Cruise Comparison

Harmony of the Seas VS Independence of the Seas

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Harmony of the Seas Independence of the Seas
Year built 2016 2008
Beam 47 m 38 m
Length 362 m 339 m
Tonnage 226963 tn. 154400 tn.
Velocity 22 22
Passenger capacity 6687 3634
Crew capacity 2200 1365
Ratio of crew per passenger 3,04 2,66
Decks 18 15
Cabins 2747 1815
Restaurants 20 12
Bars/Pubs 13 11
Lifts 24 14
Nationality Bahamas Bahamas
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Harmony of the Seas Independence of the Seas
Johnny Rockets De pago De pago
Windjammer Incluido Incluido
Dog House Incluido
Wonderland De pago
Chops Grille De pago De pago
Solarium Bistro Incluido
Café Promenade Incluido Incluido
Coastal Kitchen De pago
Park Cafe Incluido
Vitality Café De pago
150 Central Park De pago
Sorrento Pizza Incluido Incluido
Restaurante Principal Incluido Incluido
Izumi De pago De pago
Jamie's Italian de Jamie Oliver De pago
Mini Bites Incluido
Sabor De pago
Sugar Beach De pago
Giovanni's Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar De pago
Chef's Table De pago
Fish & Ships De pago
Overview
Harmony of the Seas Independence of the Seas
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The Harmony of the Seas was launched at sea in 2016, and is 8 years more current than Independence of the Seas, which was launched on 2008. The Harmony of the Seas has a capacity of 6687 passengers that are distributed in its 2747 cabins, on the contrary, the Independence of the Seas can accommodate up to 3634 passengers in its 1815 cabins. On the other hand, the ship Harmony of the Seas has a lower ratio of crew members per passenger as it has one crew member per 3 passengers, compared to the ratio of 2.7 passengers per crew member of Independence of the Seas which translates into better service in general lines.

One of the differences between Harmony of the Seas and Independence of the Seas is that it has 20 restaurants from which 8 (Windjammer, Dog House, Solarium Bistro, Café Promenade, Park Cafe, Sorrento Pizza, Restaurante Principal, Mini Bites, ) can be visited at no extra cost Instead, 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.

In the common areas of the Harmony of the Seas Take a total of 3 pools and 10 jacuzzis to be able to take a bath during your stay on the cruise. For his part, Independence of the SeasIt has more pools with a total of 3 pools also included in the stay and 7 jacuzzis to relax with its jets. On the other hand, Ship Harmony of the Seas has 2 bars and lounges more than cruise ship Independence of the Seas which has a total of 11, so we have more places to drink drinks.

The ship Harmony of the Seas is 362 meters long, so it is equal to the length or height of 13 basketball court, 77 Tesla Model 3 cars, 6 Towers of Pisa, or 15 tennis courts. En cambio the ship Independence of the Seas has 339 meters length (length), therefore it is equal to the length/height of 8 Statues of Liberty, 77 Tesla Model 3 cars, 9 Boeing 737 aircraft or 15 tennis courts.

Harmony of the Seas Independence of the Seas
  • Harmony of the Seas is 8 years more modern than Independence of the Seas.
  • It has a difference of 9 meters of breadth than Independence of the Seas.
  • Harmony of the Seas has 23 meters more than length.
  • Harmony of the Seas has more decks.
  • Harmony of the Seas has 932 more cabins than Independence of the Seas.
  • Harmony of the Seas fits 3053 more passengers.
  • Has 8 restaurants more than Independence of the Seas.
  • Harmony of the Seas has a difference of 2 bares.
  • Harmony of the Seas has 3 restaurants included more than Independence of the Seas.
  • Harmony of the Seas has 3 tubs more jacuzzis than Independence of the Seas.
  • It has 10 elevators more than Independence of the Seas.
  • It has a better crew to passenger ratio than Harmony of the Seas.
Harmony of the Seas Independence of the Seas