Cruise Comparison

Odyssey of the Seas VS MSC Virtuosa

Find out all the differences between these two cruises at 2026

Odyssey of the Seas MSC Virtuosa
Year built 2021 2021
Beam 41 m 43 m
Length 348 m 331 m
Tonnage 168800 tn. 181541 tn.
Velocity 22 23
Passenger capacity 5498 6334
Crew capacity 1550 1704
Ratio of crew per passenger 3,55 3,72
Decks 16 19
Cabins 2105 2421
Restaurants 18 10
Bars/Pubs 9 21
Lifts 17 19
Nationality Bahamas French
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Overview
Odyssey of the Seas MSC Virtuosa
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The Odyssey of the Seas started sailing in 2021, , same year of manufacture as the MSC Virtuosa, which was also launched on 2021. Odyssey of the Seas has capacity for up to 5498 passengers divided into 2105 cabins (including interior, exterior and balcony cabins). The MSC Virtuosa carries up to 6334 passengers in its 2421 cabins. At the same time, the ship Odyssey of the Seas 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 3.5 passengers.

One of the differences between Odyssey of the Seas with MSC Virtuosa is that it has a total of 18 restaurants among which 7 (Windjammer, El Loco Fresh, Solarium Bistro, Café Promenade, Sorrento Pizza, Restaurante Principal, The Cafe @ Two70) the food is totally free and they have no additional cost On the contrary, the MSC Virtuosa comes with 10 restaurants of different types of gastronomy and includes 3 (Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant, MSC Yacht Club Restaurant , Restaurante Principal (MSC), ) totally free where we can have lunch or dinner at no additional cost.

The exterior parts and common areas of 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. Instead, the MSC Virtuosa comes with more pools by having a total of 4 pools and 9 jacuzzis that are also included during the stay on the ship. Moreover, el Odyssey of the Seas cuenta con 12 bares y salones menos que el crucero MSC Virtuosa que incluye un total de 21 en vez 9, teniendo los dos cruceros variedad de lugares para tomar bebidas de todo tipo.

Odyssey of the Seas is 348 meters long, so it is equal to the length or height of 15 tennis courts, 3 football fields, 4 Big Ben, or 8 Statues of Liberty. Al contrario the cruise MSC Virtuosa it has 331 meters in length (length), which is the same as 12 basketball court, 6 Towers of Pisa, 4 Big Ben or 9 Boeing 737 aircraft approximately.

Odyssey of the Seas MSC Virtuosa
  • Odyssey of the Seas has a difference of 17 in meters of length.
  • Odyssey of the Seas has a difference of 8 restaurants than MSC Virtuosa.
  • Odyssey of the Seas has a better crew to passenger ratio than MSC Virtuosa.
  • It has 2 meters more beam than Odyssey of the Seas.
  • MSC Virtuosa has more decks.
  • MSC Virtuosa has 316 more cabins.
  • MSC Virtuosa fits 836 more passengers than Odyssey of the Seas.
  • MSC Virtuosa has 12 bares more.
  • MSC Virtuosa has 4 restaurants free plus.
  • Has 2 jacuzzi more than Odyssey of the Seas.
  • It has a difference of 2 elevators than Odyssey of the Seas.
Odyssey of the Seas MSC Virtuosa