Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated February 2026
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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)
Vasco da Gama
Vision of the Seas
Gross Tonnage
Vasco da Gama
55,877 GT
Vision of the Seas
78,340 GT
Length
Vasco da Gama
219 m
Vision of the Seas
279 m
Beam
Vasco da Gama
29 m
Vision of the Seas
32 m
Passengers
Vasco da Gama
1,400
Vision of the Seas
2,000
Crew
Vasco da Gama
550
Vision of the Seas
742
Decks
Vasco da Gama
10
Vision of the Seas
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Year Built
Vasco da Gama
1,993
Vision of the Seas
1,998
Space Ratio
Vasco da Gama
39.9 GT/pax
Vision of the Seas
39.2 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Vasco da Gama
2.55 :1
Vision of the Seas
2.70 :1
| Specification | Vasco da Gama | Vision of the Seas |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | nicko cruises | Royal Caribbean International |
| Class | Holiday Class | Vision Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 1,993 | 1,998Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 55,877 GT | 78,340 GTWinner |
| Length | 219 m | 279 mWinner |
| Beam | 29 m | 32 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 1,400 | 2,000Winner |
| Crew | 550 | 742Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 39.9 GT/paxWinner | 39.2 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.55:1Winner | 2.70:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Chantiers de l'Atlantique |
| Flag | Bahamas | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 8903946 | 9106302 |
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 travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Vasco da Gama edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 2.5:1, 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 |
Bottom line: Vision of the Seas wins more categories (3 vs 2), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Vasco da Gama
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
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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| Draft | 13.6 mWinner | 8 m |
| Decks | 10 | — |
