Cruise Comparison

Explorer of the Seas VS Grandeur of the Seas

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Explorer of the Seas Grandeur of the Seas
Year built 2000 1996
Beam 49 m 32 m
Length 311 m 279 m
Tonnage 138000 tn. 78000 tn.
Velocity 22 23
Passenger capacity 4290 2440
Crew capacity 1185 760
Ratio of crew per passenger 3,62 3,21
Decks 15 12
Cabins 1643 996
Restaurants 9 9
Bars/Pubs 9 6
Lifts 14 9
Nationality Bahamas Bahamas
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Explorer of the Seas Grandeur of the Seas
Johnny Rockets De pago
Windjammer Incluido Incluido
Chops Grille De pago De pago
Café Promenade 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
Playmakers Bar & Arcade De pago
Park Cafe Incluido
Café Latte-tudes De pago
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Explorer of the Seas Grandeur of the Seas
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The cruise Explorer of the Seas started sailing in 2000, being 4 years more modern than Grandeur of the Seas, which was built on 1996. The Explorer of the Seas has a capacity of 4290 passengers that are distributed in its 1643 cabins, on the contrary, the Grandeur of the Seas can accommodate up to 2440 passengers in its 996 cabins. Moreover, the ship Explorer of the Seas has a lower ratio of crew members per passenger as it has one crew member per 3.6 passengers, compared to the ratio of 3.2 passengers per crew member of Grandeur of the Seas which translates into better service in general lines.

One of the differences between Explorer of the Seas and Grandeur of the Seas is that it has 9 restaurants from which 3 (Windjammer, Café Promenade, Restaurante Principal, ) can be visited at no extra cost For his part, the Grandeur of the Seas has enabled a total of 9 restaurants of different types of menus in which 3 (Windjammer, Park Cafe, Restaurante Principal, ) are included in the price of the cruise.

The exterior parts and common areas of the cruise Explorer of the Seas include a total of 3 pools and 6 jacuzzis where you can enjoy with the family during your stay and take a dip. On the contrary, the cruise Grandeur of the SeasIt has 1 pools less (2 in total) to bathe in and a total of 6 jacuzzis to enjoy with its relaxing bubbles. At the same time, In Explorer of the Seas we have a total of 9 bars and lounges available to you instead of the 6 that Grandeur of the Seas has where you can have soft drinks, wines, juices , cocktails with and without alcohol, beers, among other drinks.

The ship Explorer of the Seas It has 311 meters length (length), which is the same as 13 tennis courts, 66 Tesla Model 3 cars, 8 Boeing 737 aircraft or 3 football fields approximately. Likewise the Grandeur of the Seas has 279 meters in length (length), which is the same as 11 basketball court, 5 Towers of Pisa, 3 Big Ben or 21 buses approximately.

Explorer of the Seas Grandeur of the Seas
  • Explorer of the Seas is 4 years newer.
  • Explorer of the Seas has 17 meters more than beam.
  • It has 32 meters more in length than Grandeur of the Seas.
  • Explorer of the Seas has 3 covered more than Grandeur of the Seas.
  • Explorer of the Seas has 647 more cabins than Grandeur of the Seas.
  • Explorer of the Seas fits 1850 more passengers.
  • Explorer of the Seas has 3 bares more than Grandeur of the Seas.
  • Has 1 more pools than Grandeur of the Seas.
  • Explorer of the Seas has 5 elevators more than Grandeur of the Seas.
  • It has a better crew to passenger ratio than Explorer of the Seas.
Explorer of the Seas Grandeur of the Seas