Symphony of the Seas
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
Symphony of the Seas is one of Royal Caribbean's 30 active ships and first entered service in 2018. In terms of size, it comes in at 228,081 gross tons, 1,188 feet in length, and 16 passenger decks. On board, it supports up to 5,518 guests and approximately 2,200 crew members. The ship had an estimated build cost of $1,350 million and is flagged in Bahamas.
Symphony of the Seas
Ship Stats
Year Built
2018
Tonnage
228,081 GT
Length
1,188 ft
Capacity
5,518
Crew
2,200
Cost
$1,350 million
Decks
16
Oasis Class
Oasis Class groups ships with similar design and onboard features within Royal Caribbean. The first ship introduced in this class was Oasis of the Seas (2009), followed by Allure of the Seas (2010), Harmony of the Seas (2016), Symphony of the Seas (2018), Wonder of the Seas (2022), and Utopia of the Seas (2024).
Symphony of the Seas Ship Age
Symphony of the Seas entered service in 2018. Across Royal Caribbean's active fleet, the average build year is 2009 and across all major active cruise lines the average ship launch year is 2011. Ranked newest-to-oldest, this ship is 8 of 30 (newest ship = rank 1).
Timeline order: newest to oldest
- Symphony of the Seas
Current ship
Symphony of the Seas Renovations
Renovation details
Following a scheduled dry dock in 2021, Symphony remains one of the newest Oasis-class ships. While it has not yet been "Amplified" (as it was built with many of those features originally), it receives regular hotel upkeep during short service breaks.
Symphony of the Seas Ship Size
Length and tonnage across Royal Caribbean's fleet
Symphony of the Seas measures 1,188 feet (362 m) (vs Royal Caribbean fleet average of 1,081 ft) and has gross tonnage of 228,081 GT (vs fleet average of 160,100 GT). It ranks 4 of 30 by length and 6 of 30 by tonnage in Royal Caribbean's active fleet.
Passenger Capacity & Crew Size
Symphony of the Seas vs Royal Caribbean fleet averages
Symphony of the Seas carries 5,518 passengers (vs Royal Caribbean average of 3,708) and has 2,200 crew members onboard (vs fleet average of 1,400). That puts this ship at a passenger-to-staff ratio of 2.51:1 compared with Royal Caribbean's overall 2.65:1 average.
Passenger Capacity
5,518
passengers
Crew Members
2,200
staff members
Passenger to Crew Ratio
2.51 : 1
Royal Caribbean Avg
2.65 : 1
Symphony of the Seas
Venues & Experiences
Explore dining, bars, activities, and onboard experiences available on Symphony of the Seas.
Deck 16buffetWindjammer
Deck 5cafeCoffee & Tea Shop
Deck 8cafePark Cafe
Deck 15cafeSolarium Bistro Restaurant
Deck 6cafeVitality Café
Decks 3, 4 & 5main dining roomMain Dining Room
Deck 5quick eatsCafé Promenade
Deck 6quick eatsDog House
Deck 15quick eatsEl Loco Fresh
Deck 5quick eatsSorrento's Pizza
Deck 8specialty150 Central Park
Deck 8specialtyChops Grille
Deck 17specialtyCoastal Kitchen
Deck 16specialtyHooked Seafood
Deck 4specialtyIzumi Hibachi & Sushi
Deck 8specialtyJamies Italian
Deck 6specialtyJohnny Rockets
Deck 12specialtyWonderland
Deck 6sweetsSugar Beach
Deck Plans
The Symphony of the Seas has a total of 15 passenger decks. The lowest level available to guests is Deck 3. The highest passenger deck is Deck 18. Click below to access deck plans for the Symphony of the Seas. The resulting page will provide a floor plan and summary of all things to do offered on that level of the ship.
Deck 3 of 15
Cruise Director
Assignment history
The cruise director is the heartbeat of the ship... the person responsible for onboard entertainment, activities, and guest engagement from embarkation to farewell. Think emcee, social director, and morale officer rolled into one. Below you'll find the current cruise director's bio, followed by a full historical timeline of every director who has served aboard Symphony of the Seas.
Cruise Director Schedule
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- Upcoming
Cruise Director
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Frequently Asked Questions
Symphony of the Seas quick answers covering size, capacity, deck plans, and what to expect onboard.
You will find the Symphony of the Seas Casino on Deck 4 of the ship.
You will find the Symphony of the Seas buffet on Deck 16 of the ship.
Following a scheduled dry dock in 2021, Symphony remains one of the newest Oasis-class ships. While it has not yet been "Amplified" (as it was built with many of those features originally), it receives regular hotel upkeep during short service breaks.
The ship belongs to the Royal Caribbean class of ships known as the Oasis class.
The ship features 21 restaurants, 20 bars, 45 activities, 0 shows and 10 other venues for your enjoyment. You can click on our ship deck plans or details pages for a full list of activities, sorted by feature type.
The Symphony of the Seas has a total of 15 passenger decks. The lowest deck is Level 3. The upper most passenger deck is Level 18.
We're often asked how many passengers are on the Symphony of the Seas. The ship's capacity is 5,518. When comparing the occupancy to the average Royal Caribbean passenger capacity, you'll find that the average ship in the fleet holds 4,070 guests. Feel free to look at our graph above to see where this ship falls in line with all other live Royal Caribbean ships.
The Symphony of the Seas was built in 2018. Royal Caribbean includes 30 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 1996 while the newest ship was built in 2027. The average Royal Caribbean ship is 17 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2008
Each of Royal Caribbean's ships offers a unique layout with features and activities catered to all. Whether the Symphony of the Seas is right for you will depend on your individual preferences. Do you prefer a larger or smaller ship with many or fewer guests? Are you hoping for many family activities or entertainment options for an older clientele. Our deck maps layout and activities list provide a helpful guide to what you'll find on board. Feel free to explore the see if this ship is suited towards your preferences.
From end to end, the Symphony of the Seas length equals 1,188 feet (362 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 30 active vessels in Royal Caribbean fleet, measuring 1,081 feet (329 meters). Please see our size comparison chart above to see how this ship falls in line with all other active ships in the fleet.