Royal Caribbean
Grandeur of the Seas
- Cruises
- 27
- From
- $606
Ship comparison
Grandeur of the Seas vs MSC Armonia
MSC Cruises
MSC Armonia
- Cruises
- 30
- From
- $82
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Grandeur of the Seas is a large Royal Caribbean ship carrying 1,950 passengers, in service since 1996. MSC Armonia is a large MSC Cruises ship carrying 1,950 passengers, in service since 2001.
Choose Grandeur of the Seas if you want a more family-friendly ship, a more active cruise or better-rated entertainment: it outscores MSC Armonia for family friendly (8.0 vs 5.0), active (7.0 vs 5.0) and entertainment (7.5 vs 5.5) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose MSC Armonia if you want a lower starting fare, better-rated staterooms or a newer ship: it outscores Grandeur of the Seas for staterooms (8.0 vs 6.5) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, its cruises start from $82 (vs $606) and its maiden voyage was in 2001 (vs 1996).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Grandeur of the Seas | MSC Armonia | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Royal Caribbean | MSC Cruises |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 1996 | 2001 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2012 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 73,817 | 65,542 |
| Passengers | 1,950 | 1,950 |
| Crew | 760 | 700 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.6 (better) | 2.8 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 37.9 (better) | 33.6 |
| Decks | 11 | 9 |
| Length | 916 ft | 902 ft |
| Beam | 118 ft | 95 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 24 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 6 / 10 | 7 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 27 | 30 |
| Upcoming sailings | 110 | 204 |
| Cruise lengths | 6 to 10 nights | 1 to 31 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $606 | $82 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Grandeur of the Seas leads on 6 of the ten, MSC Armonia on 1, with 3 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Royal Caribbean
Grandeur of the Seas
Sail on Grandeur of the Seas to experience day-to-night innovations designed to accommodate every cruise passenger's taste. Relax in new and remodeled staterooms. Watch family-friendly movies on the 220-square-foot poolside outdoor screen.
Highlights
- Family-friendly movies on the 220-square foot poolside outdoor screen
- Aerial acrobatics as part of the Centrum experience
- Adults-only pool in Solarium
- Gaming in the Vegas-style Casino Royale
Sailing now
27 cruises on sale, from $606.
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MSC Cruises
MSC Armonia
MSC Armonia is the first of four MSC Cruises ships to enter the line’s Renaissance Program. Emerging newly refreshed (and bigger due to a "stretching" that added a new 80-foot section to the ship's midship), you can expect an updated ship that has been updated to current industry standards.
Highlights
- Two outdoor pools
- Relaxing in the MSC Armonia spa
- Gaming in the Palm Beach Casino
Sailing now
30 cruises on sale, from $82.
Questions
Grandeur of the Seas or MSC Armonia?
Which is bigger, Grandeur of the Seas or MSC Armonia?
Grandeur of the Seas is bigger at 73,817 gross tons, against 65,542 gross tons for MSC Armonia. Grandeur of the Seas carries 1,950 passengers and MSC Armonia carries 1,950.
Which ship is newer, Grandeur of the Seas or MSC Armonia?
MSC Armonia is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2001 against 1996 for Grandeur of the Seas.
Which has more space per passenger?
Grandeur of the Seas, with 37.9 gross tons per passenger against 33.6 on MSC Armonia. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Grandeur of the Seas, with one crew member for every 2.6 passengers against one for every 2.8 on MSC Armonia.
Which is better for families?
Grandeur of the Seas scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 8.0 out of 10, against 5.0 for MSC Armonia.
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