Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated February 2026
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)
Jewel of the Seas
Radiance of the Seas
Gross Tonnage
Jewel of the Seas
90,090 GT
Radiance of the Seas
90,090 GT
Length
Jewel of the Seas
293 m
Radiance of the Seas
293 m
Beam
Jewel of the Seas
32.2 m
Radiance of the Seas
32 m
Passengers
Jewel of the Seas
2,140
Radiance of the Seas
2,143
Crew
Jewel of the Seas
859
Radiance of the Seas
859
Decks
Jewel of the Seas
13
Radiance of the Seas
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Year Built
Jewel of the Seas
2,004
Radiance of the Seas
2,001
Space Ratio
Jewel of the Seas
42.1 GT/pax
Radiance of the Seas
42.0 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Jewel of the Seas
2.49 :1
Radiance of the Seas
2.49 :1
| Specification | Jewel of the Seas | Radiance of the Seas |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Royal Caribbean International | Royal Caribbean International |
| Class | Radiance Class | Radiance Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,004Winner | 2,001 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 90,090 GT | 90,090 GT |
| Length | 293 m | 293 m |
| Beam | 32.2 mWinner | 32 m |
| Draft | 13.5 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 2,140 | 2,143Winner |
| Crew | 859 | 859 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 42.1 GT/paxWinner | 42.0 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.49:1 | 2.49:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Meyer Werft | Meyer Werft |
| Flag | Bahamas | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9227496 | 9195195 |
Jewel of the Seas
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
42 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Good range of onboard options
Good value for money
Radiance of the Seas
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
42 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Good range of onboard options
Good value for money
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| Decks | 13 | — |
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