Cruise Comparison

Independence of the Seas VS Harmony of the Seas

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Independence of the Seas Harmony of the Seas
Year built 2008 2016
Beam 38 m 47 m
Length 339 m 362 m
Tonnage 154400 tn. 226963 tn.
Velocity 22 22
Passenger capacity 3634 6687
Crew capacity 1365 2200
Ratio of crew per passenger 2,66 3,04
Decks 15 18
Cabins 1815 2747
Restaurants 12 20
Bars/Pubs 11 13
Lifts 14 24
Nationality Bahamas Bahamas
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Independence of the Seas Harmony 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
Sorrento Pizza Incluido Incluido
Restaurante Principal Incluido Incluido
Chef's Table De pago
Izumi De pago De pago
Fish & Ships De pago
Dog House Incluido
Wonderland De pago
Solarium Bistro Incluido
Coastal Kitchen De pago
Park Cafe Incluido
Vitality Café De pago
150 Central Park De pago
Jamie's Italian de Jamie Oliver De pago
Mini Bites Incluido
Sabor De pago
Overview
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The Independence of the Seas was inaugurated in 2008, therefore it is 8 years older than Harmony of the Seas, which was launched on 2016. The Independence of the Seas it has a capacity of 3634 passengers that are distributed in its 1815 cabins (interior, exterior and balcony), on the other hand, the Harmony of the Seas can accommodate up to 6687 passengers in its 2747 cabins. On the other hand, 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.

One of the differences between Independence of the Seas with Harmony 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 On the contrary, Harmony of the Seas includes a total of 20 restaurants among which 8 (Windjammer, Dog House, Solarium Bistro, Café Promenade, Park Cafe, Sorrento Pizza, Restaurante Principal, Mini Bites, ) are completely free in the price of the cruise and have no additional cost.

The exterior and common 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. Nevertheless, the Harmony of the SeasIncludes 0 plus pools, having a total of 3 that we can enjoy for free during the stay to bathe and including 10 jacuzzis to relax. On the other hand, el Independence of the Seas tiene 2 bares y salones menos que el crucero Harmony of the Seas dónde poder tomar refrescos, cocteles, cervezas, zumos, etc.

The ship Independence of the Seas It has 339 meters length (length), which is the same as 4 Big Ben, 8 Boeing 737 aircraft, 7 Statues of Liberty or 6 Towers of Pisa approximately. On the other hand the cruise Harmony of the Seas has 362 meters in length (length), which is the same as 14 tennis courts, 72 Tesla Model 3 cars, 23 buses or 3 football fields approximately.

Independence of the Seas Harmony of the Seas
  • Independence of the Seas has a better crew to passenger ratio than Harmony of the Seas.
  • Harmony of the Seas is 8 years newer than Independence of the Seas.
  • Harmony of the Seas has 9 meters more than beam.
  • It has 23 meters more in length than Independence of the Seas.
  • Owns 3 covered more than Independence of the Seas.
  • Harmony of the Seas has a difference of 932.
  • Harmony of the Seas has a capacity of 3053 differences more than Independence of the Seas.
  • Harmony of the Seas has a difference of 8 restaurants than Independence of the Seas.
  • Harmony of the Seas has 2 bares more.
  • It has 3 restaurants included in the price more than than Independence of the Seas.
  • Harmony of the Seas has 3 jacuzzi more.
  • Harmony of the Seas has 10 elevators more.
Independence of the Seas Harmony of the Seas