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Symphony of the Seas
Symphony of the Seas is an Oasis Class ship in the Royal Caribbean fleet that entered service in 2018. According to Royal Caribbean, it measures 228,081 gross tons, carries 5,518 guests (double occupancy) and has 2,200 crew. #7 in Biggest Royal Caribbean ships · ranked by public data.
Symphony of the Seas key facts
- Cruise line
- Royal Caribbean
- Ship class
- Oasis Class
- Status
- In service
- Entered service
- Apr 7, 2018 (maiden voyage)
- Last refurbishment
- Not published
- Gross tonnage
- 228,081
- Guests
- 5,518 (double occupancy)
- Crew
- 2,200
- Guests per crew member
- 2.51 (calculated from the two official figures above)
- Decks
- 18 total, 16 guest decks
- Staterooms
- 2,759
- Length
- 1,188 ft (362 m)
- Beam (width)
- 215 ft
- Shipyard
- STX France, St. Nazaire, France
Source: Symphony of the Seas fact sheet (PDF), Royal Caribbean Press Center (document dated 7.23.26), accessed Oct 26, 2026. 7 of 8 core figures are published by Royal Caribbean; the rest show "Not published".
Features listed on the official fact sheet
From the same Royal Caribbean fact sheet. A feature missing here is not listed on the sheet; it may still exist.
Oasis Class sister ships
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Where Symphony of the Seas ranks
- 7 #7 in Biggest Royal Caribbean ships · ranked by public data
- 9 #9 in Newest Royal Caribbean ships · ranked by public data
- 7 #7 in Largest cruise ships · ranked by public data
- 7 #7 in Best Royal Caribbean ships for families · ranked by public data
- 11 #11 in Best Royal Caribbean ships for thrill seekers · ranked by public data
- 8 #8 in Royal Caribbean ships with a FlowRider · ranked by public data
- 6 #6 in Royal Caribbean ships with an AquaTheater · ranked by public data
- 3 #3 in Royal Caribbean ships with an ice rink · ranked by public data
- 6 #6 in Royal Caribbean ships with waterslides · ranked by public data
- 5 #5 in Royal Caribbean ships with an escape room · ranked by public data
- 6 #6 in Royal Caribbean ships with mini golf · ranked by public data
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FAQ
How big is Symphony of the Seas?
Symphony of the Seas measures 228,081 gross tons and is 1,188 ft (362 m) long, according to Royal Caribbean (checked Oct 26, 2026).
How many passengers does Symphony of the Seas hold?
Royal Caribbean lists 5,518 guests (double occupancy). It sails with 2,200 crew.
How old is Symphony of the Seas?
Symphony of the Seas's maiden voyage was on Apr 7, 2018, according to Royal Caribbean.
How many decks does Symphony of the Seas have?
18 decks in total, of which 16 are guest decks, per Royal Caribbean's fact sheet.
What are Symphony of the Seas's sister ships?
Other Oasis Class ships: Utopia of the Seas, Wonder of the Seas, Allure of the Seas, Oasis of the Seas, Harmony of the Seas.
How many crew does Symphony of the Seas have?
Royal Caribbean lists 2,200 crew alongside 5,518 guests (double occupancy), or 2.51 guests per crew member.
Where was Symphony of the Seas built?
Symphony of the Seas was built at STX France, St. Nazaire, France, according to Royal Caribbean.
Sources
- Symphony of the Seas fact sheet (PDF), Royal Caribbean Press Center, Royal Caribbean Group. Accessed Oct 26, 2026. Used for: ship class, maiden voyage, gross tonnage, guests, crew, decks total, guest decks, staterooms, length ft, length m, beam ft, shipyard.
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