Cruise Comparison

MSC Opera VS Symphony of the Seas

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MSC Opera Symphony of the Seas
Year built 2004 2018
Beam 32 m 47 m
Length 274 m 361 m
Tonnage 65591 tn. 228081 tn.
Velocity 20 22
Passenger capacity 2679 6680
Crew capacity 728 2200
Ratio of crew per passenger 3,68 3,04
Decks 13 18
Cabins 1075 2759
Restaurants 4 20
Bars/Pubs 6 18
Lifts 9 24
Nationality Panamá Bahamas
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MSC Opera Symphony of the Seas
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 Opera Symphony of the Seas
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The ship MSC Opera began its voyages in 2004, so it is 14 years older than Symphony of the Seas, which was built on 2018. The ship MSC Opera has capacity for up to 2679 passengers divided into 1075 cabins (including interior, exterior and balcony cabins). The Symphony of the Seas carries up to 6680 passengers in its 2759 cabins. Moreover, MSC Opera It has a lower ratio of crew members for each passenger, as it has one crew member for each 3.7 passengers, compared to the ratio of 3 passengers for each crew member of the Symphony of the Seas that offers greater passenger service.

Among its main features is MSC Opera 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 However, Symphony of the Seas accommodates a total of 20 restaurants of different types of menus and includes 8 (Windjammer, El Loco Fresh, Dog House, Solarium Bistro, Café Promenade, Park Cafe, Sorrento Pizza, Restaurante Principal, ) where we can have lunch or dinner at no additional cost.

The services and areas of the MSC Opera It has a total of 3 pools and 2 jacuzzis in which to bathe and which are included during the stay. On the contrary, the Symphony of the SeasIt has 2 plus pools (5 in total) to bathe in and a total of 10 jacuzzis to enjoy with its relaxing bubbles. On the other hand, MSC Opera has 12, bars and lounges less than cruise ship Symphony of the Seas, which includes a total of 18 instead of 6, both cruise ships having a variety of places to have all kinds of drinks.

The cruise MSC Opera it has 274 meters length (length), therefore it is equal to the length/height of 3 Big Ben, 10 basketball court, 3 football fields or 18 buses. Por su lado Symphony of the Seas it has 361 meters in length (length), therefore it is equal to the length/height of 5 Towers of Pisa, 7 Boeing 737 aircraft, 6 Statues of Liberty or 58 Tesla Model 3 cars.

MSC Opera Symphony of the Seas
  • It is 14 years more modern than MSC Opera.
  • It has 15 meters more beam than MSC Opera.
  • Symphony of the Seas has 87 meters more in length than MSC Opera.
  • Symphony of the Seas has 5 more covered than MSC Opera.
  • Symphony of the Seas has 1684 more cabins.
  • Symphony of the Seas has a capacity of 4001 differences more than MSC Opera.
  • Owns 16 restaurants more than MSC Opera.
  • Symphony of the Seas has 12 bares more.
  • Symphony of the Seas offers a better crew/passenger ratio.
  • Symphony of the Seas has 3 restaurants more.
  • Symphony of the Seas has 8 hot tub more.
  • Symphony of the Seas has 15 elevators more than MSC Opera.
MSC Opera Symphony of the Seas