Cruise Comparison

MSC Orchestra VS Jewel of the Seas

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MSC Orchestra Jewel of the Seas
Year built 2007 2004
Beam 32 m 32 m
Length 294 m 293 m
Tonnage 92409 tn. 90090 tn.
Velocity 23 25
Passenger capacity 3223 2702
Crew capacity 940 852
Ratio of crew per passenger 3,43 3,17
Decks 16 13
Cabins 1275 1097
Restaurants 4 8
Bars/Pubs 10 13
Lifts 13 9
Nationality Panamá Bahamas
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Overview
MSC Orchestra Jewel of the Seas
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MSC Orchestra was manufactured in 2007, therefore it is 3 years newer than Jewel of the Seas, which was built on 2004. The cruise MSC Orchestra it has a capacity of 3223 passengers that are distributed in its 1275 cabins (interior, exterior and balcony), on the other hand, the Jewel of the Seas can accommodate up to 2702 passengers in its 1097 cabins. In the same way, the cruise MSC Orchestra It has a lower ratio of crew members for each passenger, as it has one crew member for each 3.4 passengers, compared to the ratio of 3.2 passengers for each crew member of the Jewel of the Seas that offers greater passenger service.

One of the differences between MSC Orchestra and Jewel of the Seas is that it includes a total of 2 free restaurants (Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant, Restaurante Principal (MSC)) that are included in the price of the cruise, making a total of 4 restaurants of different types of food at which to dine. Instead, Jewel of the Seas includes 8 restaurants with different themes and cuisines to eat, of which 3 (Windjammer, Sorrento Pizza, Restaurante Principal, ) are free and included with the cruise price.

The MSC Orchestra It has a total of 3 pools and 7 jacuzzis in which to bathe and which are included during the stay. Instead, the Jewel of the SeasIt has 0 plus pools (3 in total) to bathe in and a total of 3 jacuzzis to enjoy with its relaxing bubbles. In the same way, MSC Orchestra has 3, bars and lounges less than cruise ship Jewel of the Seas, which includes a total of 13 instead of 10, both cruise ships having a variety of places to have all kinds of drinks.

The cruise MSC Orchestra is 294 meters long, so it is equal to the length or height of 63 Tesla Model 3 cars, 6 Statues of Liberty, 3 football fields, or 11 basketball court. On the contrary the ship Jewel of the Seas it has 293 meters in length (length), which is the same as 12 tennis courts, 7 Boeing 737 aircraft, 3 Big Ben or 11 basketball court approximately.

MSC Orchestra Jewel of the Seas
  • MSC Orchestra is 3 years less than Jewel of the Seas.
  • MSC Orchestra has 1 meters more than length.
  • MSC Orchestra has more decks.
  • MSC Orchestra has 178 more cabins.
  • 521 passengers more than Jewel of the Seas.
  • It has 4 jacuzzis more than Jewel of the Seas.
  • MSC Orchestra has 4 elevators more.
  • Owns 4 restaurants more than MSC Orchestra.
  • It has a difference of 3 bares more than MSC Orchestra.
  • It has a better crew to passenger ratio than MSC Orchestra.
MSC Orchestra Jewel of the Seas