Cruise Comparison

Independence of the Seas VS Freedom of the Seas

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Independence of the Seas Freedom of the Seas
Year built 2008 2006
Beam 38 m 38 m
Length 339 m 339 m
Tonnage 154400 tn. 154400 tn.
Velocity 22 22
Passenger capacity 3634 4635
Crew capacity 1365 1365
Ratio of crew per passenger 2,66 3,4
Decks 15 15
Cabins 1815 1963
Restaurants 12 11
Bars/Pubs 11 11
Lifts 14 14
Nationality Bahamas Bahamas
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Independence of the Seas Freedom 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 Incluido
Restaurante Principal Incluido
Chef's Table De pago De pago
Izumi De pago De pago
Fish & Ships De pago
El Loco Fresh Incluido
Ben & Jerry's De pago
Overview
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Independence of the Seas was released in 2008, and is 2 years more recent than Freedom of the Seas, which was launched on 2006. The Independence of the Seas has a capacity of 3634 passengers that are distributed in its 1815 cabins, on the other hand, the Freedom of the Seas can accommodate up to 4635 passengers in its 1963 cabins. On the other hand, the 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.

When 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, ) the food is totally free and they have no additional cost For his part, the cruise Freedom of the Seas has a total of 11 restaurants paid and free among which 4 (Windjammer, El Loco Fresh, Café Promenade, Sorrento Pizza, ) are already included when we make the reservation.

The cruise Independence of the Seas include a total of 3 pools and 7 jacuzzis where you can enjoy with the family during your stay and take a dip. On the contrary, the ship Freedom of the SeasIt has more pools with a total of 4 pools also included in the stay and 4 jacuzzis to relax with its jets. On the other hand, Independence of the Seas has 0, bars and lounges less than cruise ship Freedom of the Seas, which includes a total of 11 instead of 11, both cruise ships having a variety of places to have all kinds of drinks.

The cruise Independence of the Seas it has 339 meters length (length), therefore it is equal to the length/height of 8 Boeing 737 aircraft, 6 Towers of Pisa, 3 football fields or 4 Big Ben. Equally the Freedom of the Seas is 339 meters long, so it is equal to the length or height of 72 Tesla Model 3 cars, 14 tennis courts, 12 basketball court, or 23 buses.

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  • Independence of the Seas is 2 years newer than Freedom of the Seas.
  • Independence of the Seas has a difference of 1 restaurant.
  • Independence of the Seas has a better crew to passenger ratio than Freedom of the Seas.
  • Independence of the Seas has 3 jacuzzis more than Freedom of the Seas.
  • Freedom of the Seas has a difference of 148 than Independence of the Seas.
  • Freedom of the Seas fits 1001 more passengers.
  • Freedom of the Seas includes 1 restaurant included more than Independence of the Seas.
  • Freedom of the Seas has 1 more pools.
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