MSC Cruises
MSC Poesia
- Cruises
- 41
- From
- $419
Ship comparison
MSC Poesia vs Vision of the Seas
Royal Caribbean
Vision of the Seas
- Cruises
- 35
- From
- $489
The verdict
Which should you choose?
MSC Poesia is a large MSC Cruises ship carrying 2,550 passengers, in service since 2008. Vision of the Seas is a large Royal Caribbean ship carrying 2,435 passengers, in service since 1998.
Choose MSC Poesia if you want better-rated staterooms, more culture or a newer ship: it outscores Vision of the Seas for staterooms (8.7 vs 6.0) and cultural (6.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2008 (vs 1998).
Choose Vision of the Seas if you want a more family-friendly ship, better-rated entertainment or a more active cruise: it outscores MSC Poesia for family friendly (8.0 vs 4.0), entertainment (7.4 vs 6.2) and active (6.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| MSC Poesia | Vision of the Seas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | MSC Cruises | Royal Caribbean |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2008 (better) | 1998 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2013 |
| Gross tonnage | 93,300 | 78,491 |
| Passengers | 2,550 | 2,435 |
| Crew | 987 | 723 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.6 (better) | 3.4 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 36.6 (better) | 32.2 |
| Decks | 13 | 11 |
| Length | 964 ft | 915 ft |
| Beam | 106 ft | 117 ft |
| Speed | 26 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 7 / 10 (better) | 6 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 41 | 35 |
| Upcoming sailings | 99 | 72 |
| Cruise lengths | 5 to 29 nights | 3 to 11 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $419 (better) | $489 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. MSC Poesia leads on 3 of the ten, Vision of the Seas on 3, with 4 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
MSC Cruises
MSC Poesia
Poetry is like the sea, lulling with gentle swells and stirring the emotions. Just as poetry brings pleasure, MSC Poesia from MSC Cruises introduces a new dimension of enjoyment on the high seas with all the eloquence of a finely crafted poem.
Highlights
- Find inner peace, or at least fruitful contemplation in the onboard Zen garden
- 16 bars, 4 jacuzzis and a giant state of the art theater!
- MSC Poesia is an eco-friendly ship dedicated to creating a green and natural ambiance on board with waterfalls, bridges, gardens and plenty of balcony space to view the stars and the horizon.
Sailing now
41 cruises on sale, from $419.
Royal Caribbean
Vision of the Seas
Vision of the Seas offers most of the staples you're accustomed to seeing on Royal Caribbean ships: satisfying restaurants, new technology and sun-splashed destinations. Cruise passengers can enjoy new staterooms; the Centrum experience, a high-flying aerial acrobatics show, and an outdoor movie screen.
Highlights
- Gaming in the Vegas-style Casino Royale
- Broadway-style entertainment in the Main Theater
- Solarium, an adults-only retreat
- Spa treatments at Vitality Spa
Sailing now
35 cruises on sale, from $489.
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Questions
MSC Poesia or Vision of the Seas?
Which is bigger, MSC Poesia or Vision of the Seas?
MSC Poesia is bigger at 93,300 gross tons, against 78,491 gross tons for Vision of the Seas. MSC Poesia carries 2,550 passengers and Vision of the Seas carries 2,435.
Which ship is newer, MSC Poesia or Vision of the Seas?
MSC Poesia is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2008 against 1998 for Vision of the Seas.
Which has more space per passenger?
MSC Poesia, with 36.6 gross tons per passenger against 32.2 on Vision of the Seas. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
MSC Poesia, with one crew member for every 2.6 passengers against one for every 3.4 on Vision of the Seas.
Which is better for families?
Vision of the Seas scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 8.0 out of 10, against 4.0 for MSC Poesia.
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