Cruise Comparison

Independence of the Seas VS Symphony of the Seas

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Independence of the Seas Symphony of the Seas
Year built 2008 2018
Beam 38 m 47 m
Length 339 m 361 m
Tonnage 154400 tn. 228081 tn.
Velocity 22 22
Passenger capacity 3634 6680
Crew capacity 1365 2200
Ratio of crew per passenger 2,66 3,04
Decks 15 18
Cabins 1815 2759
Restaurants 12 20
Bars/Pubs 11 18
Lifts 14 24
Nationality Bahamas Bahamas
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Independence of the Seas Symphony 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 De pago
Giovanni's Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar De pago
Sorrento Pizza Incluido Incluido
Restaurante Principal Incluido Incluido
Chef's Table De pago
Izumi De pago De pago
Fish & Ships De pago
Jamie's Italian de Jamie Oliver De pago
El Loco Fresh Incluido
Dog House Incluido
Wonderland De pago
Solarium Bistro Incluido
Hooked SeaFood De pago
Coastal Kitchen De pago
Park Cafe Incluido
Vitality Café De pago
150 Central Park De pago
Playmakers Bar & Arcade De pago
Overview
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The cruise Independence of the Seas was finished in 2008, and is 10 years older than Symphony of the Seas, which was launched on 2018. Independence of the Seas has a capacity of 3634 passengers that are distributed in its 1815 cabins (interior, exterior and balcony), on the contrary, the Symphony of the Seas can accommodate up to 6680 passengers in its 2759 cabins. Likewise, 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.

One of the differences between Independence of the Seas with Symphony of the Seas is that it has 12 restaurants from which 4 (Windjammer, Café Promenade, Sorrento Pizza, Restaurante Principal, ) can be visited at no extra cost Secondly, the Symphony of the Seas hosts 20 restaurants with different themes and menus, of which 8 (Windjammer, El Loco Fresh, Dog House, Solarium Bistro, Café Promenade, Park Cafe, Sorrento Pizza, Restaurante Principal, ) are included with the price of the cruise.

In the common areas of the ship 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. On the contrary, the cruise Symphony of the SeasIncludes 2 plus pools, having a total of 5 that we can enjoy for free during the stay to bathe and including 10 jacuzzis to relax. On the other hand, el Independence of the Seas tiene 7 bares y salones menos que el crucero Symphony of the Seas dónde poder tomar refrescos, cocteles, cervezas, zumos, etc.

The cruise Independence of the Seas It has 339 meters length (length), which is the same as 3 football fields, 72 Tesla Model 3 cars, 8 Boeing 737 aircraft or 23 buses approximately. On the contrary the cruise Symphony of the Seas has 361 meters in length (length), which is the same as 4 Big Ben, 72 Tesla Model 3 cars, 12 basketball court or 23 buses approximately.

Independence of the Seas Symphony of the Seas
  • Independence of the Seas has a better crew to passenger ratio.
  • Symphony of the Seas is 10 years more modern than Independence of the Seas.
  • Symphony of the Seas has 9 meters more beam than Independence of the Seas.
  • Symphony of the Seas has 22 meters more than length.
  • Symphony of the Seas has 3 covered more.
  • Owns 944 more cabins than Independence of the Seas.
  • Symphony of the Seas has a capacity of 3046 more passengers.
  • Symphony of the Seas has 8 restaurants plus.
  • Symphony of the Seas has 7 bares more than Independence of the Seas.
  • Symphony of the Seas has 2 restaurants included in the price plus.
  • Symphony of the Seas has 3 jacuzzi more.
  • It has a difference of 10 elevators than Independence of the Seas.
Independence of the Seas Symphony of the Seas