Cruise Comparison

Independence of the Seas VS Enchantment of the Seas

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Independence of the Seas Enchantment of the Seas
Year built 2008 1997
Beam 38 m 32 m
Length 339 m 279 m
Tonnage 154400 tn. 82910 tn.
Velocity 22 23
Passenger capacity 3634 2730
Crew capacity 1365 852
Ratio of crew per passenger 2,66 3,2
Decks 15 12
Cabins 1815 1142
Restaurants 12 7
Bars/Pubs 11 7
Lifts 14 9
Nationality Bahamas Bahamas
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Independence of the Seas Enchantment of the Seas
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
Sorrento Pizza Incluido
Restaurante Principal Incluido Incluido
Chef's Table De pago De pago
Izumi De pago
Fish & Ships De pago
Park Cafe Incluido
Ben & Jerry's De pago
Café Latte-tudes De pago
Overview
Independence of the Seas Enchantment of the Seas
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The Independence of the Seas was launched at sea in 2008, , 11 years more current than Enchantment of the Seas, which was touched at sea for the first time on 1997. Independence of the Seas it has a capacity of 3634 pasajeros that are distributed in its 1815 cabins (interior, exterior and balcony), on the contrary, the Enchantment of the Seas can accommodate up to 2730 passengers in its 1142 cabins. In the same way, 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.

The first noteworthy thing about Independence of the Seas is that it includes a total of 4 free restaurants (Windjammer, Café Promenade, Sorrento Pizza, Restaurante Principal, ) that are included in the price of the cruise, making a total of 12 restaurants of different types of food at which to dine. Nevertheless, the ship Enchantment of the Seas has a total of 7 restaurants of different types of gastronomy in which 3 (Windjammer, Park Cafe, Restaurante Principal, ) are totally free, since they are included in the price of the cruise.

In the common leisure areas we can see that 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. Secondly, the cruise Enchantment of the SeasIncludes 1 plus pools, having a total of 4 that we can enjoy for free during the stay to bathe and including 6 jacuzzis to relax. On the other hand, In Independence of the Seas we have a total of 11 bars and lounges available to you instead of the 7 that Enchantment of the Seas has where you can have soft drinks, wines, juices , cocktails with and without alcohol, beers, among other drinks.

The Independence of the Seas It has 339 meters length (length), which is the same as 23 buses, 72 Tesla Model 3 cars, 7 Statues of Liberty or 12 basketball court approximately. On the other hand the Enchantment of the Seas has 279 meters in length (length), which is the same as 3 football fields, 6 Towers of Pisa, 14 tennis courts or 4 Big Ben approximately.

Independence of the Seas Enchantment of the Seas
  • Independence of the Seas is 11 years less than Enchantment of the Seas.
  • Independence of the Seas has 6 meters more than beam.
  • Independence of the Seas has 60 meters more in length than Enchantment of the Seas.
  • Independence of the Seas has 3 covered more.
  • Independence of the Seas has 673 cabins plus.
  • It has a capacity of 904 passengers more than Enchantment of the Seas.
  • Owns 5 restaurants more than Enchantment of the Seas.
  • Independence of the Seas has 4 bares more than Enchantment of the Seas.
  • It has a better crew to passenger ratio than Enchantment of the Seas.
  • Independence of the Seas owns 1 tubs more jacuzzis than Enchantment of the Seas.
  • Independence of the Seas has 5 elevators more than Enchantment of the Seas.
  • Has 1 more pools than Independence of the Seas.
Independence of the Seas Enchantment of the Seas