Cruise Comparison

Serenade of the Seas VS MSC Lirica

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Serenade of the Seas MSC Lirica
Year built 2003 2003
Beam 39 m 32 m
Length 293 m 275 m
Tonnage 90090 tn. 65591 tn.
Velocity 25 22
Passenger capacity 2476 2679
Crew capacity 832 721
Ratio of crew per passenger 2,98 3,72
Decks 13 13
Cabins 1073 992
Restaurants 8 5
Bars/Pubs 10 5
Lifts 9 9
Nationality Bahamas Panamá
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Overview
Serenade of the Seas MSC Lirica
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The cruise Serenade of the Seas began its voyages in 2003, and it is a few months different from the MSC Lirica, which was also built on 2003. The Serenade of the Seas has capacity for up to 2476 passengers divided into 1073 cabins (including interior, exterior and balcony cabins). The MSC Lirica carries up to 2679 passengers in its 992 cabins. Likewise, the Serenade 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 passengers.

When comparing both cruises, one of the differences of Serenade of the Seas is that we will have at our disposal 8 restaurants with different menus, of which 3 (Windjammer, Park Cafe, Restaurante Principal, ) are included in the price and we will have no additional cost However, the ship MSC Lirica has enabled a total of 5 restaurants of different types of menus in which 2 (Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant, Restaurante Principal (MSC), ) are included in the price of the cruise.

In the common leisure areas we can see that the Serenade of the Seas include a total of 2 pools and 3 jacuzzis where you can enjoy with the family during your stay and take a dip. Secondly, the cruise MSC LiricaIt has 0 plus pools (2 in total) to bathe in and a total of 2 jacuzzis to enjoy with its relaxing bubbles. Moreover, In Serenade of the Seas we have a total of 10 bars and lounges available to you instead of the 5 that MSC Lirica has where you can have soft drinks, wines, juices , cocktails with and without alcohol, beers, among other drinks.

Serenade of the Seas It has 293 meters length (length), which is the same as 12 tennis courts, 6 Statues of Liberty, 62 Tesla Model 3 cars or 3 Big Ben approximately. A su vez the ship MSC Lirica has 275 meters in length (length), therefore it is equal to the length/height of 10 basketball court, 6 Statues of Liberty, 3 football fields or 7 Boeing 737 aircraft.

Serenade of the Seas MSC Lirica
  • Serenade of the Seas has a difference of 7 in beam meters than MSC Lirica.
  • Serenade of the Seas has 18 meters more than length.
  • Serenade of the Seas has 81 more cabins than MSC Lirica.
  • Has 3 restaurants more than MSC Lirica.
  • It has 5 bares more than MSC Lirica.
  • It has a better ratio of crew and passengers than MSC Lirica.
  • Serenade of the Seas owns 1 tubs more jacuzzis than MSC Lirica.
  • MSC Lirica has a capacity of 203 more passengers.
  • Has 1 restaurant included more than Serenade of the Seas.
Serenade of the Seas MSC Lirica