Cruise Comparison

Serenade of the Seas VS MSC Seaview

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Serenade of the Seas MSC Seaview
Year built 2003 2018
Beam 39 m 41 m
Length 293 m 323 m
Tonnage 90090 tn. 153516 tn.
Velocity 25 22
Passenger capacity 2476 5336
Crew capacity 832 1413
Ratio of crew per passenger 2,98 3,78
Decks 13 20
Cabins 1073 2066
Restaurants 8 10
Bars/Pubs 10 16
Lifts 9 19
Nationality Bahamas Malta
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Overview
Serenade of the Seas MSC Seaview
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The ship Serenade of the Seas was manufactured in 2003, 15 years older than MSC Seaview, which opened on 2018. The cruise Serenade of the Seas it has a capacity of 2476 passengers that are distributed in its 1073 cabins (interior, exterior and balcony), on the contrary, the MSC Seaview can accommodate up to 5336 passengers in its 2066 cabins. At the same time, 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.

A feature that sets Serenade of the Seas apart is that it includes a total of 3 free restaurants (Windjammer, Park Cafe, Restaurante Principal, ) that are included in the price of the cruise, making a total of 8 restaurants of different types of food at which to dine. Nevertheless, the cruise MSC Seaview hosts 10 restaurants with different themes and menus, of which 3 (Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant, Restaurante Principal (MSC), Ocean Point) are included with the price of the cruise.

The services and areas of 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. On the contrary, the MSC Seaview comes with more pools by having a total of 4 pools and 13 jacuzzis that are also included during the stay on the ship. Likewise, Serenade of the Seas has 6, bars and lounges less than cruise ship MSC Seaview where you can have soft drinks, cocktails, beers, juices, etc.

Serenade of the Seas it has 293 meters length (length), therefore it is equal to the length/height of 12 tennis courts, 10 basketball court, 62 Tesla Model 3 cars or 6 Statues of Liberty. At the same time the cruise MSC Seaview is 323 meters long, so it is equal to the length or height of 7 Boeing 737 aircraft, 3 Big Ben, 3 football fields or 6 Statues of Liberty.

Serenade of the Seas MSC Seaview
  • Serenade of the Seas has a better crew to passenger ratio.
  • MSC Seaview is 15 years more modern than Serenade of the Seas.
  • MSC Seaview has 2 meters more than beam.
  • MSC Seaview has a difference of 30 in meters of length.
  • It has 7 covered more than Serenade of the Seas.
  • It has a difference of 993 cabins than Serenade of the Seas.
  • It has a capacity of 2860 passengers more than Serenade of the Seas.
  • MSC Seaview has a difference of 2 restaurants than Serenade of the Seas.
  • MSC Seaview has 6 bares more.
  • MSC Seaview has 4 restaurants free plus.
  • MSC Seaview has 10 tubs more jacuzzis than Serenade of the Seas.
  • MSC Seaview has 10 more than Serenade of the Seas.
Serenade of the Seas MSC Seaview