Cruise Comparison

Independence of the Seas VS Navigator of the Seas

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Independence of the Seas Navigator of the Seas
Year built 2008 2002
Beam 38 m 39 m
Length 339 m 311 m
Tonnage 154400 tn. 139000 tn.
Velocity 22 22
Passenger capacity 3634 3968
Crew capacity 1365 1232
Ratio of crew per passenger 2,66 3,22
Decks 15 15
Cabins 1815 1694
Restaurants 12 11
Bars/Pubs 11 9
Lifts 14 14
Nationality Bahamas Bahamas
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Independence of the Seas Navigator 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
El Loco Fresh Incluido
Hooked SeaFood De pago
Starbucks De pago
Jamie's Italian de Jamie Oliver De pago
Overview
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The ship Independence of the Seas started sailing in 2008, so it is 6 years more current than Navigator of the Seas, which was launched on 2002. Independence of the Seas can accommodate up to a maximum of 3634 passengers divided into 1815 cabins. The Navigator of the Seas has 1694 cabins for up to 3968 passengers. Likewise, 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 main differences of Independence of the Seas is that it has a total of 4 free restaurants (Windjammer, Café Promenade, Sorrento Pizza, Restaurante Principal, ) included in the price of the cruise, making a total of 12 restaurants that we can visit. Instead, the ship Navigator of the Seas hosts 11 restaurants with different themes and menus, of which 4 (Windjammer, El Loco Fresh, Café Promenade, Restaurante Principal, ) are included with the price of the cruise.

In the common leisure areas we can see that 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, Navigator of the SeasIt has more pools with a total of 3 pools also included in the stay and 6 jacuzzis to relax with its jets. Moreover, 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 9 that includes Navigator 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 12 basketball court, 7 Statues of Liberty, 14 tennis courts or 4 Big Ben. En cambio the Navigator of the Seas has 311 meters in length (length), which is the same as 72 Tesla Model 3 cars, 7 Statues of Liberty, 6 Towers of Pisa or 23 buses approximately.

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  • She is 6 years younger than Navigator of the Seas.
  • Independence of the Seas is 28 meters longer than Navigator of the Seas.
  • It has 121 cabins more than Navigator of the Seas.
  • Owns 1 restaurant more than Navigator of the Seas.
  • Independence of the Seas has a difference of 2 bares.
  • Independence of the Seas has the best crew to passenger ratio.
  • Independence of the Seas has 1 tubs more jacuzzis than Navigator of the Seas.
  • Navigator of the Seas is 1 meters wider than Independence of the Seas.
  • Navigator of the Seas fits 334 more passengers.
Independence of the Seas Navigator of the Seas