Cruise Comparison

Utopia of the Seas VS MSC Splendida

Find out all the differences between these two cruises at 2026

Utopia of the Seas MSC Splendida
Year built 2024 2009
Beam 64 m 38 m
Length 362 m 333 m
Tonnage 236860 tn. 137936 tn.
Velocity 22 23
Passenger capacity 5668 4363
Crew capacity 2290 1370
Ratio of crew per passenger 2,48 3,18
Decks 18 18
Cabins 2834 1637
Restaurants 22 6
Bars/Pubs 13 13
Lifts 24 25
Nationality Bahamas Panamá
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Overview
Utopia of the Seas MSC Splendida
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The ship Utopia of the Seas was inaugurated in 2024, , 15 years newer than MSC Splendida, which was built on 2009. 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 Splendida can accommodate up to 4363 passengers in its 1637 cabins. In addition, 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.

The main differences between Utopia of the Seas and MSC Splendida is that it includes a total of 10 free restaurants (Windjammer, El Loco Fresh, Dog House, Solarium Bistro, Café Promenade, Park Cafe, Sorrento Pizza, Restaurante Principal, Poolside Food Truck, Sprinkles) that are included in the price of the cruise, making a total of 22 restaurants of different types of food at which to dine. On the contrary, MSC Splendida comes with 6 restaurants of different types of gastronomy and includes 3 (Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant, MSC Yacht Club Restaurant , Restaurante Principal (MSC)) totally free where we can have lunch or dinner at no additional cost.

The exterior and common areas of the 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 ship MSC Splendida comes with more pools by having a total of 5 pools and 12 jacuzzis that are also included during the stay on the ship. Likewise, el Utopia of the Seas cuenta con 0 bares y salones menos que el crucero MSC Splendida que incluye un total de 13 en vez 13, teniendo los dos cruceros variedad de lugares para tomar bebidas de todo tipo.

The ship Utopia of the Seas it has 362 meters length (length), therefore it is equal to the length/height of 24 buses, 13 basketball court, 9 Boeing 737 aircraft or 8 Statues of Liberty. A la inversa the cruise MSC Splendida has 333 meters in length (length), therefore it is equal to the length/height of 3 football fields, 77 Tesla Model 3 cars, 4 Big Ben or 15 tennis courts.

Utopia of the Seas MSC Splendida
  • Utopia of the Seas is 15 years more modern than MSC Splendida.
  • Utopia of the Seas is 26 meters wider.
  • Utopia of the Seas has a difference of 29 in meters of length.
  • Utopia of the Seas has 1197 more cabins.
  • Utopia of the Seas has a capacity of 1305 more passengers.
  • Owns 16 restaurants more than MSC Splendida.
  • Utopia of the Seas has a better crew to passenger ratio.
  • It has 2 restaurants included in the price more than than MSC Splendida.
  • It has 4 jacuzzi more than Utopia of the Seas.
  • MSC Splendida has 1 lift more than Utopia of the Seas.
Utopia of the Seas MSC Splendida