Royal Caribbean
Adventure of the Seas
- Cruises
- 50
- From
- $299
Ship comparison
Adventure of the Seas vs MSC Splendida
MSC Cruises
MSC Splendida
- Cruises
- 99
- From
- $459
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Adventure of the Seas is a large Royal Caribbean ship carrying 3,114 passengers, in service since 2001. MSC Splendida is a large MSC Cruises ship carrying 3,274 passengers, in service since 2009.
Choose Adventure of the Seas if you want a more family-friendly ship or a lower starting fare: it outscores MSC Splendida for family friendly (9.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $299 (vs $459).
Choose MSC Splendida if you want a newer ship, a more active cruise or a more romantic trip: it outscores Adventure of the Seas for active (5.0 vs 4.0) and romantic (5.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2009 (vs 2001).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Adventure of the Seas | MSC Splendida | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Royal Caribbean | MSC Cruises |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2001 | 2009 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 142,000 | 137,936 |
| Passengers | 3,114 | 3,274 |
| Crew | 1,185 | 1,332 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.6 | 2.5 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 45.6 (better) | 42.1 |
| Decks | 15 | 18 |
| Length | 1,020 ft | 1,094 ft |
| Beam | 161 ft | 125 ft |
| Speed | 26 mph | 24 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 50 | 99 |
| Upcoming sailings | 90 | 237 |
| Cruise lengths | 4 to 9 nights | 3 to 34 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $299 (better) | $459 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Adventure of the Seas leads on 2 of the ten, MSC Splendida on 4, with 4 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Royal Caribbean
Adventure of the Seas
Adventure of the Seas from Royal Caribbean is one of the largest cruise ships that call on some of the most desirable islands in the Southern Caribbean.
Highlights
- The Royal Promenade is the internal hub of the ship with different shopping venues, four themed bars and 24-hour snacks at the Café Promenade.
- The ship has one of the largest arcades at sea, a plus for families with active kids.
- Make sure to see the ice show in Studio B; it is definitely a must-do.
- Climb the rock wall 200 feet above the ocean.
Sailing now
50 cruises on sale, from $299.
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MSC Cruises
MSC Splendida
MSC Splendida, the second in MSC Cruises' Fantasia class of cruise ships, sports cutting-edge technology combined with luxurious features that makes the ship forward-looking while it still draws from the past.
Highlights
- Relaxing in the MSC Aurea Spa
- Live entertainment at the 1,600-seat Strand Theatre
- Worldy cuisines from L'Olivo Restaurant
Sailing now
99 cruises on sale, from $459.
Questions
Adventure of the Seas or MSC Splendida?
Which is bigger, Adventure of the Seas or MSC Splendida?
Adventure of the Seas is bigger at 142,000 gross tons, against 137,936 gross tons for MSC Splendida. Adventure of the Seas carries 3,114 passengers and MSC Splendida carries 3,274.
Which ship is newer, Adventure of the Seas or MSC Splendida?
MSC Splendida is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2009 against 2001 for Adventure of the Seas.
Which has more space per passenger?
Adventure of the Seas, with 45.6 gross tons per passenger against 42.1 on MSC Splendida. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
MSC Splendida, with one crew member for every 2.5 passengers against one for every 2.6 on Adventure of the Seas.
Which is better for families?
Adventure of the Seas scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 9.0 out of 10, against 6.0 for MSC Splendida.
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