Cruise Comparison

MSC World Europa VS Explorer of the Seas

Find out all the differences between these two cruises at 2026

MSC World Europa Explorer of the Seas
Year built 2022 2000
Beam 47 m 49 m
Length 333 m 311 m
Tonnage 205700 tn. 138000 tn.
Velocity 23 22
Passenger capacity 6762 4290
Crew capacity 2138 1185
Ratio of crew per passenger 3,16 3,62
Decks 22 15
Cabins 2626 1643
Restaurants 13 9
Bars/Pubs 21 9
Lifts 23 14
Nationality Francia Bahamas
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Overview
MSC World Europa Explorer of the Seas
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MSC World Europa was manufactured in 2022, with a difference of 22 years after Explorer of the Seas, which set sail for the first time on 2000. The ship MSC World Europa has a capacity of 6762 passengers that are distributed in its 2626 cabins, on the contrary, the Explorer of the Seas can accommodate up to 4290 passengers in its 1643 cabins. On the other hand, MSC World Europa It has a higher ratio of crew members per passenger, giving better service in most of the ship's rooms by having 1 crew member for every 3.2 passengers.

One of the differences between MSC World Europa and Explorer of the Seas is that it has 5 free restaurants (MSC Yacht Club Restaurant , Restaurante Principal (MSC), Il Mercato Buffet, La Brasserie Buffet, Luna Park Pizza & Burger), which is very important. It also has a total of 13 restaurants with different types of menus. On the contrary, Explorer of the Seas bring a total of 9 restaurants paid and free among which 3 (Windjammer, Café Promenade, Restaurante Principal, ) we will not have to pay anything to eat as it is included in the price of the cruise.

The exterior and common areas of the cruise MSC World Europa It has a total of 7 pools and 13 jacuzzis in which to bathe and which are included during the stay. Instead, the ship Explorer of the SeasIt has 4 pools less (3 in total) to bathe in and a total of 6 jacuzzis to enjoy with its relaxing bubbles. Likewise, In MSC World Europa we have a total of 21 bars and lounges available to you instead of the 9 that Explorer of the Seas has where you can have soft drinks, wines, juices , cocktails with and without alcohol, beers, among other drinks.

MSC World Europa is 333 meters long, so it is equal to the length or height of 8 Boeing 737 aircraft, 7 Statues of Liberty, 6 Towers of Pisa, or 14 tennis courts. For your partthe cruise Explorer of the Seas it has 311 meters in length (length), which is the same as 71 Tesla Model 3 cars, 22 buses, 12 basketball court or 3 Big Ben approximately.

MSC World Europa Explorer of the Seas
  • MSC World Europa is 22 years more modern than Explorer of the Seas.
  • MSC World Europa is 22 meters longer than Explorer of the Seas.
  • It has 6 more floors than Explorer of the Seas.
  • MSC World Europa has 983 more cabins than Explorer of the Seas.
  • MSC World Europa has a capacity of 2472 differences more than Explorer of the Seas.
  • Has 4 restaurants more than Explorer of the Seas.
  • MSC World Europa has 12 bares more than Explorer of the Seas.
  • MSC World Europa has a better crew to passenger ratio.
  • MSC World Europa includes 9 restaurants included plus.
  • MSC World Europa has 7 jacuzzi more.
  • MSC World Europa has 4 more pools than Explorer of the Seas.
  • MSC World Europa has 9 elevators more.
  • It has 2 meters more beam than MSC World Europa.
MSC World Europa Explorer of the Seas