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Britannia vs Freedom of the Seas

Side-by-side cruise ship comparison. Freedom of the Seas wins 4 of 7 scored categories.

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Category
Britannia
Freedom of the Seas
Size
143,730 GT
154,407 GT
Passengers
3,647
4,515
Year built
2015
2006
Crew ratio
2.6 guests per crew
3.3 guests per crew
Space ratio
39.4 GT per guest
34.2 GT per guest
Decks
No data
No data
Length
330 m
339 m
From price
No data
$458.35 pp

The verdict

Comparison Verdict

Freedom of the Seas is the larger vessel at 154,407 GT, 7% more than Britannia's 143,730 GT. Britannia offers more personal space with a space ratio of 39.4 GT per passenger versus 34.2. Built in 2015, Britannia is 9 years newer, an advantage for travelers seeking modern amenities and design.

CategoryWinner
SizeFreedom of the Seas
CapacityFreedom of the Seas
ModernityBritannia
ServiceBritannia
SpaciousnessBritannia
DecksNo data
LengthFreedom of the Seas
Fleet PowerFreedom of the Seas

Bottom line: Freedom of the Seas leads 4–3 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose Freedom of the Seas for overall superiority; pick Britannia if Modernity matter more to you.

Decide

Which Ship Is Right for You?

Choose Britannia if

  • You want the newer ship (built 2015, 9 years newer)
  • More crew per guest (2.6 guests per crew)
  • More space per guest (39.4 GT per guest)
Book Britannia

Choose Freedom of the Seas if

  • Size matters to you (154,407 GT)
  • More onboard variety (4,515 guests)
Book Freedom of the Seas

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Fares

Sailing Prices

DetailBritanniaFreedom of the Seas
CheapestNo sailings$458.35 pp
Per nightNo data$92 pp
DepartingNo dataNov 14
DurationNo data5 nights
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Sailings

Upcoming Sailings

Upcoming Sailings on Freedom of the Seas

Freedom of the Seas sailing from Miami, Florida

5 Night Eastern Caribbean & Perfect Day

Royal Caribbean • Freedom of the Seas

Oct 31, 2026 · 5 nights

Bahamas

$1,136/person$227/night
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Freedom of the Seas sailing from Miami, Florida

9 Night Southern Caribbean & Perfect Day

Royal Caribbean • Freedom of the Seas

Nov 5, 2026 · 9 nights

Caribbean

$521/person$58/night
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the comparison score calculated?

We score 8 categories from spec data: size, capacity, modernity, service, spaciousness, decks, length and fleet power. Each category awards one point to the winning ship. A category where either ship has no data is marked No data and left out of the score.

What is the space ratio and why does it matter?

Space ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity. A higher number means more space per guest. Luxury lines typically score above 40, and mass-market ships often fall between 30 and 40.

What does the passenger-to-crew ratio mean?

It is the number of guests for each crew member, shown as "3.0 guests per crew". Lower is better: more staff per guest usually means more attentive service. Luxury lines aim for fewer than 2 guests per crew, and large mainstream ships often carry 3 to 4.

Are the prices shown accurate?

Prices come from Cruisebound and are per person for the sailing shown. They change with cabin type, date and demand, so open the sailing to see the current fare.

Can I compare more than two ships?

Yes, up to four ships. Use the search tool on the compare hub page to add additional ships.

How current is the ship data?

Specifications come from our database of 380+ ships, and this page refreshes daily. An "Updated" date appears at the top when either ship's record changed in the last 30 days.