Cruise Comparison

MSC Virtuosa VS Anthem of the Seas

Find out all the differences between these two cruises at 2026

MSC Virtuosa Anthem of the Seas
Year built 2021 2015
Beam 43 m 41 m
Length 331 m 347 m
Tonnage 181541 tn. 167800 tn.
Velocity 23 22
Passenger capacity 6334 4905
Crew capacity 1704 1500
Ratio of crew per passenger 3,72 3,27
Decks 19 16
Cabins 2421 2090
Restaurants 10 19
Bars/Pubs 21 11
Lifts 19 16
Nationality French Bahamas
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Overview
MSC Virtuosa Anthem of the Seas
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MSC Virtuosa was dumped after manufacture in 2021, , 6 years newer than Anthem of the Seas, which was inaugurated on 2015. MSC Virtuosa it has a capacity of 6334 passengers that are distributed in its 2421 cabins (interior, exterior and balcony), on the other hand, the Anthem of the Seas can accommodate up to 4905 passengers in its 2090 cabins. Likewise, the MSC Virtuosa has a lower ratio of crew members per passenger, having one crew member per 3.7 passengers, compared to the ratio of 3.3 per crew member of Anthem of the Seas, which normally translates into better service in all its cabins on the cruise ship.

The main differences between MSC Virtuosa and Anthem of the Seas is that it includes a total of 3 free restaurants (Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant, MSC Yacht Club Restaurant , Restaurante Principal (MSC), ) that are included in the price of the cruise, making a total of 10 restaurants of different types of food at which to dine. For his part, the Anthem of the Seas comes with 19 restaurants of different types of gastronomy and includes 6 (Windjammer, Dog House, Café Promenade, Sorrento Pizza, Restaurante Principal, The Cafe @ Two70, ) totally free where we can have lunch or dinner at no additional cost.

The exterior and common areas of the MSC Virtuosa include a total of 4 pools and 9 jacuzzis where you can enjoy with the family during your stay and take a dip. On the contrary, the Anthem of the SeasIt has more pools with a total of 4 pools also included in the stay and 4 jacuzzis to relax with its jets. On the other hand, Ship MSC Virtuosa has 10 bars and lounges more than cruise ship Anthem of the Seas which has a total of 11, so we have more places to drink drinks.

MSC Virtuosa is 331 meters long, so it is equal to the length or height of 3 Big Ben, 7 Statues of Liberty, 6 Towers of Pisa, or 14 tennis courts. A la inversa Anthem of the Seas has 347 meters length (length), therefore it is equal to the length/height of 70 Tesla Model 3 cars, 22 buses, 12 basketball court or 3 football fields.

MSC Virtuosa Anthem of the Seas
  • It is 6 years more modern than Anthem of the Seas.
  • MSC Virtuosa has 2 meters more than beam.
  • MSC Virtuosa has more decks.
  • MSC Virtuosa has 331 more cabins.
  • 1429 passengers more than Anthem of the Seas.
  • MSC Virtuosa has 10 bares more than Anthem of the Seas.
  • MSC Virtuosa includes 3 restaurants included in the price plus.
  • MSC Virtuosa has 5 jacuzzi more.
  • It has 3 elevators more than Anthem of the Seas.
  • Anthem of the Seas is 16 meters longer than MSC Virtuosa.
  • Anthem of the Seas has 9 restaurants than MSC Virtuosa.
  • Anthem of the Seas has the best crew to passenger ratio.
MSC Virtuosa Anthem of the Seas