Cruise Comparison

Vision of the Seas VS MSC Virtuosa

Find out all the differences between these two cruises at 2026

Vision of the Seas MSC Virtuosa
Year built 1998 2021
Beam 32 m 43 m
Length 279 m 331 m
Tonnage 78000 tn. 181541 tn.
Velocity 22 23
Passenger capacity 2514 6334
Crew capacity 742 1704
Ratio of crew per passenger 3,39 3,72
Decks 12 19
Cabins 1142 2421
Restaurants 9 10
Bars/Pubs 6 21
Lifts 11 19
Nationality Bahamas French
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Overview
Vision of the Seas MSC Virtuosa
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The cruise Vision of the Seas was inaugurated in 1998, with a difference of 23 years prior to MSC Virtuosa, which left the shipyards on 2021. The ship Vision of the Seas has a capacity of 2514 passengers that are distributed in its 1142 cabins, on the contrary, the MSC Virtuosa can accommodate up to 6334 passengers in its 2421 cabins. In addition, Vision 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 3.4 passengers.

One of the differences between Vision of the Seas and MSC Virtuosa 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 On the contrary, the MSC Virtuosa has a total of 10 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.

The exterior and common areas of the ship 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. On the contrary, the cruise MSC VirtuosaIt has more pools with a total of 4 pools also included in the stay and 9 jacuzzis to relax with its jets. In addition, el Vision of the Seas tiene 15 bares y salones menos que el crucero MSC Virtuosa dónde poder tomar refrescos, cocteles, cervezas, zumos, etc.

The cruise Vision of the Seas is 279 meters long, so it is equal to the length or height of 6 Statues of Liberty, 7 Boeing 737 aircraft, 59 Tesla Model 3 cars, or 5 Towers of Pisa. At the same time the cruise MSC Virtuosa has 331 meters in length (length), which is the same as 3 football fields, 19 buses, 3 Big Ben or 5 Towers of Pisa approximately.

Vision of the Seas MSC Virtuosa
  • Vision of the Seas has a better crew to passenger ratio than MSC Virtuosa.
  • It is 23 years newer than Vision of the Seas.
  • MSC Virtuosa is 11 meters wider than Vision of the Seas.
  • She has 52 meters longer than Vision of the Seas.
  • It has 7 more floors than Vision of the Seas.
  • MSC Virtuosa has a difference of 1279 than Vision of the Seas.
  • 3820 passengers more than Vision of the Seas.
  • MSC Virtuosa has 1 restaurant than Vision of the Seas.
  • MSC Virtuosa has 15 bares more.
  • MSC Virtuosa has 5 restaurants included plus.
  • MSC Virtuosa owns 3 jacuzzi more.
  • It has a difference of 8 elevators than Vision of the Seas.
Vision of the Seas MSC Virtuosa