Cruise Comparison

Mariner of the Seas VS Explorer of the Seas

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Mariner of the Seas Explorer of the Seas
Year built 2003 2000
Beam 38 m 49 m
Length 311 m 311 m
Tonnage 139000 tn. 138000 tn.
Velocity 22 22
Passenger capacity 3114 4290
Crew capacity 1185 1185
Ratio of crew per passenger 2,63 3,62
Decks 15 15
Cabins 1641 1643
Restaurants 11 9
Bars/Pubs 10 9
Lifts 14 14
Nationality Bahamas Bahamas
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Mariner of the Seas Explorer of the Seas
Johnny Rockets De pago De pago
Windjammer Incluido Incluido
Dog House Incluido
Chops Grille De pago De pago
Café Promenade Incluido Incluido
Starbucks De pago
Restaurante Principal Incluido Incluido
Chef's Table De pago De pago
Izumi De pago De pago
Jamie's Italian de Jamie Oliver De pago
Giovanni's Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar De pago
Playmakers Bar & Arcade De pago
Overview
Mariner of the Seas Explorer of the Seas
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The Mariner of the Seas was manufactured in 2003, being 3 years more current than Explorer of the Seas, which was launched on 2000. The Mariner of the Seas has a capacity of 3114 passengers that are distributed in its 1641 cabins, on the contrary, the Explorer of the Seas can accommodate up to 4290 passengers in its 1643 cabins. Likewise, the Mariner 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 2.6 passengers.

One of the differences between Mariner of the Seas and Explorer of the Seas is that it has 4 free restaurants (Windjammer, Dog House, Café Promenade, Restaurante Principal, ), which is very important. It also has a total of 11 restaurants with different types of menus. Instead, the ship Explorer of the Seas hosts 9 restaurants with different themes and menus, of which 3 (Windjammer, Café Promenade, Restaurante Principal, ) are included with the price of the cruise.

In the common areas of the Mariner of the Seas Take a total of 4 pools and 7 jacuzzis to be able to take a bath during your stay on the cruise. Instead, Explorer of the SeasIt comes with fewer pools as it has a total of 3 pools and 6 jacuzzis which are also included during the stay on the ship. Likewise, the cruise ship Mariner of the Seas has 10 bars and lounges to enjoy all kinds of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages instead of the 9 that includes Explorer of the Seas distributed throughout the boat.

Mariner of the Seas is 311 meters long, so it is equal to the length or height of 5 Towers of Pisa, 3 football fields, 11 basketball court, or 21 buses. At the same time Explorer of the Seas it has 311 meters in length (length), which is the same as 66 Tesla Model 3 cars, 8 Boeing 737 aircraft, 3 Big Ben or 7 Statues of Liberty approximately.

Mariner of the Seas Explorer of the Seas
  • Mariner of the Seas is 3 years more modern than Explorer of the Seas.
  • Mariner of the Seas has 2 restaurants than Explorer of the Seas.
  • Mariner of the Seas has 1 bar more than Explorer of the Seas.
  • Mariner of the Seas has a better crew to passenger ratio than Explorer of the Seas.
  • Mariner of the Seas includes more free 1 restaurant than Explorer of the Seas.
  • Mariner of the Seas has 1 jacuzzis more than Explorer of the Seas.
  • Has a difference of 1 pools than Explorer of the Seas.
  • It has 11 meters more beam than Mariner of the Seas.
  • Explorer of the Seas has 2 more cabins than Mariner of the Seas.
  • It has a capacity of 1176 passengers more than Mariner of the Seas.
Mariner of the Seas Explorer of the Seas