Royal Caribbean
Liberty of the Seas
- Cruises
- 26
- From
- $349
Ship comparison
Liberty of the Seas vs Mariner of the Seas
Royal Caribbean
Mariner of the Seas
- Cruises
- 56
- From
- $463
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Liberty of the Seas is a large Royal Caribbean ship carrying 3,634 passengers, in service since 2007. Mariner of the Seas is a large Royal Caribbean ship carrying 3,114 passengers, in service since 2003.
Choose Liberty of the Seas if you want more of a party or a lower starting fare: it outscores Mariner of the Seas for party (6.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $349 (vs $463).
Choose Mariner of the Seas if you want a more romantic trip, better-rated staterooms or more culture: it outscores Liberty of the Seas for romantic (7.0 vs 4.0), staterooms (9.0 vs 7.5) and cultural (7.5 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Liberty of the Seas | Mariner of the Seas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Royal Caribbean | Royal Caribbean |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2007 (better) | 2003 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2015 | 2018 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 154,407 | 138,279 |
| Passengers | 3,634 | 3,114 |
| Crew | 1,360 | 1,185 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.7 | 2.6 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 42.5 | 44.4 (better) |
| Decks | 18 | 15 |
| Length | 1,112 ft | 1,020 ft |
| Beam | 184 ft | 157 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 28 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 10 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 26 | 56 |
| Upcoming sailings | 140 | 93 |
| Cruise lengths | 4 to 15 nights | 6 to 17 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $349 (better) | $463 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Liberty of the Seas leads on 3 of the ten, Mariner of the Seas on 4, with 3 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Royal Caribbean
Liberty of the Seas
Liberty of the Seas is packed with experiences found in all of Royal Caribbean's Freedom class of ships, as well as new offerings created to stir your imagination. Share a high five with Shrek as part of The DreamWorks Experience.
Highlights
- 30 different cupcakes at the Cupcake Cupboard
- Shooting some hopes in the onsite basketball court
- Gaming at the Vegas-style Casino Royale
- Complimentary ice-skating shows
Sailing now
26 cruises on sale, from $349.
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Royal Caribbean
Mariner of the Seas
The newly amplified Mariner of the Seas from Royal Caribbean underwent a $120 million refurbishment in 2018 — and the enhancements remain eye-catching. Many of the renovations involve new features to attract families and younger cruisers.
Highlights
- Broadway-style entertainment in the Main Theater
- The Bamboo Room delivers top-notch Polynesian-inspired cocktails
- The Playmakers Sports Bar and Arcade serves up a wide selection of beers and pub favorites like chicken wings and nachos
- Spa treatments in the Vitality Spa
Sailing now
56 cruises on sale, from $463.
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Questions
Liberty of the Seas or Mariner of the Seas?
Which is bigger, Liberty of the Seas or Mariner of the Seas?
Liberty of the Seas is bigger at 154,407 gross tons, against 138,279 gross tons for Mariner of the Seas. Liberty of the Seas carries 3,634 passengers and Mariner of the Seas carries 3,114.
Which ship is newer, Liberty of the Seas or Mariner of the Seas?
Liberty of the Seas is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2007 against 2003 for Mariner of the Seas.
Which has more space per passenger?
Mariner of the Seas, with 44.4 gross tons per passenger against 42.5 on Liberty of the Seas. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Mariner of the Seas, with one crew member for every 2.6 passengers against one for every 2.7 on Liberty 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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