MSC Cruises
MSC Splendida
- Cruises
- 98
- From
- $299
Ship comparison
MSC Splendida vs Navigator of the Seas
Royal Caribbean
Navigator of the Seas
- Cruises
- 29
- From
- $248
The verdict
Which should you choose?
MSC Splendida is a large MSC Cruises ship carrying 3,274 passengers, in service since 2009. Navigator of the Seas is a large Royal Caribbean ship carrying 3,114 passengers, in service since 2001.
Choose MSC Splendida if you want a newer ship, better-rated dining or a more romantic trip: it outscores Navigator of the Seas for dining (6.9 vs 5.6) and romantic (5.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2009 (vs 2001).
Choose Navigator of the Seas if you want a more active cruise, a more family-friendly ship or better-rated staterooms: it outscores MSC Splendida for active (8.0 vs 5.0), family friendly (8.0 vs 6.0) and staterooms (8.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| MSC Splendida | Navigator of the Seas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | MSC Cruises | Royal Caribbean |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2009 (better) | 2001 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2019 |
| Gross tonnage | 137,936 | 138,000 |
| Passengers | 3,274 | 3,114 |
| Crew | 1,332 | 1,185 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.5 (better) | 2.6 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 42.1 | 44.3 (better) |
| Decks | 18 | 15 |
| Length | 1,016 ft | 1,020 ft |
| Beam | 125 ft | 157 ft |
| Speed | 24 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 98 | 29 |
| Upcoming sailings | 270 | 114 |
| Cruise lengths | 3–25 nights | 2–17 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $299 | $248 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. MSC Splendida leads on 2 of the ten, Navigator of the Seas on 6, with 2 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
MSC Cruises
MSC Splendida
MSC Splendida, the second in MSC Cruises' Fantasia class of cruise ships, sports cutting-edge technology combined with luxurious features that makes the ship forward-looking while it still draws from the past.
Highlights
- Relaxing in the MSC Aurea Spa
- Live entertainment at the 1,600-seat Strand Theatre
- Worldy cuisines from L'Olivo Restaurant
Sailing now
98 cruises on sale, from $299.
Royal Caribbean
Navigator of the Seas
As the fourth ship in Royal Caribbean’s Voyager class, the 3,114-passenger Navigator of the Seas has plenty to offer. Refurbished in 2019, the ship features the longest waterslide at sea, a revamped pool area, new nightlife venues and updated dining options. The best way to enjoy this ship is to take advantage of the amenities.
Highlights
- Duty-free shopping on the Royal Promenade
- Recreational facilities such as the ice-skating rink and rock-climbing wall
- More than 100 treatments at Vitality Spa
- Solarium pool, an adults-only retreat
Sailing now
29 cruises on sale, from $248.
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Questions
MSC Splendida or Navigator of the Seas?
Which is bigger, MSC Splendida or Navigator of the Seas?
Navigator of the Seas is bigger at 138,000 gross tons, against 137,936 gross tons for MSC Splendida. MSC Splendida carries 3,274 passengers and Navigator of the Seas carries 3,114.
Which ship is newer, MSC Splendida or Navigator of the Seas?
MSC Splendida is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2009 against 2001 for Navigator of the Seas.
Which has more space per passenger?
Navigator of the Seas, with 44.3 gross tons per passenger against 42.1 on MSC Splendida. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
MSC Splendida, with one crew member for every 2.5 passengers against one for every 2.6 on Navigator of the Seas.
Which is better for families?
Navigator of the Seas scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 8.0 out of 10, against 6.0 for MSC Splendida.
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