Cruise Comparison

Odyssey of the Seas VS MSC Meraviglia

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Odyssey of the Seas MSC Meraviglia
Year built 2021 2017
Beam 41 m 43 m
Length 348 m 315 m
Tonnage 168800 tn. 167600 tn.
Velocity 22 23
Passenger capacity 5498 4488
Crew capacity 1550 1536
Ratio of crew per passenger 3,55 2,92
Decks 16 19
Cabins 2105 2244
Restaurants 18 11
Bars/Pubs 9 20
Lifts 17 32
Nationality Bahamas France
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Overview
Odyssey of the Seas MSC Meraviglia
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The Odyssey of the Seas was inaugurated in 2021, therefore it is 4 years more modern than MSC Meraviglia, which was launched on 2017. The cruise Odyssey of the Seas it has a capacity of 5498 passengers that are distributed in its 2105 cabins (interior, exterior and balcony), on the other hand, the MSC Meraviglia can accommodate up to 4488 passengers in its 2244 cabins. On the other hand, Odyssey of the Seas has a lower ratio of crew members per passenger, having one crew member per 3.5 passengers, compared to the ratio of 2.9 per crew member of MSC Meraviglia, which normally translates into better service.

When comparing both cruises, one of the differences of Odyssey of the Seas is that it has 7 free restaurants (Windjammer, El Loco Fresh, Solarium Bistro, Café Promenade, Sorrento Pizza, Restaurante Principal, The Cafe @ Two70), which is very important. It also has a total of 18 restaurants with different types of menus. On the contrary, the cruise MSC Meraviglia bring a total of 11 restaurants paid and free among which 2 (Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant, Restaurante Principal (MSC), ) we will not have to pay anything to eat as it is included in the price of the cruise.

In the common leisure areas we can see that the ship Odyssey of the Seas include a total of 3 pools and 7 jacuzzis where you can enjoy with the family during your stay and take a dip. For his part, the ship MSC MeravigliaIncludes 1 plus pools, having a total of 4 that we can enjoy for free during the stay to bathe and including 9 jacuzzis to relax. At the same time, el Odyssey of the Seas cuenta con 11 bares y salones menos que el crucero MSC Meraviglia que incluye un total de 20 en vez 9, teniendo los dos cruceros variedad de lugares para tomar bebidas de todo tipo.

The ship Odyssey of the Seas it has 348 meters length (length), therefore it is equal to the length/height of 9 Boeing 737 aircraft, 74 Tesla Model 3 cars, 15 tennis courts or 23 buses. A la inversa the MSC Meraviglia has 315 meters in length, so it is equal to the length or height of 6 Towers of Pisa, 4 Big Ben, 12 basketball court or 8 Statues of Liberty.

Odyssey of the Seas MSC Meraviglia
  • Odyssey of the Seas is 4 years newer than MSC Meraviglia.
  • Odyssey of the Seas has 33 meters more than length.
  • Odyssey of the Seas fits 1010 more passengers.
  • It has 7 restaurants more than MSC Meraviglia.
  • It has 2 meters more beam than Odyssey of the Seas.
  • It has 3 covered more than Odyssey of the Seas.
  • Owns 139 more cabins than Odyssey of the Seas.
  • MSC Meraviglia has 11 bares more than Odyssey of the Seas.
  • MSC Meraviglia offers a better crew/passenger ratio than Odyssey of the Seas.
  • MSC Meraviglia includes more free 1 restaurant than Odyssey of the Seas.
  • Owns 2 tubs more jacuzzis than Odyssey of the Seas.
  • Owns 1 more pools than Odyssey of the Seas.
  • MSC Meraviglia has 15 elevators more.
Odyssey of the Seas MSC Meraviglia