Royal Caribbean
Harmony of the Seas
- Cruises
- 39
- From
- $309
Ship comparison
Harmony of the Seas vs Oasis of the Seas
Royal Caribbean
Oasis of the Seas
- Cruises
- 18
- From
- $288
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Harmony of the Seas is a mega Royal Caribbean ship carrying 5,479 passengers, in service since 2016. Oasis of the Seas is a mega Royal Caribbean ship carrying 5,400 passengers, in service since 2009.
Choose Harmony of the Seas if you want more culture, a newer ship or more cruises to choose from: it outscores Oasis of the Seas for cultural (4.0 vs 2.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, its maiden voyage was in 2016 (vs 2009) and it has 39 cruises on sale (vs 18).
Choose Oasis of the Seas if you want a more active cruise, better-rated staterooms or more adventure and nature: it outscores Harmony of the Seas for active (10.0 vs 7.0), staterooms (8.5 vs 7.5) and adventure & nature (3.0 vs 2.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Harmony of the Seas | Oasis of the Seas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Royal Caribbean | Royal Caribbean |
| Ship size | Mega | Mega |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2016 (better) | 2009 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2019 |
| Gross tonnage | 227,000 | 225,282 |
| Passengers | 5,479 | 5,400 |
| Crew | 2,100 | 2,394 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.6 | 2.3 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 41.4 | 41.7 (better) |
| Decks | 18 | 16 |
| Length | 1,188 ft | 1,187 ft |
| Beam | 215 ft | 198 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 26 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 39 | 18 |
| Upcoming sailings | 86 | 115 |
| Cruise lengths | 2 to 9 nights | 3 to 9 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $309 | $288 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Harmony of the Seas leads on 2 of the ten, Oasis of the Seas on 3, with 5 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Royal Caribbean
Harmony of the Seas
The 5,479-passenger Harmony of the Seas is currently the world's third biggest cruise ship behind Wonder of the Seas and Symphony of the Seas (with the largest, Icon of the Seas, coming in 2024).
Highlights
- The Ultimate Abyss is the tallest waterslide at sea with a 100-foot drop.
- Fun choices for active cruisers, including 2 FlowRiders, a zipline, ice rink and bumper cars.
- Lots to keep the kiddies entertained, including Splashaway Bay with its sea creature water cannons and winding slides.
- Multiple upscale dining options
Sailing now
39 cruises on sale, from $309.
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Royal Caribbean
Oasis of the Seas
Up until 2016 when Harmony of the Seas took the title, Oasis of the Seas and her sister Allure of the Seas shared the title of World's Largest Cruise Ship. When it entered service, Oasis caused a lot of buzz, with her thoughtful design and massive size.
Highlights
- Chose to stay and play in seven distinct neighborhoods built for ultimate enjoyment.
- Central Park neighborhood is the first-ever park at sea, with 12,175 plants, 62 vine plants, 56 trees and bamboo.
- The only original, handcrafted carousel at sea is the centerpiece of the unique Boardwalk neighborhood.
- Try the first zip line on a cruise ship, a thrilling 82 feet ride (25 meters), in the Sports Zone, suspended nine decks above the Boardwalk.
Sailing now
18 cruises on sale, from $288.
Questions
Harmony of the Seas or Oasis of the Seas?
Which is bigger, Harmony of the Seas or Oasis of the Seas?
Harmony of the Seas is bigger at 227,000 gross tons, against 225,282 gross tons for Oasis of the Seas. Harmony of the Seas carries 5,479 passengers and Oasis of the Seas carries 5,400.
Which ship is newer, Harmony of the Seas or Oasis of the Seas?
Harmony of the Seas is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2016 against 2009 for Oasis of the Seas.
Which has more space per passenger?
Oasis of the Seas, with 41.7 gross tons per passenger against 41.4 on Harmony of the Seas. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Oasis of the Seas, with one crew member for every 2.3 passengers against one for every 2.6 on Harmony 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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