Cruise Comparison

MSC Poesia VS Serenade of the Seas

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MSC Poesia Serenade of the Seas
Year built 2008 2003
Beam 32 m 39 m
Length 294 m 293 m
Tonnage 92627 tn. 90090 tn.
Velocity 23 25
Passenger capacity 3223 2476
Crew capacity 1039 832
Ratio of crew per passenger 3,1 2,98
Decks 16 13
Cabins 1275 1073
Restaurants 4 8
Bars/Pubs 10 10
Lifts 13 9
Nationality Panamá Bahamas
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Overview
MSC Poesia Serenade of the Seas
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The cruise MSC Poesia was dumped after manufacture in 2008, being 5 years newer than Serenade of the Seas, which was launched on 2003. The ship MSC Poesia it has a capacity of 3223 pasajeros that are divided into its 1275 cabins (interior, exterior and balcony), on the other hand, the Serenade of the Seas can accommodate up to 2476 passengers in its 1073 cabins. Moreover, the ship 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 Serenade of the Seas, which normally translates into better service in all its rooms on the ship.

The most noticeable differences between MSC Poesia and Serenade 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, the ship Serenade of the Seas bring a total of 8 restaurants paid and free among which 3 (Windjammer, Park Cafe, Restaurante Principal, ) we will not have to pay anything to eat as it is included in the price of the cruise.

The exterior and common areas of the ship MSC Poesia It has a total of 3 pools and 7 jacuzzis in which to bathe and which are included during the stay. Nevertheless, the ship Serenade of the SeasIt has fewer pools with a total of 2 pools also included in the stay and 3 jacuzzis to relax with its jets. On the other hand, el MSC Poesia tiene 0 bares y salones menos que el crucero Serenade of the Seas dónde poder tomar refrescos, cocteles, cervezas, zumos, etc.

MSC Poesia is 294 meters long, so it is equal to the length or height of 11 basketball court, 7 Boeing 737 aircraft, 5 Towers of Pisa, or 6 Statues of Liberty. En cambio the ship Serenade of the Seas it has 293 meters in length (length), therefore it is equal to the length/height of 20 buses, 63 Tesla Model 3 cars, 5 Towers of Pisa or 3 football fields.

MSC Poesia Serenade of the Seas
  • MSC Poesia is 5 years newer.
  • MSC Poesia has 1 meters more than length.
  • MSC Poesia has 3 more covered than Serenade of the Seas.
  • Owns 202 more cabins than Serenade of the Seas.
  • 747 passengers more than Serenade of the Seas.
  • MSC Poesia has 1 restaurant included plus.
  • Has 4 jacuzzi more than Serenade of the Seas.
  • Owns 4 elevators more than Serenade of the Seas.
  • Serenade of the Seas has 7 meters more beam than MSC Poesia.
  • Owns 4 restaurants more than MSC Poesia.
  • It has a better crew to passenger ratio than MSC Poesia.
MSC Poesia Serenade of the Seas