Cruise Comparison

MSC Virtuosa VS Independence of the Seas

Find out all the differences between these two cruises at 2026

MSC Virtuosa Independence of the Seas
Year built 2021 2008
Beam 43 m 38 m
Length 331 m 339 m
Tonnage 181541 tn. 154400 tn.
Velocity 23 22
Passenger capacity 6334 3634
Crew capacity 1704 1365
Ratio of crew per passenger 3,72 2,66
Decks 19 15
Cabins 2421 1815
Restaurants 10 12
Bars/Pubs 21 11
Lifts 19 14
Nationality French Bahamas
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Overview
MSC Virtuosa Independence of the Seas
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MSC Virtuosa was released in 2021, with a difference of 13 years after Independence of the Seas, which was manufactured on 2008. MSC Virtuosa has a capacity of 6334 passengers that are distributed in its 2421 cabins, on the contrary, the Independence of the Seas can accommodate up to 3634 passengers in its 1815 cabins. Likewise, MSC Virtuosa It has a lower ratio of crew members for each passenger, as it has one crew member for each 3.7 passengers, compared to the ratio of 2.7 passengers for each crew member of the Independence of the Seas that offers greater passenger service.

A feature that sets MSC Virtuosa apart is that it has 3 free restaurants (Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant, MSC Yacht Club Restaurant , Restaurante Principal (MSC), ) where we won't have to pay any additional payment for the meal and a total of 10 restaurants of different types of gastronomy Secondly, the Independence of the Seas has enabled a total of 12 restaurants of different types of menus in which 4 (Windjammer, Café Promenade, Sorrento Pizza, Restaurante Principal, ) are included in the price of the cruise.

The cruise 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 Independence of the SeasIt comes with fewer pools as it has a total of 3 pools and 7 jacuzzis which are also included during the stay on the ship. Moreover, In MSC Virtuosa we have a total of 21 bars and lounges available to you instead of the 11 that Independence of the Seas has where you can have soft drinks, wines, juices , cocktails with and without alcohol, beers, among other drinks.

The MSC Virtuosa is 331 meters long, so it is equal to the length or height of 22 buses, 8 Boeing 737 aircraft, 14 tennis courts, or 7 Statues of Liberty. Igualmente Independence of the Seas is 339 meters long, so it is equal to the length or height of 12 basketball court, 8 Boeing 737 aircraft, 3 football fields or 7 Statues of Liberty.

MSC Virtuosa Independence of the Seas
  • It is 13 years newer than Independence of the Seas.
  • MSC Virtuosa has 5 meters more than beam.
  • MSC Virtuosa has 4 covered more.
  • MSC Virtuosa has 606 more cabins than Independence of the Seas.
  • MSC Virtuosa has a difference of 2700 with respect to Independence of the Seas.
  • It has 10 bares more than Independence of the Seas.
  • It has 5 restaurants included in the price more than Independence of the Seas.
  • MSC Virtuosa has 2 jacuzzi more.
  • MSC Virtuosa has 1 more pools than Independence of the Seas.
  • MSC Virtuosa has 5 elevators more than Independence of the Seas.
  • Independence of the Seas has 8 meters more in length than MSC Virtuosa.
  • Independence of the Seas has 2 restaurants than MSC Virtuosa.
  • Independence of the Seas has a better crew to passenger ratio.
MSC Virtuosa Independence of the Seas