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
Wonder of the Seas
Gross Tonnage
Icon of the Seas
250,800 GT
Wonder of the Seas
236,857 GT
Length
Icon of the Seas
365 m
Wonder of the Seas
362 m
Beam
Icon of the Seas
65 m
Wonder of the Seas
64 m
Passengers
Icon of the Seas
7,600
Wonder of the Seas
6,988
Crew
Icon of the Seas
2,350
Wonder of the Seas
2,300
Decks
Icon of the Seas
—
Wonder of the Seas
18
Year Built
Icon of the Seas
2,024
Wonder of the Seas
2,022
Space Ratio
Icon of the Seas
33.0 GT/pax
Wonder of the Seas
33.9 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Icon of the Seas
3.23 :1
Wonder of the Seas
3.04 :1
| Specification | Icon of the Seas | Wonder of the Seas |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Royal Caribbean International | Royal Caribbean International |
| Class | Icon Class | Oasis Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,024Winner | 2,022 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 250,800 GTWinner | 236,857 GT |
| Length | 365 mWinner | 362 m |
| Beam | 65 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 7,600Winner | 6,988 |
| Crew | 2,350Winner | 2,300 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 33.0 GT/pax | 33.9 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 3.23:1 | 3.04:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Meyer Turku | Chantiers de l'Atlantique |
| Flag | Bahamas | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9829930 | 9838345 |
Icon of the Seas is the larger vessel at 250,800 GT — 6% more than Wonder of the Seas's 236,857 GT. Built in 2024, Icon of the Seas is 2 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Wonder of the Seas edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 3.0:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Icon of the Seas |
| Capacity | Icon of the Seas |
| Modernity | Icon of the Seas |
| Service | Wonder of the Seas |
| Spaciousness | Wonder of the Seas |
Bottom line: Icon of the Seas wins more categories (3 vs 2), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
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
Wonder of the Seas
6,988 passengers means tons of activities
Large 6,988-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
Built in 2022 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Free cancellation on most rooms
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64 m |
| Draft | 9.1 m | 9.3 mWinner |
| Decks | — | 18 |
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