Royal Caribbean
Liberty of the Seas
- Cruises
- 26
- From
- $349
Ship comparison
Liberty of the Seas vs MSC Preziosa
MSC Cruises
MSC Preziosa
- Cruises
- 70
- From
- $129
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 Preziosa is a large MSC Cruises ship carrying 3,502 passengers, in service since 2013.
Choose Liberty of the Seas if you want a more active cruise, a more family-friendly ship or more culture: it outscores MSC Preziosa 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 Preziosa if you want a lower starting fare, a more romantic trip or a newer ship: it outscores Liberty of the Seas for romantic (5.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, its cruises start from $129 (vs $349) and its maiden voyage was in 2013 (vs 2007).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Liberty of the Seas | MSC Preziosa | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Royal Caribbean | MSC Cruises |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2007 | 2013 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2015 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 154,407 | 139,400 |
| Passengers | 3,634 | 3,502 |
| Crew | 1,360 | 1,388 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.7 | 2.5 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 42.5 (better) | 39.8 |
| Decks | 18 | 18 |
| Length | 1,112 ft | 1,093 ft |
| Beam | 184 ft | 125 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 27 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 26 | 70 |
| Upcoming sailings | 140 | 222 |
| Cruise lengths | 4 to 15 nights | 2 to 14 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $349 | $129 (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 Preziosa 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
26 cruises on sale, from $349.
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MSC Cruises
MSC Preziosa
MSC Cruises' MSC Preziosa will appeal to families, as children under 18 can share a cabin with their parents and sail free (except for port taxes). There are quality kids clubs, special family excursions as well as traditional-style, family-friendly entertainment.
Highlights
- Vertigo Water Slide, the longest at sea
- Yacht Club, the "ship within a ship" premium suites area with concierge, lounge, private pool deck and restaurant
- Mediterranean-inspired food and service
- Good value fares; children under 18 sharing a cabin with their parents travel for free
Sailing now
70 cruises on sale, from $129.
Questions
Liberty of the Seas or MSC Preziosa?
Which is bigger, Liberty of the Seas or MSC Preziosa?
Liberty of the Seas is bigger at 154,407 gross tons, against 139,400 gross tons for MSC Preziosa. Liberty of the Seas carries 3,634 passengers and MSC Preziosa carries 3,502.
Which ship is newer, Liberty of the Seas or MSC Preziosa?
MSC Preziosa is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2013 against 2007 for Liberty of the Seas.
Which has more space per passenger?
Liberty of the Seas, with 42.5 gross tons per passenger against 39.8 on MSC Preziosa. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
MSC Preziosa, 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 Preziosa.
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