Cruise Comparison

MSC Virtuosa VS MSC Splendida

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MSC Virtuosa MSC Splendida
Year built 2021 2009
Beam 43 m 38 m
Length 331 m 333 m
Tonnage 181541 tn. 137936 tn.
Velocity 23 23
Passenger capacity 6334 4363
Crew capacity 1704 1370
Ratio of crew per passenger 3,72 3,18
Decks 19 18
Cabins 2421 1637
Restaurants 10 6
Bars/Pubs 21 13
Lifts 19 25
Nationality French Panamá
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MSC Virtuosa MSC Splendida
Butcher’s Cut De pago De pago
HOLA! Tacos & Cantina De pago
Kaito Sushi Bar De pago
Kaito Teppanyaki De pago
Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant Incluido Incluido
MSC Yacht Club Restaurant Incluido Incluido
Restaurante Principal (MSC) Incluido Incluido
Indochine De pago
Overview
MSC Virtuosa MSC Splendida
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The MSC Virtuosa began its voyages in 2021, with a difference of 12 years after MSC Splendida, which opened on 2009. MSC Virtuosa has a capacity of 6334 passengers that are distributed in its 2421 cabins, on the other hand, the MSC Splendida can accommodate up to 4363 passengers in its 1637 cabins. Moreover, 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 3.2 per crew member of MSC Splendida, which normally translates into better service.

The main differences between MSC Virtuosa and MSC Splendida is that it has 3 free restaurants (Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant, MSC Yacht Club Restaurant , Restaurante Principal (MSC), ), which is very important. It also has a total of 10 restaurants with different types of menus. On the contrary, the ship MSC Splendida accommodates a total of 6 restaurants of different types of menus and includes 3 (Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant, MSC Yacht Club Restaurant , Restaurante Principal (MSC)) where we can have lunch or dinner at no additional cost.

The exterior and common areas of the MSC Virtuosa It has a total of 4 pools and 9 jacuzzis in which to bathe and which are included during the stay. Secondly, the cruise MSC SplendidaIt has 1 plus pools (5 in total) to bathe in and a total of 12 jacuzzis to enjoy with its relaxing bubbles. Likewise, the cruise ship MSC Virtuosa has 21 bars and lounges to enjoy all kinds of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages instead of the 13 that includes MSC Splendida distributed throughout the boat.

The MSC Virtuosa It has 331 meters length (length), which is the same as 3 Big Ben, 12 basketball court, 3 football fields or 7 Statues of Liberty approximately. Al contrario MSC Splendida is 333 meters long, so it is equal to the length or height of 8 Boeing 737 aircraft, 22 buses, 6 Towers of Pisa or 14 tennis courts.

MSC Virtuosa MSC Splendida
  • MSC Virtuosa is 12 years less than MSC Splendida.
  • MSC Virtuosa has 5 meters more beam than MSC Splendida.
  • MSC Virtuosa has more floors.
  • It has 784 cabins more than MSC Splendida.
  • MSC Virtuosa has a capacity of 1971 more passengers.
  • It has 4 restaurants more than MSC Splendida.
  • MSC Virtuosa has 8 bares more than MSC Splendida.
  • Includes 4 restaurants included more than MSC Splendida.
  • MSC Splendida has a difference of 2 in meters of length.
  • MSC Splendida has a better crew to passenger ratio than MSC Virtuosa.
  • MSC Splendida has 3 hot tub more.
  • Has a difference of 1 pools than MSC Virtuosa.
  • Has 6 elevators more than MSC Virtuosa.
MSC Virtuosa MSC Splendida