Cruise Comparison

Freedom of the Seas VS Rhapsody of the Seas

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Freedom of the Seas Rhapsody of the Seas
Year built 2006 1997
Beam 38 m 32 m
Length 339 m 279 m
Tonnage 154400 tn. 78491 tn.
Velocity 22 23
Passenger capacity 4635 2416
Crew capacity 1365 765
Ratio of crew per passenger 3,4 3,16
Decks 15 12
Cabins 1963 1020
Restaurants 11 9
Bars/Pubs 11 7
Lifts 14 9
Nationality Bahamas Bahamas
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Freedom of the Seas Rhapsody 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
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 Rhapsody of the Seas
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The ship Freedom of the Seas was launched at sea in 2006, so it is 9 years more recent than Rhapsody of the Seas, which was built on 1997. Freedom of the Seas it has a capacity of 4635 passengers that are distributed in its 1963 cabins (interior, exterior and balcony), on the contrary, the Rhapsody of the Seas can accommodate up to 2416 passengers in its 1020 cabins. Likewise, 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 3.2 passengers for each crew member of the Rhapsody 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. Instead, Rhapsody of the Seas has a total of 9 restaurants of different types of gastronomy in which 3 (Windjammer, Park Cafe, Restaurante Principal, ) are totally free, since they are included in the price of the cruise.

In the common 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. Nevertheless, the ship Rhapsody of the SeasIncludes 0 plus pools, having a total of 4 that we can enjoy for free during the stay to bathe and including 6 jacuzzis to relax. In the same way, 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 7 that includes Rhapsody of the Seas distributed throughout the boat.

Freedom of the Seas is 339 meters long, so it is equal to the length or height of 12 basketball court, 14 tennis courts, 6 Towers of Pisa, or 4 Big Ben. Al mismo tiempo the Rhapsody of the Seas has 279 meters length (length), therefore it is equal to the length/height of 8 Boeing 737 aircraft, 3 football fields, 23 buses or 72 Tesla Model 3 cars.

Freedom of the Seas Rhapsody of the Seas
  • It is 9 years newer than Rhapsody of the Seas.
  • Freedom of the Seas has 6 meters more than beam.
  • Freedom of the Seas is 60 meters longer than Rhapsody of the Seas.
  • Freedom of the Seas has 3 covered more.
  • It has 943 cabins more than Rhapsody of the Seas.
  • Freedom of the Seas has a difference of 2219 with respect to Rhapsody of the Seas.
  • Freedom of the Seas has a difference of 2 restaurants than Rhapsody of the Seas.
  • Freedom of the Seas has 4 bares more than Rhapsody of the Seas.
  • Freedom of the Seas includes 2 restaurants plus.
  • Freedom of the Seas has 5 elevators more.
  • Rhapsody of the Seas has a better crew to passenger ratio.
  • Rhapsody of the Seas has 2 more jacuzzis than Freedom of the Seas.
Freedom of the Seas Rhapsody of the Seas