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)
Ovation of the Seas
Star of the Seas
Gross Tonnage
Ovation of the Seas
168,666 GT
Star of the Seas
250,800 GT
Length
Ovation of the Seas
348 m
Star of the Seas
365 m
Beam
Ovation of the Seas
41 m
Star of the Seas
65 m
Passengers
Ovation of the Seas
4,180
Star of the Seas
7,600
Crew
Ovation of the Seas
1,500
Star of the Seas
2,350
Decks
Ovation of the Seas
—
Star of the Seas
—
Year Built
Ovation of the Seas
2,016
Star of the Seas
2,025
Space Ratio
Ovation of the Seas
40.4 GT/pax
Star of the Seas
33.0 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Ovation of the Seas
2.79 :1
Star of the Seas
3.23 :1
| Specification | Ovation of the Seas | Star of the Seas |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Royal Caribbean International | Royal Caribbean International |
| Class | Quantum Class | Icon Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,016 | 2,025Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 168,666 GT | 250,800 GTWinner |
| Length | 348 m | 365 mWinner |
| Beam | 41 m | 65 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 4,180 | 7,600Winner |
| Crew | 1,500 | 2,350Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 40.4 GT/paxWinner | 33.0 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.79:1Winner | 3.23:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Meyer Werft | Meyer Turku |
| Flag | Bahamas | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9697753 | 9916901 |
Star of the Seas is the significantly larger vessel at 250,800 GT — 49% more than Ovation of the Seas's 168,666 GT. Ovation of the Seas offers more personal space with a space ratio of 40.4 GT per passenger versus 33.0. Built in 2025, Star of the Seas is 9 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Star of the Seas |
| Capacity | Star of the Seas |
| Modernity | Star of the Seas |
| Service | Ovation of the Seas |
| Spaciousness | Ovation of the Seas |
Bottom line: Star of the Seas wins more categories (3 vs 2), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Ovation of the Seas
Built in 2016 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
4,180 passengers means tons of activities
Large 4,180-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
40 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Star of the Seas
Large 7,600-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
7,600 passengers means tons of activities
Built in 2025 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Free cancellation on most rooms
Bundle & save on your cruise trip
Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
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| Draft | 8.8 m | 9.3 mWinner |
| Decks | — | — |
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