What are the differences between Spectrum of the Seas and Quantum of the Seas?

Spectrum of the Seas has completed its change-over with Quantum of the Seas to be based in Singapore till Apr 2023. Spectrum of the Seas is a Quantum-Ultra-Class cruise ship which differs slightly from Quantum of the Seas. We’ve observed some differences during our last cruise on Spectrum of the Seas and here are some of them…

1. Leaf & Bean Cafe (Spectrum of the Seas) instead of Harp & Horn Pub (Quantum of the Seas)

Harp and Horn Pub at Deck 4 of Quantum of the Seas

Harp and Horn has changed to Leaf and Bean on Spectrum of the Seas! :O

When you board Spectrum of the Seas, you’ll notice that at Deck 4, the establishment right in the centre of the promenade is the Leaf & Bean cafe instead of Harp & Horn pub onboard the Quantum of the Seas. According to the Royal Caribbean website, Leaf & Bean serves up traditional Chinese tea and pastry on top of the traditional Western coffee and pastries.

2. Panda Sculptures (Spectrum of the Seas) instead of Huge Pink Bear (Quantum of the Seas)

Spectrum of the Seas - Three Pandas — Spectrum of the Seas – Three Pandas

Royal Caribbean Cruise Quantum of the Seas Rock Climbing

At Deck 15, we’d usually see the huge pink bear that is iconic of Quantum of the Seas. Onboard Spectrum of the Seas, it is now replaced with various cute panda sculptures, holding on to balloons!

3. Skypad on Spectrum of the Seas

Skypad Spectrum of the Seas - A New Addition — Skypad Spectrum of the Seas – A New Addition

Jumping as high as possible at Skypad Vertical Reality Spectrum of the Seas

The Skypad is an additional activity onboard the Spectrum of the Seas but not available on Quantum of the Seas. It is essentially a trampoline for adults where you can really jump to great heights – literally! Costs $10USD per person for about 5 minutes of play.

4. Sorrento’s at Deck 14 (Spectrum of the Seas) instead of Deck 4 (Quantum of the Seas)

Windjammer and Sorrento's co-located at level 14 — Windjammer and Sorrento’s co-located at level 14

Entrance to Cafe Promenade and Sorrento's at Deck 4 of Quantum of the Seas Royal Caribbean Cruise (Complimentary Dining) — Entrance to Cafe Promenade and Sorrento’s at Deck 4 of Quantum of the Seas Royal Caribbean Cruise (Complimentary Dining)

Onboard the Spectrum of the Seas, you’ll notice that Sorrento’s has shifted to Deck 14, next to Windjammer. The good thing is that you can now just head to Deck 14 at all times of the day for your nutritional needs. But for us, we still prefer that Sorrento’s at Deck 4, giving us another dining option at a different deck.

5. Windjammer is smaller

Breakfast at Windjammer Quantum of the Seas (Not Crowded at All!)

Due to the additional restaurants such as Teppanyaki and Hotpot restaurants, Windjammer has decreased in size. While the look is more modern on Spectrum of the Seas, we still prefer Windjammer at Deck 14 on Quantum of the Seas because of the al fresco dining option available…

Breakfast at Windjammer Royal Caribbean Cruise to Nowhere (bagels and corned beef hash)

6. Main Dining Room is “bigger” on Spectrum of the Seas

Grande Restaurant Quantum of the Seas Main Dining Room (Deck 3 aft)

The Main Dining Room on Spectrum of the Seas is bigger because it connects through from Deck 3 to Deck 4. This is unlike the 4 separate main dining rooms on Quantum of the Seas, which is suppose to give a different ambience and atmosphere for the 4 different themed restaurants. Comparing the both, we like the most spacious and modern main dining room on Spectrum of the Seas. However, our favourite is definitely the 3 stories main dining room on Mariner of the Seas – the chandelier as its centre piece just adds so much class to the spacious dining room…

3 levels of Main Dining Area at the Aft of the Ship Royal Caribbean Cruise Mariner of the Seas

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7. Special Areas for Suite Guests at Solarium on Spectrum of the Seas

Cordoned area at Solarium for Suites Passengers on Spectrum of the Seas

Solarium at fwd Deck 14 of Quantum of the Seas

You would have heard that there are more areas that are set aside for suite guests onboard the Spectrum of the Seas. While this bodes well for suites guests, peasants like us will have to resign to enjoying half the space at the Solarium as compared to the full premise onboard Quantum of the Seas. This was pretty sad for us as we’d spend a large quantity of time just chilling at Solarium.

Check out this short video review of our cruise onboard Spectrum of the Seas

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Overall, we still prefer Quantum of the Seas due more public spaces available. However, if you’re a suites guest, it is a no-brainer that Spectrum of the Seas would be a better option. Moreover, the newer amenities and decor, is worth a visit by itself! If you’ve been to both Spectrum of the Seas and Quantum of the Seas, which do you prefer? Let us know more in the comments section below!