Cruise Comparison

Rhapsody of the Seas VS MSC Fantasia

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Rhapsody of the Seas MSC Fantasia
Year built 1997 2008
Beam 32 m 38 m
Length 279 m 333 m
Tonnage 78491 tn. 137936 tn.
Velocity 23 22
Passenger capacity 2416 4363
Crew capacity 765 1370
Ratio of crew per passenger 3,16 3,18
Decks 12 18
Cabins 1020 1637
Restaurants 9 5
Bars/Pubs 7 13
Lifts 9 15
Nationality Bahamas Panamá
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Overview
Rhapsody of the Seas MSC Fantasia
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The cruise Rhapsody of the Seas began its voyages in 1997, with a difference of 11 years prior to MSC Fantasia, which left the shipyards on 2008. The ship Rhapsody of the Seas has a capacity of 2416 passengers that are distributed in its 1020 cabins, on the other hand, the MSC Fantasia can accommodate up to 4363 passengers in its 1637 cabins. In addition, the Rhapsody of the Seas has a lower ratio of crew members per passenger, having one crew member per 3.2 passengers, compared to the ratio of 3.2 per crew member of MSC Fantasia, which normally translates into better service in all its rooms on the ship.

The first noteworthy thing about Rhapsody of the Seas is that it has a total of 3 free restaurants (Windjammer, Park Cafe, Restaurante Principal, ) included in the price of the cruise, making a total of 9 restaurants that we can visit. For his part, MSC Fantasia accommodates a total of 5 restaurants of different types of menus and includes 3 (Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant, MSC Yacht Club Restaurant , Restaurante Principal (MSC)) where we can have lunch or dinner at no additional cost.

The exterior and common areas of the ship Rhapsody of the Seas Take a total of 4 pools and 6 jacuzzis to be able to take a bath during your stay on the cruise. On the contrary, the MSC FantasiaIncludes 1 plus pools, having a total of 5 that we can enjoy for free during the stay to bathe and including 12 jacuzzis to relax. Likewise, el Rhapsody of the Seas cuenta con 6 bares y salones menos que el crucero MSC Fantasia que incluye un total de 13 en vez 7, teniendo los dos cruceros variedad de lugares para tomar bebidas de todo tipo.

The Rhapsody of the Seas it has 279 meters length (length), therefore it is equal to the length/height of 7 Boeing 737 aircraft, 59 Tesla Model 3 cars, 3 football fields or 10 basketball court. Asimismo the MSC Fantasia has 333 meters in length (length), therefore it is equal to the length/height of 7 Boeing 737 aircraft, 3 Big Ben, 12 tennis courts or 10 basketball court.

Rhapsody of the Seas MSC Fantasia
  • It has 4 restaurants more than MSC Fantasia.
  • Rhapsody of the Seas has a better crew to passenger ratio.
  • MSC Fantasia is 11 years newer than Rhapsody of the Seas.
  • MSC Fantasia has 6 meters more than beam.
  • MSC Fantasia has 54 meters more than length.
  • MSC Fantasia has 6 covered more.
  • MSC Fantasia has 617 more cabins.
  • MSC Fantasia has a difference of 1947 with respect to Rhapsody of the Seas.
  • MSC Fantasia has 6 bares more.
  • MSC Fantasia includes 2 restaurants included in the price plus.
  • MSC Fantasia has 6 jacuzzis more than Rhapsody of the Seas.
  • MSC Fantasia has 1 more pools.
  • It has 6 elevators more than Rhapsody of the Seas.
Rhapsody of the Seas MSC Fantasia