Royal Caribbean
Liberty of the Seas
- Cruises
- 17
- From
- $335
Ship comparison
Liberty of the Seas vs MSC Fantasia
MSC Cruises
MSC Fantasia
- Cruises
- 42
- From
- $269
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Liberty of the Seas is a large Royal Caribbean ship carrying 3,634 passengers, in service since 2007. MSC Fantasia is a large MSC Cruises ship carrying 3,274 passengers, in service since 2007.
Choose Liberty of the Seas if you want a more active cruise, a more family-friendly ship or more culture: it outscores MSC Fantasia for active (7.0 vs 5.0), family friendly (8.0 vs 6.0) and cultural (6.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose MSC Fantasia if you want a more romantic trip, more cruises to choose from or a lower starting fare: it outscores Liberty of the Seas for romantic (5.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, it has 42 cruises on sale (vs 17) and its cruises start from $269 (vs $335).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Liberty of the Seas | MSC Fantasia | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Royal Caribbean | MSC Cruises |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2007 | 2007 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2015 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 154,407 | 137,936 |
| Passengers | 3,634 | 3,274 |
| Crew | 1,360 | 1,332 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.7 | 2.5 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 42.5 (better) | 42.1 |
| Decks | 18 | 18 |
| Length | 1,112 ft | 1,092 ft |
| Beam | 184 ft | 125 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 26 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 (better) | 7 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 17 | 42 |
| Upcoming sailings | 119 | 474 |
| Cruise lengths | 4–15 nights | 3–13 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $335 | $269 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Liberty of the Seas leads on 5 of the ten, MSC Fantasia on 3, with 2 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Royal Caribbean
Liberty of the Seas
Liberty of the Seas is packed with experiences found in all of Royal Caribbean's Freedom class of ships, as well as new offerings created to stir your imagination. Share a high five with Shrek as part of The DreamWorks Experience.
Highlights
- 30 different cupcakes at the Cupcake Cupboard
- Shooting some hopes in the onsite basketball court
- Gaming at the Vegas-style Casino Royale
- Complimentary ice-skating shows
Sailing now
17 cruises on sale, from $335.
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MSC Cruises
MSC Fantasia
MSC Fantasia is the largest cruise ship ever built for a European ship owner. Greater in length than the height of the Eiffel Tower, it has 1,637 staterooms, 80% of them with an ocean view, many with private balconies. This winning ship from MSC Cruises features advanced technology, elegant furnishings and exclusive services.
Highlights
- Nearly 300,000 square feet of public space
- She is big, greater in length than the height of the Eiffel Tower
- Use the interactive digital television system service and watch movies, buy excursions, check your onboard account, order room service or shop without leaving your stateroom
- A Willy Wonka-style chocolate factory of delights awaits you onboard
Sailing now
42 cruises on sale, from $269.
Questions
Liberty of the Seas or MSC Fantasia?
Which is bigger, Liberty of the Seas or MSC Fantasia?
Liberty of the Seas is bigger at 154,407 gross tons, against 137,936 gross tons for MSC Fantasia. Liberty of the Seas carries 3,634 passengers and MSC Fantasia carries 3,274.
Which ship is newer, Liberty of the Seas or MSC Fantasia?
Both made their maiden voyage in 2007.
Which has more space per passenger?
Liberty of the Seas, with 42.5 gross tons per passenger against 42.1 on MSC Fantasia. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
MSC Fantasia, with one crew member for every 2.5 passengers against one for every 2.7 on Liberty of the Seas.
Which is better for families?
Liberty of the Seas scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 8.0 out of 10, against 6.0 for MSC Fantasia.
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