Royal Caribbean Ships by Size [2025] with Infographic

Royal Caribbean Ships by Size [2025] with Infographic

By Jeremy CamosseJun 2023

Royal Caribbean
Ships by Size
Ship Stats

Royal Caribbean Ships by Size, from Largest to Smallest. You won't believe the difference between the newer and older ships! See the chart below.

Below you'll find a complete list of Royal Caribbean Ships by Size. If it has an "of the Seas" in its name, then it's included in our ship sizes comparison chart. From the oldest Grandeur of the Seas to the newest planned, Star of the Seas (scheduled for 2025), you'll find the smallest to the largest Royal Caribbean ships here.

To give you an idea of just how far we've come, check out the bottom of the size comparison chart. Royal Caribbean's earliest ships held less than 3,000 people including guests and cruise staff. Compare that to the top where you'll see the most recently launched, Icon of the Seas, with nearly 10,000 people roaming this massive ship. That's over 3x the size!

First, we have to get something clear. We're measuring Royal Caribbean ships by size according to the metric, "Gross Tonnage." This always causes a bit of confusion amongst our community members. It's not simply "weight" that determines this size measurement. The definition is technical and boring, but we'll provide it anyway.

GROSS TONNAGE

A nonlinear measure of a ship's overall internal volume. Gross tonnage is calculated based on the moulded volume of all enclosed spaces of the ship and is used to determine things such as a ship's manning regulations, safety rules, registration fees, and port dues, whereas the older gross register tonnage is a measure of the volume of only certain enclosed spaces.

We told you it was boring! So why do we use this measurement to determine Royal Caribbean Ships Sizes? As noted above, it's used for safety rules and whatnot. As such, it's prevalent. Every passenger cruise ship will have this metric. That makes it easy to compare ship size across ship, class, line and more. Speaking of "class," we also have a great post on Royal Caribbean Ships by Class. There you can find all of the fun features (like robot bartenders and surfing machines) that are included based on RC's ship classes.

Ok, we're done with today's maritime measurement course. Here's our Royal Caribbean Ships Sizes Chart. And below, you'll find all ships sizes with more details!

Royal Caribbean Ships Sizes

Largest to Smallest

Royal Caribbean Ships by Size Largest to Smallest Infographic

Click above to pin this Royal Caribbean Ships by Size Infograph to your favorite cruise planning board, so you can refer back to it when choosing your next ship!

That's every Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship currently active in their fleet. We've also included RCCL's future ship, the Star of the Seas.

You can see the vast difference in ships sizes below comparing the smallest to largest! Here's a visual representation showing the Grandeur to the Icon of the Seas!

Royal Caribbean Ships by Size Largest Cruise Ship vs Smallest

The experience on these two cruise ships will be drastically different! It's like shopping at the corner store vs the "Mall of America." Different cruisers have varying preferences. Some of you prefer familiarity and intimacy. Others want novelty and don't mind walking long distances. There are no bad options here!

RC builds its ships in "classes." These are like small families containing similar ships in each group. If you find a specific type of ship that you like, consider the other ships in its family. Check out our post, Royal Caribbean Ships by Class. Now... back to sizing.

Not only is the Icon of the Seas the biggest of Royal Caribbean's fleet. It will also be the Largest Cruise Ship in the World!

Now on to sizing. To find your specific RC ship, feel free to use our menu below. Clicking on any will let you quickly jump to that ship's stats.

Below we've listed all Royal Caribbean Ships by size, including a bit more info. You'll find the following metrics: gross tonnage, ship length, year built, total staterooms on board, passenger capacity, and crew members.

Icon of the Seas Size Infographic

Icon of the Seas

251 k
tonnage
1,196 ft
length
2024
year built
2,815
cabins
7,600
passengers
2,350
crew

1) ICON OF THE SEAS SIZE

The Icon of the Seas has a construction date of 2024 and a total size of 250,800 gross tons. The ship measures 1,196 feet (365 meters) in length and falls in line as number 1 among the 29 active ships that make up the fleet. Icon of the Seas is included in Royal Caribbean’s Icon Class. At full capacity, the Icon of the Seas holds 9,950 passengers. That includes 7,600 cruise vacationers and 2,350 staff members. The Icon of the Seas total number of staterooms is 2,815.

