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Britannia v Icon of the Seas

How Britannia and Icon of the Seas compare, from our independent ship guides. We only show a figure when we have it.

The short version

  • Icon of the Seas is the larger ship by gross tonnage (About 248,700 against About 143,700).
  • Icon of the Seas carries more passengers (Over 5,600 at double occupancy against About 3,650).
  • Icon of the Seas is the longer ship (About 365 metres against About 330 metres).

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Britannia compared with Icon of the Seas
BritanniaIcon of the Seas
Cruise lineP&O CruisesRoyal Caribbean International
Delivered2015Not yet in our guide
ShipyardFincantieri, Monfalcone, ItalyMeyer Turku, Finland
Gross tonnageAbout 143,700About 248,700
LengthAbout 330 metresAbout 365 metres
PassengersAbout 3,650Over 5,600 at double occupancy
RegistryBermudaNot yet in our guide
ClassNot yet in our guideIcon
Entered serviceNot yet in our guide2024
Deck planNot yet in our guideNot yet in our guide
ItinerariesNot yet in our guideNot yet in our guide
Reader ratingNo reader reviews yetNo reader reviews yet
Our review scoreWe have not scored it yetWe have not scored it yet

Facts are taken from our guides and from the cruise lines. Ships are refitted, so check the cruise line before you book.

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