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)
Radiance of the Seas
Serenade of the Seas
Gross Tonnage
Radiance of the Seas
90,090 GT
Serenade of the Seas
90,090 GT
Length
Radiance of the Seas
293 m
Serenade of the Seas
293 m
Beam
Radiance of the Seas
32 m
Serenade of the Seas
32.2 m
Passengers
Radiance of the Seas
2,143
Serenade of the Seas
2,143
Crew
Radiance of the Seas
859
Serenade of the Seas
884
Decks
Radiance of the Seas
—
Serenade of the Seas
13
Year Built
Radiance of the Seas
2,001
Serenade of the Seas
2,003
Space Ratio
Radiance of the Seas
42.0 GT/pax
Serenade of the Seas
42.0 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Radiance of the Seas
2.49 :1
Serenade of the Seas
2.42 :1
| Specification | Radiance of the Seas | Serenade of the Seas |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Royal Caribbean International | Royal Caribbean International |
| Class | Radiance Class | Radiance Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,001 | 2,003Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 90,090 GT | 90,090 GT |
| Length | 293 m | 293 m |
| Beam | 32 m | 32.2 mWinner |
| Draft | 8.8 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 2,143 | 2,143 |
| Crew | 859 | 884Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 42.0 GT/pax | 42.0 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.49:1 | 2.42:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Meyer Werft | Meyer Werft |
| Flag | Bahamas | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9195195 | 9228200 |
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
Serenade 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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