Royal Caribbean
Symphony of the Seas
- Cruises
- 32
- From
- $588
Ship comparison
Symphony of the Seas vs Utopia of the Seas
Royal Caribbean
Utopia of the Seas
- Cruises
- 18
- From
- $418
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Symphony of the Seas is a mega Royal Caribbean ship carrying 5,518 passengers, in service since 2018. Utopia of the Seas is a mega Royal Caribbean ship carrying 5,668 passengers, in service since 2024.
Choose Symphony of the Seas if you want more of a party, a more active cruise or a better-rated spa and gym: it outscores Utopia of the Seas for party (10.0 vs 7.0), active (10.0 vs 8.0) and spa & fitness (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Utopia of the Seas if you want a newer ship or a lower starting fare: its maiden voyage was in 2024 (vs 2018) and its cruises start from $418 (vs $588).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Symphony of the Seas | Utopia of the Seas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Royal Caribbean | Royal Caribbean |
| Ship size | Mega | Mega |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2018 | 2024 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 228,000 | 236,860 |
| Passengers | 5,518 | 5,668 |
| Crew | 2,200 | 2,287 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 41.3 | 41.8 (better) |
| Decks | 18 | 18 |
| Length | 1,184 ft | 1,188 ft |
| Beam | 215 ft | 156 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 22 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 (better) | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 32 | 18 |
| Upcoming sailings | 71 | 151 |
| Cruise lengths | 4 to 10 nights | 3 to 7 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $588 | $418 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Symphony of the Seas leads on 5 of the ten, Utopia of the Seas on 0, with 5 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Royal Caribbean
Symphony of the Seas
If you like to go big, you can’t get much bigger than Symphony of the Seas from Royal Caribbean. The ship set sail in April 2018 as the world's largest — Wonder of the Seas has since surpassed it — and now home-ports in Miami.
Highlights
- Spectacular original productions of "Flight" and the Broadway hit "Hairspray," coupled with shows in the Aqua Theater and the Studio B ice rink
- If you have the funds, the Suite Collection includes several private venues, including a restaurant, private sun deck, lounge and priority seating at all shows and events
- The Ultimate Family Suite comes complete with a personal cinema, a wrap-around balcony, an in-cabin slide and even a personal whirlpool
Sailing now
32 cruises on sale, from $588.
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Royal Caribbean
Utopia of the Seas
Utopia of the Seas debuted in July 2024 and sails three- and four-night itineraries from Florida’s Port Canaveral — a first for Royal Caribbean's Oasis class ships.
Sailing now
18 cruises on sale, from $418.
About Utopia of the Seas Plan my cruise on Utopia of the Seas
Questions
Symphony of the Seas or Utopia of the Seas?
Which is bigger, Symphony of the Seas or Utopia of the Seas?
Utopia of the Seas is bigger at 236,860 gross tons, against 228,000 gross tons for Symphony of the Seas. Symphony of the Seas carries 5,518 passengers and Utopia of the Seas carries 5,668.
Which ship is newer, Symphony of the Seas or Utopia of the Seas?
Utopia of the Seas is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2024 against 2018 for Symphony of the Seas.
Which has more space per passenger?
Utopia of the Seas, with 41.8 gross tons per passenger against 41.3 on Symphony 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 2.5 passengers.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 10.0 out of 10.
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