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Icon of the Seas vs Star of the Seas

Side-by-side cruise ship comparison. Star of the Seas wins 1 of 7 scored categories.

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Category
Icon of the Seas
Star of the Seas
Size
250,800 GT
250,800 GT
Passengers
7,600
7,600
Year built
2024
2025
Crew ratio
3.2 guests per crew
3.2 guests per crew
Space ratio
33.0 GT per guest
33.0 GT per guest
Decks
No data
No data
Length
365 m
365 m
From price
$1,105.39 pp
$1,193.07 pp

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  • Lower fares per night (from $158 per person per night)
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  • You want the newer ship (built 2025, 1 year newer)
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Prices

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Icon of the Seas

from $1,105.39 per person

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Star of the Seas

from $1,193.07 per person

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Fares

Sailing Prices

DetailIcon of the SeasStar of the Seas
Cheapest$1,105.39 pp$1,193.07 pp
Per night$158 pp$170 pp
DepartingNov 14Nov 8
Duration7 nights7 nights
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Sailings

Upcoming Sailings

Upcoming Sailings on Icon of the Seas

Icon of the Seas sailing from Miami, Florida

7 Night Western Caribbean & Perfect Day

Royal Caribbean • Icon of the Seas

Oct 31, 2026 · 7 nights

Mexico

$1,274/person$182/night
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Icon of the Seas sailing from Miami, Florida

7 Night Eastern Caribbean & Perfect Day

Royal Caribbean • Icon of the Seas

Nov 7, 2026 · 7 nights

Bahamas

$1,260/person$180/night
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Icon of the Seas sailing from Miami, Florida

7 Night Western Caribbean & Perfect Day

Royal Caribbean • Icon of the Seas

Nov 14, 2026 · 7 nights

Bahamas

$1,105/person$158/night
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Upcoming Sailings on Star of the Seas

Star of the Seas sailing from Port Canaveral, Florida

7 Night Eastern Caribbean & Perfect Day

Royal Caribbean • Star of the Seas

Nov 1, 2026 · 7 nights

Caribbean

$2,008/person$287/night
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Star of the Seas sailing from Port Canaveral, Florida

7 Night Western Caribbean & Perfect Day

Royal Caribbean • Star of the Seas

Nov 8, 2026 · 7 nights

Bahamas

$1,193/person$170/night
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Star of the Seas sailing from Port Canaveral, Florida

7 Night Eastern Caribbean & Perfect Day

Royal Caribbean • Star of the Seas

Nov 15, 2026 · 7 nights

Bahamas

$1,302/person$186/night
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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.