Spots going fastEnchantment of the Seas vs Grandeur of the Seas
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
Enchantment of the Seas is the larger vessel at 82,910 GT — 12% more than Grandeur of the Seas's 74,137 GT. Grandeur of the Seas offers more personal space with a space ratio of 37.2 GT per passenger versus 30.4. Grandeur of the Seas edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 2.6:1, meaning more crew per guest.
Score: 5 – 2
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Category
Enchantment of the Seas
Grandeur of the Seas
Size
82,910 GT
74,137 GT
Passengers
2,730
1,992
Year Built
1997
1996
Crew Ratio
1:3.3
1:2.6
Space Ratio
30.4
37.2
Decks
—
—
Length
301m
279m
From Price
$651.86/pp
$903.55/pp
Comparison Verdict
Enchantment of the Seas is the larger vessel at 82,910 GT — 12% more than Grandeur of the Seas's 74,137 GT. Grandeur of the Seas offers more personal space with a space ratio of 37.2 GT per passenger versus 30.4. Grandeur of the Seas edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 2.6:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Enchantment of the Seas |
| Capacity | Enchantment of the Seas |
| Modernity | Enchantment of the Seas |
| Service | Grandeur of the Seas |
| Spaciousness | Grandeur of the Seas |
| Decks | Tie |
| Length | Enchantment of the Seas |
| Fleet Power | Enchantment of the Seas |
Bottom line: Enchantment of the Seas leads 5–2 across our categories — strongest in Size. Choose Enchantment of the Seas for overall superiority; pick Grandeur of the Seas if its strengths matter more to you.
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Enchantment of the Seas if...
- You want the newer ship (built 1997, 1yr newer)
- Size matters to you (82,910 GT)
- More onboard variety (2,730 guests)
- Save $251.69/person on sailings
Choose Grandeur of the Seas if...
- Better service ratio (2.6:1 crew ratio)
- More space per guest (37.2 GT/pax)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is the comparison score calculated?
We compute scores across 8 categories using real spec data — gross tonnage, passenger capacity, crew capacity, year built, length, deck count, space ratio, and fleet power. Each category awards one point to the winning ship.
What is the space ratio and why does it matter?
Space ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity. A higher number means more space per guest. Luxury lines typically score above 40; mass-market ships often fall in the 30-40 range.
What does the passenger-to-crew ratio mean?
Passengers per crew member. Lower is better — more staff per guest means better service. Luxury lines aim below 2:1; large mainstream ships may be 3-4:1.
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