Cruise Comparison

MSC Magnifica VS Utopia of the Seas

Find out all the differences between these two cruises at 2026

MSC Magnifica Utopia of the Seas
Year built 2010 2024
Beam 32 m 64 m
Length 294 m 362 m
Tonnage 95128 tn. 236860 tn.
Velocity 23 22
Passenger capacity 3223 5668
Crew capacity 1038 2290
Ratio of crew per passenger 3,11 2,48
Decks 16 18
Cabins 1259 2834
Restaurants 4 22
Bars/Pubs 11 13
Lifts 13 24
Nationality Panamá Bahamas
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MSC Magnifica Utopia of the Seas
Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant Incluido
Restaurante Principal (MSC) Incluido
Johnny Rockets De pago
Windjammer Incluido
El Loco Fresh Incluido
Dog House Incluido
Chops Grille De pago
Solarium Bistro Incluido
Hooked SeaFood De pago
Café Promenade Incluido
Starbucks De pago
Coastal Kitchen De pago
Sugar Beach De pago
Park Cafe Incluido
Giovanni's Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar De pago
150 Central Park De pago
The Mason Jar De pago
Sorrento Pizza Incluido
Restaurante Principal Incluido
Chef's Table De pago
Izumi De pago
Playmakers Bar & Arcade De pago
Poolside Food Truck Incluido
Sprinkles Incluido
Overview
MSC Magnifica Utopia of the Seas
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The cruise MSC Magnifica was launched in 2010, 14 years prior to Utopia of the Seas, which touched sea for the first time on 2024. The ship MSC Magnifica has a capacity of 3223 passengers that are distributed in its 1259 cabins, on the contrary, the Utopia of the Seas can accommodate up to 5668 passengers in its 2834 cabins. On the other hand, 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 2.5 per crew member of Utopia of the Seas, which normally translates into better service.

The main differences between MSC Magnifica and Utopia of the Seas is that we will have at our disposal 4 restaurants with different menus, of which 2 (Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant, Restaurante Principal (MSC)) are included in the price and we will have no additional cost Nevertheless, the ship Utopia of the Seas has a total of 22 restaurants paid and free among which 10 (Windjammer, El Loco Fresh, Dog House, Solarium Bistro, Café Promenade, Park Cafe, Sorrento Pizza, Restaurante Principal, Poolside Food Truck, Sprinkles) are already included when we make the reservation.

The exterior and common areas of the 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 ship Utopia of the SeasIt has 2 plus pools (5 in total) to bathe in and a total of 8 jacuzzis to enjoy with its relaxing bubbles. Moreover, MSC Magnifica has 2, bars and lounges less than cruise ship Utopia of the Seas where you can have soft drinks, cocktails, beers, juices, etc.

MSC Magnifica it has 294 meters length (length), therefore it is equal to the length/height of 20 buses, 3 Big Ben, 12 tennis courts or 11 basketball court. A la inversa Utopia of the Seas has 362 meters in length, so it is equal to the length or height of 20 buses, 3 Big Ben, 63 Tesla Model 3 cars or 7 Boeing 737 aircraft.

MSC Magnifica Utopia of the Seas
  • It has 1 jacuzzis more than Utopia of the Seas.
  • Utopia of the Seas is 14 years newer.
  • Utopia of the Seas has 32 meters more than beam.
  • Utopia of the Seas has 68 meters more than length.
  • Utopia of the Seas has 2 covered more.
  • Utopia of the Seas has 1575 cabins plus.
  • 2445 passengers more than MSC Magnifica.
  • Utopia of the Seas has 18 restaurants plus.
  • It has 2 bares more than MSC Magnifica.
  • Utopia of the Seas has the best crew to passenger ratio.
  • Utopia of the Seas has more free 4 restaurants than MSC Magnifica.
  • Has 11 elevators more than MSC Magnifica.
MSC Magnifica Utopia of the Seas