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IMO: 9744001

Symphony of the Seas

Technical specifications, historical timeline, and comprehensive venue inventory.

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Symphony of the Seas — exterior view

The Blueprint

Ship Class
Oasis-class
Gross Tonnage (GT)
228,081
Length (FT / M)
1,184 / 361.011
Beam (FT / M)
156 / 47.448
Decks (Passenger / Total)
16 / 18
Shipyard
Chantiers de l'Atlantique, Saint-Nazaire, France
Registry
Bahamas
Godparent(s)
Carlos, Alexa and Ocean PenaVega
LNG Powered
No
Build Cost
$1,350,000,000
Class Sisters: Allure of the SeasHarmony of the SeasOasis of the SeasUtopia of the SeasWonder of the Seas

Timeline & Evolution

Inaugural Sail Year
2018

Registry & Build Record

IMO Number
9744001
MMSI
311000660
Call Sign
C6DF6
Classification Society
DNV
Hull / Yard Number
B34
Maiden Voyage
7 April 2018
Maximum Draft
9.322 m (30.6 ft)
Maximum Beam
66.0 m (216.5 ft)

Capacity & Space

Double Occupancy
5,518
Maximum Capacity
6,680
Total Crew
2,200
Passenger-to-Crew Ratio
2.51:1
Space Ratio
41.33

Onboard Inventory

Swimming Pools
4
Hot Tubs / Whirlpools
10
Waterslides
3
Bars & Lounges
21*
Complimentary Dining Venues
9
Specialty Dining Venues
7
À la Carte Dining
3

* Unofficial count — the cruise line publishes no official total for this figure.

Power & Propulsion

Propulsion
Diesel-electric
Fuel Type
Marine diesel
Azipod Units
3
Installed Power
100.8 MW (135,175 hp)
Propulsion Power
60 MW (80,461 hp)
Engine Configuration
3x Wartsila 12V46D + 3x Wartsila 16V46D

Logistics

Cruising Speed
22 Knots
Medical Center
Deck 2
Elevator Banks
Forward
Decks 1-16
Aft
Decks 1-16
Designated Smoking Zones
  • Casino Royale
    casino
    Location: Deck 4
    Smoking permitted in designated sections of the casino during operating hours (varies by departure country).
  • Designated outdoor decks
    outdoor
    Location: Posted outdoor areas
    Smoking only in designated outdoor areas; Central Park and the Boardwalk are smoke-free.

Cabin Summary

Total: 2,759
Solo Configured: 15
Suites
188
Balcony
1,802
Oceanview
170
Inside
599
The Apex Suite
Ultimate Family Suite
1,346 SQ FT

A two-level, multi-bedroom suite with an in-suite slide between floors, a private cinema room, an air-hockey table and a wraparound balcony with whirlpool - Symphony's signature accommodation (approx. 1,346 sq ft plus a 212 sq ft balcony).

Stateroom Taxonomy

Suites
  • Family Villa 4-Bedroom Vista Suite1
  • Ultimate Family Suite1
  • Royal Loft Suite2
  • Star Loft Suite2
  • Crown Loft Suite29
  • 2-Bedroom AquaTheater Suite6
  • 1-Bedroom AquaTheater Suite6
  • 1-Bedroom Owners Suite12
  • 2-Bedroom Family Grand Suite4
  • 1-Bedroom Grand Suite42
  • Junior Suite83
Balcony
  • Ultra-Spacious Family Balcony5
  • Spacious Balcony1,320
  • Boardwalk & Central Park Balcony477
Oceanview
  • 2-Bedroom Family Oceanview8
  • Oceanview147
  • Studio Single15
Inside
  • Boardwalk & Central Park Interior78
  • Promenade View Interior18
  • Spacious Interior Family2
  • Virtual Balcony Interior501

Cabin details & Prodigy Picks on the ship overview →

Features & Amenities

Family & Youth

  • Kids Club
  • Teen Club
  • Nursery
  • Waterpark
  • Mini Golf
  • Sports Court

Adults & Wellness

  • Adults Only Area
  • Spa
  • Thermal Suite
  • Casino

Entertainment & Culture

  • Production Theater
  • Art Gallery
  • Escape Room
  • Laser Tag

Thrills & Active

  • Zip Line
  • Climbing Wall
  • Surf Simulator
  • Ice Skating Rink

Staterooms & Service

  • Dedicated Solo Staterooms
  • Butler Service
  • Ship-Within-a-Ship Suite Complex
  • Open Seating Dining

Expedition & Marine

  • Tender-Port Capable

Signature Experiences

World's largest cruise ship at launch
largest
Ultimate Family Suite
unique
The Ultimate Abyss
tallest
The Ultimate Abyss - tallest dry slide at sea
top-deck attraction
The Perfect Storm waterslides
top-deck attraction
Two FlowRider surf simulators
top-deck attraction
Zip Line spanning the Boardwalk, nine decks up
top-deck attraction
Two rock-climbing walls
top-deck attraction
Sports Court
top-deck attraction
Mini golf
top-deck attraction
Splashaway Bay aqua park
top-deck attraction

