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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.
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