Cruise Comparison

Vision of the Seas VS MSC Splendida

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Vision of the Seas MSC Splendida
Year built 1998 2009
Beam 32 m 38 m
Length 279 m 333 m
Tonnage 78000 tn. 137936 tn.
Velocity 22 23
Passenger capacity 2514 4363
Crew capacity 742 1370
Ratio of crew per passenger 3,39 3,18
Decks 12 18
Cabins 1142 1637
Restaurants 9 6
Bars/Pubs 6 13
Lifts 11 25
Nationality Bahamas Panamá
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Overview
Vision of the Seas MSC Splendida
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The Vision of the Seas was built in 1998, with a difference of 11 years prior to MSC Splendida, which was inaugurated on 2009. The ship Vision of the Seas can accommodate up to a maximum of 2514 passengers divided into 1142 cabins. The MSC Splendida has 1637 cabins for up to 4363 passengers. In the same way, the cruise 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 3.2 per crew member of MSC Splendida, which normally translates into better service in all its rooms on the ship.

The first noteworthy thing about Vision of the Seas is that it has 9 restaurants from which 3 (Windjammer, Park Cafe, Restaurante Principal, ) can be visited at no extra cost Nevertheless, the MSC Splendida has a total of 6 restaurants among which 3 (Marketplace Buffet & Restaurant, MSC Yacht Club Restaurant , Restaurante Principal (MSC)) are free and are included in the price of the cruise.

In the common areas of the ship Vision of the Seas include a total of 2 pools and 6 jacuzzis where you can enjoy with the family during your stay and take a dip. On the contrary, MSC SplendidaIt has 3 plus pools (5 in total) to bathe in and a total of 12 jacuzzis to enjoy with its relaxing bubbles. At the same time, Vision of the Seas has 7, bars and lounges less than cruise ship MSC Splendida where you can have soft drinks, cocktails, beers, juices, etc.

The Vision of the Seas is 279 meters long, so it is equal to the length or height of 3 Big Ben, 3 football fields, 6 Statues of Liberty, or 12 tennis courts. Likewise MSC Splendida has 333 meters in length (length), which is the same as 59 Tesla Model 3 cars, 19 buses, 5 Towers of Pisa or 7 Boeing 737 aircraft approximately.

Vision of the Seas MSC Splendida
  • Has 3 restaurants more than MSC Splendida.
  • MSC Splendida is 11 years more modern than Vision of the Seas.
  • MSC Splendida has 6 meters more than beam.
  • It is 54 meters longer than Vision of the Seas.
  • MSC Splendida has 6 more covered than Vision of the Seas.
  • It has a difference of 495 cabins than Vision of the Seas.
  • 1849 passengers more than Vision of the Seas.
  • It has 7 bares more than Vision of the Seas.
  • MSC Splendida offers a better crew/passenger ratio.
  • MSC Splendida has 1 restaurant included more than Vision of the Seas.
  • MSC Splendida owns 6 tubs more jacuzzis than Vision of the Seas.
  • Owns 3 more pools than Vision of the Seas.
  • Owns 14 elevators more than Vision of the Seas.
Vision of the Seas MSC Splendida