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Royal Caribbean • Icon of the Seas
Oct 3, 2026 · 7 nights
Bahamas
$1,613/person$230/night
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Icon of the Seas vs MSC World America
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison. Icon of the Seas wins 5 of 7 scored categories.
At a glance
Quick Compare
Category
Icon of the Seas
MSC World America
Size
250,800 GT
205,700 GT
Passengers
7,600
6,762
Year built
2024
2025
Crew ratio
3.2 guests per crew
3.2 guests per crew
Space ratio
33.0 GT per guest
30.4 GT per guest
Decks
No data
No data
Length
365 m
333 m
From price
$1,066.37 pp
$478.26 pp
The verdict
Comparison Verdict
Icon of the Seas is the significantly larger vessel at 250,800 GT, 22% more than MSC World America's 205,700 GT. Icon of the Seas accommodates 838 more guests (7,600 vs 6,762), making it the larger resort-at-sea. MSC World America trades capacity for a more intimate atmosphere. At 365 m, Icon of the Seas stretches 32 m longer than MSC World America's 333 m, a meaningful difference in pier presence and onboard deck space.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Icon of the Seas |
| Capacity | Icon of the Seas |
| Modernity | MSC World America |
| Service | MSC World America |
| Spaciousness | Icon of the Seas |
| Decks | No data |
| Length | Icon of the Seas |
| Fleet Power | Icon of the Seas |
Bottom line: Icon of the Seas leads 5–2 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose Icon of the Seas for overall superiority; pick MSC World America if its strengths matter more to you.
Decide
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Icon of the Seas if
- Size matters to you (250,800 GT)
- More onboard variety (7,600 guests)
- More space per guest (33.0 GT per guest)
Choose MSC World America if
- You want the newer ship (built 2025, 1 year newer)
- More crew per guest (3.2 guests per crew)
- Lower fares per night (from $68 per person per night)
Prices
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Fares
Sailing Prices
| Detail | Icon of the Seas | MSC World America |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | $1,066.37 pp | $478.26 pp |
| Per night | $152 pp | $68 pp |
| Departing | Oct 17 | Oct 17 |
| Duration | 7 nights | 7 nights |
| View sailing | View sailing |
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FAQ
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?
Yes, up to four ships. Use the search tool on the compare hub page to add additional ships.
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.
