Cruise Comparison

MSC Splendida VS Rhapsody of the Seas

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MSC Splendida Rhapsody of the Seas
Year built 2009 1997
Beam 38 m 32 m
Length 333 m 279 m
Tonnage 137936 tn. 78491 tn.
Velocity 23 23
Passenger capacity 4363 2416
Crew capacity 1370 765
Ratio of crew per passenger 3,18 3,16
Decks 18 12
Cabins 1637 1020
Restaurants 6 9
Bars/Pubs 13 7
Lifts 25 9
Nationality Panamá Bahamas
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Overview
MSC Splendida Rhapsody of the Seas
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MSC Splendida started sailing in 2009, being 12 years more recent than Rhapsody of the Seas, which was launched on 1997. MSC Splendida has a capacity of 4363 passengers that are distributed in its 1637 cabins (interior, exterior and balcony), on the contrary, the Rhapsody of the Seas can accommodate up to 2416 passengers in its 1020 cabins. In the same way, 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 Rhapsody of the Seas, which normally translates into better service in all its rooms on the ship.

The most noticeable differences between MSC Splendida and Rhapsody of the Seas is that it has 6 restaurants from which 3 (Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant, MSC Yacht Club Restaurant , Restaurante Principal (MSC)) can be visited at no extra cost For his part, the Rhapsody of the Seas hosts 9 restaurants with different themes and menus, of which 3 (Windjammer, Park Cafe, Restaurante Principal, ) are included with the price of the cruise.

The exterior parts and common areas of the MSC Splendida Take a total of 5 pools and 12 jacuzzis to be able to take a bath during your stay on the cruise. For his part, the Rhapsody of the SeasIt has 1 pools less (4 in total) to bathe in and a total of 6 jacuzzis to enjoy with its relaxing bubbles. On the other hand, In MSC Splendida we have a total of 13 bars and lounges available to you instead of the 7 that Rhapsody of the Seas has where you can have soft drinks, wines, juices , cocktails with and without alcohol, beers, among other drinks.

The MSC Splendida It has 333 meters length (length), which is the same as 3 football fields, 14 tennis courts, 22 buses or 3 Big Ben approximately. Por otra parte Rhapsody of the Seas it has 279 meters in length (length), which is the same as 8 Boeing 737 aircraft, 7 Statues of Liberty, 6 Towers of Pisa or 12 basketball court approximately.

MSC Splendida Rhapsody of the Seas
  • MSC Splendida is 12 years less than Rhapsody of the Seas.
  • It has 6 meters more beam than Rhapsody of the Seas.
  • She has 54 meters longer than Rhapsody of the Seas.
  • MSC Splendida has 6 more floors.
  • It has 617 cabins more than Rhapsody of the Seas.
  • 1947 passengers more than Rhapsody of the Seas.
  • It has 6 bares more than Rhapsody of the Seas.
  • MSC Splendida has 2 restaurants included plus.
  • Has a difference of 6 jacuzzi than Rhapsody of the Seas.
  • MSC Splendida has 16 more than Rhapsody of the Seas.
  • It has 3 restaurants more than MSC Splendida.
  • Rhapsody of the Seas has a better crew to passenger ratio than MSC Splendida.
MSC Splendida Rhapsody of the Seas