Royal Caribbean
Star of the Seas
- Cruises
- 17
- From
- $897
Ship comparison
Star of the Seas vs Wonder of the Seas
Royal Caribbean
Wonder of the Seas
- Cruises
- 17
- From
- $308
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Star of the Seas is a mega Royal Caribbean ship carrying 5,610 passengers, in service since 2025. Wonder of the Seas is a mega Royal Caribbean ship carrying 5,448 passengers, in service since 2022.
Choose Star of the Seas if you want a more family-friendly ship or more adventure and nature: it outscores Wonder of the Seas for family friendly (8.0 vs 7.0) and adventure & nature (6.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Wonder of the Seas if you want a lower starting fare, better-rated entertainment or a better-rated spa and gym: it outscores Star of the Seas for entertainment (10.0 vs 8.0) and spa & fitness (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $308 (vs $897).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Star of the Seas | Wonder of the Seas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Royal Caribbean | Royal Caribbean |
| Ship size | Mega | Mega |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2025 (better) | 2022 |
| Gross tonnage | 250,800 | 236,857 |
| Passengers | 5,610 | 5,448 |
| Crew | 2,350 | 2,300 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.4 | 2.4 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 44.7 (better) | 43.5 |
| Decks | 14 | 18 |
| Length | 1,196 ft | 1,188 ft |
| Beam | 219 ft | 210 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | — | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 17 | 17 |
| Upcoming sailings | 76 | 142 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 nights | 3 to 4 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $897 | $308 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Star of the Seas leads on 2 of the ten, Wonder of the Seas on 2, with 6 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
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- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Royal Caribbean
Star of the Seas
Star of the Seas from Royal Caribbean is basically a floating resort on a scale that rewrites what “big ship” means.
Sailing now
17 cruises on sale, from $897.
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
Star of the Seas or Wonder of the Seas?
Which is bigger, Star of the Seas or Wonder of the Seas?
Star of the Seas is bigger at 250,800 gross tons, against 236,857 gross tons for Wonder of the Seas. Star of the Seas carries 5,610 passengers and Wonder of the Seas carries 5,448.
Which ship is newer, Star of the Seas or Wonder of the Seas?
Star of the Seas is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2025 against 2022 for Wonder of the Seas.
Which has more space per passenger?
Star of the Seas, with 44.7 gross tons per passenger against 43.5 on Wonder of the Seas. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
They are level, with one crew member for every 2.4 passengers.
Which is better for families?
Star of the Seas scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 8.0 out of 10, against 7.0 for Wonder of the Seas.
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