Side-by-side cruise ship comparison ยท 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)
Symphony of the Seas
Wonder of the Seas
Gross Tonnage
Symphony of the Seas
228,081 GT
Wonder of the Seas
236,857 GT
Length
Symphony of the Seas
362 m
Wonder of the Seas
362 m
Beam
Symphony of the Seas
66 m
Wonder of the Seas
64 m
Passengers
Symphony of the Seas
6,680
Wonder of the Seas
6,988
Crew
Symphony of the Seas
2,200
Wonder of the Seas
2,300
Decks
Symphony of the Seas
18
Wonder of the Seas
18
Year Built
Symphony of the Seas
2,018
Wonder of the Seas
2,022
Space Ratio
Symphony of the Seas
34.1 GT/pax
Wonder of the Seas
33.9 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Symphony of the Seas
3.04 :1
Wonder of the Seas
3.04 :1
| Specification | Symphony of the Seas | Wonder of the Seas |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Royal Caribbean International | Royal Caribbean International |
| Class | Oasis Class | Oasis Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,018 | 2,022Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 228,081 GT | 236,857 GTWinner |
| Length | 362 m | 362 m |
| Beam | 66 mWinner | 64 m |
| Draft | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 6,680 | 6,988Winner |
| Crew | 2,200 | 2,300Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 34.1 GT/paxWinner | 33.9 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 3.04:1 | 3.04:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | STX France | Chantiers de l'Atlantique |
| Flag | Bahamas | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9744001 | 9838345 |
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 โ great for a first cruise
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Wonder of the Seas
6,988 passengers means tons of activities
Large 6,988-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
Built in 2022 with modern facilities โ great for a first cruise
Comfortable atmosphere for two
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9.3 m |
9.3 m |
| Decks | 18 | 18 |