Enchantment of the Seas vs Vision of the Seas

The Royal Caribbean Enchantment of the Seas was built in 1997. It's 1 year older than the Vision of the Seas, which was built in 1998 and renovated in 2013.

Comparison Overview

• Ship Size
• Number of Passengers
• Food and Restaurants
• Bars and Drinks
• Pools and Hot Tubs
• Ship Features and Activities
• Cruise Costs
• Onboard Costs

Ship Size

The Enchantment of the Seas is considered a small size ship. Coming in at 989 feet long and 106 feet wide, it's roughly the length of 2.7 football fields, as wide as 2 tractor-trailers and the same height as a 11-story building. The Enchantment of the Seas and the Vision of the Seas are in the same class, which means they're sister ships. For the most part, they're similar in terms of size and layout; although they may have different features and attractions on board.

Number of Passengers

Royal Caribbean Enchantment of the Seas holds about the same number of passengers as the Vision of the Seas based on double occupancy (two people per room). When you look at the "Space Ratio," or the total tonnage of a ship compared to the number of passengers, the Enchantment of the Seas has less space per person compared to the Vision of the Seas.

	Royal Caribbean Enchantment of the Seas	Royal Caribbean Vision of the Seas
Class	Vision	Vision
Gross Tonnage	82,910	78,340
Length	989	915
Beam/Width	106	106
Passenger Decks	11	11
Passengers (double occupancy)	2,252	2,050
Crew	852	742
Passenger to Crew Ratio	2.6	2.8
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger)	37	38

Food and Restaurants

Food is a big part of any cruise, and the ship you choose can make a huge difference in your food experience.

The Enchantment of the Seas has 12 different dining options like Windjammer, Chops Grille, and Chef's Table. Of those options, 8 are complementary, or included with your cruise fare. The other 4 options have an additional fee.

The Vision of the Seas has 2 more dining venues. Some of its popular venues are Windjammer, Giovanni's Table, and Izumi Sushi & Hot Rocks. 8 of these restaurants are complementary and the other 6 have an additional fee.

If you like having a variety of places to eat, the Vision of the Seas might be a better choice. It has 17% more dining options than the Enchantment of the Seas.

If you're looking to avoid extra money while on board, the Enchantment of the Seas might be a better choice then the Vision of the Seas. More of the dining options are included in the base cruise fare, potentially saving you money.

Restaurants on Royal Caribbean Enchantment of the Seas & Vision of the Seas

	Royal Caribbean Enchantment of the Seas	Royal Caribbean Vision of the Seas
Cafe Latte-tudes	✓	✓
Chef's Table	✓	✓	Learn More
Chops Grille	✓	✓	Learn More
Giovanni's Table	✗	✓	Learn More
Ice Cream Parlor	✓	✓
Izumi Sushi & Hot Rocks	✗	✓	Learn More
Main Dining Room	✓	✓	Learn More
Park Cafe	✓	✓
Windjammer	✓	✓	Learn More

Bars and Drinks

The Royal Caribbean Enchantment of the Seas has 1 fewer bar than the Royal Caribbean Vision of the Seas.

	Royal Caribbean Enchantment of the Seas	Royal Caribbean Vision of the Seas
Casino Bar	✓	✓
Pool bar	✗	✓
R Bar	✓	✓
Schooner Bar	✓	✓
Solarium Bar	✓	✓
Some Enchanted Evening Lounge	✗	✓
Spotlight Lounge	✓	✗
Viking Crown Lounge	✓	✓

In terms of drinks and cocktails, you have a variety of choices. Both ships serve the Coca-cola family of products. That means Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite and Barqs Root Beer, although the selection can vary by ship. Most Royal Caribbean ships also have Coke Freestyle machines where you can make 100 different flavor combinations.

You can check out recent the bar menus for the Enchantment of the Seas and the Vision of the Seas below.

Pools and Hot Tubs

Nothing beats relaxing by a pool with a nice drink in hand as you feel the fresh sea breeze pass by you. The problem is that with thousands of people on a ship, there's not always room. If you want to spend all day for 7 days in a pool, a cruise isn't for you. You would have a much better bet choosing a resort with a huge pool complex. That being said, a quick dip in the pool can be nice on a hot day.

The Royal Caribbean Enchantment of the Seas has a total of 3 pools and 6 hot tubs. Tired of loud kids and splashing? 1 of the pools and 2 of the hot tubs are adults only.

Royal Caribbean Vision of the Seas has fewer pools than the Enchantment of the Seas and the same number of hot tubs.

	Royal Caribbean Enchantment of the Seas	Royal Caribbean Vision of the Seas
Total Pools	3	2
Pools - General Access	2	1
Pools - Adults Only	1	1
Pools - Exclusive	0	0
Total Hot Tubs	6	6
Hot Tubs - General Access	4	4
Hot Tubs - Adults Only	2	2
Hot Tubs - Exclusive	0	0

Ship Features and Activities

Both ships have lots of activities to keep you busy throughout your cruise. Below you'll see a list of some of the major features on these ships. On the Enchantment of the Seas, 67% of the activities below are included in the cruise fare. On the Vision of the Seas, only 62% of the activities are included, meaning you might spend more money while on board.

	Royal Caribbean Enchantment of the Seas	Royal Caribbean Vision of the Seas
Adult Only Relaxation Area	✓	✓
Arcade	✓	✓
Bungee Trampoline	✓	✗
Casino	✓	✓
Climbing Wall	✓	✓
Fitness Center	✓	✓
Pool-side Movies	✓	✓
Shows - musical review	✓	✓
Spa	✓	✓
	Learn more	Learn more

Cruise Costs

Royal Caribbean is a mainstream cruise line. Mainstream cruise lines cater to a variety of guests, hoping to provide something for everyone. These typically cost about $100 - $350 per person per day.

Cruise pricing is dynamic and varies for each specific sailing based on factors such as departure point, ports of call, and time of year. To get a good idea of how the pricing compares, visit Royal Caribbean's website to price out the separate cruises or consult a travel professional.

Onboard Costs

Another way to gauge the cost of a cruise is to consider how much you'll spend on board. Even though a lot is included in the base cruise fare, you may still spend money on things like spa treatments, specialty dining, drinks, and excursions. In addition, guests can also have to pay for things like gratuities and tips.

Typically guests can expect to spend about 25 - 40% of the cost of the cruise on onboard expenses. In other words, if the cruise fare is $1,000 per person, you might spend between $250 and $400 on extra expenses.

The table below will help you understand what you might spend onboard a Royal Caribbean ship.

	Royal Caribbean
Base Daily Gratuities* (Per Person Per Day)	$18.50
Tip added to drinks & services	18%
Soda Price	$3.50
Domestic Beer Price	$8.25 See drink menus
Drink Package Price	$77 - $118 Learn more
Internet Plan	$19 to $30 per device per day
*Daily gratuities for a standard cabin. Suites or specialty rooms may have higher rates.

Royal Caribbean uses dynamic pricing, which means the pricing for many things will vary per sailing. The daily gratuities and tip are consistent across the fleet, but the pricing for the drink package, internet, and excursions will change. The only way to know your price is to consult the Royal Caribbean cruise planner once you're booked.

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