Cruise Comparison

Rhapsody of the Seas VS MSC Splendida

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Rhapsody of the Seas MSC Splendida
Year built 1997 2009
Beam 32 m 38 m
Length 279 m 333 m
Tonnage 78491 tn. 137936 tn.
Velocity 23 23
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 6
Bars/Pubs 7 13
Lifts 9 25
Nationality Bahamas Panamá
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Overview
Rhapsody of the Seas MSC Splendida
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The ship Rhapsody of the Seas was manufactured in 1997, with a difference of 12 years prior to MSC Splendida, which was manufactured on 2009. The Rhapsody of the Seas has a capacity of 2416 pasajeros that are distributed in its 1020 cabins (interior, exterior and balcony), on the contrary, the MSC Splendida can accommodate up to 4363 passengers in its 1637 cabins. Moreover, the Rhapsody of the Seas has a lower ratio of crew members per passenger as it has one crew member per 3.2 passengers, compared to the ratio of 3.2 passengers per crew member of MSC Splendida which translates into better service in general lines.

The main differences between Rhapsody of the Seas and MSC Splendida 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. Nevertheless, the MSC Splendida includes 6 restaurants with different themes and cuisines to eat, of which 3 (Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant, MSC Yacht Club Restaurant , Restaurante Principal (MSC)) are free and included with the cruise price.

The services and areas of the cruise 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. However, the ship MSC Splendida comes with more pools by having a total of 5 pools and 12 jacuzzis that are also included during the stay on the ship. On the other hand, el Rhapsody of the Seas tiene 6 bares y salones menos que el crucero MSC Splendida dónde poder tomar refrescos, cocteles, cervezas, zumos, etc.

The Rhapsody of the Seas is 279 meters long, so it is equal to the length or height of 7 Boeing 737 aircraft, 19 buses, 5 Towers of Pisa, or 59 Tesla Model 3 cars. Por su lado MSC Splendida has 333 meters in length, so it is equal to the length or height of 6 Statues of Liberty, 3 football fields, 10 basketball court or 59 Tesla Model 3 cars.

Rhapsody of the Seas MSC Splendida
  • Rhapsody of the Seas has a difference of 3 restaurants than MSC Splendida.
  • It has a better crew to passenger ratio than MSC Splendida.
  • MSC Splendida is 12 most recent years.
  • MSC Splendida is 6 meters wider than Rhapsody of the Seas.
  • MSC Splendida has 54 meters more than length.
  • MSC Splendida has 6 more covered than Rhapsody of the Seas.
  • MSC Splendida has 617 more cabins.
  • MSC Splendida fits 1947 more passengers.
  • MSC Splendida has 6 bares more than Rhapsody of the Seas.
  • MSC Splendida has 2 restaurants included more than Rhapsody of the Seas.
  • MSC Splendida has 6 jacuzzis more than Rhapsody of the Seas.
  • MSC Splendida has 1 more pools.
  • Has 16 elevators more than Rhapsody of the Seas.
Rhapsody of the Seas MSC Splendida