Cruise Comparison

Adventure of the Seas VS Independence of the Seas

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Adventure of the Seas Independence of the Seas
Year built 2001 2008
Beam 49 m 38 m
Length 311 m 339 m
Tonnage 138000 tn. 154400 tn.
Velocity 22 22
Passenger capacity 3807 3634
Crew capacity 1185 1365
Ratio of crew per passenger 3,21 2,66
Decks 15 15
Cabins 1557 1815
Restaurants 10 12
Bars/Pubs 12 11
Lifts 14 14
Nationality Bahamas Bahamas
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Johnny Rockets De pago De pago
Windjammer Incluido Incluido
Chops Grille De pago De pago
Café Promenade Incluido Incluido
Giovanni's Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar De pago De pago
Restaurante Principal Incluido Incluido
Chef's Table De pago De pago
Izumi De pago De pago
Ben & Jerry's De pago
Sugar Beach De pago
Sorrento Pizza Incluido
Fish & Ships De pago
Overview
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The Adventure of the Seas was built in 2001, with a difference of 7 years prior to Independence of the Seas, which touched sea for the first time on 2008. Adventure of the Seas has a capacity of 3807 passengers that are distributed in its 1557 cabins, on the contrary, the Independence of the Seas can accommodate up to 3634 passengers in its 1815 cabins. In addition, Adventure of the Seas has a lower ratio of crew members per passenger, having one crew member per 3.2 passengers, compared to the ratio of 2.7 per crew member of Independence of the Seas, which normally translates into better service in all its cabins on the cruise ship.

The most noticeable differences between Adventure of the Seas and Independence of the Seas is that it includes a total of 3 free restaurants (Windjammer, Café Promenade, Restaurante Principal, ) that are included in the price of the cruise, making a total of 10 restaurants of different types of food at which to dine. For his part, the ship Independence of the Seas has a total of 12 restaurants paid and free among which 4 (Windjammer, Café Promenade, Sorrento Pizza, Restaurante Principal, ) are already included when we make the reservation.

The exterior and common areas of the Adventure of the Seas Take a total of 3 pools and 3 jacuzzis to be able to take a bath during your stay on the cruise. On the contrary, the cruise Independence of the SeasIt has more pools with a total of 3 pools also included in the stay and 7 jacuzzis to relax with its jets. Moreover, Ship Adventure of the Seas has 1 bars and lounges more than cruise ship Independence of the Seas which has a total of 11, so we have more places to drink drinks.

The Adventure of the Seas is 311 meters long, so it is equal to the length or height of 21 buses, 66 Tesla Model 3 cars, 3 Big Ben, or 13 tennis courts. By your sideIndependence of the Seas is 339 meters long, so it is equal to the length or height of 8 Boeing 737 aircraft, 7 Statues of Liberty, 3 Big Ben or 5 Towers of Pisa.

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  • Adventure of the Seas has 11 meters more beam than Independence of the Seas.
  • Adventure of the Seas has a difference of 173 differences.
  • Adventure of the Seas has 1 bar more.
  • She is 7 years younger than Adventure of the Seas.
  • It is 28 meters longer than Adventure of the Seas.
  • Independence of the Seas has 258 more cabins than Adventure of the Seas.
  • It has 2 restaurants more than Adventure of the Seas.
  • Independence of the Seas has a better crew to passenger ratio.
  • It has 4 jacuzzis more than Adventure of the Seas.
Adventure of the Seas Independence of the Seas