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Icon of the Seas vs Wonder of the Seas

Side-by-side cruise ship comparison. Icon of the Seas wins 5 of 7 scored categories.

At a glance

Quick Compare

Category
Icon of the Seas
Wonder of the Seas
Size
250,800 GT
236,857 GT
Passengers
7,600
6,988
Year built
2024
2022
Crew ratio
3.2 guests per crew
3.0 guests per crew
Space ratio
33.0 GT per guest
33.9 GT per guest
Decks
No data
18
Length
365 m
362 m
From price
$1,105.39 pp
$304.15 pp

The verdict

Comparison Verdict

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 travelers seeking modern amenities and design. Wonder of the Seas edges ahead in service at 3.0 guests per crew, meaning more crew per guest.

CategoryWinner
SizeIcon of the Seas
CapacityIcon of the Seas
ModernityIcon of the Seas
ServiceWonder of the Seas
SpaciousnessWonder of the Seas
DecksNo data
LengthIcon of the Seas
Fleet PowerIcon of the Seas

Bottom line: Icon of the Seas leads 5–2 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose Icon of the Seas for overall superiority; pick Wonder of the Seas if its strengths matter more to you.

Decide

Which Ship Is Right for You?

Choose Icon of the Seas if

  • You want the newer ship (built 2024, 2 years newer)
  • Size matters to you (250,800 GT)
  • More onboard variety (7,600 guests)
Book Icon of the Seas

Choose Wonder of the Seas if

  • More crew per guest (3.0 guests per crew)
  • More space per guest (33.9 GT per guest)
  • Lower fares per night (from $76 per person per night)
Book Wonder of the Seas

Prices

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Icon of the Seas

from $1,105.39 per person

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Wonder of the Seas

from $304.15 per person

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Fares

Sailing Prices

DetailIcon of the SeasWonder of the Seas
Cheapest$1,105.39 pp$304.15 pp
Per night$158 pp$76 pp
DepartingNov 14Nov 2
Duration7 nights4 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 Wonder of the Seas

Wonder of the Seas sailing from Miami, Florida

3 Night Bahamas & Perfect Day Cruise

Royal Caribbean • Wonder of the Seas

Oct 30, 2026 · 3 nights

Bahamas

$439/person$146/night
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Wonder of the Seas sailing from Miami, Florida

4 Night Bahamas & Perfect Day Cruise

Royal Caribbean • Wonder of the Seas

Nov 2, 2026 · 4 nights

Caribbean

$304/person$76/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.