Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 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)
Odyssey of the Seas
Voyager of the Seas
Gross Tonnage
Odyssey of the Seas
169,379 GT
Voyager of the Seas
137,276 GT
Length
Odyssey of the Seas
347 m
Voyager of the Seas
311 m
Beam
Odyssey of the Seas
41 m
Voyager of the Seas
48 m
Passengers
Odyssey of the Seas
4,198
Voyager of the Seas
3,114
Crew
Odyssey of the Seas
1,551
Voyager of the Seas
1,176
Decks
Odyssey of the Seas
—
Voyager of the Seas
—
Year Built
Odyssey of the Seas
2,021
Voyager of the Seas
1,999
Space Ratio
Odyssey of the Seas
40.4 GT/pax
Voyager of the Seas
44.1 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Odyssey of the Seas
2.71 :1
Voyager of the Seas
2.65 :1
| Specification | Odyssey of the Seas | Voyager of the Seas |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Royal Caribbean International | Royal Caribbean International |
| Class | Quantum Ultra Class | Voyager Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,021Winner | 1,999 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 169,379 GTWinner | 137,276 GT |
| Length | 347 mWinner | 311 m |
| Beam | 41 m | 48 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 4,198Winner | 3,114 |
| Crew | 1,551Winner | 1,176 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 40.4 GT/pax | 44.1 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.71:1 | 2.65:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Meyer Werft | Kvaerner Masa-Yards |
| Flag | Bahamas | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9795737 | 9161716 |
Odyssey of the Seas is the significantly larger vessel at 169,379 GT — 23% more than Voyager of the Seas's 137,276 GT. Built in 2021, Odyssey of the Seas is 22 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Odyssey of the Seas |
| Capacity | Odyssey of the Seas |
| Modernity | Odyssey of the Seas |
| Service | Voyager of the Seas |
| Spaciousness | Voyager of the Seas |
Bottom line: Odyssey of the Seas wins more categories (3 vs 2), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Odyssey of the Seas
Built in 2021 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
4,198 passengers means tons of activities
Large 4,198-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
40 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Voyager of the Seas
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Large 3,114-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
3,114 passengers means tons of activities
44 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Free cancellation on most rooms
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| Draft | 8.8 m | 9.1 mWinner |
| Decks | — | — |
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