Royal Caribbean
Enchantment of the Seas
- Cruises
- 26
- From
- $272
Ship comparison
Enchantment of the Seas vs Jewel of the Seas
Royal Caribbean
Jewel of the Seas
- Cruises
- 53
- From
- $307
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Enchantment of the Seas is a large Royal Caribbean ship carrying 2,252 passengers, in service since 1997. Jewel of the Seas is a large Royal Caribbean ship carrying 2,112 passengers, in service since 2004.
Choose Enchantment of the Seas if you want more culture or more of a party: it outscores Jewel of the Seas for cultural (6.0 vs 4.0) and party (7.5 vs 5.5) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Jewel of the Seas if you want a newer ship, more space per passenger or more cruises to choose from: its maiden voyage was in 2004 (vs 1997), it has 42.7 gross tons per passenger (vs 36.2) and it has 53 cruises on sale (vs 26).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Enchantment of the Seas | Jewel of the Seas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Royal Caribbean | Royal Caribbean |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 1997 | 2004 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2015 | 2021 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 81,500 | 90,090 |
| Passengers | 2,252 | 2,112 |
| Crew | 840 | 859 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.7 | 2.5 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 36.2 | 42.7 (better) |
| Decks | 11 | 13 |
| Length | 989 ft | 962 ft |
| Beam | 106 ft | 106 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 29 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 6 / 10 | 6 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 26 | 53 |
| Upcoming sailings | 85 | 157 |
| Cruise lengths | 4 to 7 nights | 3 to 17 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $272 (better) | $307 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Enchantment of the Seas leads on 3 of the ten, Jewel of the Seas on 2, with 5 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Royal Caribbean
Enchantment of the Seas
The largest Vision class ship in the Royal Caribbean fleet, Enchantment of the Seas is the ship for a quick splash and dash to the Caribbean, offering a wide range of cruises to the Bahamas, Caribbean, Bermuda and along the East Coast.
Highlights
- For a short sailing, Enchantment offered plenty to do during the day and excellent evening shows in the main theater.
- My Time Dining is a great option for travelers who want to dine at different times each night of the cruise to allow for more time in ports of call.
- On the second night, the sail away party from Nassau on the Pool Deck is not to be missed and includes a “midnight buffet” complete with a DJ and plenty of cocktails.
- Other highlights include the kids pools, rock climbing wall, spa treatments in Vitality Spa and gaming in the Vegas-style Casino Royale.
Sailing now
26 cruises on sale, from $272.
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Royal Caribbean
Jewel of the Seas
Jewel of the Seas, one of Royal Caribbean's Radiance-class ships, underwent a $30 million upgrade in 2016 and another dry dock in July 2021, emerging with a fresh sheen. With acres of glass throughout and elevators facing the sea, every view on the ship is picture-worthy.
Highlights
- Complimentary Adventure Ocean Youth Program
- Rock-climbing wall, mini-golf course and basketball court on board
- Solarium, an adults-only retreat
- Yoga and Pilates classes in fitness center
Sailing now
53 cruises on sale, from $307.
Questions
Enchantment of the Seas or Jewel of the Seas?
Which is bigger, Enchantment of the Seas or Jewel of the Seas?
Jewel of the Seas is bigger at 90,090 gross tons, against 81,500 gross tons for Enchantment of the Seas. Enchantment of the Seas carries 2,252 passengers and Jewel of the Seas carries 2,112.
Which ship is newer, Enchantment of the Seas or Jewel of the Seas?
Jewel of the Seas is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2004 against 1997 for Enchantment of the Seas.
Which has more space per passenger?
Jewel of the Seas, with 42.7 gross tons per passenger against 36.2 on Enchantment of the Seas. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Jewel of the Seas, with one crew member for every 2.5 passengers against one for every 2.7 on Enchantment of the Seas.
Which is better for families?
Jewel of the Seas scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 8.0 out of 10, against 7.5 for Enchantment of the Seas.
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