Icon of the Seas Size & Stats

  • Gross Tonnage:250,800 GT
  • Length:1,196 ft (365 m)
  • Beam:213 ft (65 m)
  • Draft:null ft (NA m)
  • Max Speed:25 mph (22 kn)
  • Year Built:2024
  • Years Served:Future-2023
  • Capacity:7,600
  • Crew Members:2,350
  • Total on Board:9,950
  • Total Staterooms:2,815
  • Flagged Country:Bahamas
  • Ship Cost:1,300 Million
  • Status:active

To see how this compares, click through to see Icon of the Seas age and stats vs all Royal Caribbean ships. There you’ll find graphs showing length, capacity, tonnage and more for this ship vs all in the fleet.

To check out the ship from top to bottom, click here for Icon of the Seas Deck Plans.

Star of the Seas Size Infographic

Star of the Seas

251 k
tonnage
1,198 ft
length
2025
year built
2,813
cabins
5,600
passengers
2,350
crew

2) STAR OF THE SEAS SIZE

The Star of the Seas has a construction date of 2025 and a total size of 250,800 gross tons. The ship measures 1,198 feet (365 meters) in length and falls in line as number 2 among the 29 active ships that make up the fleet. Star of the Seas is included in Royal Caribbean’s Icon Class. At full capacity, the Star of the Seas holds 7,950 passengers. That includes 5,600 cruise vacationers and 2,350 staff members. The Star of the Seas total number of staterooms is 2,813.

Star of the Seas Size & Stats

  • Gross Tonnage:250,800 GT
  • Length:1,198 ft (365 m)
  • Beam:154 ft (47 m)
  • Draft:31 ft (9 m)
  • Max Speed:25 mph (22 kn)
  • Year Built:2025
  • Years Served:
  • Capacity:5,600
  • Crew Members:2,350
  • Total on Board:7,950
  • Total Staterooms:2,813
  • Flagged Country:Bahamas
  • Ship Cost:1,880 Million
  • Status:active

To see how this compares, click through to see Star of the Seas age and stats vs all Royal Caribbean ships. There you’ll find graphs showing length, capacity, tonnage and more for this ship vs all in the fleet.

To check out the ship from top to bottom, click here for Star of the Seas Deck Plans.

Wonder of the Seas Size Infographic

Wonder of the Seas

237 k
tonnage
1,188 ft
length
2022
year built
2,868
cabins
5,518
passengers
2,394
crew

3) WONDER OF THE SEAS SIZE

The Wonder of the Seas has a construction date of 2022 and a total size of 236,857 gross tons. The ship measures 1,188 feet (362 meters) in length and falls in line as number 3 among the 29 active ships that make up the fleet. Wonder of the Seas is included in Royal Caribbean’s Oasis Class. At full capacity, the Wonder of the Seas holds 7,912 passengers. That includes 5,518 cruise vacationers and 2,394 staff members. The Wonder of the Seas total number of staterooms is 2,868.

Wonder of the Seas Size & Stats

  • Gross Tonnage:236,857 GT
  • Length:1,188 ft (362 m)
  • Beam:137 ft (42 m)
  • Draft:31 ft (9 m)
  • Max Speed:25 mph (22 kn)
  • Year Built:2022
  • Years Served:2021-Present
  • Capacity:5,518
  • Crew Members:2,394
  • Total on Board:7,912
  • Total Staterooms:2,868
  • Flagged Country:Bahamas
  • Ship Cost:1,350 Million
  • Status:active

To see how this compares, click through to see Wonder of the Seas age and stats vs all Royal Caribbean ships. There you’ll find graphs showing length, capacity, tonnage and more for this ship vs all in the fleet.

To check out the ship from top to bottom, click here for Wonder of the Seas Deck Plans.

Utopia of the Seas Size Infographic

Utopia of the Seas

237 k
tonnage
1,188 ft
length
2024
year built
2,832
cabins
6,788
passengers
2,394
crew

4) UTOPIA OF THE SEAS SIZE

The Utopia of the Seas has a construction date of 2024 and a total size of 236,857 gross tons. The ship measures 1,188 feet (362 meters) in length and falls in line as number 4 among the 29 active ships that make up the fleet. Utopia of the Seas is included in Royal Caribbean’s Oasis-Plus Class. At full capacity, the Utopia of the Seas holds 9,182 passengers. That includes 6,788 cruise vacationers and 2,394 staff members. The Utopia of the Seas total number of staterooms is 2,832.

