Cruise Comparison

Norwegian Epic VS MSC Grandiosa

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Norwegian Epic MSC Grandiosa
Year built 2010 2019
Beam 41 m 43 m
Length 329 m 331 m
Tonnage 155873 tn. 181000 tn.
Velocity 20 22
Passenger capacity 4100 6334
Crew capacity 1724 1704
Ratio of crew per passenger 2,38 3,72
Decks 19 19
Cabins 3540 2421
Restaurants 13 10
Bars/Pubs 17 21
Lifts 16 19
Nationality Bahamas Malta
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Overview
Norwegian Epic MSC Grandiosa
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Norwegian Epic began its voyages in 2010, 9 years older than MSC Grandiosa, which was built on 2019. The Norwegian Epic it has a capacity of 4100 passengers that are distributed in its 3540 cabins (interior, exterior and balcony), on the other hand, the MSC Grandiosa can accommodate up to 6334 passengers in its 2421 cabins. At the same time, the Norwegian Epic 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 2.4 passengers.

Among its main features is Norwegian Epic is that it has 7 free restaurants (O'Sheehan's Bar & Grill, Garden Café, Great Outdoors, Shanghai's, Salón Manhattan, Taste, Restaurante The Haven, ) where we won't have to pay any additional payment for the meal and a total of 13 restaurants of different types of gastronomy On the contrary, the ship MSC Grandiosa has a total of 10 restaurants among which 3 (Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant, Restaurante Principal (MSC), Il Campo) are free and are included in the price of the cruise.

The exterior and common areas of the cruise Norwegian Epic Take a total of 4 pools and 11 jacuzzis to be able to take a bath during your stay on the cruise. Secondly, the ship MSC GrandiosaIt has 0 plus pools (4 in total) to bathe in and a total of 9 jacuzzis to enjoy with its relaxing bubbles. Likewise, Norwegian Epic has 4, bars and lounges less than cruise ship MSC Grandiosa, which includes a total of 21 instead of 17, both cruise ships having a variety of places to have all kinds of drinks.

Norwegian Epic is 329 meters long, so it is equal to the length or height of 8 Boeing 737 aircraft, 12 basketball court, 3 football fields, or 3 Big Ben. In the same way the cruise MSC Grandiosa it has 331 meters in length (length), which is the same as 70 Tesla Model 3 cars, 6 Towers of Pisa, 3 football fields or 22 buses approximately.

Norwegian Epic MSC Grandiosa
  • It has 1119 cabins more than MSC Grandiosa.
  • It has 3 restaurants more than MSC Grandiosa.
  • Norwegian Epic has a better crew to passenger ratio than MSC Grandiosa.
  • Norwegian Epic has 7 restaurants included plus.
  • Norwegian Epic has 2 jacuzzi more.
  • She is 9 years younger than Norwegian Epic.
  • MSC Grandiosa is 2 meters wider.
  • MSC Grandiosa has 2 meters more in length than Norwegian Epic.
  • MSC Grandiosa has a capacity of 2234 more passengers.
  • MSC Grandiosa has a difference of 4 bares.
  • MSC Grandiosa has 3 elevators more than Norwegian Epic.
Norwegian Epic MSC Grandiosa