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Oasis of the Seas vs Symphony of the Seas
- Symphony of the Seas is the bigger ship: 228,081 gross tons vs 226,838, about 1% larger.
- Symphony of the Seas is newer (2018) than Oasis of the Seas (2009).
- Oasis of the Seas carries more guests: 5,602 vs 5,518 (double occupancy).
- Symphony of the Seas has more crew per guest (2.51 guests per crew member vs 2.66).
| Oasis of the Seas | Symphony of the Seas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Royal Caribbean | Royal Caribbean |
| Ship class | Oasis Class | Oasis Class |
| Entered service | 2009 | 2018 ● |
| Gross tonnage | 226,838 | 228,081 ● |
| Guests | 5,602 (double occupancy) ● | 5,518 (double occupancy) |
| Crew | 2,109 | 2,200 ● |
| Guests per crew member | 2.66 | 2.51 ● |
| Decks | 18 | 18 |
| Staterooms | 2,801 ● | 2,759 |
| Length | 1,187 ft (361 m) | 1,188 ft (362 m) ● |
● = higher (or, for guests per crew member, lower) of the two. Figures from each line's own source: Oasis of the Seas, Symphony of the Seas (accessed Oct 26, 2026).
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From each ship's official fact sheet.
FAQ
Which is bigger, Oasis of the Seas or Symphony of the Seas?
Symphony of the Seas is the bigger ship: 228,081 gross tons vs 226,838, about 1% larger.
Which is newer, Oasis of the Seas or Symphony of the Seas?
Symphony of the Seas is newer (2018) than Oasis of the Seas (2009).
Which ship holds more passengers?
Oasis of the Seas: 5,602 (double occupancy). Symphony of the Seas: 5,518 (double occupancy).
Which ship has more crew per guest?
Symphony of the Seas has more crew per guest (2.51 guests per crew member vs 2.66), calculated from each line's published guest and crew figures.
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