Utopia of the Seas Size & Stats

  • Gross Tonnage:236,857 GT
  • Length:1,188 ft (362 m)
  • Beam:137 ft (42 m)
  • Draft:31 ft (9 m)
  • Max Speed:25 mph (22 kn)
  • Year Built:2024
  • Years Served:Future-2024
  • Capacity:6,788
  • Crew Members:2,394
  • Total on Board:9,182
  • Total Staterooms:2,832
  • Flagged Country:Bahamas
  • Ship Cost:1,350 Million
  • Status:active

To see how this compares, click through to see Utopia of the Seas age and stats vs all Royal Caribbean ships. There you’ll find graphs showing length, capacity, tonnage and more for this ship vs all in the fleet.

To check out the ship from top to bottom, click here for Utopia of the Seas Deck Plans.

Symphony of the Seas Size Infographic

Symphony of the Seas

229 k
tonnage
1,188 ft
length
2018
year built
2,790
cabins
5,518
passengers
2,200
crew

5) SYMPHONY OF THE SEAS SIZE

The Symphony of the Seas has a construction date of 2018 and a total size of 228,081 gross tons. The ship measures 1,188 feet (362 meters) in length and falls in line as number 5 among the 29 active ships that make up the fleet. Symphony of the Seas is included in Royal Caribbean’s Oasis Class. At full capacity, the Symphony of the Seas holds 7,718 passengers. That includes 5,518 cruise vacationers and 2,200 staff members. The Symphony of the Seas total number of staterooms is 2,790.

Symphony of the Seas Size & Stats

  • Gross Tonnage:228,081 GT
  • Length:1,188 ft (362 m)
  • Beam:137 ft (42 m)
  • Draft:31 ft (9 m)
  • Max Speed:25 mph (22 kn)
  • Year Built:2018
  • Years Served:2018-Present
  • Capacity:5,518
  • Crew Members:2,200
  • Total on Board:7,718
  • Total Staterooms:2,790
  • Flagged Country:Bahamas
  • Ship Cost:1,350 Million
  • Status:active

To see how this compares, click through to see Symphony of the Seas age and stats vs all Royal Caribbean ships. There you’ll find graphs showing length, capacity, tonnage and more for this ship vs all in the fleet.

To check out the ship from top to bottom, click here for Symphony of the Seas Deck Plans.

Harmony of the Seas Size Infographic

Harmony of the Seas

228 k
tonnage
1,187 ft
length
2016
year built
2,779
cabins
5,479
passengers
2,300
crew

6) HARMONY OF THE SEAS SIZE

The Harmony of the Seas has a construction date of 2016 and a total size of 227,700 gross tons. The ship measures 1,187 feet (362 meters) in length and falls in line as number 6 among the 29 active ships that make up the fleet. Harmony of the Seas is included in Royal Caribbean’s Oasis Class. At full capacity, the Harmony of the Seas holds 7,779 passengers. That includes 5,479 cruise vacationers and 2,300 staff members. The Harmony of the Seas total number of staterooms is 2,779.

Harmony of the Seas Size & Stats

  • Gross Tonnage:227,700 GT
  • Length:1,187 ft (362 m)
  • Beam:122 ft (37 m)
  • Draft:31 ft (9 m)
  • Max Speed:25 mph (22 kn)
  • Year Built:2016
  • Years Served:2016-Present
  • Capacity:5,479
  • Crew Members:2,300
  • Total on Board:7,779
  • Total Staterooms:2,779
  • Flagged Country:Bahamas
  • Ship Cost:1,350 Million
  • Status:active

To see how this compares, click through to see Harmony of the Seas age and stats vs all Royal Caribbean ships. There you’ll find graphs showing length, capacity, tonnage and more for this ship vs all in the fleet.

To check out the ship from top to bottom, click here for Harmony of the Seas Deck Plans.

