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across 5 categories
Size
Based on gross tonnage and length
Capacity
Based on passengers and crew
Modernity
Based on year built
Service
Based on passenger-to-crew ratio (lower is better)
Spaciousness
Based on gross tonnage per passenger (higher is better)
MSC Lirica
MSC Opera
Gross Tonnage
MSC Lirica
65,591 GT
MSC Opera
65,591 GT
Length
MSC Lirica
275 m
MSC Opera
275 m
Beam
MSC Lirica
29 m
MSC Opera
29 m
Passengers
MSC Lirica
2,150
MSC Opera
2,150
Crew
MSC Lirica
721
MSC Opera
728
Decks
MSC Lirica
—
MSC Opera
—
Year Built
MSC Lirica
2,003
MSC Opera
2,004
Space Ratio
MSC Lirica
30.5 GT/pax
MSC Opera
30.5 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
MSC Lirica
2.98 :1
MSC Opera
2.95 :1
| Specification | MSC Lirica | MSC Opera |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | MSC Cruises | MSC Cruises |
| Class | Lirica Class | Lirica Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,003 | 2,004Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 65,591 GT | 65,591 GT |
| Length | 275 m | 275 m |
| Beam | 29 m | 29 m |
| Draft | 6.8 m | 7 mWinner |
| Decks | — | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 2,150 | 2,150 |
| Crew | 721 | 728Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 30.5 GT/pax | 30.5 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.98:1 | 2.95:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Chantiers de l'Atlantique | Chantiers de l'Atlantique |
| Flag | Panama | Panama |
| IMO Number | 9210145 | 9250464 |
MSC Lirica
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
Comfortable atmosphere for two
MSC Opera
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Free cancellation on most rooms
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