Royal Caribbean
Ovation of the Seas
- Cruises
- 25
- From
- $209
Ship comparison
Ovation of the Seas vs Spectrum of the Seas
Royal Caribbean
Spectrum of the Seas
- Cruises
- 47
- From
- $325
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Ovation of the Seas is a mega Royal Caribbean ship carrying 4,180 passengers, in service since 2016. Spectrum of the Seas is a mega Royal Caribbean ship carrying 4,180 passengers, in service since 2019.
Choose Ovation of the Seas if you want a more family-friendly ship, better-rated entertainment or better-rated staterooms: it outscores Spectrum of the Seas for family friendly (8.0 vs 3.0), entertainment (9.0 vs 7.0) and staterooms (8.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Spectrum of the Seas does not lead by a clear margin on any measure we track, so pick it for its itinerary or its dates.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Ovation of the Seas | Spectrum of the Seas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Royal Caribbean | Royal Caribbean |
| Ship size | Mega | Mega |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2016 | 2019 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 168,666 | 168,666 |
| Passengers | 4,180 | 4,180 |
| Crew | 1,500 | 1,500 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 40.4 | 40.4 |
| Decks | 16 | 16 |
| Length | 1,141 ft | 1,138 ft |
| Beam | 136 ft | 136 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 (better) | 7 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 25 | 47 |
| Upcoming sailings | 142 | 105 |
| Cruise lengths | 3 to 25 nights | 2 to 11 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $209 (better) | $325 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Ovation of the Seas leads on 8 of the ten, Spectrum of the Seas on 0, with 2 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
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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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
Ovation of the Seas or Spectrum of the Seas?
Which is bigger, Ovation of the Seas or Spectrum of the Seas?
They are the same size, 168,666 gross tons each. Ovation of the Seas carries 4,180 passengers and Spectrum of the Seas carries 4,180.
Which ship is newer, Ovation of the Seas or Spectrum of the Seas?
Spectrum of the Seas is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2019 against 2016 for Ovation of the Seas.
Which has more space per passenger?
They are level at 40.4 gross tons per passenger.
Which has more crew per passenger?
They are level, with one crew member for every 2.8 passengers.
Which is better for families?
Ovation of the Seas scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 8.0 out of 10, against 3.0 for Spectrum of the Seas.
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