Oasis of the Seas Size Infographic

Oasis of the Seas

226 k
tonnage
1,181 ft
length
2009
year built
2,832
cabins
5,494
passengers
2,394
crew

7) OASIS OF THE SEAS SIZE

The Oasis of the Seas has a construction date of 2009 and a total size of 225,282 gross tons. The ship measures 1,181 feet (360 meters) in length and falls in line as number 7 among the 29 active ships that make up the fleet. Oasis of the Seas is included in Royal Caribbean’s Oasis Class. At full capacity, the Oasis of the Seas holds 7,888 passengers. That includes 5,494 cruise vacationers and 2,394 staff members. The Oasis of the Seas total number of staterooms is 2,832.

Oasis of the Seas Size & Stats

  • Gross Tonnage:225,282 GT
  • Length:1,181 ft (360 m)
  • Beam:122 ft (37 m)
  • Draft:31 ft (9 m)
  • Max Speed:25 mph (22 kn)
  • Year Built:2009
  • Years Served:2009-Present
  • Capacity:5,494
  • Crew Members:2,394
  • Total on Board:7,888
  • Total Staterooms:2,832
  • Flagged Country:Bahamas
  • Ship Cost:1,300 Million
  • Status:active

To see how this compares, click through to see Oasis of the Seas age and stats vs all Royal Caribbean ships. There you’ll find graphs showing length, capacity, tonnage and more for this ship vs all in the fleet.

To check out the ship from top to bottom, click here for Oasis of the Seas Deck Plans.

Allure of the Seas Size Infographic

Allure of the Seas

226 k
tonnage
1,181 ft
length
2010
year built
2,776
cabins
5,494
passengers
2,384
crew

8) ALLURE OF THE SEAS SIZE

The Allure of the Seas has a construction date of 2010 and a total size of 225,282 gross tons. The ship measures 1,181 feet (360 meters) in length and falls in line as number 8 among the 29 active ships that make up the fleet. Allure of the Seas is included in Royal Caribbean’s Oasis Class. At full capacity, the Allure of the Seas holds 7,878 passengers. That includes 5,494 cruise vacationers and 2,384 staff members. The Allure of the Seas total number of staterooms is 2,776.

Allure of the Seas Size & Stats

  • Gross Tonnage:225,282 GT
  • Length:1,181 ft (360 m)
  • Beam:122 ft (37 m)
  • Draft:31 ft (9 m)
  • Max Speed:25 mph (22 kn)
  • Year Built:2010
  • Years Served:2010-Present
  • Capacity:5,494
  • Crew Members:2,384
  • Total on Board:7,878
  • Total Staterooms:2,776
  • Flagged Country:Bahamas
  • Ship Cost:1,500 Million
  • Status:active

To see how this compares, click through to see Allure of the Seas age and stats vs all Royal Caribbean ships. There you’ll find graphs showing length, capacity, tonnage and more for this ship vs all in the fleet.

To check out the ship from top to bottom, click here for Allure of the Seas Deck Plans.

Odyssey of the Seas Size Infographic

Odyssey of the Seas

170 k
tonnage
1,139 ft
length
2021
year built
2,110
cabins
4,284
passengers
1,551
crew

9) ODYSSEY OF THE SEAS SIZE

The Odyssey of the Seas has a construction date of 2021 and a total size of 169,379 gross tons. The ship measures 1,139 feet (347 meters) in length and falls in line as number 9 among the 29 active ships that make up the fleet. Odyssey of the Seas is included in Royal Caribbean’s Quantum-Ultra Class. At full capacity, the Odyssey of the Seas holds 5,835 passengers. That includes 4,284 cruise vacationers and 1,551 staff members. The Odyssey of the Seas total number of staterooms is 2,110.

Odyssey of the Seas Size & Stats

  • Gross Tonnage:169,379 GT
  • Length:1,139 ft (347 m)
  • Beam:135 ft (41 m)
  • Draft:29 ft (9 m)
  • Max Speed:26 mph (23 kn)
  • Year Built:2021
  • Years Served:2021-Present
  • Capacity:4,284
  • Crew Members:1,551
  • Total on Board:5,835
  • Total Staterooms:2,110
  • Flagged Country:Bahamas
  • Ship Cost:940 Million
  • Status:active

To see how this compares, click through to see Odyssey of the Seas age and stats vs all Royal Caribbean ships. There you’ll find graphs showing length, capacity, tonnage and more for this ship vs all in the fleet.

