What is the difference between MSC and Royal Caribbean?

Royal Caribbean may have the edge on innovative thrills, top-flight entertainment and a greater variety of included dining options, but MSC's newest ships mix budget-friendly fares, an international passenger base and far-reaching itineraries to offer their own recipe for affordable exploration.



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For a status match, MSC Cruises will look at loyalty status from 65 brands, including its big competitors (Carnival Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean, Holland America Line, Celebrity Cruises, Princess Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line and Disney Cruise Line), as well as hotel chains like Hyatt, Hilton and Marriott, and other ...

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MSC's New Explora Luxury Cruise Ship Is the Nicest I've Been on: Review.

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For being such a cheap cruise, I was impressed by the variety of activities and programming on the ship. I was impressed by the amount of family-friendly fun on MSC Seaside, and there were enough activities to keep guests of all ages entertained.

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MSC Cruises vs. Royal Caribbean — how do they compare? Both cruise lines are known for offering affordable cruise fares and onboard fun for passengers of all ages, although Royal Caribbean's prices can be considerably higher on its newer, more popular ships.

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Pampering Elements: While officially adults preferred (since kids are technically allowed to be there, except for MSC World Europa and MSC Seascape), MSC Cruises' Top 18 and 19 Solariums do skew toward an adult clientele, with dedicated spa services, bar menus and complimentary fruit skewers.

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Our all-inclusive cruise options and rich drink packages give you carte blanche to quench your thirst whenever you like and can be combined with a huge selection of cruise holidays.

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The dress code for most nights is casual resort wear, while formal attire is required on specific formal evenings. Men are required to wear suits or jackets and ties, while women are encouraged to wear cocktail dresses.

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When it comes to luxury cruises, nobody does lavish like Royal Caribbean. Unforgettable adventures call for an unforgettable oasis where you can rest and recharge in between thrills.

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The largest cruise ship in the world is 235 feet tall with 18 passenger decks, which is double the number of decks that Titanic had! MSC World Europa, while not the largest cruise ship in the world in terms of gross registered tonnage, has a whopping 21 decks, although only 16 are able to be accessed by passengers!

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Shipboard dress is casual during the day. Shorts and tasteful T-shirts are acceptable even in the dining room.

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Also at the bottom of the list is rapidly growing MSC Cruises, with a 68% overall rating. As with Princess Cruises, not one aspect of MSC Cruises rated at 5-stars. The same goes for second-to-last line Costa Cruises, which rated a 69%.

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We are the world's third-largest cruise brand as well as the leader in Europe, South America, the Gulf region and Southern Africa, with more market share in addition to deployed capacity than any other player.

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Dreamlines' most popular booked cruise line, MSC, has an average passenger age in 2018 of 52.1 – about six years older than the industry standard. Among passengers who booked with Dreamlines, TUI and AIDA attracted a slightly older crowd – 58.5 and 54.5, respectively.

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What does the dress code actually mean? Men: Any t-shirts or shirt would be acceptable for men. Technically speaking, shorts aren't allowed in the main dining room but jeans are okay.

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Outside food and drinks: Guests are not allowed to bring their own food and drinks on board MSC Cruises. All food and beverages must be purchased from the ship's restaurants, bars, and cafes.

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On board an MSC Cruise you can enjoy the glamour of a night in the casino or experience thrills of the MSC Formula Racer, immerse in the 4D Cinema and play at the bowling alley with your family and friends.

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Languages spoken on board The company uses six main languages for its communications: English, Italian, German, French, Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese.

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