Cruise Comparison

MSC Poesia VS Symphony of the Seas

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MSC Poesia Symphony of the Seas
Year built 2008 2018
Beam 32 m 47 m
Length 294 m 361 m
Tonnage 92627 tn. 228081 tn.
Velocity 23 22
Passenger capacity 3223 6680
Crew capacity 1039 2200
Ratio of crew per passenger 3,1 3,04
Decks 16 18
Cabins 1275 2759
Restaurants 4 20
Bars/Pubs 10 18
Lifts 13 24
Nationality Panamá Bahamas
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MSC Poesia Symphony of the Seas
Kaito Sushi Bar De pago
Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant Incluido
Restaurante Principal (MSC) Incluido
Jamie's Italian de Jamie Oliver De pago
Johnny Rockets De pago
Windjammer Incluido
El Loco Fresh Incluido
Dog House Incluido
Wonderland De pago
Chops Grille De pago
Solarium Bistro Incluido
Hooked SeaFood De pago
Café Promenade Incluido
Coastal Kitchen De pago
Sugar Beach De pago
Park Cafe Incluido
Vitality Café De pago
150 Central Park De pago
Sorrento Pizza Incluido
Restaurante Principal Incluido
Izumi De pago
Playmakers Bar & Arcade De pago
Overview
MSC Poesia Symphony of the Seas
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MSC Poesia was launched in 2008, 10 years older than Symphony of the Seas, which was launched on 2018. The ship MSC Poesia has a capacity of 3223 passengers that are distributed in its 1275 cabins (interior, exterior and balcony), on the contrary, the Symphony of the Seas can accommodate up to 6680 passengers in its 2759 cabins. On the other hand, the cruise 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 Symphony of the Seas, which normally translates into better service in all its rooms on the ship.

One of the differences between MSC Poesia with Symphony of the Seas is that it has 2 free restaurants (Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant, Restaurante Principal (MSC)) where we won't have to pay any additional payment for the meal and a total of 4 restaurants of different types of gastronomy On the contrary, the ship Symphony of the Seas comes with 20 restaurants of different types of gastronomy and includes 8 (Windjammer, El Loco Fresh, Dog House, Solarium Bistro, Café Promenade, Park Cafe, Sorrento Pizza, Restaurante Principal, ) totally free where we can have lunch or dinner at no additional cost.

The services and 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. Nevertheless, Symphony 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. Moreover, MSC Poesia has 8, bars and lounges less than cruise ship Symphony of the Seas where you can have soft drinks, cocktails, beers, juices, etc.

MSC Poesia it has 294 meters length (length), therefore it is equal to the length/height of 20 buses, 7 Boeing 737 aircraft, 12 tennis courts or 3 football fields. At the same time the cruise Symphony of the Seas it has 361 meters in length (length), therefore it is equal to the length/height of 6 Statues of Liberty, 63 Tesla Model 3 cars, 5 Towers of Pisa or 11 basketball court.

MSC Poesia Symphony of the Seas
  • It is 10 years newer than MSC Poesia.
  • Symphony of the Seas has 15 meters more than beam.
  • Symphony of the Seas is 67 meters longer than MSC Poesia.
  • It has 2 more floors than MSC Poesia.
  • Symphony of the Seas has 1484 more cabins.
  • 3457 passengers more than MSC Poesia.
  • Symphony of the Seas has 16 restaurants than MSC Poesia.
  • It has 8 bares more than MSC Poesia.
  • Symphony of the Seas has a better crew to passenger ratio.
  • It has 2 restaurants included in the price more than MSC Poesia.
  • Symphony of the Seas has 3 tubs more jacuzzis than MSC Poesia.
  • Owns 11 elevators more than MSC Poesia.
MSC Poesia Symphony of the Seas