To check out the ship from top to bottom, click here for Odyssey of the Seas Deck Plans.

Spectrum of the Seas Size Infographic

Spectrum of the Seas

169 k
tonnage
1,139 ft
length
2019
year built
2,142
cabins
4,180
passengers
1,300
crew

10) SPECTRUM OF THE SEAS SIZE

The Spectrum of the Seas has a construction date of 2019 and a total size of 168,800 gross tons. The ship measures 1,139 feet (347 meters) in length and falls in line as number 10 among the 29 active ships that make up the fleet. Spectrum of the Seas is included in Royal Caribbean’s Quantum-Ultra Class. At full capacity, the Spectrum of the Seas holds 5,480 passengers. That includes 4,180 cruise vacationers and 1,300 staff members. The Spectrum of the Seas total number of staterooms is 2,142.

Spectrum of the Seas Size & Stats

  • Gross Tonnage:168,800 GT
  • Length:1,139 ft (347 m)
  • Beam:135 ft (41 m)
  • Draft:29 ft (9 m)
  • Max Speed:26 mph (23 kn)
  • Year Built:2019
  • Years Served:2019-Present
  • Capacity:4,180
  • Crew Members:1,300
  • Total on Board:5,480
  • Total Staterooms:2,142
  • Flagged Country:Bahamas
  • Ship Cost:940 Million
  • Status:active

To see how this compares, click through to see Spectrum of the Seas age and stats vs all Royal Caribbean ships. There you’ll find graphs showing length, capacity, tonnage and more for this ship vs all in the fleet.

To check out the ship from top to bottom, click here for Spectrum of the Seas Deck Plans.

Anthem of the Seas Size Infographic

Anthem of the Seas

169 k
tonnage
1,142 ft
length
2015
year built
2,102
cabins
4,154
passengers
1,500
crew

11) ANTHEM OF THE SEAS SIZE

The Anthem of the Seas has a construction date of 2015 and a total size of 168,666 gross tons. The ship measures 1,142 feet (348 meters) in length and falls in line as number 11 among the 29 active ships that make up the fleet. Anthem of the Seas is included in Royal Caribbean’s Quantum Class. At full capacity, the Anthem of the Seas holds 5,654 passengers. That includes 4,154 cruise vacationers and 1,500 staff members. The Anthem of the Seas total number of staterooms is 2,102.

Anthem of the Seas Size & Stats

  • Gross Tonnage:168,666 GT
  • Length:1,142 ft (348 m)
  • Beam:134 ft (41 m)
  • Draft:29 ft (9 m)
  • Max Speed:25 mph (22 kn)
  • Year Built:2015
  • Years Served:2015-Present
  • Capacity:4,154
  • Crew Members:1,500
  • Total on Board:5,654
  • Total Staterooms:2,102
  • Flagged Country:Bahamas
  • Ship Cost:950 Million
  • Status:active

To see how this compares, click through to see Anthem of the Seas age and stats vs all Royal Caribbean ships. There you’ll find graphs showing length, capacity, tonnage and more for this ship vs all in the fleet.

To check out the ship from top to bottom, click here for Anthem of the Seas Deck Plans.

Quantum of the Seas Size Infographic

Quantum of the Seas

169 k
tonnage
1,142 ft
length
2014
year built
2,105
cabins
4,160
passengers
1,500
crew

12) QUANTUM OF THE SEAS SIZE

The Quantum of the Seas has a construction date of 2014 and a total size of 168,666 gross tons. The ship measures 1,142 feet (348 meters) in length and falls in line as number 12 among the 29 active ships that make up the fleet. Quantum of the Seas is included in Royal Caribbean’s Quantum Class. At full capacity, the Quantum of the Seas holds 5,660 passengers. That includes 4,160 cruise vacationers and 1,500 staff members. The Quantum of the Seas total number of staterooms is 2,105.

