Royal Caribbean
Legend of the Seas
- Cruises
- 22
- From
- $499
Ship comparison
Legend of the Seas vs Utopia of the Seas
Royal Caribbean
Utopia of the Seas
- Cruises
- 18
- From
- $418
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Legend of the Seas is a mega Royal Caribbean ship carrying 5,610 passengers. Utopia of the Seas is a mega Royal Caribbean ship carrying 5,668 passengers, in service since 2024. Legend of the Seas has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
On the figures we hold, neither ship leads the other by a clear margin, so let the itinerary and the fare decide.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Legend of the Seas | Utopia of the Seas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Royal Caribbean | Royal Caribbean |
| Ship size | Mega | Mega |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | — | 2024 |
| Gross tonnage | 248,663 | 236,860 |
| Passengers | 5,610 | 5,668 |
| Crew | 2,350 | 2,287 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.4 (better) | 2.5 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 44.3 (better) | 41.8 |
| Decks | — | 18 |
| Length | 1,197 ft | 1,188 ft |
| Beam | 213 ft | 156 ft |
| Speed | — | 22 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | — | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 22 | 18 |
| Upcoming sailings | 100 | 151 |
| Cruise lengths | 3 to 14 nights | 3 to 7 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $499 | $418 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
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Legend of the Seas has no Bliss scores yet.
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Royal Caribbean
Legend of the Seas
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22 cruises on sale, from $499.
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Royal Caribbean
Utopia of the Seas
Utopia of the Seas debuted in July 2024 and sails three- and four-night itineraries from Florida’s Port Canaveral — a first for Royal Caribbean's Oasis class ships.
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18 cruises on sale, from $418.
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Questions
Legend of the Seas or Utopia of the Seas?
Which is bigger, Legend of the Seas or Utopia of the Seas?
Legend of the Seas is bigger at 248,663 gross tons, against 236,860 gross tons for Utopia of the Seas. Legend of the Seas carries 5,610 passengers and Utopia of the Seas carries 5,668.
Which has more space per passenger?
Legend of the Seas, with 44.3 gross tons per passenger against 41.8 on Utopia of the Seas. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Legend of the Seas, with one crew member for every 2.4 passengers against one for every 2.5 on Utopia of the Seas.
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