Royal Caribbean
Harmony of the Seas
- Cruises
- 39
- From
- $309
Ship comparison
Harmony of the Seas vs Utopia of the Seas
Royal Caribbean
Utopia of the Seas
- Cruises
- 18
- From
- $418
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Harmony of the Seas is a mega Royal Caribbean ship carrying 5,479 passengers, in service since 2016. Utopia of the Seas is a mega Royal Caribbean ship carrying 5,668 passengers, in service since 2024.
Choose Harmony of the Seas if you want more of a party, a more romantic trip or better-rated entertainment: it outscores Utopia of the Seas for party (10.0 vs 7.0), romantic (6.0 vs 5.0) and entertainment (10.0 vs 9.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Utopia of the Seas if you want more adventure and nature, a newer ship or a more active cruise: it outscores Harmony of the Seas for adventure & nature (5.0 vs 2.0) and active (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2024 (vs 2016).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Harmony of the Seas | Utopia of the Seas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Royal Caribbean | Royal Caribbean |
| Ship size | Mega | Mega |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2016 | 2024 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 227,000 | 236,860 |
| Passengers | 5,479 | 5,668 |
| Crew | 2,100 | 2,287 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.6 | 2.5 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 41.4 | 41.8 (better) |
| Decks | 18 | 18 |
| Length | 1,188 ft | 1,188 ft |
| Beam | 215 ft | 156 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 22 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 (better) | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 39 | 18 |
| Upcoming sailings | 86 | 151 |
| Cruise lengths | 2 to 9 nights | 3 to 7 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $309 (better) | $418 |
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 5 of the ten, Utopia of the Seas on 3, with 2 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
Utopia of the Seas
Utopia of the Seas debuted in July 2024 and sails three- and four-night itineraries from Florida’s Port Canaveral — a first for Royal Caribbean's Oasis class ships.
Sailing now
18 cruises on sale, from $418.
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Questions
Harmony of the Seas or Utopia of the Seas?
Which is bigger, Harmony of the Seas or Utopia of the Seas?
Utopia of the Seas is bigger at 236,860 gross tons, against 227,000 gross tons for Harmony of the Seas. Harmony of the Seas carries 5,479 passengers and Utopia of the Seas carries 5,668.
Which ship is newer, Harmony of the Seas or Utopia of the Seas?
Utopia of the Seas is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2024 against 2016 for Harmony of the Seas.
Which has more space per passenger?
Utopia of the Seas, with 41.8 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?
Utopia of the Seas, with one crew member for every 2.5 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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