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)
Odyssey of the Seas
Ovation of the Seas
Gross Tonnage
Odyssey of the Seas
169,379 GT
Ovation of the Seas
168,666 GT
Length
Odyssey of the Seas
347 m
Ovation of the Seas
348 m
Beam
Odyssey of the Seas
41 m
Ovation of the Seas
41 m
Passengers
Odyssey of the Seas
4,198
Ovation of the Seas
4,180
Crew
Odyssey of the Seas
1,551
Ovation of the Seas
1,500
Decks
Odyssey of the Seas
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Ovation of the Seas
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Year Built
Odyssey of the Seas
2,021
Ovation of the Seas
2,016
Space Ratio
Odyssey of the Seas
40.4 GT/pax
Ovation of the Seas
40.4 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Odyssey of the Seas
2.71 :1
Ovation of the Seas
2.79 :1
| Specification | Odyssey of the Seas | Ovation of the Seas |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Royal Caribbean International | Royal Caribbean International |
| Class | Quantum Ultra Class | Quantum Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,021Winner | 2,016 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 169,379 GTWinner | 168,666 GT |
| Length | 347 m | 348 mWinner |
| Beam | 41 m | 41 m |
| Draft | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 4,198Winner | 4,180 |
| Crew | 1,551Winner | 1,500 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 40.4 GT/pax | 40.4 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.71:1Winner | 2.79:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Meyer Werft | Meyer Werft |
| Flag | Bahamas | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9795737 | 9697753 |
Odyssey of the Seas
Built in 2021 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
4,198 passengers means tons of activities
Large 4,198-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
40 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Ovation of the Seas
Built in 2016 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
4,180 passengers means tons of activities
Large 4,180-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
40 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
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