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 Wonder
Ventura
Gross Tonnage
Disney Wonder
84,000 GT
Ventura
116,017 GT
Length
Disney Wonder
294 m
Ventura
290 m
Beam
Disney Wonder
32 m
Ventura
36 m
Passengers
Disney Wonder
2,713
Ventura
3,078
Crew
Disney Wonder
950
Ventura
1,200
Decks
Disney Wonder
—
Ventura
—
Year Built
Disney Wonder
1,999
Ventura
2,008
Space Ratio
Disney Wonder
31.0 GT/pax
Ventura
37.7 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Disney Wonder
2.86 :1
Ventura
2.57 :1
| Specification | Disney Wonder | Ventura |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Disney Cruise Line | P&O Cruises |
| Class | Magic Class | Grand Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 1,999 | 2,008Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 84,000 GT | 116,017 GTWinner |
| Length | 294 mWinner | 290 m |
| Beam | 32 m | 36 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 2,713 | 3,078Winner |
| Crew | 950 | 1,200Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 31.0 GT/pax | 37.7 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.86:1 | 2.57:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Bahamas | United Kingdom |
| IMO Number | 9126807 | 9333175 |
Ventura is the significantly larger vessel at 116,017 GT — 38% more than Disney Wonder's 84,000 GT. Ventura offers more personal space with a space ratio of 37.7 GT per passenger versus 31.0. Built in 2008, Ventura is 9 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Ventura |
| Capacity | Ventura |
| Modernity | Ventura |
| Service | Ventura |
| Spaciousness | Ventura |
Bottom line: Ventura wins more categories (5 vs 0), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Disney Wonder
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Ventura
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Large 3,078-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
3,078 passengers means tons of activities
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Free cancellation on most rooms
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| Draft | 8.2 m | 8.7 mWinner |
| Decks | — | — |