Royal Caribbean
Harmony of the Seas
- Cruises
- 39
- From
- $309
Ship comparison
Harmony of the Seas vs Wonder of the Seas
Royal Caribbean
Wonder of the Seas
- Cruises
- 17
- From
- $308
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Harmony of the Seas is a mega Royal Caribbean ship carrying 5,479 passengers, in service since 2016. Wonder of the Seas is a mega Royal Caribbean ship carrying 5,448 passengers, in service since 2022.
Choose Harmony of the Seas if you want a more family-friendly ship, more of a party or better-rated dining: it outscores Wonder of the Seas for family friendly (10.0 vs 7.0), party (10.0 vs 8.0) and dining (7.5 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Wonder of the Seas if you want more adventure and nature, more culture or a more romantic trip: it outscores Harmony of the Seas for adventure & nature (5.0 vs 2.0), cultural (6.0 vs 4.0) and romantic (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Harmony of the Seas | Wonder of the Seas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Royal Caribbean | Royal Caribbean |
| Ship size | Mega | Mega |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2016 | 2022 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 227,000 | 236,857 |
| Passengers | 5,479 | 5,448 |
| Crew | 2,100 | 2,300 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.6 | 2.4 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 41.4 | 43.5 (better) |
| Decks | 18 | 18 |
| Length | 1,188 ft | 1,188 ft |
| Beam | 215 ft | 210 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 39 | 17 |
| Upcoming sailings | 86 | 142 |
| Cruise lengths | 2 to 9 nights | 3 to 4 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $309 | $308 (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 4 of the ten, Wonder of the Seas on 3, with 3 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
Wonder of the Seas
Wonder of the Seas from Royal Caribbean reigned as the world's largest cruise ship for 22 months, from March 2022 to January 2024. At 5,448 passengers double occupancy and 6,988 guests at maximum capacity, this is a true megaship.
Highlights
- At 10 stories high, Ultimate Abyss on Wonder of the Seas sports the tallest waterslide at sea.
Sailing now
17 cruises on sale, from $308.
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Questions
Harmony of the Seas or Wonder of the Seas?
Which is bigger, Harmony of the Seas or Wonder of the Seas?
Wonder of the Seas is bigger at 236,857 gross tons, against 227,000 gross tons for Harmony of the Seas. Harmony of the Seas carries 5,479 passengers and Wonder of the Seas carries 5,448.
Which ship is newer, Harmony of the Seas or Wonder of the Seas?
Wonder of the Seas is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2022 against 2016 for Harmony of the Seas.
Which has more space per passenger?
Wonder of the Seas, with 43.5 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?
Wonder of the Seas, with one crew member for every 2.4 passengers against one for every 2.6 on Harmony of the Seas.
Which is better for families?
Harmony of the Seas scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 10.0 out of 10, against 7.0 for Wonder of the Seas.
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