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Rhapsody of the Seas vs Vision of the Seas

Side-by-side cruise ship comparison. Rhapsody of the Seas wins 5 of 7 scored categories.

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Category
Rhapsody of the Seas
Vision of the Seas
Size
78,491 GT
78,340 GT
Passengers
2,000
2,000
Year built
1997
1998
Crew ratio
2.6 guests per crew
2.7 guests per crew
Space ratio
39.3 GT per guest
39.2 GT per guest
Decks
No data
No data
Length
279 m
279 m
From price
$636.16 pp
$627.04 pp

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Which Ship Is Right for You?

Choose Rhapsody of the Seas if

  • Size matters to you (78,491 GT)
  • More crew per guest (2.6 guests per crew)
  • More space per guest (39.3 GT per guest)
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Choose Vision of the Seas if

  • You want the newer ship (built 1998, 1 year newer)
  • Lower fares per night (from $90 per person per night)
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Rhapsody of the Seas

from $636.16 per person

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Vision of the Seas

from $627.04 per person

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Sailing Prices

DetailRhapsody of the SeasVision of the Seas
Cheapest$636.16 pp$627.04 pp
Per night$91 pp$90 pp
DepartingNov 14Nov 8
Duration7 nights7 nights
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Vision of the Seas sailing from San Juan, Puerto Rico

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Royal Caribbean • Vision of the Seas

Nov 1, 2026 · 7 nights

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$1,791/person$256/night
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the comparison score calculated?

We score 8 categories from spec data: size, capacity, modernity, service, spaciousness, decks, length and fleet power. Each category awards one point to the winning ship. A category where either ship has no data is marked No data and left out of the score.

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, and mass-market ships often fall between 30 and 40.

What does the passenger-to-crew ratio mean?

It is the number of guests for each crew member, shown as "3.0 guests per crew". Lower is better: more staff per guest usually means more attentive service. Luxury lines aim for fewer than 2 guests per crew, and large mainstream ships often carry 3 to 4.

Are the prices shown accurate?

Prices come from Cruisebound and are per person for the sailing shown. They change with cabin type, date and demand, so open the sailing to see the current fare.

Can I compare more than two ships?

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