Cruise Comparison

Navigator of the Seas VS Independence of the Seas

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Navigator of the Seas Independence of the Seas
Year built 2002 2008
Beam 39 m 38 m
Length 311 m 339 m
Tonnage 139000 tn. 154400 tn.
Velocity 22 22
Passenger capacity 3968 3634
Crew capacity 1232 1365
Ratio of crew per passenger 3,22 2,66
Decks 15 15
Cabins 1694 1815
Restaurants 11 12
Bars/Pubs 9 11
Lifts 14 14
Nationality Bahamas Bahamas
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Navigator of the Seas Independence of the Seas
Johnny Rockets De pago De pago
Windjammer Incluido Incluido
El Loco Fresh Incluido
Chops Grille De pago De pago
Hooked SeaFood 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
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Navigator of the Seas Independence of the Seas
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The ship Navigator of the Seas was finished in 2002, being 6 years older than Independence of the Seas, which was built on 2008. The Navigator of the Seas has a capacity of 3968 passengers that are distributed in its 1694 cabins (interior, exterior and balcony), on the other hand, the Independence of the Seas can accommodate up to 3634 passengers in its 1815 cabins. In addition, Navigator 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 2.7 per crew member of Independence of the Seas, which normally translates into better service in all its rooms on the ship.

One of the main differences of Navigator of the Seas is that it has 4 free restaurants (Windjammer, El Loco Fresh, Café Promenade, Restaurante Principal, ), which is very important. It also has a total of 11 restaurants with different types of menus. On the contrary, Independence of the Seas has a total of 12 restaurants among which 4 (Windjammer, Café Promenade, Sorrento Pizza, Restaurante Principal, ) are free and are included in the price of the cruise.

In the common areas of the ship Navigator of the Seas It has a total of 3 pools and 6 jacuzzis in which to bathe and which are included during the stay. However, the ship Independence of the SeasIncludes 0 plus pools, having a total of 3 that we can enjoy for free during the stay to bathe and including 7 jacuzzis to relax. At the same time, Navigator of the Seas has 2, bars and lounges less than cruise ship Independence of the Seas, which includes a total of 11 instead of 9, both cruise ships having a variety of places to have all kinds of drinks.

The ship Navigator of the Seas It has 311 meters length (length), which is the same as 5 Towers of Pisa, 8 Boeing 737 aircraft, 13 tennis courts or 3 Big Ben approximately. Por otra parte the ship Independence of the Seas is 339 meters long, so it is equal to the length or height of 66 Tesla Model 3 cars, 21 buses, 11 basketball court, or 3 football fields.

Navigator of the Seas Independence of the Seas
  • Navigator of the Seas has 1 meters more beam than Independence of the Seas.
  • Navigator of the Seas has a difference of 334 differences.
  • Independence of the Seas is 6 years newer.
  • It has a difference of 28 meters in length than Navigator of the Seas.
  • Independence of the Seas has 121 more cabins than Navigator of the Seas.
  • Independence of the Seas has a difference of 1 restaurant than Navigator of the Seas.
  • It has 2 bares more than Navigator of the Seas.
  • Independence of the Seas has a better crew to passenger ratio than Navigator of the Seas.
  • Independence of the Seas has a difference of 1 tubs jacuzzi.
Navigator of the Seas Independence of the Seas