Cruise Comparison

MSC Meraviglia VS Brilliance of the Seas

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MSC Meraviglia Brilliance of the Seas
Year built 2017 2002
Beam 43 m 40 m
Length 315 m 294 m
Tonnage 167600 tn. 90090 tn.
Velocity 23 25
Passenger capacity 4488 2543
Crew capacity 1536 848
Ratio of crew per passenger 2,92 3
Decks 19 13
Cabins 2244 1070
Restaurants 11 9
Bars/Pubs 20 9
Lifts 32 9
Nationality France Bahamas
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Overview
MSC Meraviglia Brilliance of the Seas
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The ship MSC Meraviglia was built in 2017, , 15 years more recent than Brilliance of the Seas, which was launched on 2002. The ship MSC Meraviglia has a capacity of 4488 passengers that are distributed in its 2244 cabins, on the contrary, the Brilliance of the Seas can accommodate up to 2543 passengers in its 1070 cabins. In addition, the ship MSC Meraviglia 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 2.9 passengers.

The most noticeable differences between MSC Meraviglia and Brilliance of the Seas is that it has a total of 11 restaurants among which 2 (Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant, Restaurante Principal (MSC), ) the food is totally free and they have no additional cost Nevertheless, Brilliance of the Seas has a total of 9 restaurants among which 3 (Windjammer, Park Cafe, Restaurante Principal, ) are free and are included in the price of the cruise.

The exterior parts and common areas of the cruise MSC Meraviglia include a total of 4 pools and 9 jacuzzis where you can enjoy with the family during your stay and take a dip. On the contrary, the ship Brilliance of the SeasIt has 1 pools less (3 in total) to bathe in and a total of 3 jacuzzis to enjoy with its relaxing bubbles. Likewise, the cruise ship MSC Meraviglia has 20 bars and lounges to enjoy all kinds of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages instead of the 9 that includes Brilliance of the Seas distributed throughout the boat.

MSC Meraviglia it has 315 meters length (length), therefore it is equal to the length/height of 8 Boeing 737 aircraft, 13 tennis courts, 21 buses or 11 basketball court. At the same time Brilliance of the Seas it has 294 meters in length (length), which is the same as 7 Statues of Liberty, 3 Big Ben, 5 Towers of Pisa or 3 football fields approximately.

MSC Meraviglia Brilliance of the Seas
  • MSC Meraviglia is 15 years newer than Brilliance of the Seas.
  • MSC Meraviglia has a difference of 3 in beam meters than Brilliance of the Seas.
  • MSC Meraviglia has 21 meters more than length.
  • Has 6 covered more than Brilliance of the Seas.
  • MSC Meraviglia has a difference of 1174 than Brilliance of the Seas.
  • MSC Meraviglia has a difference of 1945 differences.
  • Has a difference of 2 restaurants than Brilliance of the Seas.
  • MSC Meraviglia has 11 bares more.
  • MSC Meraviglia has a better crew to passenger ratio.
  • MSC Meraviglia has 3 restaurants included more than Brilliance of the Seas.
  • MSC Meraviglia has a difference of 6 tubs jacuzzi.
  • MSC Meraviglia has a difference of 1 pools than Brilliance of the Seas.
  • MSC Meraviglia has a difference of 23 elevators.
MSC Meraviglia Brilliance of the Seas