Royal Caribbean
Jewel of the Seas
- Cruises
- 53
- From
- $307
Ship comparison
Jewel of the Seas vs Vision of the Seas
Royal Caribbean
Vision of the Seas
- Cruises
- 35
- From
- $489
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Jewel of the Seas is a large Royal Caribbean ship carrying 2,112 passengers, in service since 2004. Vision of the Seas is a large Royal Caribbean ship carrying 2,435 passengers, in service since 1998.
Choose Jewel of the Seas if you want better-rated staterooms, more space per passenger or more crew per passenger: it outscores Vision of the Seas for staterooms (8.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, it has 42.7 gross tons per passenger (vs 32.2) and it has a crew member for every 2.5 passengers (vs 3.4).
Vision 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 | Vision of the Seas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Royal Caribbean | Royal Caribbean |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2004 (better) | 1998 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2021 (better) | 2013 |
| Gross tonnage | 90,090 | 78,491 |
| Passengers | 2,112 | 2,435 |
| Crew | 859 | 723 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.5 (better) | 3.4 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 42.7 (better) | 32.2 |
| Decks | 13 | 11 |
| Length | 962 ft | 915 ft |
| Beam | 106 ft | 117 ft |
| Speed | 29 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 6 / 10 | 6 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 53 | 35 |
| Upcoming sailings | 157 | 72 |
| Cruise lengths | 3 to 17 nights | 3 to 11 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $307 (better) | $489 |
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, Vision of the Seas on 0, with 7 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
Vision of the Seas
Vision of the Seas offers most of the staples you're accustomed to seeing on Royal Caribbean ships: satisfying restaurants, new technology and sun-splashed destinations. Cruise passengers can enjoy new staterooms; the Centrum experience, a high-flying aerial acrobatics show, and an outdoor movie screen.
Highlights
- Gaming in the Vegas-style Casino Royale
- Broadway-style entertainment in the Main Theater
- Solarium, an adults-only retreat
- Spa treatments at Vitality Spa
Sailing now
35 cruises on sale, from $489.
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Questions
Jewel of the Seas or Vision of the Seas?
Which is bigger, Jewel of the Seas or Vision of the Seas?
Jewel of the Seas is bigger at 90,090 gross tons, against 78,491 gross tons for Vision of the Seas. Jewel of the Seas carries 2,112 passengers and Vision of the Seas carries 2,435.
Which ship is newer, Jewel of the Seas or Vision of the Seas?
Jewel of the Seas is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2004 against 1998 for Vision of the Seas.
Which has more space per passenger?
Jewel of the Seas, with 42.7 gross tons per passenger against 32.2 on Vision 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 3.4 on Vision 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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