Cruise Comparison

Utopia of the Seas VS Explorer of the Seas

Find out all the differences between these two cruises at 2026

Utopia of the Seas Explorer of the Seas
Year built 2024 2000
Beam 64 m 49 m
Length 362 m 311 m
Tonnage 236860 tn. 138000 tn.
Velocity 22 22
Passenger capacity 5668 4290
Crew capacity 2290 1185
Ratio of crew per passenger 2,48 3,62
Decks 18 15
Cabins 2834 1643
Restaurants 22 9
Bars/Pubs 13 9
Lifts 24 14
Nationality Bahamas Bahamas
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Utopia of the Seas Explorer of the Seas
Johnny Rockets De pago De pago
Windjammer Incluido Incluido
El Loco Fresh Incluido
Dog House Incluido
Chops Grille De pago De pago
Solarium Bistro Incluido
Hooked SeaFood De pago
Café Promenade Incluido Incluido
Starbucks De pago
Coastal Kitchen De pago
Sugar Beach De pago
Park Cafe Incluido
Giovanni's Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar De pago De pago
150 Central Park De pago
The Mason Jar De pago
Sorrento Pizza Incluido
Restaurante Principal Incluido Incluido
Chef's Table De pago De pago
Izumi De pago De pago
Playmakers Bar & Arcade De pago De pago
Poolside Food Truck Incluido
Sprinkles Incluido
Overview
Utopia of the Seas Explorer of the Seas
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The Utopia of the Seas left shipyards in 2024, with a difference of 24 years after Explorer of the Seas, which set sail for the first time on 2000. The cruise Utopia of the Seas has a capacity of 5668 passengers that are distributed in its 2834 cabins, on the other hand, the Explorer of the Seas can accommodate up to 4290 passengers in its 1643 cabins. In the same way, the Utopia 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 2.5 passengers.

The first noteworthy thing about Utopia of the Seas is that it has 10 free restaurants (Windjammer, El Loco Fresh, Dog House, Solarium Bistro, Café Promenade, Park Cafe, Sorrento Pizza, Restaurante Principal, Poolside Food Truck, Sprinkles) where we won't have to pay any additional payment for the meal and a total of 22 restaurants of different types of gastronomy On the contrary, the ship Explorer of the Seas comes with 9 restaurants of different types of gastronomy and includes 3 (Windjammer, Café Promenade, Restaurante Principal, ) totally free where we can have lunch or dinner at no additional cost.

The exterior and common areas of the cruise Utopia of the Seas include a total of 5 pools and 8 jacuzzis where you can enjoy with the family during your stay and take a dip. Nevertheless, the 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. In the same way, the cruise ship Utopia of the Seas has 13 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.

The Utopia of the Seas is 362 meters long, so it is equal to the length or height of 6 Towers of Pisa, 3 football fields, 77 Tesla Model 3 cars, or 4 Big Ben. At the same time Explorer of the Seas it has 311 meters in length (length), therefore it is equal to the length/height of 24 buses, 13 basketball court, 9 Boeing 737 aircraft or 15 tennis courts.

Utopia of the Seas Explorer of the Seas
  • Utopia of the Seas is 24 years less than Explorer of the Seas.
  • Utopia of the Seas has 15 meters more beam than Explorer of the Seas.
  • Utopia of the Seas has 51 meters more than length.
  • It has more floors than Explorer of the Seas.
  • Utopia of the Seas has a difference of 1191.
  • Utopia of the Seas has a capacity of 1378 more passengers.
  • It has 13 restaurants more than Explorer of the Seas.
  • It has 4 bares more than Explorer of the Seas.
  • Utopia of the Seas has a better crew to passenger ratio.
  • Includes 4 restaurants included in the price more than Explorer of the Seas.
  • Owns 2 tubs more jacuzzis than Explorer of the Seas.
  • It has a difference of 10 elevators than Explorer of the Seas.
Utopia of the Seas Explorer of the Seas