Ship-Specific Highlights

  • The Perfect Storm - trio of racing waterslides (Cyclone, Typhoon, Supercell)
  • The Ultimate Abyss - tallest dry slide at sea, plunging ten decks
  • AquaTheater - outdoor amphitheater with high-diving shows
  • Seven distinct neighborhoods incl. Central Park & the Boardwalk

Venues

Complimentary Dining
  • Main Dining Room
    main_dining_room
    Location: Decks 3-5
  • Windjammer Marketplace
    buffet
    Location: Deck 16
  • Solarium Bistro
    buffet
    Location: Deck 15
  • Park Cafe
    quick_service
    Location: Deck 8
    $ extras
  • El Loco Fresh
    quick_service
    Location: Deck 15
  • Sorrento's Pizza
    quick_service
    Location: Deck 5
  • Dog House
    quick_service
    Location: Deck 6
  • Cafe Promenade
    cafe
    Location: Deck 5
    $ extras
  • Vitality Cafe
    cafe
    Location: Deck 6
    $ extras
Specialty Dining
  • 150 Central Park
    restaurant
    Location: Deck 8
  • Chops Grille
    restaurant
    Location: Deck 8
  • Hooked Seafood
    restaurant
    Location: Deck 16
  • Izumi Hibachi & Sushi
    restaurant
    Location: Deck 4
  • Jamie's Italian
    restaurant
    Location: Deck 8
  • Wonderland Imaginative Cuisine
    restaurant
    Location: Deck 12
Exclusive Dining
  • Coastal Kitchen
    main_dining_room
    Location: Deck 17
À la Carte Dining
  • Johnny Rockets
    restaurant
    Location: Deck 6
  • Starbucks
    cafe
    Location: Royal Promenade
  • Sugar Beach
    cafe
    Location: Deck 6
Bars & Nightlife
  • Crown Lounge
    lounge
    Location: Deck 4
  • The Attic
    lounge
    Location: Deck 4
  • Boleros
    bar
    Location: Deck 5
  • On Air Club
    bar
    Location: Deck 5
  • Copper & Kettle Pub
    pub
    Location: Deck 5
  • Rising Tide Bar
    bar
    Location: Decks 5/8
  • Bionic Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 5
  • Schooner Bar
    piano_bar
    Location: Deck 6
  • Playmakers Sports Bar & Arcade
    sports_bar
    Location: Deck 6
  • Vintages
    wine_bar
    Location: Deck 8
  • Trellis Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 8
  • Central Park Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 8
  • Dazzles
    nightclub
    Location: Decks 8-9
  • Pool Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 15
  • Sand Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 15
  • Solarium Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 15
  • Deck 15 Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 15
  • Mast Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 16
  • Wipe Out Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 16
  • Suite Lounge
    lounge
    Location: Deck 17
  • Suite Sun Deck Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 17
Pools & Aquatics
  • Splashaway Bay
    kids_aqua_park
    Location: Deck 15
  • Main Pool
    pool
    Location: Deck 15
  • Beach Pool
    pool
    Location: Deck 15
  • Sports Pool
    pool
    Location: Deck 15
  • Solarium
    solarium
    Location: Decks 14-15
Active Recreation
  • Laser Tag
    laser_tag
    Location: Deck 14
  • FlowRider
    surf_simulator
    Location: Deck 16
  • Rock Climbing Walls
    climbing_wall
    Location: Deck 7
  • Mini Golf
    mini_golf
    Location: Deck 15
  • Sports Court
    sports_court
    Location: Deck 15
  • Zip Line
    zip_line
    Location: Deck 16
Thrill & Marquee Attractions
  • The Perfect Storm
    waterslide_complex
    Location: Decks 15-18
  • Ultimate Abyss
    dry_slide
    Location: Decks 16 to 6
Entertainment Venues
  • Royal Theater
    theater
    Location: Deck 5
  • AquaTheater
    theater
    Location: Deck 6
  • Studio B - Ice Rink
    ice_rink
    Location: Deck 4
  • Royal Escape Room - Escape the Rubicon
    escape_room
    Location: Deck 14
Casino
  • Casino Royale
    casino
    Location: Deck 4
Spa & Fitness
  • Vitality at Sea Spa
    spa
    Location: Deck 5
  • Vitality at Sea Fitness Center
    fitness_center
    Location: Deck 6
Youth & Teen
  • Adventure Ocean
    kids_club
    Location: Deck 14
  • Royal Babies and Tots Nursery
    nursery
    Location: Deck 14
  • Fuel Teen Disco
    teen_club
    Location: Deck 15
Retail & Shopping
  • Promenade Shops
    shops
    Location: Deck 5
Leisure & Public Spaces
  • Royal Promenade
    promenade
    Location: Deck 5
  • Central Park
    neighborhood
    Location: Deck 8
  • Boardwalk
    neighborhood
    Location: Deck 6
  • Conference Center
    conference_center
    Location: Deck 3
Guest Services
  • Guest Services
    service_desk
    Location: Deck 5
  • Shore Excursions
    service_desk
    Location: Deck 6

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Data Provenance

Last Verified: 2026-06-22