Cruise Comparison

Utopia of the Seas VS MSC Opera

Find out all the differences between these two cruises at 2026

Utopia of the Seas MSC Opera
Year built 2024 2004
Beam 64 m 32 m
Length 362 m 274 m
Tonnage 236860 tn. 65591 tn.
Velocity 22 20
Passenger capacity 5668 2679
Crew capacity 2290 728
Ratio of crew per passenger 2,48 3,68
Decks 18 13
Cabins 2834 1075
Restaurants 22 4
Bars/Pubs 13 6
Lifts 24 9
Nationality Bahamas Panamá
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Overview
Utopia of the Seas MSC Opera
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Utopia of the Seas began its voyages in 2024, , 20 years newer than MSC Opera, which was built on 2004. The Utopia of the Seas it has a capacity of 5668 passengers that are distributed in its 2834 cabins (interior, exterior and balcony), on the other hand, the MSC Opera can accommodate up to 2679 passengers in its 1075 cabins. Likewise, the ship Utopia 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 2.5 passengers.

One of the differences between Utopia of the Seas with MSC Opera is that it has 10 free restaurants (Windjammer, El Loco Fresh, Dog House, Solarium Bistro, Café Promenade, Park Cafe, Sorrento Pizza, Restaurante Principal, Poolside Food Truck, Sprinkles), which is very important. It also has a total of 22 restaurants with different types of menus. On the contrary, the ship MSC Opera accommodates a total of 4 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 the ship Utopia of the Seas include a total of 5 pools and 8 jacuzzis where you can enjoy with the family during your stay and take a dip. Nevertheless, the cruise MSC OperaIt has fewer pools with a total of 3 pools also included in the stay and 2 jacuzzis to relax with its jets. At the same time, In Utopia of the Seas we have a total of 13 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.

Utopia of the Seas It has 362 meters length (length), which is the same as 15 tennis courts, 6 Towers of Pisa, 13 basketball court or 3 football fields approximately. On the other hand the MSC Opera it has 274 meters in length (length), which is the same as 9 Boeing 737 aircraft, 77 Tesla Model 3 cars, 24 buses or 4 Big Ben approximately.

Utopia of the Seas MSC Opera
  • Utopia of the Seas is 20 years younger.
  • Utopia of the Seas is 32 meters wider.
  • It is 88 meters longer than MSC Opera.
  • It has more floors than MSC Opera.
  • It has 1759 cabins more than MSC Opera.
  • Utopia of the Seas has a capacity of 2989 more passengers.
  • Utopia of the Seas has 18 restaurants than MSC Opera.
  • Utopia of the Seas has a difference of 7 bares than MSC Opera.
  • It has a better crew to passenger ratio than MSC Opera.
  • Utopia of the Seas includes 4 restaurants included in the price plus.
  • Utopia of the Seas has 6 jacuzzis more than MSC Opera.
  • It has 15 elevators more than MSC Opera.
Utopia of the Seas MSC Opera