Royal Caribbean
Jewel of the Seas
- Cruises
- 53
- From
- $307
Ship comparison
Jewel of the Seas vs Serenade of the Seas
Royal Caribbean
Serenade of the Seas
- Cruises
- 44
- From
- $219
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Jewel of the Seas is a large Royal Caribbean ship carrying 2,112 passengers, in service since 2004. Serenade of the Seas is a large Royal Caribbean ship carrying 2,110 passengers, in service since 2003.
Choose Serenade of the Seas if you want more adventure and nature, more culture or a more romantic trip: it outscores Jewel of the Seas for adventure & nature (7.0 vs 4.0), cultural (6.5 vs 4.0) and romantic (6.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Jewel of the Seas does not lead by a clear margin on any measure we track, so pick it for its itinerary or its dates.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Jewel of the Seas | Serenade of the Seas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Royal Caribbean | Royal Caribbean |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2004 (better) | 2003 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2021 (better) | 2015 |
| Gross tonnage | 90,090 | 90,090 |
| Passengers | 2,112 | 2,110 |
| Crew | 859 | 891 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.5 | 2.4 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 42.7 | 42.7 |
| Decks | 13 | 12 |
| Length | 962 ft | 965 ft |
| Beam | 106 ft | 131 ft |
| Speed | 29 mph | 29 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 6 / 10 | 8 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 53 | 44 |
| Upcoming sailings | 157 | 109 |
| Cruise lengths | 3 to 17 nights | 3 to 15 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $307 | $219 (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 0 of the ten, Serenade of the Seas on 5, 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
Serenade of the Seas
Serenade of the Seas from Royal Caribbean combines speed, added comfort, greater space, sweeping ocean vistas and a personable crew. Among the ship's highlights are the nine-story glass-constructed Centrum, glass elevators facing the sea and the highest percentage of outside cabins in the Royal Caribbean fleet.
Highlights
- Vegas-style gambling in Casino Royale
- Vintages, Royal Caribbean's first wine bar
- The 1960s vibe at R Bar
- Rock-climbing wall and mini-golf course
Sailing now
44 cruises on sale, from $219.
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Questions
Jewel of the Seas or Serenade of the Seas?
Which is bigger, Jewel of the Seas or Serenade of the Seas?
They are the same size, 90,090 gross tons each. Jewel of the Seas carries 2,112 passengers and Serenade of the Seas carries 2,110.
Which ship is newer, Jewel of the Seas or Serenade of the Seas?
Jewel of the Seas is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2004 against 2003 for Serenade of the Seas.
Which has more space per passenger?
They are level at 42.7 gross tons per passenger.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Serenade of the Seas, with one crew member for every 2.4 passengers against one for every 2.5 on Jewel of the Seas.
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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