Royal Caribbean
Anthem of the Seas
- Cruises
- 37
- From
- $514
Ship comparison
Anthem of the Seas vs Ovation of the Seas
Royal Caribbean
Ovation of the Seas
- Cruises
- 25
- From
- $209
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Anthem of the Seas is a mega Royal Caribbean ship carrying 4,180 passengers, in service since 2015. Ovation of the Seas is a mega Royal Caribbean ship carrying 4,180 passengers, in service since 2016.
Choose Anthem of the Seas if you want more of a party, a more family-friendly ship or a better-rated spa and gym: it outscores Ovation of the Seas for party (10.0 vs 6.0), family friendly (10.0 vs 8.0) and spa & fitness (8.0 vs 6.6) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Ovation of the Seas if you want a more romantic trip, a lower starting fare or more adventure and nature: it outscores Anthem of the Seas for romantic (6.5 vs 4.0) and adventure & nature (6.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $209 (vs $514).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Anthem of the Seas | Ovation of the Seas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Royal Caribbean | Royal Caribbean |
| Ship size | Mega | Mega |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2015 | 2016 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 167,800 | 168,666 |
| Passengers | 4,180 | 4,180 |
| Crew | 1,500 | 1,500 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 40.1 | 40.4 (better) |
| Decks | 16 | 16 |
| Length | 1,141 ft | 1,141 ft |
| Beam | 134 ft | 136 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 9 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 37 | 25 |
| Upcoming sailings | 88 | 142 |
| Cruise lengths | 3 to 18 nights | 3 to 25 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $514 | $209 (better) |
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, Ovation of the Seas on 4, with 2 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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Royal Caribbean
Ovation of the Seas
Ovation of the Seas, the third ship of the Quantum class from Royal Caribbean, launched in 2016 and sails in the Pacific (out of its home port in Sydney) as well as Alaska.
Highlights
- RipCord by iFLY, the first skydiving experience at sea
- Adults-only Solarium pool, a glass-canopied retreat
- Lots of gaming options in Casino Royale
Sailing now
25 cruises on sale, from $209.
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Questions
Anthem of the Seas or Ovation of the Seas?
Which is bigger, Anthem of the Seas or Ovation of the Seas?
Ovation of the Seas is bigger at 168,666 gross tons, against 167,800 gross tons for Anthem of the Seas. Anthem of the Seas carries 4,180 passengers and Ovation of the Seas carries 4,180.
Which ship is newer, Anthem of the Seas or Ovation of the Seas?
Ovation of the Seas is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2016 against 2015 for Anthem of the Seas.
Which has more space per passenger?
Ovation of the Seas, with 40.4 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?
They are level, with one crew member for every 2.8 passengers.
Which is better for families?
Anthem of the Seas scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 10.0 out of 10, against 8.0 for Ovation of the Seas.
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