Quantum of the Seas Size & Stats

  • Gross Tonnage:168,666 GT
  • Length:1,142 ft (348 m)
  • Beam:134 ft (41 m)
  • Draft:29 ft (9 m)
  • Max Speed:25 mph (22 kn)
  • Year Built:2014
  • Years Served:2014-Present
  • Capacity:4,160
  • Crew Members:1,500
  • Total on Board:5,660
  • Total Staterooms:2,105
  • Flagged Country:Bahamas
  • Ship Cost:950 Million
  • Status:active

To see how this compares, click through to see Quantum of the Seas age and stats vs all Royal Caribbean ships. There you’ll find graphs showing length, capacity, tonnage and more for this ship vs all in the fleet.

To check out the ship from top to bottom, click here for Quantum of the Seas Deck Plans.

Ovation of the Seas Size Infographic

Ovation of the Seas

169 k
tonnage
1,142 ft
length
2016
year built
2,100
cabins
4,180
passengers
1,300
crew

13) OVATION OF THE SEAS SIZE

The Ovation of the Seas has a construction date of 2016 and a total size of 168,666 gross tons. The ship measures 1,142 feet (348 meters) in length and falls in line as number 13 among the 29 active ships that make up the fleet. Ovation of the Seas is included in Royal Caribbean’s Quantum Class. At full capacity, the Ovation of the Seas holds 5,480 passengers. That includes 4,180 cruise vacationers and 1,300 staff members. The Ovation of the Seas total number of staterooms is 2,100.

Ovation of the Seas Size & Stats

  • Gross Tonnage:168,666 GT
  • Length:1,142 ft (348 m)
  • Beam:134 ft (41 m)
  • Draft:29 ft (9 m)
  • Max Speed:25 mph (22 kn)
  • Year Built:2016
  • Years Served:2016 - Present
  • Capacity:4,180
  • Crew Members:1,300
  • Total on Board:5,480
  • Total Staterooms:2,100
  • Flagged Country:Bahamas
  • Ship Cost:1,100 Million
  • Status:active

To see how this compares, click through to see Ovation of the Seas age and stats vs all Royal Caribbean ships. There you’ll find graphs showing length, capacity, tonnage and more for this ship vs all in the fleet.

To check out the ship from top to bottom, click here for Ovation of the Seas Deck Plans.

Freedom of the Seas Size Infographic

Freedom of the Seas

155 k
tonnage
1,112 ft
length
2006
year built
1,963
cabins
3,782
passengers
1,360
crew

14) FREEDOM OF THE SEAS SIZE

The Freedom of the Seas has a construction date of 2006 and a total size of 154,407 gross tons. The ship measures 1,112 feet (339 meters) in length and falls in line as number 14 among the 29 active ships that make up the fleet. Freedom of the Seas is included in Royal Caribbean’s Freedom Class. At full capacity, the Freedom of the Seas holds 5,142 passengers. That includes 3,782 cruise vacationers and 1,360 staff members. The Freedom of the Seas total number of staterooms is 1,963.

Freedom of the Seas Size & Stats

  • Gross Tonnage:154,407 GT
  • Length:1,112 ft (339 m)
  • Beam:128 ft (39 m)
  • Draft:29 ft (9 m)
  • Max Speed:25 mph (22 kn)
  • Year Built:2006
  • Years Served:2006-Present
  • Capacity:3,782
  • Crew Members:1,360
  • Total on Board:5,142
  • Total Staterooms:1,963
  • Flagged Country:Bahamas
  • Ship Cost:800 Million
  • Status:active

To see how this compares, click through to see Freedom of the Seas age and stats vs all Royal Caribbean ships. There you’ll find graphs showing length, capacity, tonnage and more for this ship vs all in the fleet.

To check out the ship from top to bottom, click here for Freedom of the Seas Deck Plans.

Liberty of the Seas Size Infographic

Liberty of the Seas

155 k
tonnage
1,112 ft
length
2007
year built
1,902
cabins
3,648
passengers
1,360
crew

15) LIBERTY OF THE SEAS SIZE

The Liberty of the Seas has a construction date of 2007 and a total size of 154,407 gross tons. The ship measures 1,112 feet (339 meters) in length and falls in line as number 15 among the 29 active ships that make up the fleet. Liberty of the Seas is included in Royal Caribbean’s Freedom Class. At full capacity, the Liberty of the Seas holds 5,008 passengers. That includes 3,648 cruise vacationers and 1,360 staff members. The Liberty of the Seas total number of staterooms is 1,902.

