Spots going fastExplorer of the Seas vs Voyager of the Seas
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
Explorer of the Seas wins 6 of 8 categories. Explorer of the Seas is $53.84 cheaper per person.
Score: 6 – 0
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Category
Explorer of the Seas
Voyager of the Seas
Size
137,308 GT
137,276 GT
Passengers
3,114
3,114
Year Built
2000
1999
Crew Ratio
1:2.6
1:2.6
Space Ratio
44.1
44.1
Decks
—
—
Length
311m
311m
From Price
$994.97/pp
$1,048.81/pp
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Explorer of the Seas if...
- You want the newer ship (built 2000, 1yr newer)
- Size matters to you (137,308 GT)
- Better service ratio (2.6:1 crew ratio)
- More space per guest (44.1 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.
Are the prices shown accurate?
Prices are sourced from Cruisebound and reflect real-time availability. They may change based on cabin type, date, and demand. Click through to see the latest fares.
Can I compare more than two ships?
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How current is the ship data?
Specifications come from our database of 380+ vessels, revalidated every 5 minutes via ISR. The "Updated" timestamp shows when records were last modified.
