Cruise Comparison

MSC Poesia VS Jewel of the Seas

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MSC Poesia Jewel of the Seas
Year built 2008 2004
Beam 32 m 32 m
Length 294 m 293 m
Tonnage 92627 tn. 90090 tn.
Velocity 23 25
Passenger capacity 3223 2702
Crew capacity 1039 852
Ratio of crew per passenger 3,1 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 Poesia Jewel of the Seas
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The cruise MSC Poesia was built in 2008, therefore it is 4 years more modern than Jewel of the Seas, which was launched on 2004. The MSC Poesia has a capacity of 3223 passengers that are distributed in its 1275 cabins, on the other hand, the Jewel of the Seas can accommodate up to 2702 passengers in its 1097 cabins. On the other hand, MSC Poesia It has a higher ratio of crew members per passenger, giving better service in most of the ship's rooms by having 1 crew member for every 3.1 passengers.

The most noticeable differences between MSC Poesia and Jewel of the Seas is that it has 4 restaurants of which 2 (Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant, Restaurante Principal (MSC)) are included in the price of the cruise at no extra cost On the contrary, Jewel of the Seas has a total of 8 restaurants paid and free among which 3 (Windjammer, Sorrento Pizza, Restaurante Principal, ) are already included when we make the reservation.

In the common areas of the ship 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. On the contrary, the ship 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. On the other hand, el MSC Poesia cuenta con 3 bares y salones menos que el crucero Jewel of the Seas que incluye un total de 13 en vez 10, teniendo los dos cruceros variedad de lugares para tomar bebidas de todo tipo.

The ship MSC Poesia is 294 meters long, so it is equal to the length or height of 11 basketball court, 63 Tesla Model 3 cars, 12 tennis courts, or 3 Big Ben. On the other hand the Jewel of the Seas it has 293 meters in length (length), which is the same as 11 basketball court, 6 Statues of Liberty, 5 Towers of Pisa or 20 buses approximately.

MSC Poesia Jewel of the Seas
  • MSC Poesia is 4-years newer than Jewel of the Seas.
  • MSC Poesia is 1 meters longer than Jewel of the Seas.
  • It has 3 more floors than Jewel of the Seas.
  • It has 178 cabins more than Jewel of the Seas.
  • 521 passengers more than Jewel of the Seas.
  • It has a better crew to passenger ratio than Jewel of the Seas.
  • MSC Poesia includes 1 restaurant included plus.
  • MSC Poesia has 4 jacuzzis more than Jewel of the Seas.
  • MSC Poesia has 4 elevators more.
  • Jewel of the Seas has 4 restaurants than MSC Poesia.
  • It has 3 bares more than MSC Poesia.
MSC Poesia Jewel of the Seas