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)
Ovation of the Seas
Quantum of the Seas
Gross Tonnage
Ovation of the Seas
168,666 GT
Quantum of the Seas
168,666 GT
Length
Ovation of the Seas
348 m
Quantum of the Seas
348 m
Beam
Ovation of the Seas
41 m
Quantum of the Seas
41 m
Passengers
Ovation of the Seas
4,180
Quantum of the Seas
4,180
Crew
Ovation of the Seas
1,500
Quantum of the Seas
1,500
Decks
Ovation of the Seas
—
Quantum of the Seas
—
Year Built
Ovation of the Seas
2,016
Quantum of the Seas
2,014
Space Ratio
Ovation of the Seas
40.4 GT/pax
Quantum of the Seas
40.4 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Ovation of the Seas
2.79 :1
Quantum of the Seas
2.79 :1
| Specification | Ovation of the Seas | Quantum of the Seas |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Royal Caribbean International | Royal Caribbean International |
| Class | Quantum Class | Quantum Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,016Winner | 2,014 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 168,666 GT | 168,666 GT |
| Length | 348 m | 348 m |
| Beam | 41 m | 41 m |
| Draft | 8.8 m | 8.8 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 4,180 | 4,180 |
| Crew | 1,500 | 1,500 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 40.4 GT/pax | 40.4 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.79:1 | 2.79:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Meyer Werft | Meyer Werft |
| Flag | Bahamas | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9697753 | 9656084 |
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
Quantum of the Seas
4,180 passengers means tons of activities
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Large 4,180-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
40 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Free cancellation on most rooms
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