Leaves in 9 days6 Night Western Caribbean Cruise
Royal Caribbean • Symphony of the Seas
Sep 20, 2026 · 6 nights
Caribbean
$649/person$108/night
View Deal →Symphony of the Seas vs Wonder of the Seas
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated April 2026
Built in 2022, Wonder of the Seas is 4 years newer, an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Wonder of the Seas accommodates 308 more guests (6,988 vs 6,680), making it the larger resort-at-sea. Symphony of the Seas trades capacity for a more intimate atmosphere.
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Category
Symphony of the Seas
Wonder of the Seas
Size
228,081 GT
236,857 GT
Passengers
6,680
6,988
Year Built
2018
2022
Crew Ratio
1:3.0
1:3.0
Space Ratio
34.1
33.9
Decks
18
18
Length
362m
362m
From Price
$649.47/pp
$295.16/pp
Comparison Verdict
Built in 2022, Wonder of the Seas is 4 years newer, an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Wonder of the Seas accommodates 308 more guests (6,988 vs 6,680), making it the larger resort-at-sea. Symphony of the Seas trades capacity for a more intimate atmosphere.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Wonder of the Seas |
| Capacity | Wonder of the Seas |
| Modernity | Wonder of the Seas |
| Service | Tie |
| Spaciousness | Symphony of the Seas |
| Decks | Tie |
| Length | Tie |
| Fleet Power | Wonder of the Seas |
Bottom line: Wonder of the Seas leads 4–1 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose Wonder of the Seas for overall superiority; pick Symphony of the Seas if Spaciousness matter more to you.
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Wonder of the Seas if...
- You want the newer ship (built 2022, 4yr newer)
- Size matters to you (236,857 GT)
- More onboard variety (6,988 guests)
- Save $354.31/person on sailings
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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.
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