Cruise Comparison

Explorer of the Seas VS Spectrum of the Seas

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Explorer of the Seas Spectrum of the Seas
Year built 2000 2019
Beam 49 m 49 m
Length 311 m 347 m
Tonnage 138000 tn. 169379 tn.
Velocity 22 22
Passenger capacity 4290 5622
Crew capacity 1185 1551
Ratio of crew per passenger 3,62 3,62
Decks 15 16
Cabins 1643 2137
Restaurants 9 19
Bars/Pubs 9 8
Lifts 14 17
Nationality Bahamas Bahamas
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Explorer of the Seas Spectrum 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
Restaurante Principal Incluido Incluido
Chef's Table De pago De pago
Izumi De pago De pago
Playmakers Bar & Arcade De pago
Dog House Incluido
Wonderland De pago
Sorrento Pizza Incluido
Teppanyaki Royal De pago
The Cafe @ Two70 Incluido
Splashaway Café Incluido
Noodle Bar Incluido
Sichuan Red De pago
Jamie's Italian de Jamie Oliver De pago
La Patisserie De pago
Coffee and Tea Shop De pago
Overview
Explorer of the Seas Spectrum of the Seas
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The cruise Explorer of the Seas was inaugurated in 2000, and is 19 years older than Spectrum of the Seas, which was launched on 2019. The ship Explorer of the Seas can accommodate up to a maximum of 4290 passengers divided into 1643 cabins. The Spectrum of the Seas has 2137 cabins for up to 5622 passengers. In the same way, the cruise 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 3.6 per crew member of Spectrum of the Seas, which normally translates into better service.

Among the main differences of Explorer of the Seas is that it has a total of 9 restaurants among which 3 (Windjammer, Café Promenade, Restaurante Principal, ) are totally free in the price of the cruise and have no additional cost Nevertheless, the Spectrum of the Seas includes 19 restaurants with different themes and cuisines to eat, of which 7 (Windjammer, Dog House, Sorrento Pizza, Restaurante Principal, The Cafe @ Two70, Splashaway Café, Noodle Bar, ) are free and included with the cruise price.

The services and areas of the ship 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. Secondly, the Spectrum of the Seas comes with more pools by having a total of 3 pools and 3 jacuzzis that are also included during the stay on the ship. On the other hand, the cruise ship Explorer of the Seas has 9 bars and lounges to enjoy all kinds of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages instead of the 8 that includes Spectrum of the Seas distributed throughout the boat.

The cruise Explorer of the Seas It has 311 meters length (length), which is the same as 3 Big Ben, 7 Statues of Liberty, 13 tennis courts or 3 football fields approximately. Al mismo tiempo Spectrum of the Seas has 347 meters in length (length), which is the same as 5 Towers of Pisa, 11 basketball court, 8 Boeing 737 aircraft or 66 Tesla Model 3 cars approximately.

Explorer of the Seas Spectrum of the Seas
  • It has 1 bar more than Spectrum of the Seas.
  • Owns 3 tubs more jacuzzis than Spectrum of the Seas.
  • It is 19 years more modern than Explorer of the Seas.
  • Spectrum of the Seas has 36 meters more than length.
  • Spectrum of the Seas has 1 covered more than Explorer of the Seas.
  • It has 494 cabins more than Explorer of the Seas.
  • Spectrum of the Seas fits 1332 more passengers.
  • Spectrum of the Seas has 10 restaurants plus.
  • Spectrum of the Seas has 3 more than Explorer of the Seas.
Explorer of the Seas Spectrum of the Seas