Royal Caribbean
Mariner of the Seas
- Cruises
- 39
- From
- $425
Ship comparison
Mariner of the Seas vs Voyager of the Seas
Royal Caribbean
Voyager of the Seas
- Cruises
- 37
- From
- $249
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Mariner of the Seas is a large Royal Caribbean ship carrying 3,114 passengers, in service since 2003. Voyager of the Seas is a large Royal Caribbean ship carrying 3,114 passengers, in service since 1999.
Choose Mariner of the Seas if you want better-rated staterooms: it outscores Voyager of the Seas for staterooms (9.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Voyager of the Seas if you want a lower starting fare: its cruises start from $249 (vs $425).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Mariner of the Seas | Voyager of the Seas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Royal Caribbean | Royal Caribbean |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2003 (better) | 1999 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2018 (better) | 2013 |
| Gross tonnage | 138,279 | 137,276 |
| Passengers | 3,114 | 3,114 |
| Crew | 1,185 | 1,176 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.6 | 2.6 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 44.4 (better) | 44.1 |
| Decks | 15 | 15 |
| Length | 1,020 ft | 1,020 ft |
| Beam | 157 ft | 127 ft |
| Speed | 28 mph | 27 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 (better) | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 39 | 37 |
| Upcoming sailings | 74 | 82 |
| Cruise lengths | 4–17 nights | 2–25 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $425 | $249 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Mariner of the Seas leads on 2 of the ten, Voyager of the Seas on 2, with 6 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
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
39 cruises on sale, from $425.
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Royal Caribbean
Voyager of the Seas
Voyager of the Seas has several of Royal Caribbean's iconic features for cruise passengers to enjoy. Conquer the rock-climbing wall, or find your adventure on the basketball court, ice-skating rink or mini-golf course. If it's zen you seek, achieve it poolside or at the relaxing Vitality Spa.
Highlights
- Spa treatments at the Vitality Spa
- DreamWorks experience for kids to meet and greet with characters
- Solarium, an adults-only retreat
- Rock-climbing wall and basketball court
Sailing now
37 cruises on sale, from $249.
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Questions
Mariner of the Seas or Voyager of the Seas?
Which is bigger, Mariner of the Seas or Voyager of the Seas?
Mariner of the Seas is bigger at 138,279 gross tons, against 137,276 gross tons for Voyager of the Seas. Mariner of the Seas carries 3,114 passengers and Voyager of the Seas carries 3,114.
Which ship is newer, Mariner of the Seas or Voyager of the Seas?
Mariner of the Seas is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2003 against 1999 for Voyager of the Seas.
Which has more space per passenger?
Mariner of the Seas, with 44.4 gross tons per passenger against 44.1 on Voyager 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 2.6 passengers.
Which is better for families?
Voyager of the Seas scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 8.5 out of 10, against 8.0 for Mariner of the Seas.
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