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 Treasure
Iona
Gross Tonnage
Disney Treasure
144,000 GT
Iona
184,700 GT
Length
Disney Treasure
341 m
Iona
345 m
Beam
Disney Treasure
39 m
Iona
42 m
Passengers
Disney Treasure
4,000
Iona
5,200
Crew
Disney Treasure
1,555
Iona
1,800
Decks
Disney Treasure
—
Iona
—
Year Built
Disney Treasure
2,024
Iona
2,020
Space Ratio
Disney Treasure
36.0 GT/pax
Iona
35.5 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Disney Treasure
2.57 :1
Iona
2.89 :1
| Specification | Disney Treasure | Iona |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Disney Cruise Line | P&O Cruises |
| Class | Triton Class | Excellence Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,024Winner | 2,020 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 144,000 GT | 184,700 GTWinner |
| Length | 341 m | 345 mWinner |
| Beam | 39 m | 42 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 4,000 | 5,200Winner |
| Crew | 1,555 | 1,800Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 36.0 GT/paxWinner | 35.5 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.57:1Winner | 2.89:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Meyer Werft | Meyer Werft |
| Flag | Bahamas | United Kingdom |
| IMO Number | 9834753 | 9808037 |
Iona is the significantly larger vessel at 184,700 GT — 28% more than Disney Treasure's 144,000 GT. Built in 2024, Disney Treasure is 4 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Disney Treasure edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 2.6:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Iona |
| Capacity | Iona |
| Modernity | Disney Treasure |
| Service | Disney Treasure |
| Spaciousness | Disney Treasure |
Bottom line: Disney Treasure wins more categories (3 vs 2), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Disney Treasure
Built in 2024 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Large 4,000-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
4,000 passengers means tons of activities
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Iona
Large 5,200-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
5,200 passengers means tons of activities
Built in 2020 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Free cancellation on most rooms
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| Draft | 8.6 m | 8.8 mWinner |
| Decks | — | — |