Cruise Comparison

Explorer of the Seas VS Mariner of the Seas

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Explorer of the Seas Mariner of the Seas
Year built 2000 2003
Beam 49 m 38 m
Length 311 m 311 m
Tonnage 138000 tn. 139000 tn.
Velocity 22 22
Passenger capacity 4290 3114
Crew capacity 1185 1185
Ratio of crew per passenger 3,62 2,63
Decks 15 15
Cabins 1643 1641
Restaurants 9 11
Bars/Pubs 9 10
Lifts 14 14
Nationality Bahamas Bahamas
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Explorer of the Seas Mariner 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 De pago
Izumi De pago De pago
Playmakers Bar & Arcade De pago
Dog House Incluido
Starbucks De pago
Jamie's Italian de Jamie Oliver De pago
Overview
Explorer of the Seas Mariner of the Seas
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The ship Explorer of the Seas started sailing in 2000, with a difference of 3 years prior to Mariner of the Seas, which touched sea for the first time on 2003. The ship Explorer of the Seas has a capacity of 4290 passengers that are distributed in its 1643 cabins, on the other hand, the Mariner of the Seas can accommodate up to 3114 passengers in its 1641 cabins. On the other hand, the 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 2.6 per crew member of Mariner of the Seas, which normally translates into better service in all its cabins on the cruise ship.

The most noticeable differences between Explorer of the Seas and Mariner of the Seas is that it has a total of 3 free restaurants (Windjammer, Café Promenade, Restaurante Principal, ) included in the price of the cruise, making a total of 9 restaurants that we can visit. However, the ship Mariner of the Seas accommodates a total of 11 restaurants of different types of menus and includes 4 (Windjammer, Dog House, Café Promenade, Restaurante Principal, ) where we can have lunch or dinner at no additional cost.

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. Instead, the Mariner of the SeasIt has 1 plus pools (4 in total) to bathe in and a total of 7 jacuzzis to enjoy with its relaxing bubbles. Likewise, el Explorer of the Seas cuenta con 1 bares y salones menos que el crucero Mariner of the Seas que incluye un total de 10 en vez 9, teniendo los dos cruceros variedad de lugares para tomar bebidas de todo tipo.

The ship Explorer of the Seas It has 311 meters length (length), which is the same as 8 Boeing 737 aircraft, 3 Big Ben, 7 Statues of Liberty or 13 tennis courts approximately. Igualmente the cruise Mariner of the Seas has 311 meters length (length), therefore it is equal to the length/height of 21 buses, 5 Towers of Pisa, 3 football fields or 66 Tesla Model 3 cars.

Explorer of the Seas Mariner of the Seas
  • Explorer of the Seas has a difference of 11 in beam meters.
  • Explorer of the Seas has a difference of 2 than Mariner of the Seas.
  • Explorer of the Seas has a difference of 1176 differences.
  • Mariner of the Seas is 3 years newer.
  • Mariner of the Seas has 2 restaurants than Explorer of the Seas.
  • Mariner of the Seas has 1 bar more.
  • Mariner of the Seas has a better crew to passenger ratio than Explorer of the Seas.
  • Mariner of the Seas has 1 restaurant included more than Explorer of the Seas.
  • Mariner of the Seas owns 1 tubs more jacuzzis than Explorer of the Seas.
Explorer of the Seas Mariner of the Seas