7 Night Southern Caribbean Cruise
Royal Caribbean • Grandeur of the Seas
Oct 31, 2026 · 7 nights
Panama Canal
$1,235/person$176/night
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Grandeur of the Seas vs Rhapsody of the Seas
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison. Rhapsody of the Seas wins 6 of 7 scored categories.
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Category
Grandeur of the Seas
Rhapsody of the Seas
Size
74,137 GT
78,491 GT
Passengers
1,992
2,000
Year built
1996
1997
Crew ratio
2.6 guests per crew
2.6 guests per crew
Space ratio
37.2 GT per guest
39.3 GT per guest
Decks
No data
No data
Length
279 m
279 m
From price
$1,234.75 pp
$636.16 pp
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Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Rhapsody of the Seas if
- You want the newer ship (built 1997, 1 year newer)
- Size matters to you (78,491 GT)
- More onboard variety (2,000 guests)
- More crew per guest (2.6 guests per crew)
Prices
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Fares
Sailing Prices
| Detail | Grandeur of the Seas | Rhapsody of the Seas |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | $1,234.75 pp | $636.16 pp |
| Per night | $176 pp | $91 pp |
| Departing | Oct 31 | Nov 14 |
| Duration | 7 nights | 7 nights |
| View sailing | View sailing |
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Upcoming Sailings
Upcoming Sailings on Grandeur of the Seas
10 Night Southern Caribbean Cruise
Royal Caribbean • Grandeur of the Seas
Nov 14, 2026 · 10 nights
Panama Canal
$2,381/person$238/night
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7 Nt Southern Caribbean Holiday Cruise
Royal Caribbean • Grandeur of the Seas
Dec 19, 2026
Panama Canal
$2,037/person
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7 Night Southern Caribbean Cruise
Royal Caribbean • Rhapsody of the Seas
Nov 7, 2026 · 7 nights
Caribbean
$738/person$105/night
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7 Night Southern Caribbean Cruise
Royal Caribbean • Rhapsody of the Seas
Nov 14, 2026 · 7 nights
Caribbean
$636/person$91/night
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7 Night Southern Caribbean Cruise
Royal Caribbean • Rhapsody of the Seas
Nov 21, 2026 · 7 nights
Caribbean
$878/person$125/night
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is the comparison score calculated?
We score 8 categories from spec data: size, capacity, modernity, service, spaciousness, decks, length and fleet power. Each category awards one point to the winning ship. A category where either ship has no data is marked No data and left out of the score.
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, and mass-market ships often fall between 30 and 40.
What does the passenger-to-crew ratio mean?
It is the number of guests for each crew member, shown as "3.0 guests per crew". Lower is better: more staff per guest usually means more attentive service. Luxury lines aim for fewer than 2 guests per crew, and large mainstream ships often carry 3 to 4.
Are the prices shown accurate?
Prices come from Cruisebound and are per person for the sailing shown. They change with cabin type, date and demand, so open the sailing to see the current fare.
Can I compare more than two ships?
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How current is the ship data?
Specifications come from our database of 380+ ships, and this page refreshes daily. An "Updated" date appears at the top when either ship's record changed in the last 30 days.
