Cruise Comparison

Jewel of the Seas VS Brilliance of the Seas

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Jewel of the Seas Brilliance of the Seas
Year built 2004 2002
Beam 32 m 40 m
Length 293 m 294 m
Tonnage 90090 tn. 90090 tn.
Velocity 25 25
Passenger capacity 2702 2543
Crew capacity 852 848
Ratio of crew per passenger 3,17 3
Decks 13 13
Cabins 1097 1070
Restaurants 8 9
Bars/Pubs 13 9
Lifts 9 9
Nationality Bahamas Bahamas
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Jewel of the Seas Brilliance of the Seas
Windjammer Incluido Incluido
Chops Grille De pago De pago
Giovanni's Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar De pago De pago
Sorrento Pizza Incluido
Restaurante Principal Incluido Incluido
Chef's Table De pago De pago
Izumi De pago De pago
Café Latte-tudes De pago De pago
Park Cafe Incluido
Overview
Jewel of the Seas Brilliance of the Seas
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The cruise Jewel of the Seas was built in 2004, , 2 years more current than Brilliance of the Seas, which was touched at sea for the first time on 2002. The ship Jewel of the Seas has a capacity of 2702 passengers that are distributed in its 1097 cabins, on the contrary, the Brilliance of the Seas can accommodate up to 2543 passengers in its 1070 cabins. On the other hand, the cruise Jewel of the Seas has a lower ratio of crew members per passenger, having one crew member per 3.2 passengers, compared to the ratio of 3 per crew member of Brilliance of the Seas, which normally translates into better service in all its rooms on the ship.

One of the differences between Jewel of the Seas and Brilliance of the Seas is that it has a total of 8 restaurants among which 3 (Windjammer, Sorrento Pizza, Restaurante Principal, ) the food is totally free and they have no additional cost However, the Brilliance of the Seas bring a total of 9 restaurants paid and free among which 3 (Windjammer, Park Cafe, Restaurante Principal, ) we will not have to pay anything to eat as it is included in the price of the cruise.

The exterior and common areas of the cruise Jewel of the Seas include a total of 3 pools and 3 jacuzzis where you can enjoy with the family during your stay and take a dip. On the contrary, Brilliance of the SeasIt has more pools with a total of 3 pools also included in the stay and 3 jacuzzis to relax with its jets. Likewise, In Jewel of the Seas we have a total of 13 bars and lounges available to you instead of the 9 that Brilliance of the Seas has where you can have soft drinks, wines, juices , cocktails with and without alcohol, beers, among other drinks.

The ship Jewel of the Seas it has 293 meters length (length), therefore it is equal to the length/height of 5 Towers of Pisa, 62 Tesla Model 3 cars, 3 Big Ben or 3 football fields. At the same time the ship Brilliance of the Seas has 294 meters length (length), therefore it is equal to the length/height of 5 Towers of Pisa, 10 basketball court, 3 Big Ben or 7 Boeing 737 aircraft.

Jewel of the Seas Brilliance of the Seas
  • It is 2 years more modern than Brilliance of the Seas.
  • Jewel of the Seas has a difference of 27 than Brilliance of the Seas.
  • Jewel of the Seas fits 159 more passengers.
  • Jewel of the Seas has 4 bares more than Brilliance of the Seas.
  • Brilliance of the Seas has 8 meters more beam than Jewel of the Seas.
  • It has a difference of 1 meters in length than Jewel of the Seas.
  • Brilliance of the Seas has 1 restaurant than Jewel of the Seas.
  • Brilliance of the Seas offers a better crew/passenger ratio.
Jewel of the Seas Brilliance of the Seas