Cruise Comparison

MSC Musica VS Explorer of the Seas

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MSC Musica Explorer of the Seas
Year built 2006 2000
Beam 32 m 49 m
Length 293 m 311 m
Tonnage 92409 tn. 138000 tn.
Velocity 22 22
Passenger capacity 3223 4290
Crew capacity 1014 1185
Ratio of crew per passenger 3,18 3,62
Decks 16 15
Cabins 1275 1643
Restaurants 4 9
Bars/Pubs 10 9
Lifts 13 14
Nationality Panamá Bahamas
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Overview
MSC Musica Explorer of the Seas
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The cruise MSC Musica was manufactured in 2006, therefore it is 6 years more recent than Explorer of the Seas, which was built on 2000. The cruise MSC Musica it has a capacity of 3223 passengers that are distributed in its 1275 cabins (interior, exterior and balcony), on the other hand, the Explorer of the Seas can accommodate up to 4290 passengers in its 1643 cabins. Moreover, MSC Musica 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 3.2 passengers.

One of the differences between MSC Musica with Explorer of the Seas is that it has 4 restaurants of which 2 (Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant, Restaurante Principal (MSC)) are included in the price of the cruise at no extra cost Nevertheless, the Explorer of the Seas comes with 9 restaurants of different types of gastronomy and includes 3 (Windjammer, Café Promenade, Restaurante Principal, ) totally free where we can have lunch or dinner at no additional cost.

The exterior parts and common areas of the ship MSC Musica It has a total of 3 pools and 4 jacuzzis in which to bathe and which are included during the stay. Nevertheless, the ship Explorer of the SeasIt has more pools with a total of 3 pools also included in the stay and 6 jacuzzis to relax with its jets. On the other hand, Ship MSC Musica has 1 bars and lounges more than cruise ship Explorer of the Seas which has a total of 9, so we have more places to drink drinks.

The ship MSC Musica is 293 meters long, so it is equal to the length or height of 3 Big Ben, 7 Boeing 737 aircraft, 62 Tesla Model 3 cars, or 12 tennis courts. Instead the ship Explorer of the Seas is 311 meters long, so it is equal to the length or height of 5 Towers of Pisa, 20 buses, 62 Tesla Model 3 cars, or 12 tennis courts.

MSC Musica Explorer of the Seas
  • MSC Musica is 6 years more modern than Explorer of the Seas.
  • MSC Musica has 1 more covered than Explorer of the Seas.
  • It has 1 bar more than Explorer of the Seas.
  • It has a better crew to passenger ratio than Explorer of the Seas.
  • MSC Musica has 1 restaurant included in the price more than Explorer of the Seas.
  • It has 17 meters more beam than MSC Musica.
  • Explorer of the Seas has 18 meters more than length.
  • Explorer of the Seas has 368 more cabins.
  • Explorer of the Seas has a capacity of 1067 more passengers.
  • Explorer of the Seas has 5 restaurants than MSC Musica.
  • Explorer of the Seas has 2 jacuzzi more.
  • Explorer of the Seas has 1 lift more than MSC Musica.
MSC Musica Explorer of the Seas