Cruise Comparison

Icon of the Seas VS Explorer of the Seas

Find out all the differences between these two cruises at 2026

Icon of the Seas Explorer of the Seas
Year built 2023 2000
Beam 64 m 49 m
Length 365 m 311 m
Tonnage 250800 tn. 138000 tn.
Velocity 22 22
Passenger capacity 7514 4290
Crew capacity 2350 1185
Ratio of crew per passenger 3,2 3,62
Decks 20 15
Cabins 2805 1643
Restaurants 22 9
Bars/Pubs 14 9
Lifts 24 14
Nationality Bahamas Bahamas
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Icon of the Seas Explorer of the Seas
Celebration Table De pago
Surfside Bites Incluido
Windjammer Incluido Incluido
El Loco Fresh Incluido
Chops Grille De pago De pago
Hooked SeaFood De pago
Coastal Kitchen De pago
Park Cafe Incluido
Giovanni's Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar De pago De pago
Sorrento Pizza Incluido
Restaurante Principal Incluido Incluido
Izumi De pago De pago
Surfside Eatery Incluido
Pearl Café Incluido
AquaDome Market Incluido
Basecamp Incluido
Empire Supper Club De pago
Pier 7 De pago
Johnny Rockets De pago
Café Promenade Incluido
Chef's Table De pago
Playmakers Bar & Arcade De pago
Overview
Icon of the Seas Explorer of the Seas
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Icon of the Seas began its voyages in 2023, so it is 23 years more modern than Explorer of the Seas, which launched on 2000. The cruise Icon of the Seas has a capacity of 7514 passengers that are distributed in its 2805 cabins (interior, exterior and balcony), on the contrary, the Explorer of the Seas can accommodate up to 4290 passengers in its 1643 cabins. On the other hand, the cruise Icon of the Seas It has a higher ratio of crew members per passenger, giving better service in most of the ship's rooms by having 1 crew member for every 3.2 passengers.

One of the main differences of Icon of the Seas is that it has a total of 10 free restaurants (Surfside Bites, Windjammer, El Loco Fresh, Park Cafe, Sorrento Pizza, Restaurante Principal, Surfside Eatery, Pearl Café, AquaDome Market, Basecamp, ) included in the price of the cruise, making a total of 22 restaurants that we can visit. However, Explorer of the Seas bring a total of 9 restaurants paid and free among which 3 (Windjammer, Café Promenade, Restaurante Principal, ) we will not have to pay anything to eat as it is included in the price of the cruise.

The exterior and common areas of the ship Icon of the Seas It has a total of 7 pools and 9 jacuzzis in which to bathe and which are included during the stay. For his part, the Explorer of the SeasIt comes with fewer pools as it has a total of 3 pools and 6 jacuzzis which are also included during the stay on the ship. Likewise, the cruise ship Icon of the Seas has 14 bars and lounges to enjoy all kinds of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages instead of the 9 that includes Explorer of the Seas distributed throughout the boat.

The ship Icon of the Seas It has 365 meters length (length), which is the same as 13 basketball court, 78 Tesla Model 3 cars, 3 football fields or 6 Towers of Pisa approximately. Equally the ship Explorer of the Seas has 311 meters length (length), therefore it is equal to the length/height of 24 buses, 4 Big Ben, 9 Boeing 737 aircraft or 6 Towers of Pisa.

Icon of the Seas Explorer of the Seas
  • Icon of the Seas is 23 years more modern than Explorer of the Seas.
  • It is 15 meters wider than Explorer of the Seas.
  • Icon of the Seas is 54 meters longer than Explorer of the Seas.
  • It has 5 covered more than Explorer of the Seas.
  • Icon of the Seas has a difference of 1162 than Explorer of the Seas.
  • 3224 passengers more than Explorer of the Seas.
  • Icon of the Seas has 13 restaurants plus.
  • It has a difference of 5 bares more than Explorer of the Seas.
  • Icon of the Seas has a better crew to passenger ratio than Explorer of the Seas.
  • Icon of the Seas has a difference of 3 tubs jacuzzi.
  • Icon of the Seas has 4 more pools.
  • Icon of the Seas has a difference of 10 elevators.
Icon of the Seas Explorer of the Seas