Cruise Comparison

Serenade of the Seas VS MSC Meraviglia

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Serenade of the Seas MSC Meraviglia
Year built 2003 2017
Beam 39 m 43 m
Length 293 m 315 m
Tonnage 90090 tn. 167600 tn.
Velocity 25 23
Passenger capacity 2476 4488
Crew capacity 832 1536
Ratio of crew per passenger 2,98 2,92
Decks 13 19
Cabins 1073 2244
Restaurants 8 11
Bars/Pubs 10 20
Lifts 9 32
Nationality Bahamas France
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Overview
Serenade of the Seas MSC Meraviglia
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The ship Serenade of the Seas was inaugurated in 2003, with a difference of 14 years prior to MSC Meraviglia, which was inaugurated on 2017. The Serenade of the Seas has a capacity of 2476 passengers that are distributed in its 1073 cabins, on the contrary, the MSC Meraviglia can accommodate up to 4488 passengers in its 2244 cabins. In the same way, the cruise Serenade of the Seas has a lower ratio of crew members per passenger as it has one crew member per 3 passengers, compared to the ratio of 2.9 passengers per crew member of MSC Meraviglia which translates into better service in general lines.

Among the main differences of Serenade of the Seas is that it has 8 restaurants of which 3 (Windjammer, Park Cafe, Restaurante Principal, ) are included in the price of the cruise at no extra cost On the contrary, the cruise MSC Meraviglia bring a total of 11 restaurants paid and free among which 2 (Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant, Restaurante Principal (MSC), ) we will not have to pay anything to eat as it is included in the price of the cruise.

In the common leisure areas we can see that the ship 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. For his part, MSC MeravigliaIt has more pools with a total of 4 pools also included in the stay and 9 jacuzzis to relax with its jets. On the other hand, Serenade of the Seas has 10, bars and lounges less than cruise ship MSC Meraviglia, which includes a total of 20 instead of 10, both cruise ships having a variety of places to have all kinds of drinks.

The cruise Serenade of the Seas It has 293 meters length (length), which is the same as 10 basketball court, 3 Big Ben, 5 Towers of Pisa or 7 Boeing 737 aircraft approximately. Al mismo tiempo the MSC Meraviglia it has 315 meters in length (length), therefore it is equal to the length/height of 3 football fields, 62 Tesla Model 3 cars, 5 Towers of Pisa or 20 buses.

Serenade of the Seas MSC Meraviglia
  • She is 14 years younger than Serenade of the Seas.
  • MSC Meraviglia has 4 meters more beam than Serenade of the Seas.
  • MSC Meraviglia is 22 meters longer than Serenade of the Seas.
  • MSC Meraviglia has 6 covered plus.
  • It has 1171 cabins more than Serenade of the Seas.
  • MSC Meraviglia has a capacity of 2012 differences more than Serenade of the Seas.
  • MSC Meraviglia has 3 restaurants than Serenade of the Seas.
  • It has 10 bares more than Serenade of the Seas.
  • MSC Meraviglia offers a better crew/passenger ratio than Serenade of the Seas.
  • Has 3 restaurants included more than Serenade of the Seas.
  • MSC Meraviglia has 6 jacuzzis more than Serenade of the Seas.
  • MSC Meraviglia has 23 elevators more.
Serenade of the Seas MSC Meraviglia