Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
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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)
Grandeur of the Seas
Valiant Lady
Gross Tonnage
Grandeur of the Seas
74,137 GT
Valiant Lady
110,000 GT
Length
Grandeur of the Seas
279 m
Valiant Lady
278 m
Beam
Grandeur of the Seas
32 m
Valiant Lady
38 m
Passengers
Grandeur of the Seas
1,992
Valiant Lady
2,770
Crew
Grandeur of the Seas
760
Valiant Lady
1,150
Decks
Grandeur of the Seas
—
Valiant Lady
—
Year Built
Grandeur of the Seas
1,996
Valiant Lady
2,022
Space Ratio
Grandeur of the Seas
37.2 GT/pax
Valiant Lady
39.7 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Grandeur of the Seas
2.62 :1
Valiant Lady
2.41 :1
| Specification | Grandeur of the Seas | Valiant Lady |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Royal Caribbean International | Virgin Voyages |
| Class | Vision Class | Virgin Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 1,996 | 2,022Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 74,137 GT | 110,000 GTWinner |
| Length | 279 mWinner | 278 m |
| Beam | 32 m | 38 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 1,992 | 2,770Winner |
| Crew | 760 | 1,150Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 37.2 GT/pax | 39.7 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.62:1 | 2.41:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Kvaerner Masa-Yards | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Bahamas | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9102996 | 9823259 |
Valiant Lady is the significantly larger vessel at 110,000 GT — 48% more than Grandeur of the Seas's 74,137 GT. Built in 2022, Valiant Lady is 26 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Valiant Lady edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 2.4:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Valiant Lady |
| Capacity | Valiant Lady |
| Modernity | Valiant Lady |
| Service | Valiant Lady |
| Spaciousness | Valiant Lady |
Bottom line: Valiant Lady 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
Valiant Lady
Built in 2022 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
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| Draft | 7.8 m | 8 mWinner |
| Decks | — | — |
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