Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
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)
Oasis of the Seas
Symphony of the Seas
Gross Tonnage
Oasis of the Seas
225,282 GT
Symphony of the Seas
228,081 GT
Length
Oasis of the Seas
362 m
Symphony of the Seas
362 m
Beam
Oasis of the Seas
60 m
Symphony of the Seas
66 m
Passengers
Oasis of the Seas
6,780
Symphony of the Seas
6,680
Crew
Oasis of the Seas
2,165
Symphony of the Seas
2,200
Decks
Oasis of the Seas
—
Symphony of the Seas
18
Year Built
Oasis of the Seas
2,009
Symphony of the Seas
2,018
Space Ratio
Oasis of the Seas
33.2 GT/pax
Symphony of the Seas
34.1 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Oasis of the Seas
3.13 :1
Symphony of the Seas
3.04 :1
| Specification | Oasis of the Seas | Symphony of the Seas |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Royal Caribbean International | Royal Caribbean International |
| Class | Oasis Class | Oasis Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,009 | 2,018Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 225,282 GT | 228,081 GTWinner |
| Length | 362 m | 362 m |
| Beam | 60 m | 66 mWinner |
| Draft | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 6,780Winner | 6,680 |
| Crew | 2,165 | 2,200Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 33.2 GT/pax | 34.1 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 3.13:1 | 3.04:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | STX Finland | STX France |
| Flag | Bahamas | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9383936 | 9744001 |
Oasis of the Seas
Large 6,780-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
6,780 passengers means tons of activities
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
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
Bundle & save on your cruise trip
Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
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9.3 m |
| Decks | — | 18 |
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