Cruise Comparison

MSC Poesia VS Brilliance of the Seas

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MSC Poesia Brilliance of the Seas
Year built 2008 2002
Beam 32 m 40 m
Length 294 m 294 m
Tonnage 92627 tn. 90090 tn.
Velocity 23 25
Passenger capacity 3223 2543
Crew capacity 1039 848
Ratio of crew per passenger 3,1 3
Decks 16 13
Cabins 1275 1070
Restaurants 4 9
Bars/Pubs 10 9
Lifts 13 9
Nationality Panamá Bahamas
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Overview
MSC Poesia Brilliance of the Seas
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The cruise MSC Poesia was launched in 2008, and is 6 years more modern than Brilliance of the Seas, which was launched on 2002. MSC Poesia has a capacity of 3223 passengers that are distributed in its 1275 cabins (interior, exterior and balcony), on the other hand, the Brilliance of the Seas can accommodate up to 2543 passengers in its 1070 cabins. On the other hand, the MSC Poesia has a lower ratio of crew members per passenger, having one crew member per 3.1 passengers, compared to the ratio of 3 per crew member of Brilliance of the Seas, which normally translates into better service.

One of the differences between MSC Poesia and Brilliance of the Seas is that it includes a total of 4 restaurants of different types of food of which 2 (Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant, Restaurante Principal (MSC)) is included in the price of the cruise and we will not have to pay extra to eat there Secondly, the Brilliance of the Seas includes a total of 9 restaurants among which 3 (Windjammer, Park Cafe, Restaurante Principal, ) are completely free in the price of the cruise and have no additional cost.

The exterior parts and common areas of MSC Poesia include a total of 3 pools and 7 jacuzzis where you can enjoy with the family during your stay and take a dip. However, the cruise Brilliance of the Seas comes with more pools by having a total of 3 pools and 3 jacuzzis that are also included during the stay on the ship. At the same time, In MSC Poesia we have a total of 10 bars and lounges available to you instead of the 9 that Brilliance of the Seas has where you can have soft drinks, wines, juices , cocktails with and without alcohol, beers, among other drinks.

The MSC Poesia is 294 meters long, so it is equal to the length or height of 3 Big Ben, 5 Towers of Pisa, 20 buses, or 12 tennis courts. Instead Brilliance of the Seas is 294 meters long, so it is equal to the length or height of 7 Boeing 737 aircraft, 11 basketball court, 3 football fields or 6 Statues of Liberty.

MSC Poesia Brilliance of the Seas
  • It is 6 years more modern than Brilliance of the Seas.
  • MSC Poesia has 3 more floors than Brilliance of the Seas.
  • It has 205 cabins more than Brilliance of the Seas.
  • It has a difference of 680 differences with respect to Brilliance of the Seas.
  • It has 1 bar more than Brilliance of the Seas.
  • MSC Poesia has 1 restaurant included in the price plus.
  • MSC Poesia has a difference of 4 tubs jacuzzi.
  • MSC Poesia has 4 elevators more.
  • Brilliance of the Seas has 8 meters more than beam.
  • Brilliance of the Seas has 5 restaurants plus.
  • Brilliance of the Seas has the best crew to passenger ratio.
MSC Poesia Brilliance of the Seas