Liberty of the Seas Size & Stats

  • Gross Tonnage:154,407 GT
  • Length:1,112 ft (339 m)
  • Beam:127 ft (39 m)
  • Draft:29 ft (9 m)
  • Max Speed:25 mph (22 kn)
  • Year Built:2007
  • Years Served:2007-Present
  • Capacity:3,648
  • Crew Members:1,360
  • Total on Board:5,008
  • Total Staterooms:1,902
  • Flagged Country:Bahamas
  • Ship Cost:800 Million
  • Status:active

To see how this compares, click through to see Liberty of the Seas age and stats vs all Royal Caribbean ships. There you’ll find graphs showing length, capacity, tonnage and more for this ship vs all in the fleet.

To check out the ship from top to bottom, click here for Liberty of the Seas Deck Plans.

Independence of the Seas Size Infographic

Independence of the Seas

155 k
tonnage
1,112 ft
length
2008
year built
1,932
cabins
3,648
passengers
1,360
crew

16) INDEPENDENCE OF THE SEAS SIZE

The Independence of the Seas has a construction date of 2008 and a total size of 154,407 gross tons. The ship measures 1,112 feet (339 meters) in length and falls in line as number 16 among the 29 active ships that make up the fleet. Independence of the Seas is included in Royal Caribbean’s Freedom Class. At full capacity, the Independence of the Seas holds 5,008 passengers. That includes 3,648 cruise vacationers and 1,360 staff members. The Independence of the Seas total number of staterooms is 1,932.

Independence of the Seas Size & Stats

  • Gross Tonnage:154,407 GT
  • Length:1,112 ft (339 m)
  • Beam:127 ft (39 m)
  • Draft:29 ft (9 m)
  • Max Speed:25 mph (22 kn)
  • Year Built:2008
  • Years Served:2008-Present
  • Capacity:3,648
  • Crew Members:1,360
  • Total on Board:5,008
  • Total Staterooms:1,932
  • Flagged Country:Bahamas
  • Ship Cost:830 Million
  • Status:active

To see how this compares, click through to see Independence of the Seas age and stats vs all Royal Caribbean ships. There you’ll find graphs showing length, capacity, tonnage and more for this ship vs all in the fleet.

To check out the ship from top to bottom, click here for Independence of the Seas Deck Plans.

Mariner of the Seas Size Infographic

Mariner of the Seas

139 k
tonnage
1,020 ft
length
2003
year built
1,674
cabins
3,114
passengers
1,185
crew

17) MARINER OF THE SEAS SIZE

The Mariner of the Seas has a construction date of 2003 and a total size of 138,279 gross tons. The ship measures 1,020 feet (311 meters) in length and falls in line as number 17 among the 29 active ships that make up the fleet. Mariner of the Seas is included in Royal Caribbean’s Voyager Class. At full capacity, the Mariner of the Seas holds 4,299 passengers. That includes 3,114 cruise vacationers and 1,185 staff members. The Mariner of the Seas total number of staterooms is 1,674.

Mariner of the Seas Size & Stats

  • Gross Tonnage:138,279 GT
  • Length:1,020 ft (311 m)
  • Beam:127 ft (39 m)
  • Draft:29 ft (9 m)
  • Max Speed:27 mph (23 kn)
  • Year Built:2003
  • Years Served:2003-Present
  • Capacity:3,114
  • Crew Members:1,185
  • Total on Board:4,299
  • Total Staterooms:1,674
  • Flagged Country:Bahamas
  • Ship Cost:500 Million
  • Status:active

To see how this compares, click through to see Mariner of the Seas age and stats vs all Royal Caribbean ships. There you’ll find graphs showing length, capacity, tonnage and more for this ship vs all in the fleet.

To check out the ship from top to bottom, click here for Mariner of the Seas Deck Plans.

Explorer of the Seas Size Infographic

Explorer of the Seas

138 k
tonnage
1,020 ft
length
2000
year built
1,643
cabins
3,286
passengers
1,185
crew

19) EXPLORER OF THE SEAS SIZE

The Explorer of the Seas has a construction date of 2000 and a total size of 137,308 gross tons. The ship measures 1,020 feet (311 meters) in length and falls in line as number 19 among the 29 active ships that make up the fleet. Explorer of the Seas is included in Royal Caribbean’s Voyager Class. At full capacity, the Explorer of the Seas holds 4,471 passengers. That includes 3,286 cruise vacationers and 1,185 staff members. The Explorer of the Seas total number of staterooms is 1,643.

