Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated February 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
Pacific Adventure
Gross Tonnage
Grandeur of the Seas
74,137 GT
Pacific Adventure
109,000 GT
Length
Grandeur of the Seas
279 m
Pacific Adventure
290 m
Beam
Grandeur of the Seas
32 m
Pacific Adventure
36 m
Passengers
Grandeur of the Seas
1,992
Pacific Adventure
2,636
Crew
Grandeur of the Seas
760
Pacific Adventure
1,100
Decks
Grandeur of the Seas
—
Pacific Adventure
—
Year Built
Grandeur of the Seas
1,996
Pacific Adventure
2,001
Space Ratio
Grandeur of the Seas
37.2 GT/pax
Pacific Adventure
41.4 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Grandeur of the Seas
2.62 :1
Pacific Adventure
2.40 :1
| Specification | Grandeur of the Seas | Pacific Adventure |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Royal Caribbean International | P&O Cruises Australia |
| Class | Vision Class | Grand Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 1,996 | 2,001Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 74,137 GT | 109,000 GTWinner |
| Length | 279 m | 290 mWinner |
| Beam | 32 m | 36 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 1,992 | 2,636Winner |
| Crew | 760 | 1,100Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 37.2 GT/pax | 41.4 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.62:1 | 2.40:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Kvaerner Masa-Yards | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Bahamas | United Kingdom |
| IMO Number | 9102996 | 9169548 |
Pacific Adventure is the significantly larger vessel at 109,000 GT — 47% more than Grandeur of the Seas's 74,137 GT. Pacific Adventure offers more personal space with a space ratio of 41.4 GT per passenger versus 37.2. Built in 2001, Pacific Adventure is 5 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Pacific Adventure |
| Capacity | Pacific Adventure |
| Modernity | Pacific Adventure |
| Service | Pacific Adventure |
| Spaciousness | Pacific Adventure |
Bottom line: Pacific Adventure wins more categories (5 vs 0), 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
Pacific Adventure
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
41 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
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| Draft | 7.8 m | — |
| Decks | — | — |
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