Cruise Comparison

MSC Opera VS Navigator of the Seas

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MSC Opera Navigator of the Seas
Year built 2004 2002
Beam 32 m 39 m
Length 274 m 311 m
Tonnage 65591 tn. 139000 tn.
Velocity 20 22
Passenger capacity 2679 3968
Crew capacity 728 1232
Ratio of crew per passenger 3,68 3,22
Decks 13 15
Cabins 1075 1694
Restaurants 4 11
Bars/Pubs 6 9
Lifts 9 14
Nationality Panamá Bahamas
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MSC Opera Navigator of the Seas
Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant Incluido
Restaurante Principal (MSC) Incluido
Johnny Rockets De pago
Windjammer Incluido
El Loco Fresh Incluido
Chops Grille De pago
Hooked SeaFood De pago
Café Promenade Incluido
Starbucks De pago
Restaurante Principal Incluido
Chef's Table De pago
Izumi De pago
Jamie's Italian de Jamie Oliver De pago
Overview
MSC Opera Navigator of the Seas
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MSC Opera was built in 2004, and is 2 years more modern than Navigator of the Seas, which was built on 2002. The cruise MSC Opera it has a capacity of 2679 passengers that are distributed in its 1075 cabins (interior, exterior and balcony), on the contrary, the Navigator of the Seas can accommodate up to 3968 passengers in its 1694 cabins. On the other hand, the MSC Opera has a lower ratio of crew members per passenger, having one crew member per 3.7 passengers, compared to the ratio of 3.2 per crew member of Navigator of the Seas, which normally translates into better service in all its cabins on the cruise ship.

One of the differences between MSC Opera and Navigator of the Seas is that it has a total of 2 free restaurants (Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant, Restaurante Principal (MSC)) included in the price of the cruise, making a total of 4 restaurants that we can visit. For his part, the ship Navigator of the Seas comes with 11 restaurants of different types of gastronomy and includes 4 (Windjammer, El Loco Fresh, Café Promenade, Restaurante Principal, ) totally free where we can have lunch or dinner at no additional cost.

The exterior and common 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, the ship Navigator of the Seas comes with more pools by having a total of 3 pools and 6 jacuzzis that are also included during the stay on the ship. Moreover, MSC Opera has 3, bars and lounges less than cruise ship Navigator of the Seas where you can have soft drinks, cocktails, beers, juices, etc.

The MSC Opera is 274 meters long, so it is equal to the length or height of 6 Statues of Liberty, 7 Boeing 737 aircraft, 3 football fields, or 18 buses. Likewise the Navigator of the Seas it has 311 meters in length (length), therefore it is equal to the length/height of 10 basketball court, 58 Tesla Model 3 cars, 11 tennis courts or 3 Big Ben.

MSC Opera Navigator of the Seas
  • It is 2 years newer than Navigator of the Seas.
  • Navigator of the Seas has 7 meters more beam than MSC Opera.
  • It is 37 meters longer than MSC Opera.
  • Has 2 covered more than MSC Opera.
  • Navigator of the Seas has 619 more cabins than MSC Opera.
  • Navigator of the Seas fits 1289 more passengers.
  • Owns 7 restaurants more than MSC Opera.
  • It has 3 bares more than MSC Opera.
  • Navigator of the Seas has the best crew to passenger ratio.
  • Navigator of the Seas includes 1 restaurant included more than MSC Opera.
  • Navigator of the Seas has a difference of 4 tubs jacuzzi.
  • It has 5 elevators more than MSC Opera.
MSC Opera Navigator of the Seas