Cruise Comparison

MSC Virtuosa VS Symphony of the Seas

Find out all the differences between these two cruises at 2026

MSC Virtuosa Symphony of the Seas
Year built 2021 2018
Beam 43 m 47 m
Length 331 m 361 m
Tonnage 181541 tn. 228081 tn.
Velocity 23 22
Passenger capacity 6334 6680
Crew capacity 1704 2200
Ratio of crew per passenger 3,72 3,04
Decks 19 18
Cabins 2421 2759
Restaurants 10 20
Bars/Pubs 21 18
Lifts 19 24
Nationality French Bahamas
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Overview
MSC Virtuosa Symphony of the Seas
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The cruise MSC Virtuosa was launched in 2021, being 3 years more current than Symphony of the Seas, which was launched on 2018. The ship MSC Virtuosa has a capacity of 6334 passengers that are distributed in its 2421 cabins, on the other hand, the Symphony of the Seas can accommodate up to 6680 passengers in its 2759 cabins. Likewise, the MSC Virtuosa has a lower ratio of crew members per passenger as it has one crew member per 3.7 passengers, compared to the ratio of 3 passengers per crew member of Symphony of the Seas which translates into better service in general lines.

One of the main differences of MSC Virtuosa is that it has a total of 10 restaurants among which 3 (Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant, MSC Yacht Club Restaurant , Restaurante Principal (MSC), ) are totally free in the price of the cruise and have no additional cost However, the cruise Symphony of the Seas accommodates a total of 20 restaurants of different types of menus and includes 8 (Windjammer, El Loco Fresh, Dog House, Solarium Bistro, Café Promenade, Park Cafe, Sorrento Pizza, Restaurante Principal, ) where we can have lunch or dinner at no additional cost.

The exterior and common areas of the ship 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. Instead, the cruise Symphony of the SeasIncludes 1 plus pools, having a total of 5 that we can enjoy for free during the stay to bathe and including 10 jacuzzis to relax. On the other hand, In MSC Virtuosa we have a total of 21 bars and lounges available to you instead of the 18 that Symphony of the Seas has where you can have soft drinks, wines, juices , cocktails with and without alcohol, beers, among other drinks.

The cruise MSC Virtuosa is 331 meters long, so it is equal to the length or height of 22 buses, 8 Boeing 737 aircraft, 6 Towers of Pisa, or 7 Statues of Liberty. By your sidethe Symphony of the Seas it has 361 meters in length (length), therefore it is equal to the length/height of 70 Tesla Model 3 cars, 14 tennis courts, 3 Big Ben or 7 Statues of Liberty.

MSC Virtuosa Symphony of the Seas
  • MSC Virtuosa is 3 years newer.
  • It has 1 covered more than Symphony of the Seas.
  • MSC Virtuosa has 3 bares more.
  • MSC Virtuosa includes 3 restaurants plus.
  • It has a difference of 4 meters of breadth than MSC Virtuosa.
  • Symphony of the Seas is 30 meters longer than MSC Virtuosa.
  • Symphony of the Seas has 338 more cabins than MSC Virtuosa.
  • Symphony of the Seas has a capacity of 346 differences more than MSC Virtuosa.
  • Has 10 restaurants more than MSC Virtuosa.
  • Symphony of the Seas has a better crew to passenger ratio.
  • Symphony of the Seas has 1 jacuzzi more.
  • Symphony of the Seas has 5 elevators more than MSC Virtuosa.
MSC Virtuosa Symphony of the Seas