Spots going fastRegal Princess vs Rhapsody of the Seas
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
Regal Princess is the significantly larger vessel at 142,714 GT — 82% more than Rhapsody of the Seas's 78,491 GT. Built in 2014, Regal Princess is 17 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Regal Princess accommodates 1,560 more guests (3,560 vs 2,000), making it the larger resort-at-sea — Rhapsody of the Seas trades capacity for a more intimate atmosphere.
Score: 6 – 1
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Category
Regal Princess
Rhapsody of the Seas
Size
142,714 GT
78,491 GT
Passengers
3,560
2,000
Year Built
2014
1997
Crew Ratio
1:2.6
1:2.6
Space Ratio
40.1
39.3
Decks
—
—
Length
330m
279m
From Price
$661/pp
$819.17/pp
Comparison Verdict
Regal Princess is the significantly larger vessel at 142,714 GT — 82% more than Rhapsody of the Seas's 78,491 GT. Built in 2014, Regal Princess is 17 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Regal Princess accommodates 1,560 more guests (3,560 vs 2,000), making it the larger resort-at-sea — Rhapsody of the Seas trades capacity for a more intimate atmosphere.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Regal Princess |
| Capacity | Regal Princess |
| Modernity | Regal Princess |
| Service | Rhapsody of the Seas |
| Spaciousness | Regal Princess |
| Decks | Tie |
| Length | Regal Princess |
| Fleet Power | Regal Princess |
Bottom line: Regal Princess leads 6–1 across our categories — strongest in Size. Choose Regal Princess for overall superiority; pick Rhapsody of the Seas if its strengths matter more to you.
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Regal Princess if...
- You want the newer ship (built 2014, 17yr newer)
- Size matters to you (142,714 GT)
- More onboard variety (3,560 guests)
- More space per guest (40.1 GT/pax)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is the comparison score calculated?
We compute scores across 8 categories using real spec data — gross tonnage, passenger capacity, crew capacity, year built, length, deck count, space ratio, and fleet power. Each category awards one point to the winning ship.
What is the space ratio and why does it matter?
Space ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity. A higher number means more space per guest. Luxury lines typically score above 40; mass-market ships often fall in the 30-40 range.
What does the passenger-to-crew ratio mean?
Passengers per crew member. Lower is better — more staff per guest means better service. Luxury lines aim below 2:1; large mainstream ships may be 3-4:1.
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Can I compare more than two ships?
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