Cruise Comparison

Symphony of the Seas VS MSC Meraviglia

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Symphony of the Seas MSC Meraviglia
Year built 2018 2017
Beam 47 m 43 m
Length 361 m 315 m
Tonnage 228081 tn. 167600 tn.
Velocity 22 23
Passenger capacity 6680 4488
Crew capacity 2200 1536
Ratio of crew per passenger 3,04 2,92
Decks 18 19
Cabins 2759 2244
Restaurants 20 11
Bars/Pubs 18 20
Lifts 24 32
Nationality Bahamas France
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Overview
Symphony of the Seas MSC Meraviglia
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Symphony of the Seas was built in 2018, with a difference of 1 years after MSC Meraviglia, which opened on 2017. The cruise Symphony of the Seas has a capacity of 6680 passengers that are distributed in its 2759 cabins, on the contrary, the MSC Meraviglia can accommodate up to 4488 passengers in its 2244 cabins. On the other hand, Symphony of the Seas has a lower ratio of crew members per passenger, having one crew member per 3 passengers, compared to the ratio of 2.9 per crew member of MSC Meraviglia, which normally translates into better service.

Comparing both cruises, one of the differences of Symphony of the Seas is that it has 8 free restaurants (Windjammer, El Loco Fresh, Dog House, Solarium Bistro, Café Promenade, Park Cafe, Sorrento Pizza, Restaurante Principal, ) where we won't have to pay any additional payment for the meal and a total of 20 restaurants of different types of gastronomy On the contrary, the cruise MSC Meraviglia accommodates a total of 11 restaurants of different types of menus and includes 2 (Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant, Restaurante Principal (MSC), ) where we can have lunch or dinner at no additional cost.

The exterior and common areas of 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. Instead, the ship MSC MeravigliaIt has 1 pools less (4 in total) to bathe in and a total of 9 jacuzzis to enjoy with its relaxing bubbles. Moreover, Symphony of the Seas has 2, bars and lounges less than cruise ship MSC Meraviglia where you can have soft drinks, cocktails, beers, juices, etc.

The ship Symphony of the Seas It has 361 meters length (length), which is the same as 15 tennis courts, 13 basketball court, 9 Boeing 737 aircraft or 6 Towers of Pisa approximately. Equally MSC Meraviglia it has 315 meters in length (length), which is the same as 15 tennis courts, 4 Big Ben, 3 football fields or 6 Towers of Pisa approximately.

Symphony of the Seas MSC Meraviglia
  • It is 1 years newer than MSC Meraviglia.
  • Symphony of the Seas has 4 meters more beam than MSC Meraviglia.
  • Symphony of the Seas is meters longer.
  • It has 515 cabins more than MSC Meraviglia.
  • Symphony of the Seas has a difference of 2192 differences.
  • Has 9 restaurants more than MSC Meraviglia.
  • Symphony of the Seas owns 1 jacuzzi more.
  • It has 1 more pools than MSC Meraviglia.
  • MSC Meraviglia has 1 more floors.
  • It has 2 bares more than Symphony of the Seas.
  • MSC Meraviglia offers a better crew/passenger ratio than Symphony of the Seas.
  • MSC Meraviglia has 8 elevators more.
Symphony of the Seas MSC Meraviglia