Cruise Comparison

Independence of the Seas VS Mariner of the Seas

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Independence of the Seas Mariner of the Seas
Year built 2008 2003
Beam 38 m 38 m
Length 339 m 311 m
Tonnage 154400 tn. 139000 tn.
Velocity 22 22
Passenger capacity 3634 3114
Crew capacity 1365 1185
Ratio of crew per passenger 2,66 2,63
Decks 15 15
Cabins 1815 1641
Restaurants 12 11
Bars/Pubs 11 10
Lifts 14 14
Nationality Bahamas Bahamas
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Independence of the Seas Mariner 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
Restaurante Principal Incluido Incluido
Chef's Table De pago De pago
Izumi De pago De pago
Fish & Ships De pago
Dog House Incluido
Starbucks De pago
Jamie's Italian de Jamie Oliver De pago
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Independence of the Seas Mariner of the Seas
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The ship Independence of the Seas left shipyards in 2008, being 5 years newer than Mariner of the Seas, which was launched on 2003. 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 Mariner of the Seas can accommodate up to 3114 passengers in its 1641 cabins. Likewise, Independence of the Seas has a lower ratio of crew members per passenger, having one crew member per 2.7 passengers, compared to the ratio of 2.6 per crew member of Mariner of the Seas, which normally translates into better service.

A feature that sets Independence of the Seas apart 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, the cruise Mariner of the Seas accommodates a total of 11 restaurants of different types of menus and includes 4 (Windjammer, Dog House, Café Promenade, Restaurante Principal, ) where we can have lunch or dinner at no additional cost.

The exterior parts and common areas of the 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. However, the Mariner of the SeasIt has 1 plus pools (4 in total) to bathe in and a total of 7 jacuzzis to enjoy with its relaxing bubbles. On the other hand, 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 10 that includes Mariner of the Seas distributed throughout the boat.

The ship Independence of the Seas it has 339 meters length (length), therefore it is equal to the length/height of 8 Boeing 737 aircraft, 72 Tesla Model 3 cars, 3 football fields or 6 Towers of Pisa. Al contrario the Mariner of the Seas has 311 meters length (length), therefore it is equal to the length/height of 14 tennis courts, 12 basketball court, 3 football fields or 6 Towers of Pisa.

Independence of the Seas Mariner of the Seas
  • Independence of the Seas is 5 most recent years.
  • It has a difference of 28 meters in length than Mariner of the Seas.
  • Independence of the Seas has a difference of 174.
  • Independence of the Seas fits 520 more passengers than Mariner of the Seas.
  • Independence of the Seas has 1 restaurant than Mariner of the Seas.
  • Independence of the Seas has 1 bar more than Mariner of the Seas.
  • It has a better ratio of crew and passengers than Independence of the Seas.
  • Mariner of the Seas has 1 more pools.
Independence of the Seas Mariner of the Seas