Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
across 5 categories
Size
Based on gross tonnage and length
Capacity
Based on passengers and crew
Modernity
Based on year built
Service
Based on passenger-to-crew ratio (lower is better)
Spaciousness
Based on gross tonnage per passenger (higher is better)
Crystal Symphony
Grandeur of the Seas
Gross Tonnage
Crystal Symphony
51,044 GT
Grandeur of the Seas
74,137 GT
Length
Crystal Symphony
238 m
Grandeur of the Seas
279 m
Beam
Crystal Symphony
31 m
Grandeur of the Seas
32 m
Passengers
Crystal Symphony
848
Grandeur of the Seas
1,992
Crew
Crystal Symphony
566
Grandeur of the Seas
760
Decks
Crystal Symphony
—
Grandeur of the Seas
—
Year Built
Crystal Symphony
1,995
Grandeur of the Seas
1,996
Space Ratio
Crystal Symphony
60.2 GT/pax
Grandeur of the Seas
37.2 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Crystal Symphony
1.50 :1
Grandeur of the Seas
2.62 :1
| Specification | Crystal Symphony | Grandeur of the Seas |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Crystal Cruises | Royal Caribbean International |
| Class | Crystal | Vision Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 1,995 | 1,996Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 51,044 GT | 74,137 GTWinner |
| Length | 238 m | 279 mWinner |
| Beam | 31 m | 32 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 848 | 1,992Winner |
| Crew | 566 | 760Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 60.2 GT/paxWinner | 37.2 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.50:1Winner | 2.62:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Masa-Yards | Kvaerner Masa-Yards |
| Flag | Bahamas | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9066667 | 9102996 |
Grandeur of the Seas is the significantly larger vessel at 74,137 GT — 45% more than Crystal Symphony's 51,044 GT. Crystal Symphony offers more personal space with a space ratio of 60.2 GT per passenger versus 37.2. Crystal Symphony edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 1.5:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Grandeur of the Seas |
| Capacity | Grandeur of the Seas |
| Modernity | Grandeur of the Seas |
| Service | Crystal Symphony |
| Spaciousness | Crystal Symphony |
Bottom line: Grandeur of the Seas wins more categories (3 vs 2), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Crystal Symphony
60 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.5:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good range of onboard options
Grandeur of the Seas
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
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| Draft | — | 7.8 m |
| Decks | — | — |
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