Cruise Comparison

Explorer of the Seas VS Oasis of the Seas

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Explorer of the Seas Oasis of the Seas
Year built 2000 2009
Beam 49 m 60 m
Length 311 m 360 m
Tonnage 138000 tn. 225282 tn.
Velocity 22 22
Passenger capacity 4290 6771
Crew capacity 1185 2109
Ratio of crew per passenger 3,62 3,21
Decks 15 18
Cabins 1643 2801
Restaurants 9 21
Bars/Pubs 9 11
Lifts 14 20
Nationality Bahamas Bahamas
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Explorer of the Seas Oasis 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 De pago
Portside BBQ De pago
El Loco Fresh Incluido
Dog House Incluido
Solarium Bistro Incluido
Starbucks De pago
Coastal Kitchen De pago
Sugar Beach De pago
Park Cafe Incluido
Vitality Café De pago
150 Central Park De pago
Sorrento Pizza Incluido
Vintages De pago
Overview
Explorer of the Seas Oasis of the Seas
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The ship Explorer of the Seas was finished in 2000, being 9 years older than Oasis of the Seas, which was launched on 2009. The cruise Explorer of the Seas has a capacity of 4290 passengers that are distributed in its 1643 cabins, on the other hand, the Oasis of the Seas can accommodate up to 6771 passengers in its 2801 cabins. On the other hand, 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 3.2 per crew member of Oasis of the Seas, which normally translates into better service in all its cabins on the cruise ship.

Among its main features is Explorer of the Seas is that it has 9 restaurants of which 3 (Windjammer, Café Promenade, Restaurante Principal, ) are included in the price of the cruise at no extra cost Secondly, the ship Oasis of the Seas hosts 21 restaurants with different themes and menus, of which 8 (Windjammer, El Loco Fresh, Dog House, Solarium Bistro, Café Promenade, Park Cafe, Sorrento Pizza, Restaurante Principal, ) are included with the price of the cruise.

The exterior parts and common areas of Explorer of the Seas It has a total of 3 pools and 6 jacuzzis in which to bathe and which are included during the stay. However, the cruise Oasis of the Seas comes with more pools by having a total of 5 pools and 10 jacuzzis that are also included during the stay on the ship. On the other hand, Explorer of the Seas has 2, bars and lounges less than cruise ship Oasis of the Seas where you can have soft drinks, cocktails, beers, juices, etc.

The Explorer of the Seas is 311 meters long, so it is equal to the length or height of 13 tennis courts, 11 basketball court, 3 Big Ben, or 5 Towers of Pisa. Instead Oasis of the Seas is 360 meters long, so it is equal to the length or height of 8 Boeing 737 aircraft, 3 football fields, 21 buses, or 7 Statues of Liberty.

Explorer of the Seas Oasis of the Seas
  • Oasis of the Seas is 9 years newer.
  • Oasis of the Seas has a difference of 11 in beam meters than Explorer of the Seas.
  • Oasis of the Seas is 49 meters longer than Explorer of the Seas.
  • Oasis of the Seas has 3 covered more than Explorer of the Seas.
  • Oasis of the Seas has 1158 more cabins than Explorer of the Seas.
  • It has a capacity of 2481 passengers more than Explorer of the Seas.
  • Oasis of the Seas has 12 restaurants than Explorer of the Seas.
  • Oasis of the Seas has 2 bares more than Explorer of the Seas.
  • Oasis of the Seas has a better crew to passenger ratio.
  • Oasis of the Seas has 4 restaurants included in the price more than Explorer of the Seas.
  • It has 4 jacuzzis more than Explorer of the Seas.
  • Oasis of the Seas has 6 elevators more than Explorer of the Seas.
Explorer of the Seas Oasis of the Seas