Comparing 2 Ships

Marella Cruises Marella Explorer
Marella Cruises
Marella Cruises Marella Explorer
1,92476,998 tons1996
96
SCORE
Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas
Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas
5,200228,081 tons2018
94.3
SCORE
Physical
Year Built 19962018
Refurbished 2018Not yet
Gross Tonnage 76,998 tons228,081 tons
Length 263.9 m361 m
Width/Beam 32.2 m47.5 m
Total decks 1117
Passenger Decks 1016
Speed 21.5 knots23 knots
Ship Within a Ship Central Park (open-air neighborhood at the ship's center, part of Royal Caribbean's 7-neighborhood Oasis-class concept alongside Royal Promenade and Boardwalk)
Amenities
Restaurants - Paid 49
Restaurants - Included 711
Onboard Currency British SterlingUS Dollar
Total Pools 36
- Pools - General Access 23
- Pools - Adults Only 11
- Pools - Exclusive 20
Water Playground/Splash Park
Kiddie/Splash Pool
Total Hot Tubs 710
- Hot Tubs - General Access 68
- Hot Tubs - Adults Only 32
- Hot Tubs - Exclusive 30
WiFi
Internet Center
Cell Phone Service
Bars/Lounges 1015
Beauty Salon/Barber Shop
Casino
Night Club
Laundromats (self service)
Laundry/Dry Cleaning
Library
Movie Theatre
Onboard Weddings
Spa
Video Arcade
Basketball Court
Tennis Court
Fitness Center
Ice Skating Rink
Jogging Track
Mini-Golf Course
Rock Climbing Wall
Water Slide
Water Sports Platform
24-Hour Room Service
Babysitting
Children's Playroom
Supervised Youth Program
Teen Center
Adult Only Relaxation Area YesIncluded
Special Amenities First Champneys Spa at sea; The Lounge (colour-changing bar with hot-pink piano); The 19th Hole golf-themed clubhouse bar with simulators; Squid and Anchor pub (Marella's first onboard pub); Broadway Show Lounge seating 1,000; Murano speciality restaurant area with glass-blowing style performancesLaser Tag, Shows - Broadway play, Escape Room, Climbing Wall, Thrill Slide, FlowRider, Ice Skating, Aquatheater, Carousel, Zip Line, Bionic Bar
Kosher Meals Yes
Passengers and Crew
Crew 9082,394
Passenger to Crew Ratio 22.5
Total Cabins 9352,745
Single Occupancy Cabins
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins 8Yes
Passenger Capacity 1,9245,200
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger) 40.0243.862
Costs and Gratuities
Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day) $0.00$16.00
Tip added to drinks & services 0%18%
Tipping Expected?