All about the Royal Caribbean Spectrum of the Seas

The Royal Caribbean Spectrum of the Seas was built in 2019. It's considered a large size ship. Coming in at 1,139 ft long and 135 ft wide, it's roughly the length of 3.2 football fields, as wide as 2.5 tractor trailers, and the same height as a 14-story building.

Spectrum of the Seas Overview

• Ship and Passengers
• Food and Restaurants
• Bars and Drinks
• Pools and Hot Tubs
• Ship Features and Activities
• Cruise Costs
• Onboard Costs

Spectrum of the Seas Size and Passengers

The Spectrum of the Seas can hold 4,246 based on double occupancy (two people per room) and more when you take into account 3rd and 4th passengers. When you compare the total tonnage of the ship to the number of passengers, the Spectrum of the Seas has a space ratio of 40. Depending on the ship, this number can range from 30 to 52 (with a bigger number meaning more space per person) so this ship's space-to-person ratio is about average.

	Royal Caribbean Spectrum of the Seas
Class	Quantum-Ultra
Gross Tonnage	169,379
Length	1,139
Beam/Width	135
Passenger Decks	14
Passengers (double occupancy)	4,246
Crew	1,551
Passenger to Crew Ratio	2.7
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger)	40

Royal Caribbean Spectrum of the Seas Space Ratio

30 40 52

The Spectrum of the Seas is one of two Quantum-Ultra Class ships currently sailing with Royal Caribbean. Quantum-Ultra class ships are a slightly larger version of the Quantum-class ships. They still feature several notable features like the North Star viewing platform, the Seaplex with bumper cars, and iFly skydiving on board. They're also known for their beautiful fully-enclosed glass solariums at the front of the ship. The Spectrum of the Seas is very similar to its sister-ships; Odyssey of the Seas, although each ship may have some differences.

Spectrum of the Seas Food and Restaurants

Food is a big part of any cruise, and there will plenty on the Royal Caribbean Spectrum of the Seas. You have sixteen different dining options to choose from. Of those options, six are complementary, or included with your cruise fare. The other ten options have an additional fee. Some of those options are a set price and some have a la carte menu pricing. Only 38% of the dining options are included meaning you might spend more while on the ship due to the additional fees.

Restaurant	Restaurant Type	Type of Food
Included
Dog House	Quick serve	American
Main Dining Room	Sit down	Main dining room
Noodle Bar	Quick serve	Noodles
Sorrento's Pizza	Quick serve	Pizza
Two70 Cafe	Quick serve	Cafe
Windjammer	Quick serve	Buffet
A la carte
Coffee & Tea Shop	Quick serve	Coffee
La Patisserie	Quick serve	Cafe
Sichuan Red	Sit down	Asian
Flat fee
Chef's Table	Sit down	Gourmet
Chops Grille	Sit down	Steakhouse
Izumi	Sit down	Asian
Jamie's Italian	Sit down	Italian
Teppanyaki	Sit down	Habachi
Wonderland	Sit down	Gourmet
Exclusive (open to select guests only)
Coastal Kitchen	Sit down	Cali

Spectrum of the Seas Bars and Drinks

Royal Caribbean Spectrum of the Seas has 8 different bars and lounges where you can enjoy a beer or cocktail.

Bar	Location
Bionic Bar	Deck 5 Mid
Casino Bar	Deck 3 Mid	See Menu
Music Hall	Deck 3 Forward	See Menu
Pool Bar	Deck 14 Mid	See Menu
Schooner Bar	Deck 5 Forward	See Menu
Sky Bar	Deck 14 Mid
Solarium Bar	Deck 14 Forward	See Menu
Vintages	Deck 5 Aft

Alcohol is not included in the base price of this cruise ship. To see if you would save money with a drink package, try our Drink Package Calculator.

Royal Caribbean also serves 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.

Pools and Hot Tubs on Spectrum of the Seas

Nothing beats relaxing in a pool, cooling off while enjoying the ocean breeze. The Royal Caribbean Spectrum of the Seas has a total of four pools and four hot tubs.

Worried about lots of kids onboard? Visit The Solarium, an adult-only area for guests 18 and older only. It's located at the front of the ship, which offers beautiful ocean views. The Solarium is fully enclosed with glass and climate-controlled for comfort in all weather. Here, you'll find a dedicated, adult-only, wading pool.

One of the pools is exclusive access, which means there's either an extra charge to access it or you need to book a certain class of cabin.

	Royal Caribbean Spectrum of the Seas
Total Pools	4
- Pools - General Access	2
- Pools - Adults Only	1
- Pools - Exclusive	1
Total Hot Tubs	4
- Hot Tubs - General Access	4
- Hot Tubs - Adults Only	0
- Hot Tubs - Exclusive	0

Spectrum of the Seas Features and Activities

There are quite a few things to do on the Spectrum of the Seas. These are the main amenities that are available. Some are included in the cost of the cruise, while others have an additional charge.

	Royal Caribbean Spectrum of the Seas
Adult Only Relaxation Area	Included
Arcade	A la carte
Basketball	Included
Bionic Bar	A la carte
Bumper Cars	Included
Casino	A la carte
Climbing Wall	Included
Fitness Center	Included
FlowRider	Included
Indoor Sky Diving	Included
Laser Tag	Included
North Star	Included
Pool-side Movies	Included
Shows - musical review	Included
Spa	A la carte
Splash park	Included

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.

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Spectrum 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 & services	18%
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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