Odyssey of the Seas vs Ovation of the Seas: Head-to-Head Comparison
CDC inspection scores, outbreak history, and sanitation records compared
Odyssey of the Seas or Ovation of the Seas? The Short Version
Odyssey of the Seas and Ovation of the Seas both sail for Royal Caribbean, but they come from different designs: Odyssey of the Seas is a Quantum Ultra-class ship and Ovation of the Seas is a Quantum-class ship. Odyssey of the Seas is the newer ship by 5 years (2021, against 2016 for Ovation of the Seas). Odyssey of the Seas carries 4,198 passengers to 4,180 on Ovation of the Seas, and measures 169,379 gross tons to 168,666. That is 40.3 gross tons per passenger on Odyssey of the Seas and 40.4 on Ovation of the Seas, about the same space per guest.
On their most recent CDC inspections, Odyssey of the Seas scored 97 (March 1, 2026) and Ovation of the Seas scored 97 (May 24, 2026), a tie. Odyssey of the Seas averages 98 across 2 inspections; Ovation of the Seas averages 98.5 across 2 inspections. Their lowest scores on record are 97 for Odyssey of the Seas and 97 for Ovation of the Seas. Neither ship has a failing score in the inspections we hold.
Head-to-Head Comparison
| Metric | Odyssey of the Seas | Ovation of the Seas |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise Line | Royal Caribbean | Royal Caribbean |
| Latest Score | 97 | 97 |
| Avg Score | 98 | 98.5 |
| Total Inspections | 2 | 2 |
| Times Failed | 0 | 0 |
| Outbreaks | N/A | N/A |
| Trend | ↓ Declining | ↓ Declining |
| ShipTea Rating | 🟢 Smooth Sailing | 🟢 Smooth Sailing |
| Gross Tonnage | 169,379 | 168,666 |
| Passengers | 4,198 | 4,180 |
| Year Built | 2021 | 2016 |
Score History
Odyssey of the Seas
Ovation 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2026 | Ovation of the Seas | 97 | Pass |
| Mar 1, 2026 | Odyssey of the Seas | 97 | Pass |
| Nov 18, 2025 | Odyssey of the Seas | 99 | Pass |
| Jul 1, 2025 | Ovation 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 | Odyssey of the Seas | Ovation of the Seas |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Score | 98.3 | 98.5 |
| Environmental Score | 70.8 | 63.8 |
| Crew Treatment Score | 82 | 82 |
Where and When They Sail
Odyssey of the Seas has 49 sailings scheduled through October 2027, mostly from Civitavecchia-Rome and Cape Liberty Bayonne; Ovation of the Seas has 48 sailings scheduled through May 2027, mostly from Los Angeles. They do not share a departure port on the current schedule, so where you want to leave from may decide this one for you. The next departures are Odyssey of the Seas on November 8, 2026 and Ovation of the Seas on November 2, 2026.
Every Odyssey of the Seas sailing → Every Ovation of the Seas sailing →
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