Royal Caribbean
Utopia of the Seas
- Cruises
- 18
- From
- $418
Ship comparison
Utopia of the Seas vs Wonder of the Seas
Royal Caribbean
Wonder of the Seas
- Cruises
- 17
- From
- $308
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Utopia of the Seas is a mega Royal Caribbean ship carrying 5,668 passengers, in service since 2024. Wonder of the Seas is a mega Royal Caribbean ship carrying 5,448 passengers, in service since 2022.
Choose Utopia of the Seas if you want a more family-friendly ship, a more active cruise or better-rated dining: it outscores Wonder of the Seas for family friendly (10.0 vs 7.0), active (8.0 vs 7.0) and dining (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Wonder of the Seas if you want a more romantic trip, better-rated entertainment or more culture: it outscores Utopia of the Seas for romantic (7.0 vs 5.0), entertainment (10.0 vs 9.0) and cultural (6.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Utopia of the Seas | Wonder of the Seas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Royal Caribbean | Royal Caribbean |
| Ship size | Mega | Mega |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2024 (better) | 2022 |
| Gross tonnage | 236,860 | 236,857 |
| Passengers | 5,668 | 5,448 |
| Crew | 2,287 | 2,300 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.5 | 2.4 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 41.8 | 43.5 (better) |
| Decks | 18 | 18 |
| Length | 1,188 ft | 1,188 ft |
| Beam | 156 ft | 210 ft |
| Speed | 22 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 9 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 18 | 17 |
| Upcoming sailings | 151 | 142 |
| Cruise lengths | 3 to 7 nights | 3 to 4 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $418 | $308 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Utopia of the Seas leads on 3 of the ten, Wonder of the Seas on 4, with 3 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
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.
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18 cruises on sale, from $418.
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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
Utopia of the Seas or Wonder of the Seas?
Which is bigger, Utopia of the Seas or Wonder of the Seas?
Utopia of the Seas is bigger at 236,860 gross tons, against 236,857 gross tons for Wonder of the Seas. Utopia of the Seas carries 5,668 passengers and Wonder of the Seas carries 5,448.
Which ship is newer, Utopia of the Seas or Wonder of the Seas?
Utopia of the Seas is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2024 against 2022 for Wonder of the Seas.
Which has more space per passenger?
Wonder of the Seas, with 43.5 gross tons per passenger against 41.8 on Utopia 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 Utopia of the Seas.
Which is better for families?
Utopia 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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