Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
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)
Enchantment of the Seas
Grandeur of the Seas
Gross Tonnage
Enchantment of the Seas
82,910 GT
Grandeur of the Seas
74,137 GT
Length
Enchantment of the Seas
301 m
Grandeur of the Seas
279 m
Beam
Enchantment of the Seas
32 m
Grandeur of the Seas
32 m
Passengers
Enchantment of the Seas
2,730
Grandeur of the Seas
1,992
Crew
Enchantment of the Seas
840
Grandeur of the Seas
760
Decks
Enchantment of the Seas
—
Grandeur of the Seas
—
Year Built
Enchantment of the Seas
1,997
Grandeur of the Seas
1,996
Space Ratio
Enchantment of the Seas
30.4 GT/pax
Grandeur of the Seas
37.2 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Enchantment of the Seas
3.25 :1
Grandeur of the Seas
2.62 :1
| Specification | Enchantment of the Seas | Grandeur of the Seas |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Royal Caribbean International | Royal Caribbean International |
| Class | Vision Class | Vision Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 1,997Winner | 1,996 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 82,910 GTWinner | 74,137 GT |
| Length | 301 mWinner | 279 m |
| Beam | 32 m | 32 m |
| Draft | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 2,730Winner | 1,992 |
| Crew | 840Winner | 760 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 30.4 GT/pax | 37.2 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 3.25:1 | 2.62:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Kvaerner Masa-Yards | Kvaerner Masa-Yards |
| Flag | Bahamas | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9074927 | 9102996 |
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 |
Bottom line: Enchantment of the Seas wins more categories (3 vs 2), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Enchantment of the Seas
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Grandeur of the Seas
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
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7.8 mWinner |
| Decks | — | — |
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