Disney Cruise Line
Disney Dream
- Cruises
- 35
- From
- $761
Ship comparison
Disney Dream vs Quantum of the Seas
Royal Caribbean
Quantum of the Seas
- Cruises
- 27
- From
- $357
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Disney Dream is a mega Disney Cruise Line ship carrying 4,000 passengers, in service since 2011. Quantum of the Seas is a mega Royal Caribbean ship carrying 4,152 passengers, in service since 2014.
Choose Disney Dream if you want a more family-friendly ship, better-rated staterooms or a better-rated spa and gym: it outscores Quantum of the Seas for family friendly (10.0 vs 8.0), staterooms (9.0 vs 7.0) and spa & fitness (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Quantum of the Seas if you want more culture, a more active cruise or a more romantic trip: it outscores Disney Dream for cultural (7.0 vs 3.0), active (7.0 vs 4.0) and romantic (6.0 vs 3.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Disney Dream | Quantum of the Seas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Disney Cruise Line | Royal Caribbean |
| Ship size | Mega | Mega |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2011 | 2014 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2020 (better) | 2019 |
| Gross tonnage | 128,000 | 167,800 |
| Passengers | 4,000 | 4,152 |
| Crew | 1,458 | 1,500 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.7 (better) | 2.8 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 32.0 | 40.4 (better) |
| Decks | 16 | 18 |
| Length | 1,115 ft | 1,141 ft |
| Beam | 137 ft | 135 ft |
| Speed | 29 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 9 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 35 | 27 |
| Upcoming sailings | 146 | 84 |
| Cruise lengths | 3 to 7 nights | 3 to 23 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $761 | $357 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Disney Dream leads on 4 of the ten, Quantum of the Seas on 4, with 2 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
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.
Royal Caribbean
Quantum of the Seas
Quantum of the Seas is the first ship of the Quantum class from Royal Caribbean. Dubbed the first “smartship,” Quantum of the Seas boasts some nice firsts at sea, including robotic bartenders, a skydiving simulator, bumper cars and high-speed Internet that really is high speed.
Highlights
- Two70, the aft entertainment area, offers amazing views by day and incredible entertainment at night with the signature show “Starwater.”
- The Music Hall offers a true rock concert venue with specialty cocktails and was our go-to spot for late night fun!
- iFLY by Ripcord and the North Star are two high flying attractions that you just have to experience.
- There are close to 3,000 pieces of art throughout the ship, including the relaxed and luxurious Via area.
Sailing now
27 cruises on sale, from $357.
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Questions
Disney Dream or Quantum of the Seas?
Which is bigger, Disney Dream or Quantum of the Seas?
Quantum of the Seas is bigger at 167,800 gross tons, against 128,000 gross tons for Disney Dream. Disney Dream carries 4,000 passengers and Quantum of the Seas carries 4,152.
Which ship is newer, Disney Dream or Quantum of the Seas?
Quantum of the Seas is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2014 against 2011 for Disney Dream.
Which has more space per passenger?
Quantum of the Seas, with 40.4 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 Quantum of the Seas.
Which is better for families?
Disney Dream scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 10.0 out of 10, against 8.0 for Quantum of the Seas.
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