MS Beethoven|MS Gérard Schmitter

MS Beethoven vs MS Gérard Schmitter

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MS Beethoven cruise ship
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MS Beethoven

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MS Gérard Schmitter

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Newer Ship

MS Gérard Schmitter

Built in 2012

8 years newer

Lower Price Per Day

Both ships are the same

More Spacious Ship

Both ships are the same

MS Beethoven vs MS Gérard Schmitter: Quick Comparison

MS Gérard Schmitter is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2012, it is 8 years newer than MS Beethoven, which entered service in 2004. MS Beethoven also carries 6 more passengers. The sailings shown cover different itineraries, so the price per day figures are not a like-for-like comparison. Cruise fares vary significantly by itinerary, departure date and cabin availability, so any price difference should be treated as a snapshot rather than a permanent gap.

Ship Comparison

Specification comparison of MS Beethoven and MS Gérard Schmitter
SpecMS BeethovenMS Gérard Schmitter
Year Built20042012Newer
Gross Tonnage
Passenger Capacity178172
Space per Passenger
Length110 m110 m
Decks
Cabins

Key Differences: MS Beethoven vs MS Gérard Schmitter

Age

MS Gérard Schmitter was built in 2012, making it 8 years newer than MS Beethoven, which was built in 2004.

Passenger capacity

MS Beethoven carries up to 178 passengers compared with 172 aboard MS Gérard Schmitter, a difference of 6 passengers.

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Which Ship Is Cheaper?

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Which Ship Should You Choose?

Choose MS Beethoven if…

  • You do not mind sailing on a ship with a higher passenger capacity.
  • You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than MS Gérard Schmitter.

Choose MS Gérard Schmitter if…

  • You prefer the newer ship.
  • You prefer the ship with the lower passenger capacity.

MS Beethoven vs MS Gérard Schmitter: Final Comparison Summary

Newer

MS Gérard Schmitter

Built in 2012

8 years newer

Bigger

Both ships are the same

Lower Price Per Day

Both ships are the same

  • MS Gérard Schmitter is 8 years newer.
  • Gross tonnage is not available for both ships.
  • MS Beethoven carries 6 more passengers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is newer, MS Beethoven or MS Gérard Schmitter?

MS Gérard Schmitter is newer. It was built in 2012, while MS Beethoven was built in 2004, making MS Gérard Schmitter 8 years newer.

Which ship carries more passengers?

MS Beethoven has a passenger capacity of approximately 178, compared with 172 for MS Gérard Schmitter.

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