Cruise Comparison

MSC Splendida VS Symphony of the Seas

Find out all the differences between these two cruises at 2026

MSC Splendida Symphony of the Seas
Year built 2009 2018
Beam 38 m 47 m
Length 333 m 361 m
Tonnage 137936 tn. 228081 tn.
Velocity 23 22
Passenger capacity 4363 6680
Crew capacity 1370 2200
Ratio of crew per passenger 3,18 3,04
Decks 18 18
Cabins 1637 2759
Restaurants 6 20
Bars/Pubs 13 18
Lifts 25 24
Nationality Panamá Bahamas
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Overview
MSC Splendida Symphony of the Seas
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The ship MSC Splendida left shipyards in 2009, being 9 years older than Symphony of the Seas, which was built on 2018. The ship MSC Splendida has a capacity of 4363 passengers that are distributed in its 1637 cabins (interior, exterior and balcony), on the other hand, the Symphony of the Seas can accommodate up to 6680 passengers in its 2759 cabins. On the other hand, the cruise 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 per crew member of Symphony of the Seas, which normally translates into better service.

The main differences between MSC Splendida and Symphony of the Seas is that we will have at our disposal 6 restaurants with different menus, of which 3 (Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant, MSC Yacht Club Restaurant , Restaurante Principal (MSC)) are included in the price and we will have no additional cost Secondly, the Symphony of the Seas includes 20 restaurants with different themes and cuisines to eat, of which 8 (Windjammer, El Loco Fresh, Dog House, Solarium Bistro, Café Promenade, Park Cafe, Sorrento Pizza, Restaurante Principal, ) are free and included with the cruise price.

The cruise MSC Splendida It has a total of 5 pools and 12 jacuzzis in which to bathe and which are included during the stay. On the contrary, the cruise Symphony of the SeasIt has more pools with a total of 5 pools also included in the stay and 10 jacuzzis to relax with its jets. On the other hand, el MSC Splendida tiene 5 bares y salones menos que el crucero Symphony of the Seas dónde poder tomar refrescos, cocteles, cervezas, zumos, etc.

The cruise MSC Splendida it has 333 meters length (length), therefore it is equal to the length/height of 14 tennis courts, 12 basketball court, 3 football fields or 3 Big Ben. Equally the cruise Symphony of the Seas is 361 meters long, so it is equal to the length or height of 71 Tesla Model 3 cars, 22 buses, 3 football fields or 3 Big Ben.

MSC Splendida Symphony of the Seas
  • MSC Splendida has 2 hot tub more.
  • MSC Splendida has a difference of 1 lift than Symphony of the Seas.
  • Symphony of the Seas is 9 years newer than MSC Splendida.
  • Symphony of the Seas has 9 meters more beam than MSC Splendida.
  • Symphony of the Seas is 28 meters longer than MSC Splendida.
  • Owns 1122 more cabins than MSC Splendida.
  • Symphony of the Seas has a difference of 2317 with respect to MSC Splendida.
  • Symphony of the Seas has 14 restaurants plus.
  • Symphony of the Seas has 5 bares more.
  • It has a better ratio of crew and passengers than MSC Splendida.
  • Symphony of the Seas has 1 restaurant included in the price plus.
MSC Splendida Symphony of the Seas