Cruise Comparison

Freedom of the Seas VS Mariner of the Seas

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Freedom of the Seas Mariner of the Seas
Year built 2006 2003
Beam 38 m 38 m
Length 339 m 311 m
Tonnage 154400 tn. 139000 tn.
Velocity 22 22
Passenger capacity 4635 3114
Crew capacity 1365 1185
Ratio of crew per passenger 3,4 2,63
Decks 15 15
Cabins 1963 1641
Restaurants 11 11
Bars/Pubs 11 10
Lifts 14 14
Nationality Bahamas Bahamas
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Freedom of the Seas Mariner of the Seas
Giovanni's Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar 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
Chef's Table De pago De pago
Izumi De pago De pago
Ben & Jerry's De pago
Dog House Incluido
Starbucks De pago
Restaurante Principal Incluido
Jamie's Italian de Jamie Oliver De pago
Overview
Freedom of the Seas Mariner of the Seas
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Freedom of the Seas was finished in 2006, therefore it is 3 years more recent than Mariner of the Seas, which was built on 2003. The cruise Freedom of the Seas has a capacity of 4635 passengers that are distributed in its 1963 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 cruise Freedom of the Seas has a lower ratio of crew members per passenger, having one crew member per 3.4 passengers, compared to the ratio of 2.6 per crew member of Mariner of the Seas, which normally translates into better service.

When comparing both cruises, one of the differences of Freedom of the Seas is that it includes a total of 4 free restaurants (Windjammer, El Loco Fresh, Café Promenade, Sorrento Pizza, ) that are included in the price of the cruise, making a total of 11 restaurants of different types of food at which to dine. On the contrary, the Mariner of the Seas comes with 11 restaurants of different types of gastronomy and includes 4 (Windjammer, Dog House, Café Promenade, Restaurante Principal, ) totally free where we can have lunch or dinner at no additional cost.

The exterior 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. For his part, Mariner of the SeasIt has more pools with a total of 4 pools also included in the stay and 7 jacuzzis to relax with its jets. At the same time, 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 10 that includes Mariner of the Seas distributed throughout the boat.

The Freedom of the Seas it has 339 meters length (length), therefore it is equal to the length/height of 12 basketball court, 23 buses, 72 Tesla Model 3 cars or 4 Big Ben. En cambio Mariner of the Seas has 311 meters in length (length), therefore it is equal to the length/height of 14 tennis courts, 3 football fields, 6 Towers of Pisa or 4 Big Ben.

Freedom of the Seas Mariner of the Seas
  • Freedom of the Seas is 3 years less than Mariner of the Seas.
  • It has 28 meters more in length than Mariner of the Seas.
  • Freedom of the Seas has 322 more cabins.
  • Freedom of the Seas fits 1521 more passengers than Mariner of the Seas.
  • Freedom of the Seas has a difference of 1 bar than Mariner of the Seas.
  • Freedom of the Seas has 1 restaurant included in the price plus.
  • Mariner of the Seas has a better crew to passenger ratio than Freedom of the Seas.
  • Mariner of the Seas has a difference of 3 tubs jacuzzi.
Freedom of the Seas Mariner of the Seas