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Icon of the Seas vs Utopia of the Seas
- Icon of the Seas is the bigger ship: 248,663 gross tons vs 236,473, about 5% larger.
- Utopia of the Seas carries more guests: 5,668 vs 5,610 (double occupancy).
- Icon of the Seas has more crew per guest (2.39 guests per crew member vs 2.48).
| Icon of the Seas | Utopia of the Seas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Royal Caribbean | Royal Caribbean |
| Ship class | Icon Class | Oasis Class |
| Entered service | 2024 | 2024 |
| Gross tonnage | 248,663 ● | 236,473 |
| Guests | 5,610 (double occupancy) | 5,668 (double occupancy) ● |
| Crew | 2,350 ● | 2,290 |
| Guests per crew member | 2.39 ● | 2.48 |
| Decks | 20 ● | 18 |
| Staterooms | 2,805 | 2,834 ● |
| Length | 1,196 ft (364 m) ● | 1,188 ft (362 m) |
● = higher (or, for guests per crew member, lower) of the two. Figures from each line's own source: Icon of the Seas, Utopia of the Seas (accessed Oct 26, 2026).
Features only one ship lists
Icon of the Seas: Nursery for babies and toddlers, Crown's Edge, Surfside family neighborhood
Utopia of the Seas: Ice rink (Studio B), Zip line, Ultimate Abyss dry slide, Adults-only Solarium
From each ship's official fact sheet.
FAQ
Which is bigger, Icon of the Seas or Utopia of the Seas?
Icon of the Seas is the bigger ship: 248,663 gross tons vs 236,473, about 5% larger.
Which is newer, Icon of the Seas or Utopia of the Seas?
Both entered service in 2024.
Which ship holds more passengers?
Icon of the Seas: 5,610 (double occupancy). Utopia of the Seas: 5,668 (double occupancy).
Which ship has more crew per guest?
Icon of the Seas has more crew per guest (2.39 guests per crew member vs 2.48), calculated from each line's published guest and crew figures.
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