Spots going fast$1,853/person$265/night
View Deal →Odyssey of the Seas vs Ovation of the Seas
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated April 2026
Odyssey of the Seas wins 4 of 8 categories. Ovation of the Seas is $1,554.15 cheaper per person.
Score: 4 – 2
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Category
Odyssey of the Seas
Ovation of the Seas
Size
169,379 GT
168,666 GT
Passengers
4,198
4,180
Year Built
2021
2016
Crew Ratio
1:2.7
1:2.8
Space Ratio
40.4
40.4
Decks
—
—
Length
347m
348m
From Price
$1,853.33/pp
$299.18/pp
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Odyssey of the Seas if...
- You want the newer ship (built 2021, 5yr newer)
- Size matters to you (169,379 GT)
- More onboard variety (4,198 guests)
- Better service ratio (2.7:1 crew ratio)
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Upcoming Sailings on Odyssey of the Seas
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Leaves in 10 days$2,393/person$342/night
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Leaves in 17 days$2,100/person$300/night
View Deal →Upcoming Sailings on Ovation of the Seas
Spots going fast$629/person
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Leaves in 8 days3 Night Vancouver To Los Angeles Cruise
Royal Caribbean • Ovation of the Seas
Sep 18, 2026 · 3 nights
North America
$337/person$112/night
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Leaves in 11 days$299/person$100/night
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is the comparison score calculated?
We compute scores across 8 categories using real spec data: gross tonnage, passenger capacity, crew capacity, year built, length, deck count, space ratio, and fleet power. Each category awards one point to the winning ship.
What is the space ratio and why does it matter?
Space ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity. A higher number means more space per guest. Luxury lines typically score above 40; mass-market ships often fall in the 30-40 range.
What does the passenger-to-crew ratio mean?
Passengers per crew member. Lower is better, more staff per guest means better service. Luxury lines aim below 2:1; large mainstream ships may be 3-4:1.
Are the prices shown accurate?
Prices are sourced from Cruisebound and reflect real-time availability. They may change based on cabin type, date, and demand. Click through to see the latest fares.
Can I compare more than two ships?
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