MSC Cruises
MSC Armonia
- Cruises
- 30
- From
- $82
Ship comparison
MSC Armonia vs Rhapsody of the Seas
Royal Caribbean
Rhapsody of the Seas
- Cruises
- 54
- From
- $353
The verdict
Which should you choose?
MSC Armonia is a large MSC Cruises ship carrying 1,950 passengers, in service since 2001. Rhapsody of the Seas is a large Royal Caribbean ship carrying 1,998 passengers, in service since 1997.
Choose MSC Armonia if you want a lower starting fare: its cruises start from $82 (vs $353).
Choose Rhapsody of the Seas if you want a more active cruise, a more family-friendly ship or more culture: it outscores MSC Armonia for active (8.0 vs 5.0), family friendly (7.5 vs 5.0) and cultural (6.5 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| MSC Armonia | Rhapsody of the Seas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | MSC Cruises | Royal Caribbean |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2001 (better) | 1997 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2016 |
| Gross tonnage | 65,542 | 78,491 |
| Passengers | 1,950 | 1,998 |
| Crew | 700 | 765 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.8 | 2.6 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 33.6 | 39.3 (better) |
| Decks | 9 | 11 |
| Length | 902 ft | 915 ft |
| Beam | 95 ft | 117 ft |
| Speed | 24 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 30 | 54 |
| Upcoming sailings | 204 | 115 |
| Cruise lengths | 1 to 31 nights | 4 to 14 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $82 (better) | $353 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. MSC Armonia leads on 0 of the ten, Rhapsody of the Seas on 6, with 4 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
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.
Royal Caribbean
Rhapsody of the Seas
Rhapsody of the Seas from Royal Caribbean delivers an unforgettable cruise experience, no matter the hemisphere. Get out to sea and relax away the stress of life on land at the Vitality Spa or glass-canopied Solarium adults-only pool.
Highlights
- Solarium, an adults-only retreat
- Vitality Spa's extensive treatment menu
- Broadway-style entertainment in the Main Theater
- Gaming at the Vegas-style Casino Royale
Sailing now
54 cruises on sale, from $353.
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Questions
MSC Armonia or Rhapsody of the Seas?
Which is bigger, MSC Armonia or Rhapsody of the Seas?
Rhapsody of the Seas is bigger at 78,491 gross tons, against 65,542 gross tons for MSC Armonia. MSC Armonia carries 1,950 passengers and Rhapsody of the Seas carries 1,998.
Which ship is newer, MSC Armonia or Rhapsody of the Seas?
MSC Armonia is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2001 against 1997 for Rhapsody of the Seas.
Which has more space per passenger?
Rhapsody of the Seas, with 39.3 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?
Rhapsody 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?
Rhapsody of the Seas scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 7.5 out of 10, against 5.0 for MSC Armonia.
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