Cruise Comparison

Symphony of the Seas VS MSC Seaside

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Symphony of the Seas MSC Seaside
Year built 2018 2017
Beam 47 m 41 m
Length 361 m 323 m
Tonnage 228081 tn. 154000 tn.
Velocity 22 21
Passenger capacity 6680 4134
Crew capacity 2200 1413
Ratio of crew per passenger 3,04 2,93
Decks 18 20
Cabins 2759 2066
Restaurants 20 9
Bars/Pubs 18 17
Lifts 24 33
Nationality Bahamas Malta
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Overview
Symphony of the Seas MSC Seaside
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The Symphony of the Seas was built in 2018, with a difference of 1 years after MSC Seaside, which was inaugurated on 2017. The ship Symphony of the Seas it has a capacity of 6680 pasajeros that are divided into its 2759 cabins (interior, exterior and balcony), on the other hand, the MSC Seaside can accommodate up to 4134 passengers in its 2066 cabins. In the same way, 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 Seaside, which normally translates into better service in all its rooms on the ship.

The most noticeable differences between Symphony of the Seas and MSC Seaside is that it has a total of 8 free restaurants (Windjammer, El Loco Fresh, Dog House, Solarium Bistro, Café Promenade, Park Cafe, Sorrento Pizza, Restaurante Principal, ) included in the price of the cruise, making a total of 20 restaurants that we can visit. For his part, the MSC Seaside comes with 9 restaurants of different types of gastronomy and includes 3 (Restaurante Principal (MSC), Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant, Biscayne Bay Buffet & Pizzeria ) totally free where we can have lunch or dinner at no additional cost.

In the common leisure areas we can see that Symphony of the Seas It has a total of 5 pools and 10 jacuzzis in which to bathe and which are included during the stay. Secondly, the ship MSC SeasideIt has fewer pools with a total of 4 pools also included in the stay and 13 jacuzzis to relax with its jets. Likewise, 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 17 that includes MSC Seaside distributed throughout the boat.

The cruise Symphony of the Seas is 361 meters long, so it is equal to the length or height of 24 buses, 9 Boeing 737 aircraft, 15 tennis courts, or 8 Statues of Liberty. On the other hand the cruise MSC Seaside has 323 meters in length (length), therefore it is equal to the length/height of 13 basketball court, 3 football fields, 4 Big Ben or 6 Towers of Pisa.

Symphony of the Seas MSC Seaside
  • It is 1 years more recent than MSC Seaside.
  • Symphony of the Seas is 6 meters wider.
  • Symphony of the Seas has 38 meters more than length.
  • Symphony of the Seas has 693 cabins plus.
  • 2546 passengers more than MSC Seaside.
  • Symphony of the Seas has a difference of 11 restaurants.
  • Symphony of the Seas has 1 bar more than MSC Seaside.
  • MSC Seaside has more decks than Symphony of the Seas.
  • MSC Seaside has the best crew to passenger ratio.
  • MSC Seaside has 1 restaurant plus.
  • MSC Seaside has 3 more jacuzzis than Symphony of the Seas.
  • MSC Seaside has a difference of 9 elevators.
Symphony of the Seas MSC Seaside