Cruise Comparison

Independence of the Seas VS Brilliance of the Seas

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Independence of the Seas Brilliance of the Seas
Year built 2008 2002
Beam 38 m 40 m
Length 339 m 294 m
Tonnage 154400 tn. 90090 tn.
Velocity 22 25
Passenger capacity 3634 2543
Crew capacity 1365 848
Ratio of crew per passenger 2,66 3
Decks 15 13
Cabins 1815 1070
Restaurants 12 9
Bars/Pubs 11 9
Lifts 14 9
Nationality Bahamas Bahamas
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Johnny Rockets De pago
Windjammer Incluido Incluido
Chops Grille De pago De pago
Café Promenade Incluido
Sugar Beach De pago
Giovanni's Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar De pago De pago
Sorrento Pizza Incluido
Restaurante Principal Incluido Incluido
Chef's Table De pago De pago
Izumi De pago De pago
Fish & Ships De pago
Park Cafe Incluido
Café Latte-tudes De pago
Overview
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The Independence of the Seas was manufactured in 2008, and is 6 years more recent than Brilliance of the Seas, which was built on 2002. Independence of the Seas has a capacity of 3634 passengers that are distributed in its 1815 cabins, on the other hand, the Brilliance of the Seas can accommodate up to 2543 passengers in its 1070 cabins. In addition, the ship Independence 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 2.7 passengers.

Comparing both cruises, one of the differences of Independence of the Seas is that it has a total of 12 restaurants among which 4 (Windjammer, Café Promenade, Sorrento Pizza, Restaurante Principal, ) are totally free in the price of the cruise and have no additional cost For his part, the ship Brilliance of the Seas accommodates a total of 9 restaurants of different types of menus and includes 3 (Windjammer, Park Cafe, Restaurante Principal, ) where we can have lunch or dinner at no additional cost.

The services and areas of the Independence of the Seas Take a total of 3 pools and 7 jacuzzis to be able to take a bath during your stay on the cruise. On the contrary, the Brilliance of the Seas comes with more pools by having a total of 3 pools and 3 jacuzzis that are also included during the stay on the ship. At the same time, In Independence of the Seas we have a total of 11 bars and lounges available to you instead of the 9 that Brilliance of the Seas has where you can have soft drinks, wines, juices , cocktails with and without alcohol, beers, among other drinks.

The cruise Independence of the Seas it has 339 meters length (length), therefore it is equal to the length/height of 12 basketball court, 14 tennis courts, 3 football fields or 8 Boeing 737 aircraft. Al contrario Brilliance of the Seas has 294 meters length (length), therefore it is equal to the length/height of 7 Statues of Liberty, 4 Big Ben, 3 football fields or 72 Tesla Model 3 cars.

Independence of the Seas Brilliance of the Seas
  • She is 6 years younger than Brilliance of the Seas.
  • She has 45 meters longer than Brilliance of the Seas.
  • Independence of the Seas has 2 more covered than Brilliance of the Seas.
  • Independence of the Seas has 745 more cabins than Brilliance of the Seas.
  • Independence of the Seas has a difference of 1091 differences.
  • Independence of the Seas has 3 restaurants than Brilliance of the Seas.
  • It has 2 bares more than Brilliance of the Seas.
  • Independence of the Seas offers a better crew/passenger ratio.
  • Independence of the Seas has 1 restaurant free plus.
  • Independence of the Seas owns 4 tubs more jacuzzis than Brilliance of the Seas.
  • Independence of the Seas has a difference of 5 elevators.
  • Brilliance of the Seas has a difference of 2 in beam meters than Independence of the Seas.
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