Two Royal Caribbean International ships, head to head — specs, amenities, and what each one is genuinely better at.
Icon of the Seas (2023) is the newer ship by 8 years versus Anthem of the Seas (2015). Icon of the Seas is the larger hull at 248,663 GT (~47% bigger). Anthem of the Seas sails with fewer guests at double occupancy (4,180 vs 5,610).
| Spec | Anthem of the Seas | Icon of the Seas |
|---|---|---|
| Year built | 2015 | 2023 |
| Tonnage | 168,666 GT | 248,663 GT |
| Guests (double occupancy) | 4,180 | 5,610 |
| Guests (max) | 4,905 | 7,600 |
Trophy marks the ship that wins each row. Smaller capacity = more space per guest.
Distinct ports each ship visits in the next 12 months.
No ports in common in the next 12 months.