Cruise Comparison

Explorer of the Seas VS Anthem of the Seas

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Explorer of the Seas Anthem of the Seas
Year built 2000 2015
Beam 49 m 41 m
Length 311 m 347 m
Tonnage 138000 tn. 167800 tn.
Velocity 22 22
Passenger capacity 4290 4905
Crew capacity 1185 1500
Ratio of crew per passenger 3,62 3,27
Decks 15 16
Cabins 1643 2090
Restaurants 9 19
Bars/Pubs 9 11
Lifts 14 16
Nationality Bahamas Bahamas
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Explorer of the Seas Anthem of the Seas
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
Restaurante Principal Incluido Incluido
Chef's Table De pago
Izumi De pago De pago
Playmakers Bar & Arcade De pago
Dog House Incluido
Wonderland De pago
Sorrento Pizza Incluido
The Cafe @ Two70 Incluido
Jamie's Italian de Jamie Oliver De pago
La Patisserie De pago
Vintages De pago
Brass & Bock Pub De pago
Overview
Explorer of the Seas Anthem of the Seas
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The ship Explorer of the Seas was launched at sea in 2000, so it is 15 years older than Anthem of the Seas, which was built on 2015. The Explorer of the Seas it has a capacity of 4290 passengers that are distributed in its 1643 cabins (interior, exterior and balcony), on the other hand, the Anthem of the Seas can accommodate up to 4905 passengers in its 2090 cabins. Likewise, Explorer of the Seas has a lower ratio of crew members per passenger, having one crew member per 3.6 passengers, compared to the ratio of 3.3 per crew member of Anthem of the Seas, which normally translates into better service.

Among its main features is Explorer of the Seas is that it includes a total of 9 restaurants of different types of food of which 3 (Windjammer, Café Promenade, Restaurante Principal, ) is included in the price of the cruise and we will not have to pay extra to eat there For his part, the cruise Anthem of the Seas has a total of 19 restaurants of different types of gastronomy in which 6 (Windjammer, Dog House, Café Promenade, Sorrento Pizza, Restaurante Principal, The Cafe @ Two70, ) are totally free, since they are included in the price of the cruise.

The exterior and common areas of the ship Explorer of the Seas Take a total of 3 pools and 6 jacuzzis to be able to take a bath during your stay on the cruise. On the contrary, Anthem of the SeasIncludes 1 plus pools, having a total of 4 that we can enjoy for free during the stay to bathe and including 4 jacuzzis to relax. In addition, el Explorer of the Seas cuenta con 2 bares y salones menos que el crucero Anthem of the Seas que incluye un total de 11 en vez 9, teniendo los dos cruceros variedad de lugares para tomar bebidas de todo tipo.

Explorer of the Seas it has 311 meters length (length), therefore it is equal to the length/height of 11 basketball court, 3 football fields, 3 Big Ben or 8 Boeing 737 aircraft. On the other hand the ship Anthem of the Seas it has 347 meters in length (length), which is the same as 7 Statues of Liberty, 3 football fields, 66 Tesla Model 3 cars or 5 Towers of Pisa approximately.

Explorer of the Seas Anthem of the Seas
  • Explorer of the Seas has 8 meters more than beam.
  • Explorer of the Seas has 2 jacuzzi more.
  • Anthem of the Seas is 15 years newer.
  • Anthem of the Seas has 36 meters more than length.
  • It has 1 covered more than Explorer of the Seas.
  • It has 447 cabins more than Explorer of the Seas.
  • Anthem of the Seas has a difference of 615 with respect to Explorer of the Seas.
  • Has a difference of 10 restaurants than Explorer of the Seas.
  • It has 2 bares more than Explorer of the Seas.
  • Anthem of the Seas has a better crew to passenger ratio.
  • Anthem of the Seas has 3 restaurants included in the price plus.
  • Anthem of the Seas has 2 elevators more than Explorer of the Seas.
Explorer of the Seas Anthem of the Seas