Royal Caribbean
Anthem of the Seas
- Cruises
- 37
- From
- $514
Ship comparison
Anthem of the Seas vs Disney Dream
Disney Cruise Line
Disney Dream
- Cruises
- 35
- From
- $761
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Anthem of the Seas is a mega Royal Caribbean ship carrying 4,180 passengers, in service since 2015. Disney Dream is a mega Disney Cruise Line ship carrying 4,000 passengers, in service since 2011.
Choose Anthem of the Seas if you want more of a party, a more active cruise or better-rated entertainment: it outscores Disney Dream for party (10.0 vs 4.0), active (8.0 vs 4.0) and entertainment (10.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Disney Dream if you want better-rated dining or better-rated staterooms: it outscores Anthem of the Seas for dining (8.0 vs 6.0) and staterooms (9.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Anthem of the Seas | Disney Dream | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Royal Caribbean | Disney Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Mega | Mega |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2015 (better) | 2011 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2020 |
| Gross tonnage | 167,800 | 128,000 |
| Passengers | 4,180 | 4,000 |
| Crew | 1,500 | 1,458 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.8 | 2.7 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 40.1 (better) | 32.0 |
| Decks | 16 | 16 |
| Length | 1,141 ft | 1,115 ft |
| Beam | 134 ft | 137 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 29 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 37 | 35 |
| Upcoming sailings | 88 | 146 |
| Cruise lengths | 3 to 18 nights | 3 to 7 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $514 (better) | $761 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Anthem of the Seas leads on 5 of the ten, Disney Dream on 2, with 3 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Royal Caribbean
Anthem of the Seas
Royal Caribbean promised newly designed staterooms, game-changing technology, ground-breaking venues and excellent dining — and Anthem of the Seas certainly provides it. Active cruise passengers will love the interior design, sports and fitness options, and entertainment.
Highlights
- Head to the free RipCord by iFly, where you can skydive without the scary jumping-out-of-a-plane part.
- Play basketball, go roller skating and ride bumper cars at the SeaPlex.
- The new stateroom design includes family-friendly modular staterooms that interconnect and the first virtual balconies at sea.
- There are no set dining times, no assigned seats and no required formal nights.
Sailing now
37 cruises on sale, from $514.
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Disney Cruise Line
Disney Dream
As the third ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, Disney Dream boasts 14 towering decks of high-octane fun for the whole family. The ship, which resembles an ocean liner from the past (the signature red funnel is a giveaway) is 1,115 feet long and measures 128,000 gross registered tons.
Highlights
- The Disney Dream is approximately 40% larger than the Disney Magic or the Disney Wonder
- Entertainment galore includes Broadway-style Disney live shows held in the the Walt Disney Theater
- Date night! Book a table for two at Palo, an Italian specialty restaurant
- Take a walk on the wildside and ride AquaDuck, the very first water coaster at sea
Sailing now
35 cruises on sale, from $761.
Questions
Anthem of the Seas or Disney Dream?
Which is bigger, Anthem of the Seas or Disney Dream?
Anthem of the Seas is bigger at 167,800 gross tons, against 128,000 gross tons for Disney Dream. Anthem of the Seas carries 4,180 passengers and Disney Dream carries 4,000.
Which ship is newer, Anthem of the Seas or Disney Dream?
Anthem of the Seas is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2015 against 2011 for Disney Dream.
Which has more space per passenger?
Anthem of the Seas, with 40.1 gross tons per passenger against 32.0 on Disney Dream. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Disney Dream, with one crew member for every 2.7 passengers against one for every 2.8 on Anthem 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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