Royal Caribbean
Odyssey of the Seas
- Cruises
- 13
- From
- $803
Ship comparison
Odyssey of the Seas vs Ovation of the Seas
Royal Caribbean
Ovation of the Seas
- Cruises
- 25
- From
- $209
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Odyssey of the Seas is a mega Royal Caribbean ship carrying 4,198 passengers, in service since 2021. Ovation of the Seas is a mega Royal Caribbean ship carrying 4,180 passengers, in service since 2016.
Choose Odyssey of the Seas if you want a more active cruise, a more family-friendly ship or more of a party: it outscores Ovation of the Seas for active (10.0 vs 8.0), family friendly (10.0 vs 8.0) and party (8.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Ovation of the Seas if you want a more romantic trip, a lower starting fare or more culture: it outscores Odyssey of the Seas for romantic (6.5 vs 4.0) and cultural (7.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $209 (vs $803).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Odyssey of the Seas | Ovation of the Seas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Royal Caribbean | Royal Caribbean |
| Ship size | Mega | Mega |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2021 (better) | 2016 |
| Gross tonnage | 169,000 | 168,666 |
| Passengers | 4,198 | 4,180 |
| Crew | 1,550 | 1,500 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.7 (better) | 2.8 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 40.3 | 40.4 (better) |
| Decks | 16 | 16 |
| Length | 1,138 ft | 1,141 ft |
| Beam | 135 ft | 136 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 13 | 25 |
| Upcoming sailings | 96 | 142 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 14 nights | 3 to 25 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $803 | $209 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Odyssey of the Seas leads on 5 of the ten, Ovation of the Seas on 4, with 1 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Royal Caribbean
Odyssey of the Seas
Odyssey of the Seas launched in July 2021 as the first Quantum Ultra Class cruise ship to sail in the United States, offering cruises to the Caribbean followed by Mediterranean voyages in 2022.
Highlights
- Reimagined SeaPlex with large VR and AR playground
- Two-level pool deck
- FlowRider, RipCord by iFly, SkyPad bungee trampoline experience and North Star all on top deck
- Want some peace and serenity? Head to Solarium, the adults-only area.
Sailing now
13 cruises on sale, from $803.
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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
Odyssey of the Seas or Ovation of the Seas?
Which is bigger, Odyssey of the Seas or Ovation of the Seas?
Odyssey of the Seas is bigger at 169,000 gross tons, against 168,666 gross tons for Ovation of the Seas. Odyssey of the Seas carries 4,198 passengers and Ovation of the Seas carries 4,180.
Which ship is newer, Odyssey of the Seas or Ovation of the Seas?
Odyssey of the Seas is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2021 against 2016 for Ovation of the Seas.
Which has more space per passenger?
Ovation of the Seas, with 40.4 gross tons per passenger against 40.3 on Odyssey of the Seas. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Odyssey of the Seas, with one crew member for every 2.7 passengers against one for every 2.8 on Ovation of the Seas.
Which is better for families?
Odyssey 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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