Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
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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)
Disney Adventure
Harmony of the Seas
Gross Tonnage
Disney Adventure
208,000 GT
Harmony of the Seas
226,963 GT
Length
Disney Adventure
353 m
Harmony of the Seas
362 m
Beam
Disney Adventure
51 m
Harmony of the Seas
66 m
Passengers
Disney Adventure
6,700
Harmony of the Seas
6,687
Crew
Disney Adventure
2,500
Harmony of the Seas
2,100
Decks
Disney Adventure
—
Harmony of the Seas
—
Year Built
Disney Adventure
2,025
Harmony of the Seas
2,016
Space Ratio
Disney Adventure
31.0 GT/pax
Harmony of the Seas
33.9 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Disney Adventure
2.68 :1
Harmony of the Seas
3.18 :1
| Specification | Disney Adventure | Harmony of the Seas |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Disney Cruise Line | Royal Caribbean International |
| Class | Adventure Class | Oasis Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,025Winner | 2,016 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 208,000 GT | 226,963 GTWinner |
| Length | 353 m | 362 mWinner |
| Beam | 51 m | 66 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 6,700Winner | 6,687 |
| Crew | 2,500Winner | 2,100 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 31.0 GT/pax | 33.9 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.68:1Winner | 3.18:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Meyer Werft | STX France |
| Flag | Bahamas | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9968765 | 9682875 |
Harmony of the Seas is the larger vessel at 226,963 GT — 9% more than Disney Adventure's 208,000 GT. Built in 2025, Disney Adventure is 9 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Disney Adventure edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 2.7:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Harmony of the Seas |
| Capacity | Disney Adventure |
| Modernity | Disney Adventure |
| Service | Disney Adventure |
| Spaciousness | Harmony of the Seas |
Bottom line: Disney Adventure wins more categories (3 vs 2), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Disney Adventure
Large 6,700-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
6,700 passengers means tons of activities
Built in 2025 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Harmony of the Seas
Large 6,687-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
6,687 passengers means tons of activities
Built in 2016 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Free cancellation on most rooms
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| Draft | 9.2 m | 9.3 mWinner |
| Decks | — | — |
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