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Jewel of the Seas vs Radiance of the Seas
- Jewel of the Seas and Radiance of the Seas have the same published gross tonnage (90,090).
- Jewel of the Seas is newer (2004) than Radiance of the Seas (2001).
- Jewel of the Seas carries more guests: 2,191 vs 2,143 (double occupancy).
- Radiance of the Seas has more crew per guest (2.4 guests per crew member vs 2.57).
| Jewel of the Seas | Radiance of the Seas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Royal Caribbean | Royal Caribbean |
| Ship class | Radiance Class | Radiance Class |
| Entered service | 2004 ● | 2001 |
| Gross tonnage | 90,090 | 90,090 |
| Guests | 2,191 (double occupancy) ● | 2,143 (double occupancy) |
| Crew | 852 | 894 ● |
| Guests per crew member | 2.57 | 2.4 ● |
| Decks | 13 | 13 |
| Staterooms | 1,097 ● | 1,071 |
| Length | 962 ft (293 m) | 962 ft (293 m) |
● = higher (or, for guests per crew member, lower) of the two. Figures from each line's own source: Jewel of the Seas, Radiance of the Seas (accessed Oct 26, 2026).
FAQ
Which is bigger, Jewel of the Seas or Radiance of the Seas?
Jewel of the Seas and Radiance of the Seas have the same published gross tonnage (90,090).
Which is newer, Jewel of the Seas or Radiance of the Seas?
Jewel of the Seas is newer (2004) than Radiance of the Seas (2001).
Which ship holds more passengers?
Jewel of the Seas: 2,191 (double occupancy). Radiance of the Seas: 2,143 (double occupancy).
Which ship has more crew per guest?
Radiance of the Seas has more crew per guest (2.4 guests per crew member vs 2.57), calculated from each line's published guest and crew figures.
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