Cruise Comparison

Freedom of the Seas VS Independence of the Seas

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Freedom of the Seas Independence of the Seas
Year built 2006 2008
Beam 38 m 38 m
Length 339 m 339 m
Tonnage 154400 tn. 154400 tn.
Velocity 22 22
Passenger capacity 4635 3634
Crew capacity 1365 1365
Ratio of crew per passenger 3,4 2,66
Decks 15 15
Cabins 1963 1815
Restaurants 11 12
Bars/Pubs 11 11
Lifts 14 14
Nationality Bahamas Bahamas
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Freedom of the Seas Independence of the Seas
Giovanni's Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar De pago De pago
Johnny Rockets De pago De pago
Windjammer Incluido Incluido
El Loco Fresh Incluido
Chops Grille De pago De pago
Café Promenade Incluido Incluido
Sorrento Pizza Incluido Incluido
Chef's Table De pago De pago
Izumi De pago De pago
Ben & Jerry's De pago
Sugar Beach De pago
Restaurante Principal Incluido
Fish & Ships De pago
Overview
Freedom of the Seas Independence of the Seas
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The ship Freedom of the Seas was built in 2006, with a difference of 2 years prior to Independence of the Seas, which touched sea for the first time on 2008. The Freedom of the Seas has a capacity of 4635 passengers that are distributed in its 1963 cabins, on the contrary, the Independence of the Seas can accommodate up to 3634 passengers in its 1815 cabins. On the other hand, 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 2.7 passengers for each crew member of the Independence of the Seas that offers greater passenger service.

One of the differences between Freedom of the Seas and Independence 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. For his part, the ship Independence of the Seas includes 12 restaurants with different themes and cuisines to eat, of which 4 (Windjammer, Café Promenade, Sorrento Pizza, Restaurante Principal, ) are free and included with the cruise price.

The exterior parts and common areas of the ship Freedom of the Seas Take a total of 4 pools and 4 jacuzzis to be able to take a bath during your stay on the cruise. However, the Independence of the SeasIt comes with fewer pools as it has a total of 3 pools and 7 jacuzzis which are also included during the stay on the ship. At the same time, el Freedom of the Seas tiene 0 bares y salones menos que el crucero Independence of the Seas dónde poder tomar refrescos, cocteles, cervezas, zumos, etc.

Freedom of the Seas it has 339 meters length (length), therefore it is equal to the length/height of 6 Towers of Pisa, 72 Tesla Model 3 cars, 14 tennis courts or 3 football fields. Por su lado the cruise Independence of the Seas it has 339 meters in length (length), which is the same as 23 buses, 8 Boeing 737 aircraft, 12 basketball court or 7 Statues of Liberty approximately.

Freedom of the Seas Independence of the Seas
  • Freedom of the Seas has a difference of 148.
  • Freedom of the Seas has a difference of 1001 differences.
  • Freedom of the Seas has 1 restaurant free plus.
  • She is 2 years younger than Freedom of the Seas.
  • It has 1 restaurant more than Freedom of the Seas.
  • Independence of the Seas offers a better crew/passenger ratio than Freedom of the Seas.
  • Owns 3 tubs more jacuzzis than Freedom of the Seas.
Freedom of the Seas Independence of the Seas