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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)
Genting Dream
Iona
Gross Tonnage
Genting Dream
151,300 GT
Iona
184,700 GT
Length
Genting Dream
335 m
Iona
345 m
Beam
Genting Dream
40 m
Iona
42 m
Passengers
Genting Dream
3,400
Iona
5,200
Crew
Genting Dream
2,000
Iona
1,800
Decks
Genting Dream
—
Iona
—
Year Built
Genting Dream
2,016
Iona
2,020
Space Ratio
Genting Dream
44.5 GT/pax
Iona
35.5 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Genting Dream
1.70 :1
Iona
2.89 :1
| Specification | Genting Dream | Iona |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Dream Cruises | P&O Cruises |
| Class | Dream Class | Excellence Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,016 | 2,020Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 151,300 GT | 184,700 GTWinner |
| Length | 335 m | 345 mWinner |
| Beam | 40 m | 42 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 3,400 | 5,200Winner |
| Crew | 2,000Winner | 1,800 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 44.5 GT/paxWinner | 35.5 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.70:1Winner | 2.89:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Meyer Werft | Meyer Werft |
| Flag | Bahamas | United Kingdom |
| IMO Number | 9731037 | 9808037 |
Iona is the significantly larger vessel at 184,700 GT — 22% more than Genting Dream's 151,300 GT. Genting Dream offers more personal space with a space ratio of 44.5 GT per passenger versus 35.5. Built in 2020, Iona is 4 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Iona |
| Capacity | Iona |
| Modernity | Iona |
| Service | Genting Dream |
| Spaciousness | Genting Dream |
Bottom line: Iona wins more categories (3 vs 2), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Genting Dream
Built in 2016 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
45 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
3,400 passengers means tons of activities
Large 3,400-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
Iona
Large 5,200-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
5,200 passengers means tons of activities
Built in 2020 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Free cancellation on most rooms
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| Draft | — | 8.8 m |
| Decks | — | — |
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