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)
Grandeur of the Seas
Marella Voyager
Gross Tonnage
Grandeur of the Seas
74,137 GT
Marella Voyager
76,998 GT
Length
Grandeur of the Seas
279 m
Marella Voyager
264 m
Beam
Grandeur of the Seas
32 m
Marella Voyager
32 m
Passengers
Grandeur of the Seas
1,992
Marella Voyager
1,814
Crew
Grandeur of the Seas
760
Marella Voyager
726
Decks
Grandeur of the Seas
—
Marella Voyager
—
Year Built
Grandeur of the Seas
1,996
Marella Voyager
1,997
Space Ratio
Grandeur of the Seas
37.2 GT/pax
Marella Voyager
42.5 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Grandeur of the Seas
2.62 :1
Marella Voyager
2.50 :1
| Specification | Grandeur of the Seas | Marella Voyager |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Royal Caribbean International | Marella Cruises |
| Class | Vision Class | Vision Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 1,996 | 1,997Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 74,137 GT | 76,998 GTWinner |
| Length | 279 mWinner | 264 m |
| Beam | 32 m | 32 m |
| Draft | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 1,992Winner | 1,814 |
| Crew | 760Winner | 726 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 37.2 GT/pax | 42.5 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.62:1 | 2.50:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Kvaerner Masa-Yards | Chantiers de l'Atlantique |
| Flag | Bahamas | Malta |
| IMO Number | 9102996 | 9210220 |
Marella Voyager offers more personal space with a space ratio of 42.5 GT per passenger versus 37.2. Marella Voyager edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 2.5:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Grandeur of the Seas |
| Capacity | Grandeur of the Seas |
| Modernity | Marella Voyager |
| Service | Marella Voyager |
| Spaciousness | Marella Voyager |
Bottom line: Marella Voyager wins more categories (3 vs 2), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Grandeur of the Seas
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
Marella Voyager
42 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Premium onboard experience
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
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7.8 m |
8.4 mWinner |
| Decks | — | — |
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