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
Liberty of the Seas
Gross Tonnage
Disney Adventure
208,000 GT
Liberty of the Seas
154,407 GT
Length
Disney Adventure
353 m
Liberty of the Seas
339 m
Beam
Disney Adventure
51 m
Liberty of the Seas
56 m
Passengers
Disney Adventure
6,700
Liberty of the Seas
4,960
Crew
Disney Adventure
2,500
Liberty of the Seas
1,360
Decks
Disney Adventure
—
Liberty of the Seas
—
Year Built
Disney Adventure
2,025
Liberty of the Seas
2,007
Space Ratio
Disney Adventure
31.0 GT/pax
Liberty of the Seas
31.1 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Disney Adventure
2.68 :1
Liberty of the Seas
3.65 :1
| Specification | Disney Adventure | Liberty of the Seas |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Disney Cruise Line | Royal Caribbean International |
| Class | Adventure Class | Freedom Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,025Winner | 2,007 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 208,000 GTWinner | 154,407 GT |
| Length | 353 mWinner | 339 m |
| Beam | 51 m | 56 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 6,700Winner | 4,960 |
| Crew | 2,500Winner | 1,360 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 31.0 GT/pax | 31.1 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.68:1Winner | 3.65:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Meyer Werft | Aker Yards |
| Flag | Bahamas | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9968765 | 9330032 |
Disney Adventure is the significantly larger vessel at 208,000 GT — 35% more than Liberty of the Seas's 154,407 GT. Built in 2025, Disney Adventure is 18 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 | Disney Adventure |
| Capacity | Disney Adventure |
| Modernity | Disney Adventure |
| Service | Disney Adventure |
| Spaciousness | Liberty of the Seas |
Bottom line: Disney Adventure wins more categories (4 vs 1), 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
Liberty of the Seas
Large 4,960-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
4,960 passengers means tons of activities
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Free cancellation on most rooms
Bundle & save on your cruise trip
Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
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| Draft | 9.2 mWinner | 9.1 m |
| Decks | — | — |
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