Jewel of the Seas vs Millennium

The Royal Caribbean Jewel of the Seas was built in 2004. It was renovated in 2021. It's 4 years newer than the Millennium, which was built in 2000 and renovated in 2019.

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 Jewel of the Seas is considered a small size ship. Coming in at 962 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 12-story building. It's about the same size as the Celebrity Millennium.

Number of Passengers

Royal Caribbean Jewel of the Seas holds about the same number of passengers as the Millennium based on double occupancy (two people per room). When you look at the "Space Ratio," or tons of ship compared to number of passengers, the Jewel of the Seas has the same amount of space per person as the Millennium.

	Royal Caribbean Jewel of the Seas	Celebrity Millennium
Class	Radiance	Millennium
Gross Tonnage	90,090	90,940
Length	962	964
Beam/Width	106	105
Passenger Decks	12	11
Passengers (double occupancy)	2,191	2,218
Crew	852	1,024
Passenger to Crew Ratio	2.6	2.2
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger)	41	41

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 Jewel of the Seas has eight different dining options like Izumi Sushi & Hot Rocks, Chops Grille, and Chef's Table. Of those options, seven are complementary, or included with your cruise fare. The other six options have an additional fee.

The Millennium has the same number of dining venues. Some of its popular venues are Sushi on Five, Blu, and Oceanview Cafe. eight of these restaurants are complementary and the other five have an additional fee.

The Royal Caribbean Jewel of the Seas has about the same number of dining options as the Celebrity Millennium.

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

	Royal Caribbean Jewel of the Seas	Celebrity Millennium
Total Dining Options	8	8
Complimentary Dining Options:	7	8
Additional Fee Dining Options:	6	5
% of Included Options	25%	38%
	See the options	See the options

Bars and Drinks

The Royal Caribbean Jewel of the Seas has 2 more bars than the Celebrity Millennium. The Jewel of the Seas has 12 bars like Pool bar, Solarium Bar and The Congo Bar. On Jewel of the Seas, you can grab a drink at 10 different bars such as Cafe al Bacio, Casino Bar and Sky Lounge.

Royal Caribbean Jewel of the Seas	Celebrity Millennium
•Casino Bar • Lobby Bar • Pool bar • Schooner Bar • Sky Bar • Solarium Bar • The Congo Bar • The Pit Stop • The Safari Club • Vintages • Vortex Nightclub • Zanzibar Lounge	•Cafe al Bacio • Casino Bar • Cellar Masters • Martini Bar • Mast Bar • Pool bar • Rendezvous Lounge • Sky Lounge • Sunset Bar • The Retreat 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 Jewel of the Seas and the Millennium 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 Royal Caribbean Jewel of the Seas has a total of 2 pools and 3 hot tubs.

Celebrity Millennium has more pools than the Jewel of the Seas and more hot tubs.

Tired of loud kids and splashing? One of the pools and one of the hot tubs are adults only on Jewel of the Seas.

	Royal Caribbean Jewel of the Seas	Celebrity Millennium
Total Pools	2	3
Pools - General Access	1	2
Pools - Adults Only	1	1
Pools - Exclusive	0
Total Hot Tubs	3	4
Hot Tubs - General Access	2	3
Hot Tubs - Adults Only	1	1
Hot Tubs - Exclusive	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 Jewel of the Seas, 70% of the activities below are included in the cruise fare. On the Millennium, only 50% of the activities are included, meaning you might spend more money while on board.

	Royal Caribbean Jewel of the Seas	Celebrity Millennium
Adult Only Relaxation Area	✓	✗
Arcade	✓	✗
Basketball	✓	✓
Bingo	✗	✓
Casino	✓	✓
Climbing Wall	✓	✗
Fitness Center	✓	✓
Mini golf	✓	✗
Outdoor movies	✗	✓
Pool-side Movies	✓	✗
Shows - musical review	✓	✓
Spa	✓	✓
Thermal Suites	✗	✓
	Learn more	Learn more

Cruise Costs

Royal Caribbean is considered 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.

Celebrity, on the other hand, is a premium cruise line. Premium cruise lines typically offer upscale food, accommodations, and service. These typically cost about $150 - $400 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 the cruise line'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 compare onboard prices to see if you might spend more on a specific ship.

	Royal Caribbean Jewel of the Seas	Celebrity Millennium
Base Daily Gratuities* (Per Person Per Day)	$18.50	$18.00
Tip added to drinks & services	18%	20%
Soda Price	$3.50	$4.00
Domestic Beer Price	$8.25 See drink menus	$8.00 See drink menus
Drink Package Price	$77 - $118 Learn more	$55 - $99 Learn more
Internet Plan	$19 to $30 per device per day	$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.

Celebrity Cruise Lines offers an "All Included" program. Guests who book a cruise using this promotion will have wifi and alcohol included. Some sailings are available without this program so pay attention when booking. Typically prices are lower if they don't include "Always Included." The wifi and alcohol package are the base levels and can be upgraded for an additional cost.

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