|
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.
|