Royal Caribbean
Symphony of the Seas
- Cruises
- 32
- From
- $588
Ship comparison
Symphony of the Seas vs Wonder of the Seas
Royal Caribbean
Wonder of the Seas
- Cruises
- 17
- From
- $308
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Symphony of the Seas is a mega Royal Caribbean ship carrying 5,518 passengers, in service since 2018. Wonder of the Seas is a mega Royal Caribbean ship carrying 5,448 passengers, in service since 2022.
Choose Symphony of the Seas if you want a more active cruise, a more family-friendly ship or more of a party: it outscores Wonder of the Seas for active (10.0 vs 7.0), family friendly (10.0 vs 7.0) and party (10.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Wonder of the Seas if you want a lower starting fare, a more romantic trip or more culture: it outscores Symphony of the Seas for romantic (7.0 vs 6.0) and cultural (6.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $308 (vs $588).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Symphony of the Seas | Wonder of the Seas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Royal Caribbean | Royal Caribbean |
| Ship size | Mega | Mega |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2018 | 2022 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 228,000 | 236,857 |
| Passengers | 5,518 | 5,448 |
| Crew | 2,200 | 2,300 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.5 | 2.4 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 41.3 | 43.5 (better) |
| Decks | 18 | 18 |
| Length | 1,184 ft | 1,188 ft |
| Beam | 215 ft | 210 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 32 | 17 |
| Upcoming sailings | 71 | 142 |
| Cruise lengths | 4 to 10 nights | 3 to 4 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $588 | $308 (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, Wonder of the Seas on 2, with 3 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
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
Symphony of the Seas or Wonder of the Seas?
Which is bigger, Symphony of the Seas or Wonder of the Seas?
Wonder of the Seas is bigger at 236,857 gross tons, against 228,000 gross tons for Symphony of the Seas. Symphony of the Seas carries 5,518 passengers and Wonder of the Seas carries 5,448.
Which ship is newer, Symphony of the Seas or Wonder of the Seas?
Wonder of the Seas is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2022 against 2018 for Symphony of the Seas.
Which has more space per passenger?
Wonder of the Seas, with 43.5 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?
Wonder of the Seas, with one crew member for every 2.4 passengers against one for every 2.5 on Symphony of the Seas.
Which is better for families?
Symphony of the Seas scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 10.0 out of 10, against 7.0 for Wonder of the Seas.
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