Cruise Comparison

MSC Opera VS MSC Virtuosa

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MSC Opera MSC Virtuosa
Year built 2004 2021
Beam 32 m 43 m
Length 274 m 331 m
Tonnage 65591 tn. 181541 tn.
Velocity 20 23
Passenger capacity 2679 6334
Crew capacity 728 1704
Ratio of crew per passenger 3,68 3,72
Decks 13 19
Cabins 1075 2421
Restaurants 4 10
Bars/Pubs 6 21
Lifts 9 19
Nationality Panamá French
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Overview
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The cruise MSC Opera started sailing in 2004, with a difference of 17 years prior to MSC Virtuosa, which was launched at sea on 2021. The MSC Opera it has a capacity of 2679 passengers that are distributed in its 1075 cabins (interior, exterior and balcony), on the other hand, the MSC Virtuosa can accommodate up to 6334 passengers in its 2421 cabins. Likewise, the ship MSC Opera has a lower ratio of crew members per passenger, having one crew member per 3.7 passengers, compared to the ratio of 3.7 per crew member of MSC Virtuosa, which normally translates into better service in all its rooms on the ship.

When comparing both cruises, one of the differences of MSC Opera is that we will have at our disposal 4 restaurants with different menus, of which 2 (Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant, Restaurante Principal (MSC)) are included in the price and we will have no additional cost Secondly, MSC Virtuosa includes 10 restaurants with different themes and cuisines to eat, of which 3 (Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant, MSC Yacht Club Restaurant , Restaurante Principal (MSC), ) are free and included with the cruise price.

The services and areas of MSC Opera include a total of 3 pools and 2 jacuzzis where you can enjoy with the family during your stay and take a dip. Nevertheless, MSC VirtuosaIt has more pools with a total of 4 pools also included in the stay and 9 jacuzzis to relax with its jets. Likewise, MSC Opera has 15, bars and lounges less than cruise ship MSC Virtuosa where you can have soft drinks, cocktails, beers, juices, etc.

MSC Opera is 274 meters long, so it is equal to the length or height of 58 Tesla Model 3 cars, 3 Big Ben, 18 buses, or 11 tennis courts. On the other hand the ship MSC Virtuosa has 331 meters length (length), therefore it is equal to the length/height of 6 Statues of Liberty, 10 basketball court, 3 football fields or 11 tennis courts.

MSC Opera MSC Virtuosa
  • MSC Opera has a better crew to passenger ratio than MSC Virtuosa.
  • MSC Virtuosa is 17 most recent years.
  • It has a difference of 11 meters of breadth than MSC Opera.
  • MSC Virtuosa has 57 meters more in length than MSC Opera.
  • MSC Virtuosa has 6 more floors.
  • MSC Virtuosa has 1346 more cabins.
  • MSC Virtuosa fits 3655 more passengers.
  • It has 6 restaurants more than MSC Opera.
  • It has 15 bares more than MSC Opera.
  • MSC Virtuosa has 6 restaurants included more than MSC Opera.
  • Owns 7 tubs more jacuzzis than MSC Opera.
  • Has 10 elevators more than MSC Opera.
MSC Opera MSC Virtuosa