10 Night Southern Caribbean Cruise
Royal Caribbean • Independence of the Seas
Oct 29, 2026 · 10 nights
Caribbean
$999/person$100/night
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Independence of the Seas vs Oasis of the Seas
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison. Oasis of the Seas wins 6 of 7 scored categories.
At a glance
Quick Compare
Category
Independence of the Seas
Oasis of the Seas
Size
154,407 GT
225,282 GT
Passengers
4,370
6,780
Year built
2008
2009
Crew ratio
3.2 guests per crew
3.1 guests per crew
Space ratio
35.3 GT per guest
33.2 GT per guest
Decks
No data
No data
Length
339 m
362 m
From price
$415.57 pp
$348.22 pp
The verdict
Comparison Verdict
Oasis of the Seas is the significantly larger vessel at 225,282 GT, 46% more than Independence of the Seas's 154,407 GT. Oasis of the Seas accommodates 2,410 more guests (6,780 vs 4,370), making it the larger resort-at-sea. Independence of the Seas trades capacity for a more intimate atmosphere. At 362 m, Oasis of the Seas stretches 23 m longer than Independence of the Seas's 339 m, a meaningful difference in pier presence and onboard deck space.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Oasis of the Seas |
| Capacity | Oasis of the Seas |
| Modernity | Oasis of the Seas |
| Service | Oasis of the Seas |
| Spaciousness | Independence of the Seas |
| Decks | No data |
| Length | Oasis of the Seas |
| Fleet Power | Oasis of the Seas |
Bottom line: Oasis of the Seas leads 6–1 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose Oasis of the Seas for overall superiority; pick Independence of the Seas if Spaciousness matter more to you.
Decide
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Independence of the Seas if
- More space per guest (35.3 GT per guest)
- Lower fares per night (from $59 per person per night)
Choose Oasis of the Seas if
- You want the newer ship (built 2009, 1 year newer)
- Size matters to you (225,282 GT)
- More onboard variety (6,780 guests)
- More crew per guest (3.1 guests per crew)
Prices
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Fares
Sailing Prices
| Detail | Independence of the Seas | Oasis of the Seas |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | $415.57 pp | $348.22 pp |
| Per night | $59 pp | $87 pp |
| Departing | Nov 15 | Nov 9 |
| Duration | 7 nights | 4 nights |
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Prices from Cruisebound, per person, for the sailing shown.
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Upcoming Sailings
Upcoming Sailings on Independence of the Seas
7 Night Western Caribbean & Perfect Day
Royal Caribbean • Independence of the Seas
Nov 8, 2026 · 7 nights
Bahamas
$573/person$82/night
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7 Night Eastern Caribbean & Perfect Day
Royal Caribbean • Independence of the Seas
Nov 15, 2026 · 7 nights
Bahamas
$416/person$59/night
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3 Night Bahamas & Perfect Day Cruise
Royal Caribbean • Oasis of the Seas
Nov 6, 2026 · 3 nights
Bahamas
$529/person$176/night
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4 Night Bahamas & Perfect Day Cruise
Royal Caribbean • Oasis of the Seas
Nov 9, 2026 · 4 nights
Caribbean
$348/person$87/night
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3 Night Bahamas & Perfect Day Cruise
Royal Caribbean • Oasis of the Seas
Nov 13, 2026 · 3 nights
Caribbean
$629/person$210/night
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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?
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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.
