7 Night Southern Caribbean Cruise
Royal Caribbean • Vision of the Seas
Nov 1, 2026 · 7 nights
Caribbean
$1,791/person$256/night
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Vasco da Gama vs Vision of the Seas
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison. Vision of the Seas wins 5 of 7 scored categories.
At a glance
Quick Compare
Category
Vasco da Gama
Vision of the Seas
Size
55,877 GT
78,340 GT
Passengers
1,400
2,000
Year built
1993
1998
Crew ratio
2.5 guests per crew
2.7 guests per crew
Space ratio
39.9 GT per guest
39.2 GT per guest
Decks
10
No data
Length
219 m
279 m
From price
No data
$617.38 pp
The verdict
Comparison Verdict
Vision of the Seas is the significantly larger vessel at 78,340 GT, 40% more than Vasco da Gama's 55,877 GT. Built in 1998, Vision of the Seas is 5 years newer, an advantage for travelers seeking modern amenities and design. Vasco da Gama edges ahead in service at 2.5 guests per crew, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Vision of the Seas |
| Capacity | Vision of the Seas |
| Modernity | Vision of the Seas |
| Service | Vasco da Gama |
| Spaciousness | Vasco da Gama |
| Decks | No data |
| Length | Vision of the Seas |
| Fleet Power | Vision of the Seas |
Bottom line: Vision of the Seas leads 5–2 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose Vision of the Seas for overall superiority; pick Vasco da Gama if Service matter more to you.
Decide
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Vasco da Gama if
- More crew per guest (2.5 guests per crew)
- More space per guest (39.9 GT per guest)
Choose Vision of the Seas if
- You want the newer ship (built 1998, 5 years newer)
- Size matters to you (78,340 GT)
- More onboard variety (2,000 guests)
Prices
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Fares
Sailing Prices
| Detail | Vasco da Gama | Vision of the Seas |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | No sailings | $617.38 pp |
| Per night | No data | $88 pp |
| Departing | No data | Nov 15 |
| Duration | No data | 7 nights |
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7 Night Southern Caribbean Cruise
Royal Caribbean • Vision of the Seas
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7 Night Southern Caribbean Cruise
Royal Caribbean • Vision of the Seas
Nov 15, 2026 · 7 nights
Caribbean
$617/person$88/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?
Yes, up to four ships. Use the search tool on the compare hub page to add additional ships.
How current is the ship data?
Specifications come from our database of 380+ ships, and this page refreshes daily. An "Updated" date appears at the top when either ship's record changed in the last 30 days.
