Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated February 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 Fantasy
Genting Dream
Gross Tonnage
Disney Fantasy
129,750 GT
Genting Dream
151,300 GT
Length
Disney Fantasy
340 m
Genting Dream
335 m
Beam
Disney Fantasy
37 m
Genting Dream
40 m
Passengers
Disney Fantasy
4,000
Genting Dream
3,400
Crew
Disney Fantasy
1,450
Genting Dream
2,000
Decks
Disney Fantasy
—
Genting Dream
—
Year Built
Disney Fantasy
2,012
Genting Dream
2,016
Space Ratio
Disney Fantasy
32.4 GT/pax
Genting Dream
44.5 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Disney Fantasy
2.76 :1
Genting Dream
1.70 :1
| Specification | Disney Fantasy | Genting Dream |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Disney Cruise Line | Dream Cruises |
| Class | Dream Class | Dream Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,012 | 2,016Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 129,750 GT | 151,300 GTWinner |
| Length | 340 mWinner | 335 m |
| Beam | 37 m | 40 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 4,000Winner | 3,400 |
| Crew | 1,450 | 2,000Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 32.4 GT/pax | 44.5 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.76:1 | 1.70:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Meyer Werft | Meyer Werft |
| Flag | Bahamas | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9445590 | 9731037 |
Genting Dream is the larger vessel at 151,300 GT — 17% more than Disney Fantasy's 129,750 GT. Genting Dream offers more personal space with a space ratio of 44.5 GT per passenger versus 32.4. Built in 2016, Genting Dream is 4 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Genting Dream |
| Capacity | Disney Fantasy |
| Modernity | Genting Dream |
| Service | Genting Dream |
| Spaciousness | Genting Dream |
Bottom line: Genting Dream wins more categories (4 vs 1), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Disney Fantasy
Large 4,000-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
4,000 passengers means tons of activities
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Genting Dream
Built in 2016 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
45 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
3,400 passengers means tons of activities
Large 3,400-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
Free cancellation on most rooms
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| Draft | 8.7 m | — |
| Decks | — | — |
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