Royal Caribbean
Anthem of the Seas
- Cruises
- 34
- From
- $615
Ship comparison
Anthem of the Seas vs Odyssey of the Seas
Royal Caribbean
Odyssey of the Seas
- Cruises
- 14
- From
- $831
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Anthem of the Seas is a mega Royal Caribbean ship carrying 4,180 passengers, in service since 2015. Odyssey of the Seas is a mega Royal Caribbean ship carrying 4,198 passengers, in service since 2021.
Choose Anthem of the Seas if you want more of a party, a better-rated spa and gym or better-rated entertainment: it outscores Odyssey of the Seas for party (10.0 vs 8.0), spa & fitness (8.0 vs 7.0) and entertainment (10.0 vs 9.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Odyssey of the Seas if you want a more active cruise, a newer ship or better-rated dining: it outscores Anthem of the Seas for active (10.0 vs 8.0) and dining (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2021 (vs 2015).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Anthem of the Seas | Odyssey of the Seas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Royal Caribbean | Royal Caribbean |
| Ship size | Mega | Mega |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2015 | 2021 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 167,800 | 169,000 |
| Passengers | 4,180 | 4,198 |
| Crew | 1,500 | 1,550 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.8 | 2.7 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 40.1 | 40.3 (better) |
| Decks | 16 | 16 |
| Length | 1,141 ft | 1,138 ft |
| Beam | 134 ft | 135 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 9 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 34 | 14 |
| Upcoming sailings | 70 | 72 |
| Cruise lengths | 3–18 nights | 7–14 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $615 (better) | $831 |
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 4 of the ten, Odyssey of the Seas on 3, 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
34 cruises on sale, from $615.
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Royal Caribbean
Odyssey of the Seas
Odyssey of the Seas launched in July 2021 as the first Quantum Ultra Class cruise ship to sail in the United States, offering cruises to the Caribbean followed by Mediterranean voyages in 2022.
Highlights
- Reimagined SeaPlex with large VR and AR playground
- Two-level pool deck
- FlowRider, RipCord by iFly, SkyPad bungee trampoline experience and North Star all on top deck
- Want some peace and serenity? Head to Solarium, the adults-only area.
Sailing now
14 cruises on sale, from $831.
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Questions
Anthem of the Seas or Odyssey of the Seas?
Which is bigger, Anthem of the Seas or Odyssey of the Seas?
Odyssey of the Seas is bigger at 169,000 gross tons, against 167,800 gross tons for Anthem of the Seas. Anthem of the Seas carries 4,180 passengers and Odyssey of the Seas carries 4,198.
Which ship is newer, Anthem of the Seas or Odyssey of the Seas?
Odyssey of the Seas is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2021 against 2015 for Anthem of the Seas.
Which has more space per passenger?
Odyssey of the Seas, with 40.3 gross tons per passenger against 40.1 on Anthem of the Seas. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Odyssey of the Seas, 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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