Royal Caribbean
Allure of the Seas
- Cruises
- 29
- From
- $268
Ship comparison
Allure of the Seas vs Symphony of the Seas
Royal Caribbean
Symphony of the Seas
- Cruises
- 32
- From
- $588
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Allure of the Seas is a mega Royal Caribbean ship carrying 5,400 passengers, in service since 2010. Symphony of the Seas is a mega Royal Caribbean ship carrying 5,518 passengers, in service since 2018.
Choose Allure of the Seas if you want a lower starting fare or better-rated staterooms: it outscores Symphony of the Seas for staterooms (8.5 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $268 (vs $588).
Choose Symphony of the Seas if you want more culture, a more romantic trip or a newer ship: it outscores Allure of the Seas for cultural (5.0 vs 2.0) and romantic (6.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2018 (vs 2010).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Allure of the Seas | Symphony of the Seas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Royal Caribbean | Royal Caribbean |
| Ship size | Mega | Mega |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2010 | 2018 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2015 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 225,282 | 228,000 |
| Passengers | 5,400 | 5,518 |
| Crew | 2,384 | 2,200 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.3 (better) | 2.5 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 41.7 (better) | 41.3 |
| Decks | 16 | 18 |
| Length | 1,187 ft | 1,184 ft |
| Beam | 198 ft | 215 ft |
| Speed | 26 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 29 | 32 |
| Upcoming sailings | 79 | 71 |
| Cruise lengths | 3 to 8 nights | 4 to 10 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $268 (better) | $588 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Allure of the Seas leads on 1 of the ten, Symphony of the Seas on 4, with 5 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Royal Caribbean
Allure of the Seas
Up until 2016 when Harmony of the Seas took the title for a time, Allure of the Seas was the world's largest cruise ship, a few inches larger than her twin sister ship, Oasis of the Seas.
Highlights
- The ship's seven districts or "neighborhoods" full of distinctive features
- Several entertainment options
- 25 different dining options
- 10 whirlpools, two of which are cantilevered whirlpools overlooking the ocean
Sailing now
29 cruises on sale, from $268.
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Royal Caribbean
Symphony of the Seas
If you like to go big, you can’t get much bigger than Symphony of the Seas from Royal Caribbean. The ship set sail in April 2018 as the world's largest — Wonder of the Seas has since surpassed it — and now home-ports in Miami.
Highlights
- Spectacular original productions of "Flight" and the Broadway hit "Hairspray," coupled with shows in the Aqua Theater and the Studio B ice rink
- If you have the funds, the Suite Collection includes several private venues, including a restaurant, private sun deck, lounge and priority seating at all shows and events
- The Ultimate Family Suite comes complete with a personal cinema, a wrap-around balcony, an in-cabin slide and even a personal whirlpool
Sailing now
32 cruises on sale, from $588.
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Questions
Allure of the Seas or Symphony of the Seas?
Which is bigger, Allure of the Seas or Symphony of the Seas?
Symphony of the Seas is bigger at 228,000 gross tons, against 225,282 gross tons for Allure of the Seas. Allure of the Seas carries 5,400 passengers and Symphony of the Seas carries 5,518.
Which ship is newer, Allure of the Seas or Symphony of the Seas?
Symphony of the Seas is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2018 against 2010 for Allure of the Seas.
Which has more space per passenger?
Allure of the Seas, with 41.7 gross tons per passenger against 41.3 on Symphony of the Seas. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Allure of the Seas, with one crew member for every 2.3 passengers against one for every 2.5 on Symphony of the Seas.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 10.0 out of 10.
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