Cruise Comparison

Symphony of the Seas VS MSC Fantasia

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Symphony of the Seas MSC Fantasia
Year built 2018 2008
Beam 47 m 38 m
Length 361 m 333 m
Tonnage 228081 tn. 137936 tn.
Velocity 22 22
Passenger capacity 6680 4363
Crew capacity 2200 1370
Ratio of crew per passenger 3,04 3,18
Decks 18 18
Cabins 2759 1637
Restaurants 20 5
Bars/Pubs 18 13
Lifts 24 15
Nationality Bahamas Panamá
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Overview
Symphony of the Seas MSC Fantasia
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The ship Symphony of the Seas was launched at sea in 2018, and is 10 years more recent than MSC Fantasia, which was launched on 2008. The cruise Symphony of the Seas it has a capacity of 6680 passengers that are distributed in its 2759 cabins (interior, exterior and balcony), on the other hand, the MSC Fantasia can accommodate up to 4363 passengers in its 1637 cabins. Moreover, the cruise Symphony 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 Symphony of the Seas is that we will have at our disposal 20 restaurants with different menus, of which 8 (Windjammer, El Loco Fresh, Dog House, Solarium Bistro, Café Promenade, Park Cafe, Sorrento Pizza, Restaurante Principal, ) are included in the price and we will have no additional cost Nevertheless, the ship MSC Fantasia has a total of 5 restaurants of different types of gastronomy in which 3 (Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant, MSC Yacht Club Restaurant , Restaurante Principal (MSC)) are totally free, since they are included in the price of the cruise.

The services and areas of the ship Symphony of the Seas Take a total of 5 pools and 10 jacuzzis to be able to take a bath during your stay on the cruise. Secondly, MSC FantasiaIt has more pools with a total of 5 pools also included in the stay and 12 jacuzzis to relax with its jets. At the same time, the cruise ship Symphony of the Seas has 18 bars and lounges to enjoy all kinds of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages instead of the 13 that includes MSC Fantasia distributed throughout the boat.

The Symphony of the Seas It has 361 meters length (length), which is the same as 9 Boeing 737 aircraft, 13 basketball court, 4 Big Ben or 77 Tesla Model 3 cars approximately. Likewise the cruise MSC Fantasia has 333 meters in length (length), therefore it is equal to the length/height of 9 Boeing 737 aircraft, 6 Towers of Pisa, 3 football fields or 77 Tesla Model 3 cars.

Symphony of the Seas MSC Fantasia
  • It is 10 years newer than MSC Fantasia.
  • Symphony of the Seas has a difference of 9 in beam meters than MSC Fantasia.
  • Symphony of the Seas has 28 meters more than length.
  • Symphony of the Seas has 1122 more cabins.
  • 2317 passengers more than MSC Fantasia.
  • Symphony of the Seas has 15 restaurants plus.
  • Symphony of the Seas has 5 bares more.
  • It has a better crew to passenger ratio than MSC Fantasia.
  • Symphony of the Seas has 1 restaurant included in the price more than MSC Fantasia.
  • Symphony of the Seas has 9 elevators more than MSC Fantasia.
  • It has 2 jacuzzis more than Symphony of the Seas.
Symphony of the Seas MSC Fantasia