Cruise Comparison

Grandeur of the Seas VS Independence of the Seas

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Grandeur of the Seas Independence of the Seas
Year built 1996 2008
Beam 32 m 38 m
Length 279 m 339 m
Tonnage 78000 tn. 154400 tn.
Velocity 23 22
Passenger capacity 2440 3634
Crew capacity 760 1365
Ratio of crew per passenger 3,21 2,66
Decks 12 15
Cabins 996 1815
Restaurants 9 12
Bars/Pubs 6 11
Lifts 9 14
Nationality Bahamas Bahamas
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Grandeur of the Seas Independence of the Seas
Windjammer Incluido Incluido
Chops Grille De pago De pago
Park Cafe Incluido
Giovanni's Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar De pago De pago
Restaurante Principal Incluido Incluido
Chef's Table De pago De pago
Izumi De pago De pago
Café Latte-tudes De pago
Johnny Rockets De pago
Café Promenade Incluido
Sugar Beach De pago
Sorrento Pizza Incluido
Fish & Ships De pago
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Grandeur of the Seas Independence of the Seas
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The Grandeur of the Seas left shipyards in 1996, 12 years older than Independence of the Seas, which was launched on 2008. Grandeur of the Seas has a capacity of 2440 passengers that are distributed in its 996 cabins, on the other hand, the Independence of the Seas can accommodate up to 3634 passengers in its 1815 cabins. On the other hand, the ship Grandeur of the Seas It has a lower ratio of crew members for each passenger, as it has one crew member for each 3.2 passengers, compared to the ratio of 2.7 passengers for each crew member of the Independence of the Seas that offers greater passenger service.

The main differences between Grandeur of the Seas and Independence of the Seas is that it has a total of 9 restaurants among which 3 (Windjammer, Park Cafe, Restaurante Principal, ) are totally free in the price of the cruise and have no additional cost Nevertheless, the ship Independence of the Seas has a total of 12 restaurants of different types of gastronomy in which 4 (Windjammer, Café Promenade, Sorrento Pizza, Restaurante Principal, ) are totally free, since they are included in the price of the cruise.

The exterior and common areas of Grandeur of the Seas It has a total of 2 pools and 6 jacuzzis in which to bathe and which are included during the stay. However, Independence of the Seas comes with more pools by having a total of 3 pools and 7 jacuzzis that are also included during the stay on the ship. On the other hand, Grandeur of the Seas has 5, bars and lounges less than cruise ship Independence of the Seas where you can have soft drinks, cocktails, beers, juices, etc.

The ship Grandeur of the Seas It has 279 meters length (length), which is the same as 3 football fields, 3 Big Ben, 19 buses or 6 Statues of Liberty approximately. A la inversa Independence of the Seas has 339 meters in length (length), therefore it is equal to the length/height of 12 tennis courts, 10 basketball court, 19 buses or 6 Statues of Liberty.

Grandeur of the Seas Independence of the Seas
  • It is 12 years newer than Grandeur of the Seas.
  • It has 6 meters more beam than Grandeur of the Seas.
  • Independence of the Seas has a difference of 60 meters in length than Grandeur of the Seas.
  • It has 3 covered more than Grandeur of the Seas.
  • Independence of the Seas has a difference of 819.
  • Independence of the Seas has a difference of 1194 differences.
  • Independence of the Seas has 3 restaurants than Grandeur of the Seas.
  • It has a difference of 5 bares more than Grandeur of the Seas.
  • Independence of the Seas offers a better crew/passenger ratio.
  • Independence of the Seas has 1 restaurant included in the price plus.
  • Independence of the Seas has 1 jacuzzis more than Grandeur of the Seas.
  • It has 5 elevators more than Grandeur of the Seas.
Grandeur of the Seas Independence of the Seas