Cruise Comparison

MSC Orchestra VS Allure of the Seas

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MSC Orchestra Allure of the Seas
Year built 2007 2010
Beam 32 m 46 m
Length 294 m 361 m
Tonnage 92409 tn. 225282 tn.
Velocity 23 22
Passenger capacity 3223 6826
Crew capacity 940 2054
Ratio of crew per passenger 3,43 3,32
Decks 16 18
Cabins 1275 2748
Restaurants 4 20
Bars/Pubs 10 18
Lifts 13 12
Nationality Panamá Bahamas
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MSC Orchestra Allure of the Seas
Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant Incluido
Restaurante Principal (MSC) Incluido
Cups & Scoops De pago
Boardwalk Donuts Incluido
Johnny Rockets De pago
Windjammer Incluido
El Loco Fresh Incluido
Dog House Incluido
Chops Grille De pago
Solarium Bistro Incluido
Café Promenade Incluido
Starbucks De pago
Coastal Kitchen De pago
Park Cafe Incluido
Giovanni's Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar De pago
Vitality Café De pago
150 Central Park De pago
Sorrento Pizza Incluido
Restaurante Principal Incluido
Chef's Table De pago
Izumi De pago
Vintages De pago
Sabor De pago
Samba Grill De pago
Overview
MSC Orchestra Allure of the Seas
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The ship MSC Orchestra was released in 2007, with a difference of 3 years prior to Allure of the Seas, which left the shipyards on 2010. MSC Orchestra has a capacity of 3223 passengers that are distributed in its 1275 cabins (interior, exterior and balcony), on the other hand, the Allure of the Seas can accommodate up to 6826 passengers in its 2748 cabins. Likewise, MSC Orchestra has a lower ratio of crew members per passenger as it has one crew member per 3.4 passengers, compared to the ratio of 3.3 passengers per crew member of Allure of the Seas which translates into better service in general lines.

The most noticeable differences between MSC Orchestra and Allure 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. However, the ship Allure of the Seas includes 20 restaurants with different themes and cuisines to eat, of which 9 (Boardwalk Donuts, 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 and common areas of the ship MSC Orchestra include a total of 3 pools and 7 jacuzzis where you can enjoy with the family during your stay and take a dip. Instead, the cruise Allure 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. In addition, MSC Orchestra has 8, bars and lounges less than cruise ship Allure of the Seas, which includes a total of 18 instead of 10, both cruise ships having a variety of places to have all kinds of drinks.

The MSC Orchestra It has 294 meters length (length), which is the same as 6 Statues of Liberty, 63 Tesla Model 3 cars, 3 Big Ben or 12 tennis courts approximately. At the same time the Allure of the Seas is 361 meters long, so it is equal to the length or height of 5 Towers of Pisa, 63 Tesla Model 3 cars, 20 buses, or 12 tennis courts.

MSC Orchestra Allure of the Seas
  • MSC Orchestra has 1 lift more.
  • Allure of the Seas is 3-years newer than MSC Orchestra.
  • Allure of the Seas is 14 meters wider than MSC Orchestra.
  • It is 67 meters longer than MSC Orchestra.
  • Allure of the Seas has 2 more floors.
  • It has a difference of 1473 cabins than MSC Orchestra.
  • It has a difference of 3603 differences with respect to MSC Orchestra.
  • Allure of the Seas has 16 restaurants plus.
  • Allure of the Seas has 8 bares more.
  • Allure of the Seas has a better crew to passenger ratio.
  • Allure of the Seas has 8 restaurants plus.
  • Allure of the Seas has 3 tubs more jacuzzis than MSC Orchestra.
MSC Orchestra Allure of the Seas