Cruise Comparison

MSC Seaside VS Rhapsody of the Seas

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MSC Seaside Rhapsody of the Seas
Year built 2017 1997
Beam 41 m 32 m
Length 323 m 279 m
Tonnage 154000 tn. 78491 tn.
Velocity 21 23
Passenger capacity 4134 2416
Crew capacity 1413 765
Ratio of crew per passenger 2,93 3,16
Decks 20 12
Cabins 2066 1020
Restaurants 9 9
Bars/Pubs 17 7
Lifts 33 9
Nationality Malta Bahamas
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Overview
MSC Seaside Rhapsody of the Seas
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MSC Seaside was manufactured in 2017, so it is 20 years more current than Rhapsody of the Seas, which was launched on 1997. The MSC Seaside it has a capacity of 4134 passengers that are distributed in its 2066 cabins (interior, exterior and balcony), on the other hand, the Rhapsody of the Seas can accommodate up to 2416 passengers in its 1020 cabins. In addition, the cruise MSC Seaside 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 2.9 passengers.

One of the differences between MSC Seaside with Rhapsody of the Seas is that it has a total of 9 restaurants among which 3 (Restaurante Principal (MSC), Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant, Biscayne Bay Buffet & Pizzeria ) the food is totally free and they have no additional cost On the contrary, Rhapsody of the Seas bring a total of 9 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 services and areas of MSC Seaside include a total of 4 pools and 13 jacuzzis where you can enjoy with the family during your stay and take a dip. For his part, the ship 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. On the other hand, Ship MSC Seaside has 10 bars and lounges more than cruise ship Rhapsody of the Seas which has a total of 7, so we have more places to drink drinks.

The ship MSC Seaside is 323 meters long, so it is equal to the length or height of 13 tennis courts, 7 Statues of Liberty, 3 football fields, or 69 Tesla Model 3 cars. Instead the ship Rhapsody of the Seas has 279 meters in length, so it is equal to the length or height of 3 Big Ben, 5 Towers of Pisa, 12 basketball court or 8 Boeing 737 aircraft.

MSC Seaside Rhapsody of the Seas
  • It is 20 years more modern than Rhapsody of the Seas.
  • It has 9 meters more beam than Rhapsody of the Seas.
  • MSC Seaside has 44 meters more than length.
  • MSC Seaside has more decks.
  • MSC Seaside has 1046 more cabins.
  • MSC Seaside has a difference of 1718 differences.
  • It has 10 bares more than Rhapsody of the Seas.
  • It has a better crew to passenger ratio than Rhapsody of the Seas.
  • MSC Seaside includes 4 restaurants included plus.
  • MSC Seaside has a difference of 7 tubs jacuzzi.
  • MSC Seaside has 24 elevators more.
MSC Seaside Rhapsody of the Seas