Cruise Comparison

Independence of the Seas VS Icon of the Seas

Find out all the differences between these two cruises at 2026

Independence of the Seas Icon of the Seas
Year built 2008 2023
Beam 38 m 64 m
Length 339 m 365 m
Tonnage 154400 tn. 250800 tn.
Velocity 22 22
Passenger capacity 3634 7514
Crew capacity 1365 2350
Ratio of crew per passenger 2,66 3,2
Decks 15 20
Cabins 1815 2805
Restaurants 12 22
Bars/Pubs 11 14
Lifts 14 24
Nationality Bahamas Bahamas
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Independence of the Seas Icon 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 De pago
Sorrento Pizza Incluido Incluido
Restaurante Principal Incluido Incluido
Chef's Table De pago
Izumi De pago De pago
Fish & Ships De pago
Celebration Table De pago
Surfside Bites Incluido
El Loco Fresh Incluido
Hooked SeaFood De pago
Coastal Kitchen De pago
Park Cafe Incluido
Surfside Eatery Incluido
Pearl Café Incluido
AquaDome Market Incluido
Basecamp Incluido
Empire Supper Club De pago
Pier 7 De pago
Overview
Independence of the Seas Icon of the Seas
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Independence of the Seas was inaugurated in 2008, therefore it is 15 years older than Icon of the Seas, which was launched on 2023. The cruise Independence of the Seas it has a capacity of 3634 passengers that are distributed in its 1815 cabins (interior, exterior and balcony), on the contrary, the Icon of the Seas can accommodate up to 7514 passengers in its 2805 cabins. Likewise, 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 main differences between Independence of the Seas and Icon of the Seas is that it has 4 free restaurants (Windjammer, Café Promenade, Sorrento Pizza, Restaurante Principal, ) where we won't have to pay any additional payment for the meal and a total of 12 restaurants of different types of gastronomy On the contrary, the ship Icon of the Seas has enabled a total of 22 restaurants of different types of menus in which 10 (Surfside Bites, Windjammer, El Loco Fresh, Park Cafe, Sorrento Pizza, Restaurante Principal, Surfside Eatery, Pearl Café, AquaDome Market, Basecamp, ) are included in the price of the cruise.

The exterior parts and common 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. On the contrary, Icon of the SeasIncludes 4 plus pools, having a total of 7 that we can enjoy for free during the stay to bathe and including 9 jacuzzis to relax. In addition, Independence of the Seas has 3, bars and lounges less than cruise ship Icon of the Seas, which includes a total of 14 instead of 11, both cruise ships having a variety of places to have all kinds of drinks.

Independence of the Seas It has 339 meters length (length), which is the same as 3 football fields, 12 basketball court, 4 Big Ben or 23 buses approximately. By your sidethe ship Icon of the Seas has 365 meters in length, so it is equal to the length or height of 72 Tesla Model 3 cars, 14 tennis courts, 8 Boeing 737 aircraft or 6 Towers of Pisa.

Independence of the Seas Icon of the Seas
  • Offers a better crew/passenger ratio than Icon of the Seas.
  • Independence of the Seas has 1 restaurant included in the price more than Icon of the Seas.
  • Icon of the Seas is 15 years more modern than Independence of the Seas.
  • Icon of the Seas is 26 meters wider than Independence of the Seas.
  • Icon of the Seas is 26 meters longer than Independence of the Seas.
  • It has 5 covered more than Independence of the Seas.
  • Icon of the Seas has a difference of 990 than Independence of the Seas.
  • Icon of the Seas fits 3880 more passengers than Independence of the Seas.
  • Has a difference of 10 restaurants than Independence of the Seas.
  • Icon of the Seas has 3 bares more.
  • Icon of the Seas has 2 jacuzzi more.
  • Icon of the Seas has 10 elevators more.
Independence of the Seas Icon of the Seas