Cruise Comparison

Vision of the Seas VS Explorer of the Seas

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Vision of the Seas Explorer of the Seas
Year built 1998 2000
Beam 32 m 49 m
Length 279 m 311 m
Tonnage 78000 tn. 138000 tn.
Velocity 22 22
Passenger capacity 2514 4290
Crew capacity 742 1185
Ratio of crew per passenger 3,39 3,62
Decks 12 15
Cabins 1142 1643
Restaurants 9 9
Bars/Pubs 6 9
Lifts 11 14
Nationality Bahamas Bahamas
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Vision of the Seas Explorer of the Seas
Windjammer Incluido Incluido
Chops Grille De pago De pago
Park Cafe Incluido
Giovanni's Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar De pago De pago
Restaurante Principal Incluido Incluido
Chef's Table De pago De pago
Izumi De pago De pago
Ben & Jerry's De pago
Café Latte-tudes De pago
Johnny Rockets De pago
Café Promenade Incluido
Playmakers Bar & Arcade De pago
Overview
Vision of the Seas Explorer of the Seas
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The ship Vision of the Seas was manufactured in 1998, 2 years prior to Explorer of the Seas, which was built on 2000. The Vision of the Seas it has a capacity of 2514 pasajeros that are distributed in its 1142 cabins (interior, exterior and balcony), on the contrary, the Explorer of the Seas can accommodate up to 4290 passengers in its 1643 cabins. In the same way, the Vision 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 3.4 passengers.

The first difference of Vision of the Seas is that it has 9 restaurants of which 3 (Windjammer, Park Cafe, Restaurante Principal, ) are included in the price of the cruise at no extra cost Secondly, the Explorer of the Seas has a total of 9 restaurants among which 3 (Windjammer, Café Promenade, Restaurante Principal, ) are free and are included in the price of the cruise.

The exterior parts and common areas of Vision of the Seas include a total of 2 pools and 6 jacuzzis where you can enjoy with the family during your stay and take a dip. Nevertheless, the ship Explorer of the SeasIt has 1 plus pools (3 in total) to bathe in and a total of 6 jacuzzis to enjoy with its relaxing bubbles. Moreover, el Vision of the Seas cuenta con 3 bares y salones menos que el crucero Explorer of the Seas que incluye un total de 9 en vez 6, teniendo los dos cruceros variedad de lugares para tomar bebidas de todo tipo.

Vision of the Seas is 279 meters long, so it is equal to the length or height of 12 tennis courts, 59 Tesla Model 3 cars, 3 Big Ben, or 3 football fields. For your partthe ship Explorer of the Seas has 311 meters in length (length), therefore it is equal to the length/height of 7 Boeing 737 aircraft, 6 Statues of Liberty, 5 Towers of Pisa or 10 basketball court.

Vision of the Seas Explorer of the Seas
  • Vision of the Seas has a better crew to passenger ratio than Explorer of the Seas.
  • Has 1 restaurant included more than Explorer of the Seas.
  • It is 2 years more recent than Vision of the Seas.
  • It has 17 meters more beam than Vision of the Seas.
  • Explorer of the Seas is meters longer.
  • Explorer of the Seas has 3 more floors than Vision of the Seas.
  • It has 501 cabins more than Vision of the Seas.
  • Explorer of the Seas has a difference of 1776 with respect to Vision of the Seas.
  • Explorer of the Seas has 3 bares more.
  • Explorer of the Seas has 3 elevators more than Vision of the Seas.
Vision of the Seas Explorer of the Seas