • Symphony of the Seas has 3 restaurants included plus.
  • Owns 1 tubs more jacuzzis than MSC Magnifica.
  • Symphony of the Seas has 11 elevators more.
MSC Magnifica Symphony of the Seas