Royal Caribbean
Odyssey of the Seas
- Cruises
- 13
- From
- $803
Ship comparison
Odyssey of the Seas vs Quantum of the Seas
Royal Caribbean
Quantum of the Seas
- Cruises
- 27
- From
- $357
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Odyssey of the Seas is a mega Royal Caribbean ship carrying 4,198 passengers, in service since 2021. Quantum of the Seas is a mega Royal Caribbean ship carrying 4,152 passengers, in service since 2014.
Choose Odyssey of the Seas if you want a more active cruise, a more family-friendly ship or a newer ship: it outscores Quantum of the Seas for active (10.0 vs 7.0) and family friendly (10.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2021 (vs 2014).
Choose Quantum of the Seas if you want a lower starting fare, a more romantic trip or more culture: it outscores Odyssey of the Seas for romantic (6.0 vs 4.0) and cultural (7.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $357 (vs $803).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Odyssey of the Seas | Quantum of the Seas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Royal Caribbean | Royal Caribbean |
| Ship size | Mega | Mega |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2021 (better) | 2014 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2019 |
| Gross tonnage | 169,000 | 167,800 |
| Passengers | 4,198 | 4,152 |
| 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 | 18 |
| Length | 1,138 ft | 1,141 ft |
| Beam | 135 ft | 135 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 13 | 27 |
| Upcoming sailings | 96 | 84 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 14 nights | 3 to 23 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $803 | $357 (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, Quantum of the Seas on 2, with 3 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
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
Odyssey of the Seas or Quantum of the Seas?
Which is bigger, Odyssey of the Seas or Quantum of the Seas?
Odyssey of the Seas is bigger at 169,000 gross tons, against 167,800 gross tons for Quantum of the Seas. Odyssey of the Seas carries 4,198 passengers and Quantum of the Seas carries 4,152.
Which ship is newer, Odyssey of the Seas or Quantum of the Seas?
Odyssey of the Seas is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2021 against 2014 for Quantum of the Seas.
Which has more space per passenger?
Quantum 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 Quantum 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 Quantum of the Seas.
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