Cruise Comparison

Explorer of the Seas VS Icon of the Seas

Find out all the differences between these two cruises at 2026

Explorer of the Seas Icon of the Seas
Year built 2000 2023
Beam 49 m 64 m
Length 311 m 365 m
Tonnage 138000 tn. 250800 tn.
Velocity 22 22
Passenger capacity 4290 7514
Crew capacity 1185 2350
Ratio of crew per passenger 3,62 3,2
Decks 15 20
Cabins 1643 2805
Restaurants 9 22
Bars/Pubs 9 14
Lifts 14 24
Nationality Bahamas Bahamas
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Explorer of the Seas Icon 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
Izumi De pago De pago
Playmakers Bar & Arcade De pago
Celebration Table De pago
Surfside Bites Incluido
El Loco Fresh Incluido
Hooked SeaFood De pago
Coastal Kitchen De pago
Park Cafe Incluido
Sorrento Pizza Incluido
Surfside Eatery Incluido
Pearl Café Incluido
AquaDome Market Incluido
Basecamp Incluido
Empire Supper Club De pago
Pier 7 De pago
Overview
Explorer of the Seas Icon of the Seas
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The ship Explorer of the Seas was finished in 2000, with a difference of 23 years prior to Icon of the Seas, which was inaugurated on 2023. The Explorer of the Seas has a capacity of 4290 passengers that are distributed in its 1643 cabins, on the other hand, the Icon of the Seas can accommodate up to 7514 passengers in its 2805 cabins. On the other hand, the cruise 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 Icon of the Seas which translates into better service in general lines.

The first noteworthy thing about Explorer of the Seas is that it has 3 free restaurants (Windjammer, Café Promenade, Restaurante Principal, ), which is very important. It also has a total of 9 restaurants with different types of menus. Instead, the cruise Icon of the Seas has a total of 22 restaurants paid and free among which 10 (Surfside Bites, Windjammer, El Loco Fresh, Park Cafe, Sorrento Pizza, Restaurante Principal, Surfside Eatery, Pearl Café, AquaDome Market, Basecamp, ) are already included when we make the reservation.

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. Nevertheless, the ship Icon of the SeasIt has 4 plus pools (7 in total) to bathe in and a total of 9 jacuzzis to enjoy with its relaxing bubbles. At the same time, Explorer of the Seas has 5, bars and lounges less than cruise ship Icon of the Seas where you can have soft drinks, cocktails, beers, juices, etc.

The cruise Explorer of the Seas it has 311 meters length (length), therefore it is equal to the length/height of 8 Boeing 737 aircraft, 3 football fields, 7 Statues of Liberty or 13 tennis courts. Asimismo the ship Icon of the Seas it has 365 meters in length (length), which is the same as 66 Tesla Model 3 cars, 11 basketball court, 3 Big Ben or 21 buses approximately.

Explorer of the Seas Icon of the Seas
  • Icon of the Seas is 23 years more modern than Explorer of the Seas.
  • It has 15 meters more beam than Explorer of the Seas.
  • Icon of the Seas has 54 meters more than length.
  • Icon of the Seas has 5 more floors.
  • Icon of the Seas has 1162 more cabins.
  • Icon of the Seas fits 3224 more passengers.
  • Icon of the Seas has 13 restaurants plus.
  • It has 5 bares more than Explorer of the Seas.
  • Icon of the Seas offers a better crew/passenger ratio than Explorer of the Seas.
  • It has 3 jacuzzi more than Explorer of the Seas.
  • Icon of the Seas has 10 more than Explorer of the Seas.
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