Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated February 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)
Mein Schiff 1
World Dream
Gross Tonnage
Mein Schiff 1
111,500 GT
World Dream
151,300 GT
Length
Mein Schiff 1
316 m
World Dream
335 m
Beam
Mein Schiff 1
36 m
World Dream
40 m
Passengers
Mein Schiff 1
2,894
World Dream
3,400
Crew
Mein Schiff 1
1,000
World Dream
2,000
Decks
Mein Schiff 1
—
World Dream
—
Year Built
Mein Schiff 1
2,018
World Dream
2,017
Space Ratio
Mein Schiff 1
38.5 GT/pax
World Dream
44.5 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Mein Schiff 1
2.89 :1
World Dream
1.70 :1
| Specification | Mein Schiff 1 | World Dream |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | TUI Cruises | Dream Cruises |
| Class | Legacy | Dream Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,018Winner | 2,017 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 111,500 GT | 151,300 GTWinner |
| Length | 316 m | 335 mWinner |
| Beam | 36 m | 40 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 2,894 | 3,400Winner |
| Crew | 1,000 | 2,000Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 38.5 GT/pax | 44.5 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.89:1 | 1.70:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Meyer Turku | Meyer Werft |
| Flag | Malta | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9783576 | 9731049 |
World Dream is the significantly larger vessel at 151,300 GT — 36% more than Mein Schiff 1's 111,500 GT. World Dream offers more personal space with a space ratio of 44.5 GT per passenger versus 38.5. World Dream edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 1.7:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | World Dream |
| Capacity | World Dream |
| Modernity | Mein Schiff 1 |
| Service | World Dream |
| Spaciousness | World Dream |
Bottom line: World Dream wins more categories (4 vs 1), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Mein Schiff 1
Built in 2018 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good value for money
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Good range of onboard options
World Dream
Built in 2017 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
45 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
3,400 passengers means tons of activities
Large 3,400-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
Free cancellation on most rooms
Bundle & save on your cruise trip
Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
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| Draft | 12.5 m | — |
| Decks | — | — |
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