Icon of the Seas vs Wonder of the Seas: Head-to-Head Comparison
CDC inspection scores, outbreak history, and sanitation records compared
Icon of the Seas or Wonder of the Seas? The Short Version
Icon of the Seas and Wonder of the Seas both sail for Royal Caribbean, but they come from different designs: Icon of the Seas is an Icon-class ship and Wonder of the Seas is an Oasis-class ship. Icon of the Seas is the newer ship by 2 years (2024, against 2022 for Wonder of the Seas). Icon of the Seas carries 5,610 passengers to 5,734 on Wonder of the Seas, and measures 250,800 gross tons to 236,857. That is 44.7 gross tons per passenger on Icon of the Seas and 41.3 on Wonder of the Seas, so Icon of the Seas gives each guest more space.
On their most recent CDC inspections, Icon of the Seas scored 100 (September 5, 2026) and Wonder of the Seas scored 99 (September 4, 2026). Icon of the Seas averages 99.4 across 5 inspections; Wonder of the Seas averages 98.2 across 5 inspections. Their lowest scores on record are 97 for Icon of the Seas and 95 for Wonder of the Seas. Neither ship has a failing score in the inspections we hold.
Head-to-Head Comparison
| Metric | Icon of the Seas | Wonder of the Seas |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise Line | Royal Caribbean | Royal Caribbean |
| Latest Score | 100 | 99 |
| Avg Score | 99.4 | 98.2 |
| Total Inspections | 5 | 5 |
| Times Failed | 0 | 0 |
| Outbreaks | N/A | N/A |
| Trend | → Stable | ↓ Declining |
| ShipTea Rating | 🟢 Smooth Sailing | 🟢 Smooth Sailing |
| Gross Tonnage | 250,800 | 236,857 |
| Passengers | 5,610 | 5,734 |
| Year Built | 2024 | 2022 |
Score History
Icon of the Seas
Wonder of the Seas
Every CDC Inspection on Record
Each ship's dated Vessel Sanitation Program scores, newest first. A score of 86 or higher passes.
| Date | Ship | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | Icon of the Seas | 100 | Pass |
| Sep 4, 2026 | Wonder of the Seas | 99 | Pass |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Icon of the Seas | 97 | Pass |
| May 11, 2026 | Wonder of the Seas | 95 | Pass |
| Mar 14, 2026 | Icon of the Seas | 100 | Pass |
| Mar 8, 2026 | Icon of the Seas | 100 | Pass |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Wonder of the Seas | 99 | Pass |
| Jan 24, 2026 | Wonder of the Seas | 100 | Pass |
| Sep 5, 2025 | Wonder of the Seas | 98 | Pass |
| Jun 4, 2025 | Icon of the Seas | 100 | Pass |
Beyond Sanitation: Ship Tea's Other Ratings
Each rating is scored out of 100 and explained on its rankings page.
| Rating | Icon of the Seas | Wonder of the Seas |
|---|---|---|
| Food Safety Score | 100 | 100 |
| Safety Score | 97.9 | 98.1 |
| Environmental Score | 74.3 | 73.5 |
| Crew Treatment Score | 82 | 82 |
Where and When They Sail
Icon of the Seas has 48 sailings scheduled through October 2027, mostly from Miami and Galveston; Wonder of the Seas has 48 sailings scheduled through May 2027, mostly from Miami. Both sail from Miami, so if you are choosing between them for the same trip, compare their sailing dates. The next departures are Icon of the Seas on November 7, 2026 and Wonder of the Seas on November 2, 2026.
Every Icon of the Seas sailing → Every Wonder of the Seas sailing →
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