Quantum of the Seas vs Wonder of the Seas

The Royal Caribbean Quantum of the Seas was built in 2014. It was renovated in 2024. It's 8 years older than the Wonder of the Seas, which was built in 2022. The Wonder of the Seas has quite a few upgrades from its Oasis-class siblings such as a new suite neighborhood, a fully enclosed Solarium, an outdoor bar called The Vue, and an outdoor kid's play area.

Comparison Overview

Ship Size

The Quantum of the Seas is considered a large size ship. Coming in at 1,141 feet long and 136 feet wide, it's roughly the length of 3.2 football fields, as wide as 2.6 tractor-trailers and the same height as a 14-story building. Compared to the Royal Caribbean Wonder of the Seas, the Quantum of the Seas is 29% smaller in terms of overall tons.

Number of Passengers

Royal Caribbean Quantum of the Seas holds 27% fewer passengers than the Wonder of the Seas based on double occupancy (two people per room). When you compare the total tonnage of the ship to the number of passengers, or what we call the "Space Ratio," the Quantum of the Seas has more space per person compared to the Wonder of the Seas. This means that you might have a bit more space to yourself on the ship, although there still could be some crowded areas like buffets, pools, etc.

The Wonder of the Seas uses a neighborhood layout to break up large crowds across the ship, often making it feel less crowded.

Royal Caribbean
Quantum of the Seas
Royal Caribbean
Wonder of the Seas
ClassQuantumOasis
Gross Tonnage168,666236,857
Length1,1411,188
Beam/Width136210
Passenger Decks1416
Passengers (double occupancy)4,1805,734
Crew1,5002,300
Passenger to Crew Ratio2.82.5
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger)4039


Food and Restaurants

Food is a big part of any cruise, and the ship you choose can make a huge difference in your food experience.

The Quantum of the Seas has sixteen different dining options like La Patisserie, Splashaway Cafe, and Izumi. Of those options, thirteen are complementary, or included with your cruise fare. The other eight options have an additional fee.

The Wonder of the Seas has six more dining venues. Some of its popular venues are Cafe Promenade, Sorrento's Pizza, and Dog House. fourteen of these restaurants are complementary and the other fourteen have an additional fee.

If you like having a variety of places to eat, the Wonder of the Seas might be a better choice. It has 38% more dining options than the Quantum of the Seas.

If you're looking to avoid extra money while on board, the Quantum of the Seas might be a better choice then the Wonder of the Seas. More of the dining options are included in the base cruise fare, potentially saving you money.

Restaurants on Royal Caribbean Quantum of the Seas & Wonder of the Seas

Restaurant Royal Caribbean
Quantum of the Seas
Royal Caribbean
Wonder of the Seas
Included
Cafe PromenadeLearn More
Dog HouseLearn More
El Loco FreshLearn More
Main Dining RoomLearn More
Park Cafe
Solarium BistroLearn More
Sorrento's PizzaLearn More
Splashaway CafeLearn More
Two70 CafeLearn More
Vitality CafeLearn More
WindjammerLearn More
A la carte
La PatisserieLearn More
PlaymakersLearn More
StarbucksLearn More
Sugar Beach
Vintages Wine BarLearn More
Flat fee
150 Central ParkLearn More
Chef's TableLearn More
Chops GrilleLearn More
Giovanni's Italian Kitchen & Wine BarLearn More
Hooked SeafoodLearn More
IzumiLearn More
Jamie's ItalianLearn More
Johnny RocketsLearn More
The Mason JarLearn More
WonderlandLearn More
Exclusive (open to select guests only)
Coastal KitchenLearn More

Bars and Drinks

Royal Caribbean's Vintages
Royal Caribbean's Vintages
Royal Caribbean's Rising Tide Bar
Royal Caribbean's Rising Tide Bar

The Royal Caribbean Quantum of the Seas has 10 fewer bars than the Royal Caribbean Wonder of the Seas.

Royal Caribbean
Quantum of the Seas
Royal Caribbean
Wonder of the Seas
Bionic Bar
Boleros
Cantina Fresca
Casino Bar
English Pub
Giovanni's Wine Bar
Music Hall
Playmakers
Pool Bar
Rising Tide Bar
Schooner Bar
Sky Bar
Solarium Bar
Spotlight Karaoke
Suite Lounge*
The Attic
The Lime & Coconut
The Mason Jar
The Vue Bar
Trellis Bar
Vintages
Wipeout Bar
Wonderland
* = this bar is exclusive and not open to everyone.

