Utopia of the Seas vs Symphony of the Seas
Editorial Context: Comparison of newly launched Oasis Class vessel against previous generation sister ship.
Key Facts
- Comparing Utopia of the Seas (IMO 9880001, Royal Caribbean International) against Symphony of the Seas (IMO 9744001, Royal Caribbean International).
- Editorial rationale: Comparison of newly launched Oasis Class vessel against previous generation sister ship.
- Latest scores: Utopia of the Seas scored 100 points; Symphony of the Seas scored 95 points.
- Five-year scores below threshold (<=85): Utopia of the Seas has 0; Symphony of the Seas has 0.
- Five-year CDC-recorded outbreaks: Utopia of the Seas has 0; Symphony of the Seas has 1.
- Coverage verified through 2026-09-17, Thursday, September 17, 2026.
Side-by-Side Sanitation & Fleet Comparison
| Metric / Specification | Utopia of the Seas | Symphony of the Seas |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cruise Line | Royal Caribbean International | Royal Caribbean International |
| Parent Corporation | Royal Caribbean Group | Royal Caribbean Group |
| IMO Number | 9880001 | 9744001 |
| Year Built | 2024 | 2018 |
| Gross Tonnage | 236,860 GT | 228,081 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 5,668 guests | 5,518 guests |
| Latest Sanitation Score | 100 / 100 | 95 / 100 |
| Latest Inspection Date | 2024-06-25 | 2024-01-20 |
| Scores <= 85 (5 Years) | 0 | 0 |
| CDC Outbreaks (5 Years) | 0 | 1 |
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