Royal Caribbean
Grandeur of the Seas
- Cruises
- 27
- From
- $606
Ship comparison
Grandeur of the Seas vs MSC Sinfonia
MSC Cruises
MSC Sinfonia
- Cruises
- 71
- From
- $119
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 Sinfonia is a large MSC Cruises ship carrying 1,950 passengers, in service since 2002.
Choose Grandeur of the Seas if you want more culture, a more active cruise or better-rated entertainment: it outscores MSC Sinfonia for cultural (6.0 vs 2.0), active (7.0 vs 5.0) and entertainment (7.5 vs 5.5) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose MSC Sinfonia if you want a lower starting fare, a newer ship or more cruises to choose from: its cruises start from $119 (vs $606), its maiden voyage was in 2002 (vs 1996) and it has 71 cruises on sale (vs 27).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Grandeur of the Seas | MSC Sinfonia | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Royal Caribbean | MSC Cruises |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 1996 | 2002 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2012 | 2015 (better) |
| 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 | 12 |
| 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 | 71 |
| Upcoming sailings | 110 | 312 |
| Cruise lengths | 6 to 10 nights | 1 to 31 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $606 | $119 (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 Sinfonia on 0, with 4 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 Sinfonia
MSC Sinfonia is named after the rousing symphonies of Europe's great classical composers: from Beethoven's romantic masterpieces to Mozart's lively works, paired with the contemporary tones of Debussy, Tchaikovsky and Brahms. Inspired by these, the MSC Sinfonia cruise ship creates an atmosphere that blends romance, passion and adventure.
Highlights
- Catching a show in the Teatro San Carlo
- Practicing your golf swing with the Virtual Golf Simulator
- Testing your gaming skills in the video games room
Sailing now
71 cruises on sale, from $119.
Questions
Grandeur of the Seas or MSC Sinfonia?
Which is bigger, Grandeur of the Seas or MSC Sinfonia?
Grandeur of the Seas is bigger at 73,817 gross tons, against 65,542 gross tons for MSC Sinfonia. Grandeur of the Seas carries 1,950 passengers and MSC Sinfonia carries 1,950.
Which ship is newer, Grandeur of the Seas or MSC Sinfonia?
MSC Sinfonia is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2002 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 Sinfonia. 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 Sinfonia.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 8.0 out of 10.
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