Cruise Comparison

Brilliance of the Seas VS Explorer of the Seas

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Brilliance of the Seas Explorer of the Seas
Year built 2002 2000
Beam 40 m 49 m
Length 294 m 311 m
Tonnage 90090 tn. 138000 tn.
Velocity 25 22
Passenger capacity 2543 4290
Crew capacity 848 1185
Ratio of crew per passenger 3 3,62
Decks 13 15
Cabins 1070 1643
Restaurants 9 9
Bars/Pubs 9 9
Lifts 9 14
Nationality Bahamas Bahamas
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Brilliance of the Seas Explorer of the Seas
Windjammer Incluido Incluido
Chops Grille De pago De pago
Park Cafe 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
Café Latte-tudes De pago
Johnny Rockets De pago
Café Promenade Incluido
Playmakers Bar & Arcade De pago
Overview
Brilliance of the Seas Explorer of the Seas
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Brilliance of the Seas was dumped after manufacture in 2002, , 2 years more modern than Explorer of the Seas, which was launched on 2000. The cruise Brilliance of the Seas has a capacity of 2543 passengers that are distributed in its 1070 cabins, on the other hand, the Explorer of the Seas can accommodate up to 4290 passengers in its 1643 cabins. Likewise, the cruise Brilliance of the Seas It has a higher ratio of crew members per passenger, giving better service in most of the ship's rooms by having 1 crew member for every 3 passengers.

Among its main features is Brilliance of the Seas is that it has 9 restaurants of which 3 (Windjammer, Park Cafe, Restaurante Principal, ) are included in the price of the cruise at no extra cost Secondly, Explorer of the Seas includes a total of 9 restaurants among which 3 (Windjammer, Café Promenade, Restaurante Principal, ) are completely free in the price of the cruise and have no additional cost.

The exterior parts and common areas of the cruise Brilliance 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. However, the Explorer of the SeasIt has 0 plus pools (3 in total) to bathe in and a total of 6 jacuzzis to enjoy with its relaxing bubbles. On the other hand, Brilliance of the Seas has 0, bars and lounges less than cruise ship Explorer of the Seas, which includes a total of 9 instead of 9, both cruise ships having a variety of places to have all kinds of drinks.

The ship Brilliance of the Seas is 294 meters long, so it is equal to the length or height of 20 buses, 6 Statues of Liberty, 63 Tesla Model 3 cars, or 3 football fields. The other way the Explorer of the Seas has 311 meters length (length), therefore it is equal to the length/height of 11 basketball court, 3 Big Ben, 7 Boeing 737 aircraft or 12 tennis courts.

Brilliance of the Seas Explorer of the Seas
  • Brilliance of the Seas is 2 years more modern than Explorer of the Seas.
  • Brilliance of the Seas has a better crew to passenger ratio.
  • Explorer of the Seas has 9 meters more than beam.
  • It is 17 meters longer than Brilliance of the Seas.
  • Has 2 covered more than Brilliance of the Seas.
  • Explorer of the Seas has 573 more cabins.
  • Explorer of the Seas fits 1747 more passengers.
  • Explorer of the Seas has a difference of 3 tubs jacuzzi.
  • It has 5 elevators more than Brilliance of the Seas.
Brilliance of the Seas Explorer of the Seas