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
World Odyssey
Gross Tonnage
Vasco da Gama
55,877 GT
World Odyssey
9,300 GT
Length
Vasco da Gama
219 m
World Odyssey
126 m
Beam
Vasco da Gama
29 m
World Odyssey
19 m
Passengers
Vasco da Gama
1,400
World Odyssey
200
Crew
Vasco da Gama
550
World Odyssey
120
Decks
Vasco da Gama
10
World Odyssey
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Year Built
Vasco da Gama
1,993
World Odyssey
2,023
Space Ratio
Vasco da Gama
39.9 GT/pax
World Odyssey
46.5 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Vasco da Gama
2.55 :1
World Odyssey
1.67 :1
| Specification | Vasco da Gama | World Odyssey |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | nicko cruises | nicko cruises |
| Class | Holiday Class | Expedition |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 1,993 | 2,023Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 55,877 GTWinner | 9,300 GT |
| Length | 219 mWinner | 126 m |
| Beam | 29 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 1,400Winner | 200 |
| Crew | 550Winner | 120 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 39.9 GT/pax | 46.5 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.55:1 | 1.67:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | WestSea |
| Flag | Bahamas | Portugal |
| IMO Number | 8903946 | 9887080 |
Vasco da Gama is the significantly larger vessel at 55,877 GT — 501% more than World Odyssey's 9,300 GT. World Odyssey offers more personal space with a space ratio of 46.5 GT per passenger versus 39.9. Built in 2023, World Odyssey is 30 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Vasco da Gama |
| Capacity | Vasco da Gama |
| Modernity | World Odyssey |
| Service | World Odyssey |
| Spaciousness | World Odyssey |
Bottom line: World Odyssey 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
World Odyssey
47 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.7:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Built in 2023 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
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19 m |
| Draft | 13.6 mWinner | 8.5 m |
| Decks | 10 | — |
