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Ship vs. ship

Icon of the Seas vs Legend of the Seas

Two Royal Caribbean International ships, head to head.

Icon of the Seas compared with Legend of the Seas
Icon of the Seas Legend of the Seas
Cruise line Royal Caribbean International Royal Caribbean International
Status In Service In Service
Launched 2024 2026
Gross tonnage 248,663 250,800
Length 365 m 365 m
Guests 5,610 5,610
Crew 2,350 2,350
Space per guest (GT) 44.3 44.7
Guests per crew member 2.4 2.4
Decks 20 20
Pools 7 7
Ship class Icon-class Icon-class
Home port Miami, FL Europe (seasonal)
Vibe Family-Friendly Family-Friendly
Guest rating No reviews yet No reviews yet

Highlighted: the better figure where one is clearly better (more space per guest, fewer guests per crew member, more pools, newer, higher-rated).

Side by side, to scale

100 m Icon of the Seas — 365 m, 20 decks Icon of the Seas 365 m Legend of the Seas — 365 m, 20 decks Legend of the Seas 365 m

On board Icon of the Seas

The largest passenger ship ever built, headlined by the record-breaking Category 6 waterpark and the AquaDome, an observation lounge by day and AquaTheater venue by night.

Dining

Wonderland, Empire Supper Club, Hooked Seafood, Playmakers Sports Bar & Arcade

Entertainment

AquaTheater, Absolute Zero Ice Rink, Music Hall, The Attic, Royal Promenade

On board Legend of the Seas

The third Icon-class ship, and the first based in Europe for the summer season.

Dining

Wonderland, Hooked Seafood

Entertainment

AquaTheater, Music Hall, Royal Promenade

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