Cruise Comparison

Independence of the Seas VS Norwegian Epic

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Independence of the Seas Norwegian Epic
Year built 2008 2010
Beam 38 m 41 m
Length 339 m 329 m
Tonnage 154400 tn. 155873 tn.
Velocity 22 20
Passenger capacity 3634 4100
Crew capacity 1365 1724
Ratio of crew per passenger 2,66 2,38
Decks 15 19
Cabins 1815 3540
Restaurants 12 13
Bars/Pubs 11 17
Lifts 14 16
Nationality Bahamas Bahamas
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Independence of the Seas Norwegian Epic
Johnny Rockets De pago
Windjammer Incluido
Chops Grille De pago
Café Promenade Incluido
Sugar Beach De pago
Giovanni's Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar De pago
Sorrento Pizza Incluido
Restaurante Principal Incluido
Chef's Table De pago
Izumi De pago
Fish & Ships De pago
O'Sheehan's Bar & Grill Incluido
Garden Café Incluido
Great Outdoors Incluido
Shanghai's Incluido
Salón Manhattan Incluido
Taste Incluido
Restaurante The Haven Incluido
Moderno Churrascaria De pago
Wasabi De pago
La Cucina De pago
Cagney's Steakhouse De pago
Le Bistro De pago
Teppanyaki De pago
Overview
Independence of the Seas Norwegian Epic
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Independence of the Seas sailed for the first time in 2008, with a difference of 2 years prior to Norwegian Epic, which opened on 2010. The Independence of the Seas has a capacity of 3634 passengers that are distributed in its 1815 cabins (interior, exterior and balcony), on the other hand, the Norwegian Epic can accommodate up to 4100 passengers in its 3540 cabins. Likewise, the Independence of the Seas has a lower ratio of crew members per passenger as it has one crew member per 2.7 passengers, compared to the ratio of 2.4 passengers per crew member of Norwegian Epic which translates into better service in general lines.

The most noticeable differences between Independence of the Seas and Norwegian Epic 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 Norwegian Epic bring a total of 13 restaurants paid and free among which 7 (O'Sheehan's Bar & Grill, Garden Café, Great Outdoors, Shanghai's, Salón Manhattan, Taste, Restaurante The Haven, ) we will not have to pay anything to eat as it is included in the price of the cruise.

In the common leisure areas we can see that 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, the cruise Norwegian EpicIncludes 1 plus pools, having a total of 4 that we can enjoy for free during the stay to bathe and including 11 jacuzzis to relax. On the other hand, Independence of the Seas has 6, bars and lounges less than cruise ship Norwegian Epic, which includes a total of 17 instead of 11, both cruise ships having a variety of places to have all kinds of drinks.

The ship Independence of the Seas it has 339 meters length (length), therefore it is equal to the length/height of 12 basketball court, 4 Big Ben, 7 Statues of Liberty or 8 Boeing 737 aircraft. A su vez the cruise Norwegian Epic has 329 meters in length (length), which is the same as 14 tennis courts, 3 football fields, 6 Towers of Pisa or 8 Boeing 737 aircraft approximately.

Independence of the Seas Norwegian Epic
  • Independence of the Seas has 10 meters more than length.
  • Norwegian Epic is 2 years more modern than Independence of the Seas.
  • Norwegian Epic is 3 meters wider.
  • Norwegian Epic has 4 covered more.
  • It has 1725 cabins more than Independence of the Seas.
  • Norwegian Epic has a capacity of 466 more passengers.
  • Has a difference of 1 restaurant than Independence of the Seas.
  • Norwegian Epic has 6 bares more than Independence of the Seas.
  • Norwegian Epic has a better crew to passenger ratio.
  • Has 10 in the price more than Independence of the Seas.
  • Norwegian Epic owns 4 jacuzzi more.
  • It has 2 elevators more than Independence of the Seas.
Independence of the Seas Norwegian Epic