Cruise Comparison

Grandeur of the Seas VS Icon of the Seas

Find out all the differences between these two cruises at 2026

Grandeur of the Seas Icon of the Seas
Year built 1996 2023
Beam 32 m 64 m
Length 279 m 365 m
Tonnage 78000 tn. 250800 tn.
Velocity 23 22
Passenger capacity 2440 7514
Crew capacity 760 2350
Ratio of crew per passenger 3,21 3,2
Decks 12 20
Cabins 996 2805
Restaurants 9 22
Bars/Pubs 6 14
Lifts 9 24
Nationality Bahamas Bahamas
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Grandeur of the Seas Icon of the Seas
Windjammer Incluido Incluido
Chops Grille De pago De pago
Park Cafe Incluido Incluido
Giovanni's Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar De pago De pago
Restaurante Principal Incluido Incluido
Chef's Table De pago
Izumi De pago De pago
Café Latte-tudes De pago
Celebration Table De pago
Surfside Bites Incluido
El Loco Fresh Incluido
Hooked SeaFood De pago
Coastal Kitchen De pago
Sorrento Pizza Incluido
Surfside Eatery Incluido
Pearl Café Incluido
AquaDome Market Incluido
Basecamp Incluido
Empire Supper Club De pago
Pier 7 De pago
Overview
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The Grandeur of the Seas was launched in 1996, so it is 27 years older than Icon of the Seas, which was built on 2023. The Grandeur of the Seas has a capacity of 2440 passengers that are distributed in its 996 cabins, on the contrary, the Icon of the Seas can accommodate up to 7514 passengers in its 2805 cabins. In the same way, the Grandeur of the Seas has a lower ratio of crew members per passenger, having one crew member per 3.2 passengers, compared to the ratio of 3.2 per crew member of Icon of the Seas, which normally translates into better service in all its rooms on the ship.

Among its main features is Grandeur of the Seas is that it has 9 restaurants of which 3 (Windjammer, Park Cafe, Restaurante Principal, ) are included in the price of the cruise at no extra cost On the contrary, the cruise Icon of the Seas hosts 22 restaurants with different themes and menus, of which 10 (Surfside Bites, Windjammer, El Loco Fresh, Park Cafe, Sorrento Pizza, Restaurante Principal, Surfside Eatery, Pearl Café, AquaDome Market, Basecamp, ) are included with the price of the cruise.

The exterior and common areas of the Grandeur of the Seas include a total of 2 pools and 6 jacuzzis where you can enjoy with the family during your stay and take a dip. Nevertheless, Icon of the SeasIt has more pools with a total of 7 pools also included in the stay and 9 jacuzzis to relax with its jets. On the other hand, el Grandeur of the Seas cuenta con 8 bares y salones menos que el crucero Icon of the Seas que incluye un total de 14 en vez 6, teniendo los dos cruceros variedad de lugares para tomar bebidas de todo tipo.

The cruise Grandeur of the Seas is 279 meters long, so it is equal to the length or height of 3 Big Ben, 7 Boeing 737 aircraft, 10 basketball court, or 19 buses. Asimismo Icon of the Seas has 365 meters in length (length), which is the same as 3 football fields, 12 tennis courts, 59 Tesla Model 3 cars or 5 Towers of Pisa approximately.

Grandeur of the Seas Icon of the Seas
  • It is 27 years newer than Grandeur of the Seas.
  • It is 32 meters wider than Grandeur of the Seas.
  • It is 86 meters longer than Grandeur of the Seas.
  • Has 8 covered more than Grandeur of the Seas.
  • Icon of the Seas has 1809 more cabins.
  • Icon of the Seas has a capacity of 5074 more passengers.
  • Icon of the Seas has 13 restaurants than Grandeur of the Seas.
  • It has a difference of 8 bares more than Grandeur of the Seas.
  • Icon of the Seas has a better crew to passenger ratio.
  • Has a difference of 3 jacuzzi than Grandeur of the Seas.
  • Icon of the Seas has 15 elevators more.
Grandeur of the Seas Icon of the Seas