Cruise Comparison

Navigator of the Seas VS Rhapsody of the Seas

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Navigator of the Seas Rhapsody of the Seas
Year built 2002 1997
Beam 39 m 32 m
Length 311 m 279 m
Tonnage 139000 tn. 78491 tn.
Velocity 22 23
Passenger capacity 3968 2416
Crew capacity 1232 765
Ratio of crew per passenger 3,22 3,16
Decks 15 12
Cabins 1694 1020
Restaurants 11 9
Bars/Pubs 9 7
Lifts 14 9
Nationality Bahamas Bahamas
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Navigator of the Seas Rhapsody of the Seas
Johnny Rockets De pago
Windjammer Incluido Incluido
El Loco Fresh Incluido
Chops Grille De pago De pago
Hooked SeaFood De pago
Café Promenade Incluido
Starbucks De pago
Restaurante Principal Incluido Incluido
Chef's Table De pago
Izumi De pago De pago
Jamie's Italian de Jamie Oliver De pago
Park Cafe Incluido
Giovanni's Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar De pago
Café Latte-tudes De pago
Overview
Navigator of the Seas Rhapsody of the Seas
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The ship Navigator of the Seas was launched at sea in 2002, so it is 5 years more modern than Rhapsody of the Seas, which was built on 1997. The Navigator of the Seas it has a capacity of 3968 passengers that are distributed in its 1694 cabins (interior, exterior and balcony), on the other hand, the Rhapsody of the Seas can accommodate up to 2416 passengers in its 1020 cabins. On the other hand, the cruise 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 3.2 per crew member of Rhapsody of the Seas, which normally translates into better service.

Among its main features is Navigator of the Seas is that it has a total of 4 free restaurants (Windjammer, El Loco Fresh, Café Promenade, Restaurante Principal, ) included in the price of the cruise, making a total of 11 restaurants that we can visit. Secondly, the cruise Rhapsody of the Seas has a total of 9 restaurants paid and free among which 3 (Windjammer, Park Cafe, Restaurante Principal, ) are already included when we make the reservation.

The services and areas of Navigator of the Seas Take a total of 3 pools and 6 jacuzzis to be able to take a bath during your stay on the cruise. Secondly, the ship Rhapsody of the SeasIt has 1 plus pools (4 in total) to bathe in and a total of 6 jacuzzis to enjoy with its relaxing bubbles. Likewise, In Navigator of the Seas we have a total of 9 bars and lounges available to you instead of the 7 that Rhapsody of the Seas has where you can have soft drinks, wines, juices , cocktails with and without alcohol, beers, among other drinks.

Navigator of the Seas is 311 meters long, so it is equal to the length or height of 3 football fields, 7 Statues of Liberty, 21 buses, or 3 Big Ben. Likewise the ship Rhapsody of the Seas has 279 meters in length (length), therefore it is equal to the length/height of 11 basketball court, 7 Statues of Liberty, 66 Tesla Model 3 cars or 8 Boeing 737 aircraft.

Navigator of the Seas Rhapsody of the Seas
  • Navigator of the Seas is 5-years newer than Rhapsody of the Seas.
  • Navigator of the Seas has 7 meters more beam than Rhapsody of the Seas.
  • Navigator of the Seas has 32 meters more than length.
  • Navigator of the Seas has 3 covered plus.
  • Navigator of the Seas has 674 more cabins than Rhapsody of the Seas.
  • It has a capacity of 1552 passengers more than Rhapsody of the Seas.
  • Navigator of the Seas has 2 restaurants than Rhapsody of the Seas.
  • It has 2 bares more than Rhapsody of the Seas.
  • Navigator of the Seas has 1 restaurant plus.
  • Navigator of the Seas has a difference of 5 elevators.
  • Rhapsody of the Seas has the best crew to passenger ratio.
  • Has 1 more pools than Navigator of the Seas.
Navigator of the Seas Rhapsody of the Seas