Royal Caribbean
Odyssey of the Seas
- Cruises
- 13
- From
- $803
Ship comparison
Odyssey of the Seas vs Spectrum of the Seas
Royal Caribbean
Spectrum of the Seas
- Cruises
- 47
- From
- $325
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Odyssey of the Seas is a mega Royal Caribbean ship carrying 4,198 passengers, in service since 2021. Spectrum of the Seas is a mega Royal Caribbean ship carrying 4,180 passengers, in service since 2019.
Choose Odyssey of the Seas if you want a more family-friendly ship, a more active cruise or better-rated dining: it outscores Spectrum of the Seas for family friendly (10.0 vs 3.0), active (10.0 vs 7.0) and dining (7.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Spectrum 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 $325 (vs $803).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Odyssey of the Seas | Spectrum of the Seas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Royal Caribbean | Royal Caribbean |
| Ship size | Mega | Mega |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2021 (better) | 2019 |
| 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 | 1,138 ft |
| Beam | 135 ft | 136 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 (better) | 7 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 13 | 47 |
| Upcoming sailings | 96 | 105 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 14 nights | 2 to 11 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $803 | $325 (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 7 of the ten, Spectrum of the Seas on 2, 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
Spectrum of the Seas
Launched in Apri 2019, Spectrum of the Seas features grand experiences and amenities in sailings in and around China and the Asia-Pacific region. The 4,180-passenger ship is the fourth in the line's Quantum class of ships after Anthem of the Seas, Quantum of the Seas and Ovation of the Seas.
Sailing now
47 cruises on sale, from $325.
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Questions
Odyssey of the Seas or Spectrum of the Seas?
Which is bigger, Odyssey of the Seas or Spectrum of the Seas?
Odyssey of the Seas is bigger at 169,000 gross tons, against 168,666 gross tons for Spectrum of the Seas. Odyssey of the Seas carries 4,198 passengers and Spectrum of the Seas carries 4,180.
Which ship is newer, Odyssey of the Seas or Spectrum of the Seas?
Odyssey of the Seas is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2021 against 2019 for Spectrum of the Seas.
Which has more space per passenger?
Spectrum 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 Spectrum 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 3.0 for Spectrum of the Seas.
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