Royal Caribbean
Enchantment of the Seas
- Cruises
- 26
- From
- $272
Ship comparison
Enchantment of the Seas vs Vision of the Seas
Royal Caribbean
Vision of the Seas
- Cruises
- 35
- From
- $489
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Enchantment of the Seas is a large Royal Caribbean ship carrying 2,252 passengers, in service since 1997. Vision of the Seas is a large Royal Caribbean ship carrying 2,435 passengers, in service since 1998.
Choose Enchantment of the Seas if you want more of a party, more culture or a lower starting fare: it outscores Vision of the Seas for party (7.5 vs 5.0) and cultural (6.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $272 (vs $489).
Vision of the Seas does not lead by a clear margin on any measure we track, so pick it for its itinerary or its dates.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Enchantment of the Seas | Vision of the Seas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Royal Caribbean | Royal Caribbean |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 1997 | 1998 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2015 (better) | 2013 |
| Gross tonnage | 81,500 | 78,491 |
| Passengers | 2,252 | 2,435 |
| Crew | 840 | 723 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.7 (better) | 3.4 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 36.2 (better) | 32.2 |
| Decks | 11 | 11 |
| Length | 989 ft | 915 ft |
| Beam | 106 ft | 117 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 6 / 10 | 6 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 26 | 35 |
| Upcoming sailings | 85 | 72 |
| Cruise lengths | 4 to 7 nights | 3 to 11 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $272 (better) | $489 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Enchantment of the Seas leads on 5 of the ten, Vision of the Seas on 1, with 4 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Royal Caribbean
Enchantment of the Seas
The largest Vision class ship in the Royal Caribbean fleet, Enchantment of the Seas is the ship for a quick splash and dash to the Caribbean, offering a wide range of cruises to the Bahamas, Caribbean, Bermuda and along the East Coast.
Highlights
- For a short sailing, Enchantment offered plenty to do during the day and excellent evening shows in the main theater.
- My Time Dining is a great option for travelers who want to dine at different times each night of the cruise to allow for more time in ports of call.
- On the second night, the sail away party from Nassau on the Pool Deck is not to be missed and includes a “midnight buffet” complete with a DJ and plenty of cocktails.
- Other highlights include the kids pools, rock climbing wall, spa treatments in Vitality Spa and gaming in the Vegas-style Casino Royale.
Sailing now
26 cruises on sale, from $272.
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Royal Caribbean
Vision of the Seas
Vision of the Seas offers most of the staples you're accustomed to seeing on Royal Caribbean ships: satisfying restaurants, new technology and sun-splashed destinations. Cruise passengers can enjoy new staterooms; the Centrum experience, a high-flying aerial acrobatics show, and an outdoor movie screen.
Highlights
- Gaming in the Vegas-style Casino Royale
- Broadway-style entertainment in the Main Theater
- Solarium, an adults-only retreat
- Spa treatments at Vitality Spa
Sailing now
35 cruises on sale, from $489.
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Questions
Enchantment of the Seas or Vision of the Seas?
Which is bigger, Enchantment of the Seas or Vision of the Seas?
Enchantment of the Seas is bigger at 81,500 gross tons, against 78,491 gross tons for Vision of the Seas. Enchantment of the Seas carries 2,252 passengers and Vision of the Seas carries 2,435.
Which ship is newer, Enchantment of the Seas or Vision of the Seas?
Vision of the Seas is newer, with a maiden voyage in 1998 against 1997 for Enchantment of the Seas.
Which has more space per passenger?
Enchantment of the Seas, with 36.2 gross tons per passenger against 32.2 on Vision of the Seas. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Enchantment of the Seas, with one crew member for every 2.7 passengers against one for every 3.4 on Vision of the Seas.
Which is better for families?
Vision of the Seas scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 8.0 out of 10, against 7.5 for Enchantment of the Seas.
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