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)
Icon of the Seas
Utopia of the Seas
Gross Tonnage
Icon of the Seas
250,800 GT
Utopia of the Seas
236,860 GT
Length
Icon of the Seas
365 m
Utopia of the Seas
362 m
Beam
Icon of the Seas
65 m
Utopia of the Seas
64 m
Passengers
Icon of the Seas
7,600
Utopia of the Seas
5,668
Crew
Icon of the Seas
2,350
Utopia of the Seas
2,290
Decks
Icon of the Seas
—
Utopia of the Seas
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Year Built
Icon of the Seas
2,024
Utopia of the Seas
2,024
Space Ratio
Icon of the Seas
33.0 GT/pax
Utopia of the Seas
41.8 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Icon of the Seas
3.23 :1
Utopia of the Seas
2.48 :1
| Specification | Icon of the Seas | Utopia of the Seas |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Royal Caribbean International | Royal Caribbean International |
| Class | Icon Class | Oasis Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,024 | 2,024 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 250,800 GTWinner | 236,860 GT |
| Length | 365 mWinner | 362 m |
| Beam | 65 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 7,600Winner | 5,668 |
| Crew | 2,350Winner | 2,290 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 33.0 GT/pax | 41.8 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 3.23:1 | 2.48:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Meyer Turku | Chantiers de l'Atlantique |
| Flag | Bahamas | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9829930 | 9871621 |
Icon of the Seas is the larger vessel at 250,800 GT — 6% more than Utopia of the Seas's 236,860 GT. Utopia of the Seas offers more personal space with a space ratio of 41.8 GT per passenger versus 33.0. Utopia of the Seas edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 2.5:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Icon of the Seas |
| Capacity | Icon of the Seas |
| Modernity | Tie |
| Service | Utopia of the Seas |
| Spaciousness | Utopia of the Seas |
Bottom line: Icon of the Seas and Utopia of the Seas are closely matched — your best pick depends on which qualities matter most to you.
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
Utopia of the Seas
5,668 passengers means tons of activities
Large 5,668-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
42 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Built in 2024 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Free cancellation on most rooms
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Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
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64 m |
| Draft | 9.1 m | 9.3 mWinner |
| Decks | — | — |
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