Cruise Comparison

MSC Splendida VS Jewel of the Seas

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MSC Splendida Jewel of the Seas
Year built 2009 2004
Beam 38 m 32 m
Length 333 m 293 m
Tonnage 137936 tn. 90090 tn.
Velocity 23 25
Passenger capacity 4363 2702
Crew capacity 1370 852
Ratio of crew per passenger 3,18 3,17
Decks 18 13
Cabins 1637 1097
Restaurants 6 8
Bars/Pubs 13 13
Lifts 25 9
Nationality Panamá Bahamas
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Overview
MSC Splendida Jewel of the Seas
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The cruise MSC Splendida was finished in 2009, where 5 years more recent than Jewel of the Seas, which was built on 2004. The MSC Splendida has a capacity of 4363 pasajeros that are distributed in its 1637 cabins (interior, exterior and balcony), on the contrary, the Jewel of the Seas can accommodate up to 2702 passengers in its 1097 cabins. Moreover, the MSC Splendida has a lower ratio of crew members per passenger, having one crew member per 3.2 passengers, compared to the ratio of 3.2 per crew member of Jewel of the Seas, which normally translates into better service.

Among the main differences of MSC Splendida is that it has a total of 6 restaurants among which 3 (Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant, MSC Yacht Club Restaurant , Restaurante Principal (MSC)) the food is totally free and they have no additional cost Nevertheless, the Jewel of the Seas hosts 8 restaurants with different themes and menus, of which 3 (Windjammer, Sorrento Pizza, Restaurante Principal, ) are included with the price of the cruise.

The exterior parts and common areas of the ship MSC Splendida It has a total of 5 pools and 12 jacuzzis in which to bathe and which are included during the stay. For his part, Jewel of the SeasIt has fewer pools with a total of 3 pools also included in the stay and 3 jacuzzis to relax with its jets. On the other hand, MSC Splendida has 0, bars and lounges less than cruise ship Jewel of the Seas, which includes a total of 13 instead of 13, both cruise ships having a variety of places to have all kinds of drinks.

The MSC Splendida it has 333 meters length (length), therefore it is equal to the length/height of 71 Tesla Model 3 cars, 22 buses, 3 football fields or 3 Big Ben. Likewise the ship Jewel of the Seas has 293 meters in length, so it is equal to the length or height of 8 Boeing 737 aircraft, 7 Statues of Liberty, 6 Towers of Pisa or 14 tennis courts.

MSC Splendida Jewel of the Seas
  • It is 5 years newer than Jewel of the Seas.
  • MSC Splendida has 6 meters more than beam.
  • It is 40 meters longer than Jewel of the Seas.
  • It has 5 covered more than Jewel of the Seas.
  • MSC Splendida has 540 more cabins.
  • MSC Splendida fits 1661 more passengers than Jewel of the Seas.
  • MSC Splendida has 2 restaurants included plus.
  • MSC Splendida owns 9 tubs more jacuzzis than Jewel of the Seas.
  • It has a difference of 16 elevators than Jewel of the Seas.
  • Jewel of the Seas has 2 restaurants than MSC Splendida.
  • It has a better crew to passenger ratio than MSC Splendida.
MSC Splendida Jewel of the Seas