Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
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across 5 categories
Size
Based on gross tonnage and length
Capacity
Based on passengers and crew
Modernity
Based on year built
Service
Based on passenger-to-crew ratio (lower is better)
Spaciousness
Based on gross tonnage per passenger (higher is better)
Disney Adventure
Symphony of the Seas
Gross Tonnage
Disney Adventure
208,000 GT
Symphony of the Seas
228,081 GT
Length
Disney Adventure
353 m
Symphony of the Seas
362 m
Beam
Disney Adventure
51 m
Symphony of the Seas
66 m
Passengers
Disney Adventure
6,700
Symphony of the Seas
6,680
Crew
Disney Adventure
2,500
Symphony of the Seas
2,200
Decks
Disney Adventure
—
Symphony of the Seas
18
Year Built
Disney Adventure
2,025
Symphony of the Seas
2,018
Space Ratio
Disney Adventure
31.0 GT/pax
Symphony of the Seas
34.1 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Disney Adventure
2.68 :1
Symphony of the Seas
3.04 :1
| Specification | Disney Adventure | Symphony of the Seas |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Disney Cruise Line | Royal Caribbean International |
| Class | Adventure Class | Oasis Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,025Winner | 2,018 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 208,000 GT | 228,081 GTWinner |
| Length | 353 m | 362 mWinner |
| Beam | 51 m | 66 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 6,700Winner | 6,680 |
| Crew | 2,500Winner | 2,200 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 31.0 GT/pax | 34.1 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.68:1Winner | 3.04:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Meyer Werft | STX France |
| Flag | Bahamas | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9968765 | 9744001 |
Symphony of the Seas is the larger vessel at 228,081 GT — 10% more than Disney Adventure's 208,000 GT. Symphony of the Seas offers more personal space with a space ratio of 34.1 GT per passenger versus 31.0. Built in 2025, Disney Adventure is 7 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Symphony of the Seas |
| Capacity | Disney Adventure |
| Modernity | Disney Adventure |
| Service | Disney Adventure |
| Spaciousness | Symphony of the Seas |
Bottom line: Disney Adventure wins more categories (3 vs 2), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Disney Adventure
Large 6,700-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
6,700 passengers means tons of activities
Built in 2025 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Symphony of the Seas
6,680 passengers means tons of activities
Large 6,680-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
Built in 2018 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Free cancellation on most rooms
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| Draft | 9.2 m | 9.3 mWinner |
| Decks | — | 18 |
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