Cruise Comparison

Explorer of the Seas VS Independence of the Seas

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Explorer of the Seas Independence of the Seas
Year built 2000 2008
Beam 49 m 38 m
Length 311 m 339 m
Tonnage 138000 tn. 154400 tn.
Velocity 22 22
Passenger capacity 4290 3634
Crew capacity 1185 1365
Ratio of crew per passenger 3,62 2,66
Decks 15 15
Cabins 1643 1815
Restaurants 9 12
Bars/Pubs 9 11
Lifts 14 14
Nationality Bahamas Bahamas
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Explorer of the Seas Independence 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 De pago
Restaurante Principal Incluido Incluido
Chef's Table De pago De pago
Izumi De pago De pago
Playmakers Bar & Arcade De pago
Sugar Beach De pago
Sorrento Pizza Incluido
Fish & Ships De pago
Overview
Explorer of the Seas Independence of the Seas
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The cruise Explorer of the Seas left shipyards in 2000, so it is 8 years older than Independence of the Seas, which was built on 2008. The Explorer of the Seas has a capacity of 4290 passengers that are distributed in its 1643 cabins, on the other hand, the Independence of the Seas can accommodate up to 3634 passengers in its 1815 cabins. Moreover, the ship 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 2.7 per crew member of Independence of the Seas, which normally translates into better service in all its rooms on the ship.

A feature that sets Explorer of the Seas apart is that it has a total of 9 restaurants among which 3 (Windjammer, Café Promenade, Restaurante Principal, ) the food is totally free and they have no additional cost Instead, the cruise Independence of the Seas includes a total of 12 restaurants among which 4 (Windjammer, Café Promenade, Sorrento Pizza, Restaurante Principal, ) are completely free in the price of the cruise and have no additional cost.

In the common areas of the 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, the cruise Independence of the Seas comes with more pools by having a total of 3 pools and 7 jacuzzis that are also included during the stay on the ship. On the other hand, el Explorer of the Seas tiene 2 bares y salones menos que el crucero Independence of the Seas dónde poder tomar refrescos, cocteles, cervezas, zumos, etc.

The ship Explorer of the Seas it has 311 meters length (length), therefore it is equal to the length/height of 13 tennis courts, 21 buses, 11 basketball court or 5 Towers of Pisa. Por su parte the Independence of the Seas it has 339 meters in length (length), therefore it is equal to the length/height of 7 Statues of Liberty, 3 football fields, 8 Boeing 737 aircraft or 3 Big Ben.

Explorer of the Seas Independence of the Seas
  • Explorer of the Seas is 11 meters wider.
  • Explorer of the Seas fits 656 more passengers than Independence of the Seas.
  • It is 8 years newer than Explorer of the Seas.
  • It has 28 meters more in length than Explorer of the Seas.
  • It has 172 cabins more than Explorer of the Seas.
  • It has 3 restaurants more than Explorer of the Seas.
  • It has 2 bares more than Explorer of the Seas.
  • It has a better crew to passenger ratio than Explorer of the Seas.
  • Independence of the Seas has 1 restaurant included in the price plus.
  • Independence of the Seas has 1 jacuzzi more.
Explorer of the Seas Independence of the Seas