Cruise Comparison

Freedom of the Seas VS Brilliance of the Seas

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Freedom of the Seas Brilliance of the Seas
Year built 2006 2002
Beam 38 m 40 m
Length 339 m 294 m
Tonnage 154400 tn. 90090 tn.
Velocity 22 25
Passenger capacity 4635 2543
Crew capacity 1365 848
Ratio of crew per passenger 3,4 3
Decks 15 13
Cabins 1963 1070
Restaurants 11 9
Bars/Pubs 11 9
Lifts 14 9
Nationality Bahamas Bahamas
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Freedom of the Seas Brilliance of the Seas
Giovanni's Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar De pago De pago
Johnny Rockets De pago
Windjammer Incluido Incluido
El Loco Fresh Incluido
Chops Grille De pago De pago
Café Promenade Incluido
Sorrento Pizza Incluido
Chef's Table De pago De pago
Izumi De pago De pago
Ben & Jerry's De pago
Park Cafe Incluido
Restaurante Principal Incluido
Café Latte-tudes De pago
Overview
Freedom of the Seas Brilliance of the Seas
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Freedom of the Seas began its voyages in 2006, and is 4 years more recent than Brilliance of the Seas, which was launched on 2002. The Freedom of the Seas has a capacity of 4635 passengers that are distributed in its 1963 cabins, on the contrary, the Brilliance of the Seas can accommodate up to 2543 passengers in its 1070 cabins. Likewise, the cruise Freedom of the Seas It has a lower ratio of crew members for each passenger, as it has one crew member for each 3.4 passengers, compared to the ratio of 3 passengers for each crew member of the Brilliance of the Seas that offers greater passenger service.

Among the main differences of Freedom of the Seas is that it has a total of 4 free restaurants (Windjammer, El Loco Fresh, Café Promenade, Sorrento Pizza, ) included in the price of the cruise, making a total of 11 restaurants that we can visit. On the contrary, the Brilliance of the Seas accommodates a total of 9 restaurants of different types of menus and includes 3 (Windjammer, Park Cafe, Restaurante Principal, ) where we can have lunch or dinner at no additional cost.

The services and areas of the Freedom of the Seas It has a total of 4 pools and 4 jacuzzis in which to bathe and which are included during the stay. On the contrary, Brilliance of the SeasIt has fewer pools with a total of 3 pools also included in the stay and 3 jacuzzis to relax with its jets. Likewise, the cruise ship Freedom of the Seas has 11 bars and lounges to enjoy all kinds of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages instead of the 9 that includes Brilliance of the Seas distributed throughout the boat.

The Freedom of the Seas It has 339 meters length (length), which is the same as 12 basketball court, 3 football fields, 14 tennis courts or 6 Towers of Pisa approximately. Por su lado the Brilliance of the Seas is 294 meters long, so it is equal to the length or height of 12 basketball court, 8 Boeing 737 aircraft, 7 Statues of Liberty or 6 Towers of Pisa.

Freedom of the Seas Brilliance of the Seas
  • It is 4 years newer than Brilliance of the Seas.
  • Freedom of the Seas has 45 meters more than length.
  • Has more decks than Brilliance of the Seas.
  • It has 893 cabins more than Brilliance of the Seas.
  • Freedom of the Seas has a capacity of 2092 more passengers.
  • Freedom of the Seas has 2 restaurants plus.
  • Freedom of the Seas has 2 bares more than Brilliance of the Seas.
  • Has 2 restaurants included more than Brilliance of the Seas.
  • Freedom of the Seas owns 1 tubs more jacuzzis than Brilliance of the Seas.
  • Freedom of the Seas has 1 more pools than Brilliance of the Seas.
  • It has a difference of 5 elevators than Brilliance of the Seas.
  • It is 2 meters wider than Freedom of the Seas.
  • Brilliance of the Seas has a better crew to passenger ratio than Freedom of the Seas.
Freedom of the Seas Brilliance of the Seas