Cruise Comparison

MSC Musica VS Symphony of the Seas

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MSC Musica Symphony of the Seas
Year built 2006 2018
Beam 32 m 47 m
Length 293 m 361 m
Tonnage 92409 tn. 228081 tn.
Velocity 22 22
Passenger capacity 3223 6680
Crew capacity 1014 2200
Ratio of crew per passenger 3,18 3,04
Decks 16 18
Cabins 1275 2759
Restaurants 4 20
Bars/Pubs 10 18
Lifts 13 24
Nationality Panamá Bahamas
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MSC Musica Symphony of the Seas
Kaito Sushi Bar De pago
Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant Incluido
Restaurante Principal (MSC) Incluido
Jamie's Italian de Jamie Oliver De pago
Johnny Rockets De pago
Windjammer Incluido
El Loco Fresh Incluido
Dog House Incluido
Wonderland De pago
Chops Grille De pago
Solarium Bistro Incluido
Hooked SeaFood De pago
Café Promenade Incluido
Coastal Kitchen De pago
Sugar Beach De pago
Park Cafe Incluido
Vitality Café De pago
150 Central Park De pago
Sorrento Pizza Incluido
Restaurante Principal Incluido
Izumi De pago
Playmakers Bar & Arcade De pago
Overview
MSC Musica Symphony of the Seas
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The MSC Musica was built in 2006, being 12 years older than Symphony of the Seas, which was built on 2018. MSC Musica it has a capacity of 3223 passengers that are distributed in its 1275 cabins (interior, exterior and balcony), on the contrary, the Symphony of the Seas can accommodate up to 6680 passengers in its 2759 cabins. Moreover, the ship MSC Musica has a lower ratio of crew members per passenger, having one crew member per 3.2 passengers, compared to the ratio of 3 per crew member of Symphony of the Seas, which normally translates into better service in all its rooms on the ship.

The most noticeable differences between MSC Musica and Symphony of the Seas is that it has a total of 4 restaurants among which 2 (Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant, Restaurante Principal (MSC)) the food is totally free and they have no additional cost On the contrary, the cruise Symphony of the Seas includes 20 restaurants with different themes and cuisines to eat, of which 8 (Windjammer, El Loco Fresh, Dog House, Solarium Bistro, Café Promenade, Park Cafe, Sorrento Pizza, Restaurante Principal, ) are free and included with the cruise price.

The exterior parts and common areas of the MSC Musica include a total of 3 pools and 4 jacuzzis where you can enjoy with the family during your stay and take a dip. However, Symphony of the SeasIt has more pools with a total of 5 pools also included in the stay and 10 jacuzzis to relax with its jets. On the other hand, MSC Musica has 8, bars and lounges less than cruise ship Symphony of the Seas where you can have soft drinks, cocktails, beers, juices, etc.

The ship MSC Musica It has 293 meters length (length), which is the same as 3 Big Ben, 5 Towers of Pisa, 62 Tesla Model 3 cars or 6 Statues of Liberty approximately. Igualmente Symphony of the Seas is 361 meters long, so it is equal to the length or height of 20 buses, 10 basketball court, 3 football fields, or 12 tennis courts.

MSC Musica Symphony of the Seas
  • Symphony of the Seas is 12 years newer.
  • Symphony of the Seas is 15 meters wider than MSC Musica.
  • Symphony of the Seas is 68 meters longer than MSC Musica.
  • Symphony of the Seas has more floors than MSC Musica.
  • Symphony of the Seas has 1484 more cabins.
  • It has a difference of 3457 differences with respect to MSC Musica.
  • Symphony of the Seas has 16 restaurants than MSC Musica.
  • Symphony of the Seas has 8 bares more.
  • Symphony of the Seas has a better crew to passenger ratio than MSC Musica.
  • Symphony of the Seas has more free 2 restaurants than MSC Musica.
  • It has 6 jacuzzis more than MSC Musica.
  • Symphony of the Seas has 11 elevators more.
MSC Musica Symphony of the Seas