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
Vision of the Seas
Gross Tonnage
Grandeur of the Seas
74,137 GT
Vision of the Seas
78,340 GT
Length
Grandeur of the Seas
279 m
Vision of the Seas
279 m
Beam
Grandeur of the Seas
32 m
Vision of the Seas
32 m
Passengers
Grandeur of the Seas
1,992
Vision of the Seas
2,000
Crew
Grandeur of the Seas
760
Vision of the Seas
742
Decks
Grandeur of the Seas
—
Vision of the Seas
—
Year Built
Grandeur of the Seas
1,996
Vision of the Seas
1,998
Space Ratio
Grandeur of the Seas
37.2 GT/pax
Vision of the Seas
39.2 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Grandeur of the Seas
2.62 :1
Vision of the Seas
2.70 :1
| Specification | Grandeur of the Seas | Vision of the Seas |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Royal Caribbean International | Royal Caribbean International |
| Class | Vision Class | Vision Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 1,996 | 1,998Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 74,137 GT | 78,340 GTWinner |
| Length | 279 m | 279 m |
| Beam | 32 m | 32 m |
| Draft | 7.8 m | 8 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 1,992 | 2,000Winner |
| Crew | 760Winner | 742 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 37.2 GT/pax | 39.2 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.62:1Winner | 2.70:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Kvaerner Masa-Yards | Chantiers de l'Atlantique |
| Flag | Bahamas | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9102996 | 9106302 |
Vision of the Seas is the larger vessel at 78,340 GT — 6% more than Grandeur of the Seas's 74,137 GT. Built in 1998, Vision of the Seas is 2 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Vision of the Seas |
| Capacity | Grandeur of the Seas |
| Modernity | Vision of the Seas |
| Service | Grandeur of the Seas |
| Spaciousness | Vision of the Seas |
Bottom line: Vision of the Seas 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
Vision 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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