In terms of drinks and cocktails, you have a variety of choices. Both ships serve the Coca-cola family of products. That means Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite and Barqs Root Beer, although the selection can vary by ship. Most Royal Caribbean ships also have Coke Freestyle machines where you can make 100 different flavor combinations.

You can check out recent the bar menus for the Quantum of the Seas and the Wonder of the Seas below.



Pools and Hot Tubs

The main pool and giant movie screen at night on Royal Caribbeans Quantum of the Seas
The main pool on Royal Caribbean's Quantum of the Seas
The main pool on the Royal Caribbean Wonder of the Seas
The main pool on the Royal Caribbean Wonder of the Seas

Nothing beats relaxing by a pool with a nice drink in hand as you feel the fresh sea breeze pass by you. The Royal Caribbean Quantum of the Seas has a total of 4 pools and 6 hot tubs. 1 of the pools are exclusive access, which means there's either an extra charge to access them or you need to book a certain class of cabin to have access to them.

Royal Caribbean Wonder of the Seas has more pools than the Quantum of the Seas and fewer hot tubs. There are more exclusive pools and hot tubs on the Wonder of the Seas. If you don't mind paying for exclusive access to areas in order to have less crowds, this might be a better choice.

Worried about lots of kids onboard? Visit The Solarium, an adult-only area for guests 18 and older only. Both the Quantum of the Seas and the Wonder of the Seas have wading adult-only pools in The Solarium. Both have fully enclosed adult-only areas. They’re both located in the front of the ship.

Royal Caribbean
Quantum of the Seas
Royal Caribbean
Wonder of the Seas
Total Pools45
Pools - General Access23
Pools - Adults Only11
Pools - Exclusive11
Total Hot Tubs64
Hot Tubs - General Access42
Hot Tubs - Adults Only21
Hot Tubs - Exclusive01


Cruise Coloring and Activity Books for Kids
Get your kids ready for their cruise or keep them entertained while on board with our custom made coloring and activity books. These are the Royal Caribbean editions with places like Studio B and Sorrento's featured.

Cruise Ship Coloring Book for Kids 3-5 - Royal Caribbean Edition

Let's Get Cruising Activity Book for Kids 6-8 - Royal Caribbean Edition


Ship Features and Activities

Both ships have lots of activities to keep you busy throughout your cruise. Below you'll see a list of some of the major features on these ships. You might up paying more while on board the Quantum of the Seas. Only 69% of the activities below are included in your cruise fare. On the Wonder of the Seas, 78% of the activities are included at no additional cost.

Royal Caribbean
Quantum of the Seas
Royal Caribbean
Wonder of the Seas
Adult Only Relaxation Area
Aquatheater
Arcade
Basketball
Bionic Bar
Bumper Cars
Carousel
Casino
Climbing Wall
Comedy Club
Escape Room
Fitness Center
FlowRider
Ice Skating
Indoor Sky Diving
Laser Tag
Mini golf
North Star
Pool-side Movies
Shows - musical review
Spa
Splash park
Thrill Slide
Water slides
Zip Line
Learn moreLearn more

Cruise Costs

Royal Caribbean is a mainstream cruise line. Mainstream cruise lines cater to a variety of guests, hoping to provide something for everyone. These typically cost about $100 - $350 per person per day.

Cruise pricing is dynamic and varies for each specific sailing based on factors such as departure point, ports of call, and time of year. Typically newer ships cost more, so a cruise on Royal Caribbean Quantum of the Seas will likely be cheaper than on Royal Caribbean Wonder of the Seas.

Onboard Costs

Another way to gauge the cost of a cruise is to consider how much you'll spend on board. Even though a lot is included in the base cruise fare, you may still spend money on things like spa treatments, specialty dining, drinks, and excursions. In addition, guests can also have to pay for things like gratuities and tips.

Typically guests can expect to spend about 25 - 40% of the cost of the cruise on onboard expenses. In other words, if the cruise fare is $1,000 per person, you might spend between $250 and $400 on extra expenses.

The table below will help you understand what you might spend onboard a Royal Caribbean ship.

Royal Caribbean
Base Daily Gratuities*
(Per Person Per Day)
$18.50
Tip added to drinks & services18%
Soda Price$3.50
Domestic Beer Price$8.25
See drink menus
Drink Package Price$77 - $118
Learn more
Internet Plan$19 to $30 per device per day
*Daily gratuities for a standard cabin. Suites or specialty rooms may have higher rates.

Royal Caribbean uses dynamic pricing, which means the pricing for many things will vary per sailing. The daily gratuities and tip are consistent across the fleet, but the pricing for the drink package, internet, and excursions will change. The only way to know your price is to consult the Royal Caribbean cruise planner once you're booked.

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