Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
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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)
Explorer of the Seas
Voyager of the Seas
Gross Tonnage
Explorer of the Seas
137,308 GT
Voyager of the Seas
137,276 GT
Length
Explorer of the Seas
311 m
Voyager of the Seas
311 m
Beam
Explorer of the Seas
48 m
Voyager of the Seas
48 m
Passengers
Explorer of the Seas
3,114
Voyager of the Seas
3,114
Crew
Explorer of the Seas
1,181
Voyager of the Seas
1,176
Decks
Explorer of the Seas
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Voyager of the Seas
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Year Built
Explorer of the Seas
2,000
Voyager of the Seas
1,999
Space Ratio
Explorer of the Seas
44.1 GT/pax
Voyager of the Seas
44.1 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Explorer of the Seas
2.64 :1
Voyager of the Seas
2.65 :1
| Specification | Explorer of the Seas | Voyager of the Seas |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Royal Caribbean International | Royal Caribbean International |
| Class | Voyager Class | Voyager Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,000Winner | 1,999 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 137,308 GTWinner | 137,276 GT |
| Length | 311 m | 311 m |
| Beam | 48 m | 48 m |
| Draft | 9.1 m | 9.1 m |
| Decks | — | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 3,114 | 3,114 |
| Crew | 1,181Winner | 1,176 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 44.1 GT/paxWinner | 44.1 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.64:1Winner | 2.65:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Kvaerner Masa-Yards | Kvaerner Masa-Yards |
| Flag | Bahamas | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9161728 | 9161716 |
Explorer of the Seas
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Large 3,114-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
3,114 passengers means tons of activities
44 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Voyager of the Seas
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Large 3,114-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
3,114 passengers means tons of activities
44 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Free cancellation on most rooms
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