Cruise Comparison

Rhapsody of the Seas VS MSC Preziosa

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Rhapsody of the Seas MSC Preziosa
Year built 1997 2013
Beam 32 m 38 m
Length 279 m 333 m
Tonnage 78491 tn. 139072 tn.
Velocity 23 24
Passenger capacity 2416 4345
Crew capacity 765 1388
Ratio of crew per passenger 3,16 3,13
Decks 12 18
Cabins 1020 1751
Restaurants 9 6
Bars/Pubs 7 12
Lifts 9 26
Nationality Bahamas Panamá
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Overview
Rhapsody of the Seas MSC Preziosa
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The ship Rhapsody of the Seas was built in 1997, and is 16 years older than MSC Preziosa, which was launched on 2013. Rhapsody of the Seas it has a capacity of 2416 pasajeros that are divided into its 1020 cabins (interior, exterior and balcony), on the other hand, the MSC Preziosa can accommodate up to 4345 passengers in its 1751 cabins. Likewise, 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 3.1 per crew member of MSC Preziosa, which normally translates into better service in all its cabins on the cruise ship.

Among its main features is Rhapsody of the Seas is that it has a total of 9 restaurants among which 3 (Windjammer, Park Cafe, Restaurante Principal, ) are totally free in the price of the cruise and have no additional cost Secondly, the ship MSC Preziosa has enabled a total of 6 restaurants of different types of menus in which 3 (Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant, MSC Yacht Club Restaurant , Restaurante Principal (MSC)) are included in the price of the cruise.

The Rhapsody of the Seas It has a total of 4 pools and 6 jacuzzis in which to bathe and which are included during the stay. Secondly, the ship MSC PreziosaIt has more pools with a total of 4 pools also included in the stay and 12 jacuzzis to relax with its jets. On the other hand, Rhapsody of the Seas has 5, bars and lounges less than cruise ship MSC Preziosa where you can have soft drinks, cocktails, beers, juices, etc.

The ship Rhapsody of the Seas It has 279 meters length (length), which is the same as 3 football fields, 6 Statues of Liberty, 5 Towers of Pisa or 7 Boeing 737 aircraft approximately. A la inversa the MSC Preziosa has 333 meters in length, so it is equal to the length or height of 10 basketball court, 59 Tesla Model 3 cars, 3 Big Ben or 12 tennis courts.

Rhapsody of the Seas MSC Preziosa
  • It has 3 restaurants more than MSC Preziosa.
  • MSC Preziosa is 16 years less than Rhapsody of the Seas.
  • It has 6 meters more beam than Rhapsody of the Seas.
  • MSC Preziosa has 54 meters more than length.
  • MSC Preziosa has more floors than Rhapsody of the Seas.
  • MSC Preziosa has 731 more cabins than Rhapsody of the Seas.
  • It has a capacity of 1929 passengers more than Rhapsody of the Seas.
  • MSC Preziosa has 5 bares more.
  • Offers a better crew/passenger ratio than Rhapsody of the Seas.
  • MSC Preziosa has 2 restaurants included in the price more than Rhapsody of the Seas.
  • MSC Preziosa has 6 tubs more jacuzzis than Rhapsody of the Seas.
  • Owns 17 elevators more than Rhapsody of the Seas.
Rhapsody of the Seas MSC Preziosa