Cruise Comparison

MSC Splendida VS Explorer of the Seas

Find out all the differences between these two cruises at 2026

MSC Splendida Explorer of the Seas
Year built 2009 2000
Beam 38 m 49 m
Length 333 m 311 m
Tonnage 137936 tn. 138000 tn.
Velocity 23 22
Passenger capacity 4363 4290
Crew capacity 1370 1185
Ratio of crew per passenger 3,18 3,62
Decks 18 15
Cabins 1637 1643
Restaurants 6 9
Bars/Pubs 13 9
Lifts 25 14
Nationality Panamá Bahamas
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Overview
MSC Splendida Explorer of the Seas
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The MSC Splendida started sailing in 2009, so it is 9 years more modern than Explorer of the Seas, which launched on 2000. MSC Splendida has a capacity of 4363 passengers that are distributed in its 1637 cabins, on the contrary, the Explorer of the Seas can accommodate up to 4290 passengers in its 1643 cabins. Likewise, the cruise MSC Splendida 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 3.2 passengers.

The first noteworthy thing about MSC Splendida is that it includes a total of 6 restaurants of different types of food of which 3 (Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant, MSC Yacht Club Restaurant , Restaurante Principal (MSC)) is included in the price of the cruise and we will not have to pay extra to eat there For his part, the cruise Explorer of the Seas has a total of 9 restaurants of different types of gastronomy in which 3 (Windjammer, Café Promenade, Restaurante Principal, ) are totally free, since they are included in the price of the cruise.

The services and areas of MSC Splendida Take a total of 5 pools and 12 jacuzzis to be able to take a bath during your stay on the cruise. On the contrary, the Explorer of the SeasIt comes with fewer pools as it has a total of 3 pools and 6 jacuzzis which are also included during the stay on the ship. In the same way, the cruise ship MSC Splendida has 13 bars and lounges to enjoy all kinds of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages instead of the 9 that includes Explorer of the Seas distributed throughout the boat.

The ship MSC Splendida is 333 meters long, so it is equal to the length or height of 6 Towers of Pisa, 3 Big Ben, 12 basketball court, or 3 football fields. Por su parte the ship Explorer of the Seas it has 311 meters in length (length), therefore it is equal to the length/height of 71 Tesla Model 3 cars, 22 buses, 14 tennis courts or 3 football fields.

MSC Splendida Explorer of the Seas
  • MSC Splendida is 9 years newer.
  • MSC Splendida has 22 meters more than length.
  • It has 3 more floors than Explorer of the Seas.
  • It has a capacity of 73 passengers more than Explorer of the Seas.
  • It has 4 bares more than Explorer of the Seas.
  • It has a better crew to passenger ratio than Explorer of the Seas.
  • MSC Splendida has 2 restaurants free plus.
  • MSC Splendida has a difference of 6 tubs jacuzzi than Explorer of the Seas.
  • MSC Splendida has a difference of 11 elevators.
  • Explorer of the Seas is 11 meters wider.
  • It has a difference of 6 cabins than MSC Splendida.
  • Explorer of the Seas has 3 restaurants than MSC Splendida.
MSC Splendida Explorer of the Seas