Cruise Comparison

MSC Preziosa VS Rhapsody of the Seas

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MSC Preziosa Rhapsody of the Seas
Year built 2013 1997
Beam 38 m 32 m
Length 333 m 279 m
Tonnage 139072 tn. 78491 tn.
Velocity 24 23
Passenger capacity 4345 2416
Crew capacity 1388 765
Ratio of crew per passenger 3,13 3,16
Decks 18 12
Cabins 1751 1020
Restaurants 6 9
Bars/Pubs 12 7
Lifts 26 9
Nationality Panamá Bahamas
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Overview
MSC Preziosa Rhapsody of the Seas
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MSC Preziosa was launched in 2013, with a difference of 16 years after Rhapsody of the Seas, which opened on 1997. The ship MSC Preziosa it has a capacity of 4345 pasajeros that are divided into its 1751 cabins (interior, exterior and balcony), on the other hand, the Rhapsody of the Seas can accommodate up to 2416 passengers in its 1020 cabins. Likewise, the MSC Preziosa 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 first noteworthy thing about MSC Preziosa is that it includes a total of 3 free restaurants (Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant, MSC Yacht Club Restaurant , Restaurante Principal (MSC)) that are included in the price of the cruise, making a total of 6 restaurants of different types of food at which to dine. Secondly, Rhapsody of the Seas comes with 9 restaurants of different types of gastronomy and includes 3 (Windjammer, Park Cafe, Restaurante Principal, ) totally free where we can have lunch or dinner at no additional cost.

The exterior and common areas of the ship MSC Preziosa Take a total of 4 pools and 12 jacuzzis to be able to take a bath during your stay on the cruise. Secondly, Rhapsody of the SeasIt has 0 plus pools (4 in total) to bathe in and a total of 6 jacuzzis to enjoy with its relaxing bubbles. Likewise, the cruise ship MSC Preziosa has 12 bars and lounges to enjoy all kinds of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages instead of the 7 that includes Rhapsody of the Seas distributed throughout the boat.

The ship MSC Preziosa It has 333 meters length (length), which is the same as 12 basketball court, 14 tennis courts, 71 Tesla Model 3 cars or 3 football fields approximately. Likewise Rhapsody of the Seas it has 279 meters in length (length), therefore it is equal to the length/height of 7 Statues of Liberty, 6 Towers of Pisa, 8 Boeing 737 aircraft or 3 Big Ben.

MSC Preziosa Rhapsody of the Seas
  • It is 16 years newer than Rhapsody of the Seas.
  • MSC Preziosa is 6 meters wider.
  • MSC Preziosa has 54 meters more than length.
  • MSC Preziosa has 6 more floors than Rhapsody of the Seas.
  • MSC Preziosa has 731 cabins plus.
  • MSC Preziosa has a capacity of 1929 more passengers.
  • MSC Preziosa has 5 bares more.
  • MSC Preziosa has the best crew to passenger ratio.
  • MSC Preziosa has 2 restaurants included plus.
  • Has 6 jacuzzi more than Rhapsody of the Seas.
  • It has 17 elevators more than Rhapsody of the Seas.
  • Rhapsody of the Seas has 3 restaurants than MSC Preziosa.
MSC Preziosa Rhapsody of the Seas