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 Voyager
Gross Tonnage
Vasco da Gama
55,877 GT
World Voyager
9,300 GT
Length
Vasco da Gama
219 m
World Voyager
126 m
Beam
Vasco da Gama
29 m
World Voyager
19 m
Passengers
Vasco da Gama
1,400
World Voyager
200
Crew
Vasco da Gama
550
World Voyager
120
Decks
Vasco da Gama
10
World Voyager
—
Year Built
Vasco da Gama
1,993
World Voyager
2,020
Space Ratio
Vasco da Gama
39.9 GT/pax
World Voyager
46.5 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Vasco da Gama
2.55 :1
World Voyager
1.67 :1
| Specification | Vasco da Gama | World Voyager |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | nicko cruises | nicko cruises |
| Class | Holiday Class | Expedition |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 1,993 | 2,020Winner |
| 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 | 8521232 |
Vasco da Gama is the significantly larger vessel at 55,877 GT — 501% more than World Voyager's 9,300 GT. World Voyager offers more personal space with a space ratio of 46.5 GT per passenger versus 39.9. Built in 2020, World Voyager is 27 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Vasco da Gama |
| Capacity | Vasco da Gama |
| Modernity | World Voyager |
| Service | World Voyager |
| Spaciousness | World Voyager |
Bottom line: World Voyager 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 Voyager
47 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
1.7:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Built in 2020 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 | 12.2 m |
| Decks | 10 | — |
