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
Rhapsody of the Seas
Gross Tonnage
Grandeur of the Seas
74,137 GT
Rhapsody of the Seas
78,491 GT
Length
Grandeur of the Seas
279 m
Rhapsody of the Seas
279 m
Beam
Grandeur of the Seas
32 m
Rhapsody of the Seas
32 m
Passengers
Grandeur of the Seas
1,992
Rhapsody of the Seas
2,000
Crew
Grandeur of the Seas
760
Rhapsody of the Seas
765
Decks
Grandeur of the Seas
—
Rhapsody of the Seas
—
Year Built
Grandeur of the Seas
1,996
Rhapsody of the Seas
1,997
Space Ratio
Grandeur of the Seas
37.2 GT/pax
Rhapsody of the Seas
39.3 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Grandeur of the Seas
2.62 :1
Rhapsody of the Seas
2.61 :1
| Specification | Grandeur of the Seas | Rhapsody of the Seas |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Royal Caribbean International | Royal Caribbean International |
| Class | Vision Class | Vision Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 1,996 | 1,997Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 74,137 GT | 78,491 GTWinner |
| Length | 279 m | 279 m |
| Beam | 32 m | 32 m |
| Draft | 7.8 m | 7.8 m |
| Decks | — | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 1,992 | 2,000Winner |
| Crew | 760 | 765Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 37.2 GT/pax | 39.3 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.62:1 | 2.61:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Kvaerner Masa-Yards | Chantiers de l'Atlantique |
| Flag | Bahamas | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9102996 | 9116864 |
Grandeur of the Seas
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
Rhapsody of the Seas
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
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