Cruise Comparison

Vision of the Seas VS MSC Meraviglia

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Vision of the Seas MSC Meraviglia
Year built 1998 2017
Beam 32 m 43 m
Length 279 m 315 m
Tonnage 78000 tn. 167600 tn.
Velocity 22 23
Passenger capacity 2514 4488
Crew capacity 742 1536
Ratio of crew per passenger 3,39 2,92
Decks 12 19
Cabins 1142 2244
Restaurants 9 11
Bars/Pubs 6 20
Lifts 11 32
Nationality Bahamas France
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Overview
Vision of the Seas MSC Meraviglia
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The Vision of the Seas left shipyards in 1998, and is 19 years older than MSC Meraviglia, which was launched on 2017. The cruise Vision of the Seas has a capacity of 2514 passengers that are distributed in its 1142 cabins, on the other hand, the MSC Meraviglia can accommodate up to 4488 passengers in its 2244 cabins. Moreover, the ship Vision of the Seas has a lower ratio of crew members per passenger, having one crew member per 3.4 passengers, compared to the ratio of 2.9 per crew member of MSC Meraviglia, which normally translates into better service in all its rooms on the ship.

One of the main differences of Vision of the Seas is that it has a total of 9 restaurants among which 3 (Windjammer, Park Cafe, Restaurante Principal, ) the food is totally free and they have no additional cost For his part, the ship MSC Meraviglia has a total of 11 restaurants paid and free among which 2 (Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant, Restaurante Principal (MSC), ) are already included when we make the reservation.

The exterior parts and common areas of the cruise Vision of the Seas Take a total of 2 pools and 6 jacuzzis to be able to take a bath during your stay on the cruise. Nevertheless, the cruise MSC MeravigliaIt has more pools with a total of 4 pools also included in the stay and 9 jacuzzis to relax with its jets. At the same time, Vision of the Seas has 14, bars and lounges less than cruise ship MSC Meraviglia where you can have soft drinks, cocktails, beers, juices, etc.

The ship Vision of the Seas is 279 meters long, so it is equal to the length or height of 5 Towers of Pisa, 12 tennis courts, 3 football fields, or 7 Boeing 737 aircraft. A su vez the MSC Meraviglia has 315 meters in length, so it is equal to the length or height of 59 Tesla Model 3 cars, 19 buses, 3 Big Ben or 7 Boeing 737 aircraft.

Vision of the Seas MSC Meraviglia
  • It is 19 years more modern than Vision of the Seas.
  • It has 11 meters more beam than Vision of the Seas.
  • MSC Meraviglia has 36 meters more than length.
  • MSC Meraviglia has 7 more floors.
  • MSC Meraviglia has 1102 more cabins than Vision of the Seas.
  • MSC Meraviglia has a capacity of 1974 more passengers.
  • MSC Meraviglia has 2 restaurants than Vision of the Seas.
  • It has 14 bares more than Vision of the Seas.
  • Offers a better crew/passenger ratio than Vision of the Seas.
  • MSC Meraviglia has 2 restaurants included plus.
  • MSC Meraviglia has 3 hot tub more.
  • It has 21 elevators more than Vision of the Seas.
Vision of the Seas MSC Meraviglia