Cruise Comparison

Serenade of the Seas VS MSC Opera

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Serenade of the Seas MSC Opera
Year built 2003 2004
Beam 39 m 32 m
Length 293 m 274 m
Tonnage 90090 tn. 65591 tn.
Velocity 25 20
Passenger capacity 2476 2679
Crew capacity 832 728
Ratio of crew per passenger 2,98 3,68
Decks 13 13
Cabins 1073 1075
Restaurants 8 4
Bars/Pubs 10 6
Lifts 9 9
Nationality Bahamas Panamá
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Overview
Serenade of the Seas MSC Opera
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The Serenade of the Seas was manufactured in 2003, and is 1 years older than MSC Opera, which was built on 2004. The cruise Serenade of the Seas has a capacity of 2476 passengers distributed in the 1073 cabins available. The MSC Opera can accommodate up to 2679 passengers in its 1075 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 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 MSC Opera has a total of 4 restaurants among which 2 (Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant, Restaurante Principal (MSC)) are free and are included in the price of the cruise.

The exterior parts and common areas of the Serenade of the Seas It has a total of 2 pools and 3 jacuzzis in which to bathe and which are included during the stay. Secondly, the cruise MSC OperaIt has 1 plus pools (3 in total) to bathe in and a total of 2 jacuzzis to enjoy with its relaxing bubbles. Likewise, In Serenade of the Seas we have a total of 10 bars and lounges available to you instead of the 6 that MSC Opera has where you can have soft drinks, wines, juices , cocktails with and without alcohol, beers, among other drinks.

The Serenade of the Seas is 293 meters long, so it is equal to the length or height of 5 Towers of Pisa, 12 tennis courts, 20 buses, or 3 Big Ben. Por su lado the MSC Opera is 274 meters long, so it is equal to the length or height of 3 football fields, 6 Statues of Liberty, 62 Tesla Model 3 cars or 3 Big Ben.

Serenade of the Seas MSC Opera
  • Serenade of the Seas has 7 meters more beam than MSC Opera.
  • Serenade of the Seas is 19 meters longer than MSC Opera.
  • Has a difference of 4 restaurants than MSC Opera.
  • Serenade of the Seas has 4 bares more.
  • Serenade of the Seas has a better crew to passenger ratio than MSC Opera.
  • Owns 1 tubs more jacuzzis than MSC Opera.
  • It is 1 years more recent than Serenade of the Seas.
  • MSC Opera has 2 more cabins.
  • MSC Opera has a capacity of 203 more passengers.
  • MSC Opera has 1 more pools.
Serenade of the Seas MSC Opera