Cruise Comparison

MSC Meraviglia VS Independence of the Seas

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MSC Meraviglia Independence of the Seas
Year built 2017 2008
Beam 43 m 38 m
Length 315 m 339 m
Tonnage 167600 tn. 154400 tn.
Velocity 23 22
Passenger capacity 4488 3634
Crew capacity 1536 1365
Ratio of crew per passenger 2,92 2,66
Decks 19 15
Cabins 2244 1815
Restaurants 11 12
Bars/Pubs 20 11
Lifts 32 14
Nationality France Bahamas
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Overview
MSC Meraviglia Independence of the Seas
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The MSC Meraviglia started sailing in 2017, , 9 years more current than Independence of the Seas, which was built on 2008. The ship MSC Meraviglia can accommodate up to a maximum of 4488 passengers divided into 2244 cabins. The Independence of the Seas has 1815 cabins for up to 3634 passengers. On the other hand, MSC Meraviglia It has a lower ratio of crew members for each passenger, as it has one crew member for each 2.9 passengers, compared to the ratio of 2.7 passengers for each crew member of the Independence of the Seas that offers greater passenger service.

Among its main features is MSC Meraviglia is that it has a total of 11 restaurants among which 2 (Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant, Restaurante Principal (MSC), ) are totally free in the price of the cruise and have no additional cost For his part, Independence of the Seas accommodates a total of 12 restaurants of different types of menus and includes 4 (Windjammer, Café Promenade, Sorrento Pizza, Restaurante Principal, ) where we can have lunch or dinner at no additional cost.

The exterior parts and common areas of the ship 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. Secondly, the cruise Independence of the SeasIt has 1 pools less (3 in total) to bathe in and a total of 7 jacuzzis to enjoy with its relaxing bubbles. Moreover, 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 Independence of the Seas distributed throughout the boat.

The ship MSC Meraviglia it has 315 meters length (length), therefore it is equal to the length/height of 13 tennis courts, 5 Towers of Pisa, 21 buses or 7 Statues of Liberty. A su vez Independence of the Seas has 339 meters in length, so it is equal to the length or height of 3 football fields, 67 Tesla Model 3 cars, 21 buses or 3 Big Ben.

MSC Meraviglia Independence of the Seas
  • MSC Meraviglia is 9 most recent years.
  • MSC Meraviglia has 5 meters more than beam.
  • It has more floors than Independence of the Seas.
  • It has 429 cabins more than Independence of the Seas.
  • It has a difference of 854 differences with respect to Independence of the Seas.
  • It has 9 bares more than Independence of the Seas.
  • MSC Meraviglia has 2 restaurants free plus.
  • MSC Meraviglia has 2 hot tub more.
  • MSC Meraviglia has 18 elevators more.
  • She has 24 meters longer than MSC Meraviglia.
  • Independence of the Seas has 1 restaurant more.
  • Independence of the Seas offers a better crew/passenger ratio.
MSC Meraviglia Independence of the Seas