Cruise Comparison

Mariner of the Seas VS Independence of the Seas

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Mariner of the Seas Independence of the Seas
Year built 2003 2008
Beam 38 m 38 m
Length 311 m 339 m
Tonnage 139000 tn. 154400 tn.
Velocity 22 22
Passenger capacity 3114 3634
Crew capacity 1185 1365
Ratio of crew per passenger 2,63 2,66
Decks 15 15
Cabins 1641 1815
Restaurants 11 12
Bars/Pubs 10 11
Lifts 14 14
Nationality Bahamas Bahamas
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Mariner of the Seas Independence 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
Sugar Beach De pago
Giovanni's Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar De pago
Sorrento Pizza Incluido
Fish & Ships De pago
Overview
Mariner of the Seas Independence of the Seas
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The cruise Mariner of the Seas was launched at sea in 2003, being 5 years older than Independence of the Seas, which was launched on 2008. The cruise Mariner of the Seas has a capacity of 3114 pasajeros that are distributed in its 1641 cabins (interior, exterior and balcony), on the contrary, the Independence of the Seas can accommodate up to 3634 passengers in its 1815 cabins. On the other hand, 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 with Independence of the Seas is that it has 11 restaurants of which 4 (Windjammer, Dog House, Café Promenade, Restaurante Principal, ) are included in the price of the cruise at no extra cost Secondly, the ship Independence of the Seas has a total of 12 restaurants paid and free among which 4 (Windjammer, Café Promenade, Sorrento Pizza, Restaurante Principal, ) are already included when we make the reservation.

Mariner of the Seas It has a total of 4 pools and 7 jacuzzis in which to bathe and which are included during the stay. Instead, the ship Independence of the SeasIt comes with fewer pools as it has a total of 3 pools and 7 jacuzzis which are also included during the stay on the ship. In the same way, Mariner of the Seas has 1, bars and lounges less than cruise ship Independence of the Seas where you can have soft drinks, cocktails, beers, juices, etc.

The ship Mariner of the Seas It has 311 meters length (length), which is the same as 13 tennis courts, 8 Boeing 737 aircraft, 7 Statues of Liberty or 5 Towers of Pisa approximately. Por su lado the Independence of the Seas it has 339 meters in length (length), which is the same as 66 Tesla Model 3 cars, 8 Boeing 737 aircraft, 3 Big Ben or 11 basketball court approximately.

Mariner of the Seas Independence of the Seas
  • Mariner of the Seas has a better crew to passenger ratio than Independence of the Seas.
  • It is 5 years newer than Mariner of the Seas.
  • Independence of the Seas has 28 meters more than length.
  • Independence of the Seas has 174 more cabins than Mariner of the Seas.
  • It has a difference of 520 differences with respect to Mariner of the Seas.
  • Owns 1 restaurant more than Mariner of the Seas.
  • It has 1 bar more than Mariner of the Seas.
Mariner of the Seas Independence of the Seas