Cruise Comparison

MSC Meraviglia VS Freedom of the Seas

Find out all the differences between these two cruises at 2026

MSC Meraviglia Freedom of the Seas
Year built 2017 2006
Beam 43 m 38 m
Length 315 m 339 m
Tonnage 167600 tn. 154400 tn.
Velocity 23 22
Passenger capacity 4488 4635
Crew capacity 1536 1365
Ratio of crew per passenger 2,92 3,4
Decks 19 15
Cabins 2244 1963
Restaurants 11 11
Bars/Pubs 20 11
Lifts 32 14
Nationality France Bahamas
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Overview
MSC Meraviglia Freedom of the Seas
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The cruise MSC Meraviglia started sailing in 2017, so it is 11 years more modern than Freedom of the Seas, which was built on 2006. MSC Meraviglia can accommodate up to a maximum of 4488 passengers divided into 2244 cabins. The Freedom of the Seas has 1963 cabins for up to 4635 passengers. On the other hand, 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.

Among the main differences of MSC Meraviglia is that it includes a total of 11 restaurants of different types of food of which 2 (Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant, Restaurante Principal (MSC), ) is included in the price of the cruise and we will not have to pay extra to eat there On the contrary, the Freedom of the Seas has a total of 11 restaurants paid and free among which 4 (Windjammer, El Loco Fresh, Café Promenade, Sorrento Pizza, ) are already included when we make the reservation.

In the 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 Freedom of the SeasIt has 0 plus pools (4 in total) to bathe in and a total of 4 jacuzzis to enjoy with its relaxing bubbles. In addition, the cruise ship MSC Meraviglia has 20 bars and lounges to enjoy all kinds of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages instead of the 11 that includes Freedom of the Seas distributed throughout the boat.

MSC Meraviglia it has 315 meters length (length), therefore it is equal to the length/height of 11 basketball court, 3 football fields, 8 Boeing 737 aircraft or 5 Towers of Pisa. A su vez the cruise Freedom of the Seas has 339 meters in length (length), which is the same as 21 buses, 67 Tesla Model 3 cars, 13 tennis courts or 3 Big Ben approximately.

MSC Meraviglia Freedom of the Seas
  • She is 11 years younger than Freedom of the Seas.
  • MSC Meraviglia has 5 meters more than beam.
  • MSC Meraviglia has more decks than Freedom of the Seas.
  • MSC Meraviglia has a difference of 281.
  • It has 9 bares more than Freedom of the Seas.
  • MSC Meraviglia has a better crew to passenger ratio than Freedom of the Seas.
  • MSC Meraviglia has 1 restaurant included in the price plus.
  • Has 5 jacuzzi more than Freedom of the Seas.
  • Owns 18 elevators more than Freedom of the Seas.
  • Freedom of the Seas is meters longer.
  • Freedom of the Seas has a difference of 147 with respect to MSC Meraviglia.
MSC Meraviglia Freedom of the Seas