Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 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)
Rhapsody of the Seas
Vision of the Seas
Gross Tonnage
Rhapsody of the Seas
78,491 GT
Vision of the Seas
78,340 GT
Length
Rhapsody of the Seas
279 m
Vision of the Seas
279 m
Beam
Rhapsody of the Seas
32 m
Vision of the Seas
32 m
Passengers
Rhapsody of the Seas
2,000
Vision of the Seas
2,000
Crew
Rhapsody of the Seas
765
Vision of the Seas
742
Decks
Rhapsody of the Seas
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Vision of the Seas
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Year Built
Rhapsody of the Seas
1,997
Vision of the Seas
1,998
Space Ratio
Rhapsody of the Seas
39.3 GT/pax
Vision of the Seas
39.2 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Rhapsody of the Seas
2.61 :1
Vision of the Seas
2.70 :1
| Specification | Rhapsody of the Seas | Vision of the Seas |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Royal Caribbean International | Royal Caribbean International |
| Class | Vision Class | Vision Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 1,997 | 1,998Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 78,491 GTWinner | 78,340 GT |
| Length | 279 m | 279 m |
| Beam | 32 m | 32 m |
| Draft | 7.8 m | 8 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| Crew | 765Winner | 742 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 39.3 GT/paxWinner | 39.2 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.61:1Winner | 2.70:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Chantiers de l'Atlantique | Chantiers de l'Atlantique |
| Flag | Bahamas | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9116864 | 9106302 |
Rhapsody of the Seas
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
Vision of the Seas
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
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