Cruise Comparison

MSC Orchestra VS Oasis of the Seas

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MSC Orchestra Oasis of the Seas
Year built 2007 2009
Beam 32 m 60 m
Length 294 m 360 m
Tonnage 92409 tn. 225282 tn.
Velocity 23 22
Passenger capacity 3223 6771
Crew capacity 940 2109
Ratio of crew per passenger 3,43 3,21
Decks 16 18
Cabins 1275 2801
Restaurants 4 21
Bars/Pubs 10 11
Lifts 13 20
Nationality Panamá Bahamas
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MSC Orchestra Oasis of the Seas
Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant Incluido
Restaurante Principal (MSC) Incluido
Portside BBQ De pago
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
Sugar Beach 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
Playmakers Bar & Arcade De pago
Vintages De pago
Overview
MSC Orchestra Oasis of the Seas
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MSC Orchestra was built in 2007, and is 2 years older than Oasis of the Seas, which was built on 2009. The MSC Orchestra has a capacity of 3223 passengers that are distributed in its 1275 cabins (interior, exterior and balcony), on the contrary, the Oasis of the Seas can accommodate up to 6771 passengers in its 2801 cabins. On the other hand, the ship MSC Orchestra has a lower ratio of crew members per passenger, having one crew member per 3.4 passengers, compared to the ratio of 3.2 per crew member of Oasis of the Seas, which normally translates into better service in all its rooms on the ship.

When comparing both cruises, one of the differences of MSC Orchestra 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. On the contrary, the Oasis of the Seas has a total of 21 restaurants among which 8 (Windjammer, El Loco Fresh, Dog House, Solarium Bistro, Café Promenade, Park Cafe, Sorrento Pizza, Restaurante Principal, ) are free and are included in the price of the cruise.

The exterior parts and common areas of the MSC Orchestra It has a total of 3 pools and 7 jacuzzis in which to bathe and which are included during the stay. On the contrary, the cruise Oasis of the SeasIt has more pools with a total of 5 pools also included in the stay and 10 jacuzzis to relax with its jets. Likewise, MSC Orchestra has 1, bars and lounges less than cruise ship Oasis of the Seas where you can have soft drinks, cocktails, beers, juices, etc.

The ship MSC Orchestra It has 294 meters length (length), which is the same as 63 Tesla Model 3 cars, 11 basketball court, 6 Statues of Liberty or 5 Towers of Pisa approximately. At the same time the Oasis of the Seas has 360 meters in length (length), therefore it is equal to the length/height of 3 football fields, 20 buses, 12 tennis courts or 5 Towers of Pisa.

MSC Orchestra Oasis of the Seas
  • It is 2 years newer than MSC Orchestra.
  • Oasis of the Seas has 28 meters more beam than MSC Orchestra.
  • Oasis of the Seas has 66 meters more than length.
  • Oasis of the Seas has 2 covered more.
  • It has 1526 cabins more than MSC Orchestra.
  • It has a difference of 3548 differences with respect to MSC Orchestra.
  • Oasis of the Seas has a difference of 17 restaurants than MSC Orchestra.
  • Oasis of the Seas has 1 bar more than MSC Orchestra.
  • Oasis of the Seas offers a better crew/passenger ratio.
  • Oasis of the Seas has 4 restaurants included more than MSC Orchestra.
  • Oasis of the Seas has 3 jacuzzi more.
  • Oasis of the Seas has 7 elevators more.
MSC Orchestra Oasis of the Seas