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)
Spirit of Discovery
Spirit of the Ocean
Gross Tonnage
Spirit of Discovery
58,250 GT
Spirit of the Ocean
58,250 GT
Length
Spirit of Discovery
236 m
Spirit of the Ocean
236 m
Beam
Spirit of Discovery
31 m
Spirit of the Ocean
32 m
Passengers
Spirit of Discovery
999
Spirit of the Ocean
999
Crew
Spirit of Discovery
500
Spirit of the Ocean
510
Decks
Spirit of Discovery
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Spirit of the Ocean
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Year Built
Spirit of Discovery
2,019
Spirit of the Ocean
2,024
Space Ratio
Spirit of Discovery
58.3 GT/pax
Spirit of the Ocean
58.3 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Spirit of Discovery
2.00 :1
Spirit of the Ocean
1.96 :1
| Specification | Spirit of Discovery | Spirit of the Ocean |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Saga Cruises | Saga Cruises |
| Class | Spirit Class | Boutique |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,019 | 2,024Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 58,250 GT | 58,250 GT |
| Length | 236 m | 236 m |
| Beam | 31 m | 32 mWinner |
| Draft | 7.3 m | — |
| Decks | — | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 999 | 999 |
| Crew | 500 | 510Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 58.3 GT/pax | 58.3 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.00:1 | 1.96:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Meyer Werft | Meyer Werft |
| Flag | Malta | United Kingdom |
| IMO Number | 9776607 | 9817147 |
Spirit of Discovery
58 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Premium onboard experience
Built in 2019 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good range of onboard options
Spirit of the Ocean
58 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
2.0:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Built in 2024 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
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Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
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