What is the largest passenger ship in the world by gross tonnage, as of 2019?

"MS Symphony of the Seas" is an Oasis-class cruise ship owned and operated by Royal Caribbean International. As of 2019 she is the largest passenger ship in the world by gross tonnage, surpassing her sister "Harmony of the Seas".

Symphony of the Seas was built in the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in Saint Nazaire, France. She is the fourth ship in its Oasis-class series.

"Symphony of the Seas" measures 361.011 metres (1,184.42 ft) in length and has a gross tonnage of 228,081 across 18 decks. She is able to accommodate 5,518 passengers at double occupancy up to a maximum capacity of 6,680 passengers, as well as a 2,200-person crew.

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Far too big. How much pollution do these giants dump in our oceans?

Cheryl Love

I can’t imagine sharing a vacation with 5,000 people. I’d rather be on an island.

✨KRISTA✨

They evidently become a floating "sewer" when they have a catastrophic power failure. They also can become infested with bed bugs! Not a place I would want to be!🛳

Chris Brown

would love to travel on one of these -- if only I had the right amount of $$$$!

Sara Baker

I wonder if she carries 5518 sun loungers too for those lazy 'at Sea days' !!!! Far too big to be comfortable and that's coming from someone who has done two Royal Carib cruises. Not really my think but I was paid for so can't complain....

cjsrobertson

Wonder what their carbon footprint is?

Cindy Ursan

WOW that’s huge! Like a town floating on the ocean!!

earlepg

Char, Good observation. Not covered in the article either. I only count nine possible items attached on one side. Even standing upright, that wouln't seem to be enough for 8,900 passengers and crew. (Maybe they're all inflatibles.)