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)
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Star of the Seas
Gross Tonnage
Icon of the Seas
250,800 GT
Star of the Seas
250,800 GT
Length
Icon of the Seas
365 m
Star of the Seas
365 m
Beam
Icon of the Seas
65 m
Star of the Seas
65 m
Passengers
Icon of the Seas
7,600
Star of the Seas
7,600
Crew
Icon of the Seas
2,350
Star of the Seas
2,350
Decks
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—
Star of the Seas
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Year Built
Icon of the Seas
2,024
Star of the Seas
2,025
Space Ratio
Icon of the Seas
33.0 GT/pax
Star of the Seas
33.0 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Icon of the Seas
3.23 :1
Star of the Seas
3.23 :1
| Specification | Icon of the Seas | Star of the Seas |
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| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Royal Caribbean International | Royal Caribbean International |
| Class | Icon Class | Icon Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,024 | 2,025Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 250,800 GT | 250,800 GT |
| Length | 365 m | 365 m |
| Beam | 65 m | 65 m |
| Draft | 9.1 m | 9.3 mWinner |
| Decks | — | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 7,600 | 7,600 |
| Crew | 2,350 | 2,350 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 33.0 GT/pax | 33.0 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 3.23:1 | 3.23:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Meyer Turku | Meyer Turku |
| Flag | Bahamas | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9829930 | 9916901 |
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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
Star of the Seas
Large 7,600-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
7,600 passengers means tons of activities
Built in 2025 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Free cancellation on most rooms
Bundle & save on your cruise trip
Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
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