Cruise Comparison

Independence of the Seas VS Jewel of the Seas

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Independence of the Seas Jewel of the Seas
Year built 2008 2004
Beam 38 m 32 m
Length 339 m 293 m
Tonnage 154400 tn. 90090 tn.
Velocity 22 25
Passenger capacity 3634 2702
Crew capacity 1365 852
Ratio of crew per passenger 2,66 3,17
Decks 15 13
Cabins 1815 1097
Restaurants 12 8
Bars/Pubs 11 13
Lifts 14 9
Nationality Bahamas Bahamas
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Independence of the Seas Jewel 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 De pago
Izumi De pago De pago
Fish & Ships De pago
Café Latte-tudes De pago
Overview
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The Independence of the Seas began its voyages in 2008, , 4 years more current than Jewel of the Seas, which was touched at sea for the first time on 2004. 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 Jewel of the Seas can accommodate up to 2702 passengers in its 1097 cabins. Moreover, 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.

The first difference of Independence 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 Secondly, the ship Jewel of the Seas hosts 8 restaurants with different themes and menus, of which 3 (Windjammer, Sorrento Pizza, Restaurante Principal, ) are included with the price of the cruise.

The exterior parts 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 ship Jewel of the SeasIt has more pools with a total of 3 pools also included in the stay and 3 jacuzzis to relax with its jets. Likewise, el Independence of the Seas cuenta con 2 bares y salones menos que el crucero Jewel of the Seas que incluye un total de 13 en vez 11, teniendo los dos cruceros variedad de lugares para tomar bebidas de todo tipo.

The ship Independence of the Seas it has 339 meters length (length), therefore it is equal to the length/height of 3 football fields, 14 tennis courts, 23 buses or 6 Towers of Pisa. Igualmente the ship Jewel of the Seas has 293 meters in length (length), which is the same as 8 Boeing 737 aircraft, 12 basketball court, 4 Big Ben or 72 Tesla Model 3 cars approximately.

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  • Independence of the Seas is 4 years younger.
  • Independence of the Seas is 6 meters wider.
  • Independence of the Seas has 46 meters more in length than Jewel of the Seas.
  • Independence of the Seas has more floors.
  • Independence of the Seas has 718 more cabins than Jewel of the Seas.
  • Independence of the Seas has a difference of 932 with respect to Jewel of the Seas.
  • Owns 4 restaurants more than Jewel of the Seas.
  • Independence of the Seas has a better crew to passenger ratio than Jewel of the Seas.
  • Owns 1 restaurant included more than Jewel of the Seas.
  • Independence of the Seas has 4 tubs more jacuzzis than Jewel of the Seas.
  • Has 5 elevators more than Jewel of the Seas.
  • Jewel of the Seas has 2 bares more.
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