Cruise Comparison

Independence of the Seas VS Explorer of the Seas

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Independence of the Seas Explorer of the Seas
Year built 2008 2000
Beam 38 m 49 m
Length 339 m 311 m
Tonnage 154400 tn. 138000 tn.
Velocity 22 22
Passenger capacity 3634 4290
Crew capacity 1365 1185
Ratio of crew per passenger 2,66 3,62
Decks 15 15
Cabins 1815 1643
Restaurants 12 9
Bars/Pubs 11 9
Lifts 14 14
Nationality Bahamas Bahamas
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Independence of the Seas Explorer of the Seas
Johnny Rockets De pago De pago
Windjammer Incluido Incluido
Chops Grille De pago De pago
Café Promenade Incluido 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
Playmakers Bar & Arcade De pago
Overview
Independence of the Seas Explorer of the Seas
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Independence of the Seas was finished in 2008, and is 8 years newer than Explorer of the Seas, which was built on 2000. Independence of the Seas has capacity for up to 3634 passengers divided into 1815 cabins (including interior, exterior and balcony cabins). The Explorer of the Seas carries up to 4290 passengers in its 1643 cabins. Likewise, the cruise 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.

One of the differences between Independence of the Seas and Explorer of the Seas is that we will have at our disposal 12 restaurants with different menus, of which 4 (Windjammer, Café Promenade, Sorrento Pizza, Restaurante Principal, ) are included in the price and we will have no additional cost On the contrary, the cruise Explorer of the Seas has enabled a total of 9 restaurants of different types of menus in which 3 (Windjammer, Café Promenade, Restaurante Principal, ) are included in the price of the cruise.

The services and areas of the ship Independence of the Seas It has a total of 3 pools and 7 jacuzzis in which to bathe and which are included during the stay. Secondly, the ship Explorer of the SeasIt has more pools with a total of 3 pools also included in the stay and 6 jacuzzis to relax with its jets. Likewise, the cruise ship Independence of the Seas has 11 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 Independence of the Seas It has 339 meters length (length), which is the same as 3 football fields, 72 Tesla Model 3 cars, 23 buses or 12 basketball court approximately. Asimismo the ship Explorer of the Seas has 311 meters in length (length), therefore it is equal to the length/height of 8 Boeing 737 aircraft, 14 tennis courts, 4 Big Ben or 7 Statues of Liberty.

Independence of the Seas Explorer of the Seas
  • It is 8 years newer than Explorer of the Seas.
  • It has 28 meters more in length than Explorer of the Seas.
  • Independence of the Seas has 172 more cabins than Explorer of the Seas.
  • Independence of the Seas has 3 restaurants more.
  • Independence of the Seas has 2 bares more than Explorer of the Seas.
  • Independence of the Seas offers a better crew/passenger ratio than Explorer of the Seas.
  • Has 1 restaurant included more than Explorer of the Seas.
  • Independence of the Seas has 1 jacuzzi more.
  • It has 11 meters more beam than Independence of the Seas.
  • It has a capacity of 656 passengers more than Independence of the Seas.
Independence of the Seas Explorer of the Seas