Royal Caribbean
Jewel of the Seas
- Cruises
- 53
- From
- $307
Ship comparison
Jewel of the Seas vs Radiance of the Seas
Royal Caribbean
Radiance of the Seas
- Cruises
- 24
- From
- $298
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Jewel of the Seas is a large Royal Caribbean ship carrying 2,112 passengers, in service since 2004. Radiance of the Seas is a large Royal Caribbean ship carrying 2,139 passengers, in service since 2001.
Choose Jewel of the Seas if you want more culture, a more active cruise or more cruises to choose from: it outscores Radiance of the Seas for cultural (4.0 vs 2.0) and active (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 53 cruises on sale (vs 24).
Choose Radiance of the Seas if you want a better-rated spa and gym or a more romantic trip: it outscores Jewel of the Seas for spa & fitness (9.0 vs 8.0) and romantic (5.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Jewel of the Seas | Radiance of the Seas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Royal Caribbean | Royal Caribbean |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2004 (better) | 2001 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2021 (better) | 2015 |
| Gross tonnage | 90,090 | 90,090 |
| Passengers | 2,112 | 2,139 |
| Crew | 859 | 869 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 42.7 (better) | 42.1 |
| Decks | 13 | 12 |
| Length | 962 ft | 962 ft |
| Beam | 106 ft | 131 ft |
| Speed | 29 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 6 / 10 | 7 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 53 | 24 |
| Upcoming sailings | 157 | 100 |
| Cruise lengths | 3 to 17 nights | 4 to 8 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $307 | $298 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Jewel of the Seas leads on 3 of the ten, Radiance of the Seas on 2, with 5 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
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.
Royal Caribbean
Radiance of the Seas
Hungry for an at-sea experience that combines panoramic vistas and an array of delicious new dining options? Look no further than the Radiance of the Seas. With acres of glass enclosing the nine-story central atrium, elevators facing the sea and floor-to-ceiling windows throughout, you'll never be at a loss for an incredible view.
Highlights
- Complimentary Adventure Ocean Youth Program
- Rock-climbing wall and mini-golf course
- Poolside movie screen showing first-run movies
- Complimentary Broadway-style entertainment in the three-story Main Theater
Sailing now
24 cruises on sale, from $298.
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Questions
Jewel of the Seas or Radiance of the Seas?
Which is bigger, Jewel of the Seas or Radiance of the Seas?
They are the same size, 90,090 gross tons each. Jewel of the Seas carries 2,112 passengers and Radiance of the Seas carries 2,139.
Which ship is newer, Jewel of the Seas or Radiance of the Seas?
Jewel of the Seas is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2004 against 2001 for Radiance of the Seas.
Which has more space per passenger?
Jewel of the Seas, with 42.7 gross tons per passenger against 42.1 on Radiance of the Seas. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
They are level, with one crew member for every 2.5 passengers.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 8.0 out of 10.
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