Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated February 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)
Icon of the Seas
MSC World Europe
Gross Tonnage
Icon of the Seas
250,800 GT
MSC World Europe
215,863 GT
Length
Icon of the Seas
365 m
MSC World Europe
333 m
Beam
Icon of the Seas
65 m
MSC World Europe
47 m
Passengers
Icon of the Seas
7,600
MSC World Europe
6,774
Crew
Icon of the Seas
2,350
MSC World Europe
2,138
Decks
Icon of the Seas
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MSC World Europe
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Year Built
Icon of the Seas
2,024
MSC World Europe
2,024
Space Ratio
Icon of the Seas
33.0 GT/pax
MSC World Europe
31.9 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Icon of the Seas
3.23 :1
MSC World Europe
3.17 :1
| Specification | Icon of the Seas | MSC World Europe |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Royal Caribbean International | MSC Cruises |
| Class | Icon Class | World Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,024 | 2,024 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 250,800 GTWinner | 215,863 GT |
| Length | 365 mWinner | 333 m |
| Beam | 65 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 7,600Winner | 6,774 |
| Crew | 2,350Winner | 2,138 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 33.0 GT/paxWinner | 31.9 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 3.23:1 | 3.17:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Meyer Turku | Chantiers de l'Atlantique |
| Flag | Bahamas | Malta |
| IMO Number | 9829930 | 9908134 |
Icon of the Seas
Large 7,600-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
7,600 passengers means tons of activities
Built in 2024 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Comfortable atmosphere for two
MSC World Europe
Large 6,774-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
6,774 passengers means tons of activities
Built in 2024 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Free cancellation on most rooms
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Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
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47 m |
| Draft | 9.1 m | — |
| Decks | — | — |
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