Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 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)
Marella Voyager
Rhapsody of the Seas
Gross Tonnage
Marella Voyager
76,998 GT
Rhapsody of the Seas
78,491 GT
Length
Marella Voyager
264 m
Rhapsody of the Seas
279 m
Beam
Marella Voyager
32 m
Rhapsody of the Seas
32 m
Passengers
Marella Voyager
1,814
Rhapsody of the Seas
2,000
Crew
Marella Voyager
726
Rhapsody of the Seas
765
Decks
Marella Voyager
—
Rhapsody of the Seas
—
Year Built
Marella Voyager
1,997
Rhapsody of the Seas
1,997
Space Ratio
Marella Voyager
42.5 GT/pax
Rhapsody of the Seas
39.3 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Marella Voyager
2.50 :1
Rhapsody of the Seas
2.61 :1
| Specification | Marella Voyager | Rhapsody of the Seas |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Marella Cruises | Royal Caribbean International |
| Class | Vision Class | Vision Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 1,997 | 1,997 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 76,998 GT | 78,491 GTWinner |
| Length | 264 m | 279 mWinner |
| Beam | 32 m | 32 m |
| Draft | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 1,814 | 2,000Winner |
| Crew | 726 | 765Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 42.5 GT/paxWinner | 39.3 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.50:1Winner | 2.61:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Chantiers de l'Atlantique | Chantiers de l'Atlantique |
| Flag | Malta | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9210220 | 9116864 |
Marella Voyager
42 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Premium onboard experience
Good range of onboard options
Rhapsody of the Seas
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
Bundle & save on your cruise trip
Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
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8.4 mWinner |
7.8 m |
| Decks | — | — |
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