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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 Wish
Iona
Gross Tonnage
Disney Wish
144,000 GT
Iona
184,700 GT
Length
Disney Wish
341 m
Iona
345 m
Beam
Disney Wish
39 m
Iona
42 m
Passengers
Disney Wish
4,000
Iona
5,200
Crew
Disney Wish
1,555
Iona
1,800
Decks
Disney Wish
—
Iona
—
Year Built
Disney Wish
2,022
Iona
2,020
Space Ratio
Disney Wish
36.0 GT/pax
Iona
35.5 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Disney Wish
2.57 :1
Iona
2.89 :1
| Specification | Disney Wish | Iona |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Disney Cruise Line | P&O Cruises |
| Class | Triton Class | Excellence Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,022Winner | 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 | 9834739 | 9808037 |
Iona is the significantly larger vessel at 184,700 GT — 28% more than Disney Wish's 144,000 GT. Built in 2022, Disney Wish is 2 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Disney Wish 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 Wish |
| Service | Disney Wish |
| Spaciousness | Disney Wish |
Bottom line: Disney Wish wins more categories (3 vs 2), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Disney Wish
Built in 2022 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 | — | — |
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