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)
Royal Clipper
Sea Cloud II
Gross Tonnage
Royal Clipper
5,061 GT
Sea Cloud II
3,849 GT
Length
Royal Clipper
134 m
Sea Cloud II
117 m
Beam
Royal Clipper
16 m
Sea Cloud II
16 m
Passengers
Royal Clipper
227
Sea Cloud II
94
Crew
Royal Clipper
106
Sea Cloud II
60
Decks
Royal Clipper
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Sea Cloud II
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Year Built
Royal Clipper
2,000
Sea Cloud II
2,001
Space Ratio
Royal Clipper
22.3 GT/pax
Sea Cloud II
41.0 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Royal Clipper
2.14 :1
Sea Cloud II
1.57 :1
| Specification | Royal Clipper | Sea Cloud II |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Star Clippers | Sea Cloud Cruises |
| Class | Clipper | Windjammer |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,000 | 2,001Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 5,061 GTWinner | 3,849 GT |
| Length | 134 mWinner | 117 m |
| Beam | 16 m | 16 m |
| Draft | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 227Winner | 94 |
| Crew | 106Winner | 60 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 22.3 GT/pax | 41.0 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.14:1 | 1.57:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | De Merwede | Astilleros Gondán |
| Flag | Malta | Malta |
| IMO Number | 9008265 | 9171292 |
Royal Clipper
Good value for money
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Premium onboard experience
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Sea Cloud II
41 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.6:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
Bundle & save on your cruise trip
Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
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