Cruise Comparison

Grandeur of the Seas VS Norwegian Epic

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Grandeur of the Seas Norwegian Epic
Year built 1996 2010
Beam 32 m 41 m
Length 279 m 329 m
Tonnage 78000 tn. 155873 tn.
Velocity 23 20
Passenger capacity 2440 4100
Crew capacity 760 1724
Ratio of crew per passenger 3,21 2,38
Decks 12 19
Cabins 996 3540
Restaurants 9 13
Bars/Pubs 6 17
Lifts 9 16
Nationality Bahamas Bahamas
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Grandeur of the Seas Norwegian Epic
Windjammer Incluido
Chops Grille De pago
Park Cafe Incluido
Giovanni's Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar De pago
Restaurante Principal Incluido
Chef's Table De pago
Izumi De pago
Café Latte-tudes De pago
O'Sheehan's Bar & Grill Incluido
Garden Café Incluido
Great Outdoors Incluido
Shanghai's Incluido
Salón Manhattan Incluido
Taste Incluido
Restaurante The Haven Incluido
Moderno Churrascaria De pago
Wasabi De pago
La Cucina De pago
Cagney's Steakhouse De pago
Le Bistro De pago
Teppanyaki De pago
Overview
Grandeur of the Seas Norwegian Epic
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The Grandeur of the Seas sailed for the first time in 1996, 14 years older than Norwegian Epic, which was built on 2010. Grandeur of the Seas it has a capacity of 2440 passengers that are distributed in its 996 cabins (interior, exterior and balcony), on the contrary, the Norwegian Epic can accommodate up to 4100 passengers in its 3540 cabins. On the other hand, the cruise Grandeur of the Seas has a lower ratio of crew members per passenger as it has one crew member per 3.2 passengers, compared to the ratio of 2.4 passengers per crew member of Norwegian Epic which translates into better service in general lines.

The first difference of Grandeur 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 On the contrary, Norwegian Epic has a total of 13 restaurants of different types of gastronomy in which 7 (O'Sheehan's Bar & Grill, Garden Café, Great Outdoors, Shanghai's, Salón Manhattan, Taste, Restaurante The Haven, ) are totally free, since they are included in the price of the cruise.

The exterior and common areas of the cruise Grandeur of the Seas include a total of 2 pools and 6 jacuzzis where you can enjoy with the family during your stay and take a dip. Nevertheless, Norwegian Epic comes with more pools by having a total of 4 pools and 11 jacuzzis that are also included during the stay on the ship. In the same way, Grandeur of the Seas has 11, bars and lounges less than cruise ship Norwegian Epic 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 19 buses, 10 basketball court, 5 Towers of Pisa or 59 Tesla Model 3 cars approximately. At the same time the cruise Norwegian Epic is 329 meters long, so it is equal to the length or height of 12 tennis courts, 6 Statues of Liberty, 5 Towers of Pisa, or 7 Boeing 737 aircraft.

Grandeur of the Seas Norwegian Epic
  • Norwegian Epic is 14 years newer than Grandeur of the Seas.
  • Norwegian Epic has 9 meters more than beam.
  • Norwegian Epic has 50 meters more than length.
  • Norwegian Epic has 7 covered more.
  • Norwegian Epic has a difference of 2544 than Grandeur of the Seas.
  • Norwegian Epic fits 1660 more passengers than Grandeur of the Seas.
  • It has 4 restaurants more than Grandeur of the Seas.
  • Norwegian Epic has 11 bares more than Grandeur of the Seas.
  • Norwegian Epic has a better crew to passenger ratio.
  • Norwegian Epic has 11 restaurants included in the price plus.
  • Norwegian Epic has 5 tubs more jacuzzis than Grandeur of the Seas.
  • Norwegian Epic has 7 elevators more than Grandeur of the Seas.
Grandeur of the Seas Norwegian Epic