Explorer of the Seas Size & Stats

  • Gross Tonnage:137,308 GT
  • Length:1,020 ft (311 m)
  • Beam:127 ft (39 m)
  • Draft:29 ft (9 m)
  • Max Speed:27 mph (23 kn)
  • Year Built:2000
  • Years Served:2000-Present
  • Capacity:3,286
  • Crew Members:1,185
  • Total on Board:4,471
  • Total Staterooms:1,643
  • Flagged Country:Bahamas
  • Ship Cost:500 Million
  • Status:active

To see how this compares, click through to see Explorer of the Seas age and stats vs all Royal Caribbean ships. There you’ll find graphs showing length, capacity, tonnage and more for this ship vs all in the fleet.

To check out the ship from top to bottom, click here for Explorer of the Seas Deck Plans.

Adventure of the Seas Size Infographic

Adventure of the Seas

138 k
tonnage
1,021 ft
length
2001
year built
1,671
cabins
3,114
passengers
1,185
crew

20) ADVENTURE OF THE SEAS SIZE

The Adventure of the Seas has a construction date of 2001 and a total size of 137,276 gross tons. The ship measures 1,021 feet (311 meters) in length and falls in line as number 20 among the 29 active ships that make up the fleet. Adventure of the Seas is included in Royal Caribbean’s Voyager Class. At full capacity, the Adventure of the Seas holds 4,299 passengers. That includes 3,114 cruise vacationers and 1,185 staff members. The Adventure of the Seas total number of staterooms is 1,671.

Adventure of the Seas Size & Stats

  • Gross Tonnage:137,276 GT
  • Length:1,021 ft (311 m)
  • Beam:127 ft (39 m)
  • Draft:29 ft (9 m)
  • Max Speed:27 mph (23 kn)
  • Year Built:2001
  • Years Served:2001-Present
  • Capacity:3,114
  • Crew Members:1,185
  • Total on Board:4,299
  • Total Staterooms:1,671
  • Flagged Country:Bahamas
  • Ship Cost:500 Million
  • Status:active

To see how this compares, click through to see Adventure of the Seas age and stats vs all Royal Caribbean ships. There you’ll find graphs showing length, capacity, tonnage and more for this ship vs all in the fleet.

To check out the ship from top to bottom, click here for Adventure of the Seas Deck Plans.

Voyager of the Seas Size Infographic

Voyager of the Seas

138 k
tonnage
1,020 ft
length
1999
year built
1,715
cabins
3,286
passengers
1,176
crew

21) VOYAGER OF THE SEAS SIZE

The Voyager of the Seas has a construction date of 1999 and a total size of 137,276 gross tons. The ship measures 1,020 feet (311 meters) in length and falls in line as number 21 among the 29 active ships that make up the fleet. Voyager of the Seas is included in Royal Caribbean’s Voyager Class. At full capacity, the Voyager of the Seas holds 4,462 passengers. That includes 3,286 cruise vacationers and 1,176 staff members. The Voyager of the Seas total number of staterooms is 1,715.

Voyager of the Seas Size & Stats

  • Gross Tonnage:137,276 GT
  • Length:1,020 ft (311 m)
  • Beam:127 ft (39 m)
  • Draft:29 ft (9 m)
  • Max Speed:27 mph (23 kn)
  • Year Built:1999
  • Years Served:1999-Present
  • Capacity:3,286
  • Crew Members:1,176
  • Total on Board:4,462
  • Total Staterooms:1,715
  • Flagged Country:Bahamas
  • Ship Cost:500 Million
  • Status:active

To see how this compares, click through to see Voyager of the Seas age and stats vs all Royal Caribbean ships. There you’ll find graphs showing length, capacity, tonnage and more for this ship vs all in the fleet.

To check out the ship from top to bottom, click here for Voyager of the Seas Deck Plans.

Radiance of the Seas Size Infographic

Radiance of the Seas

91 k
tonnage
962 ft
length
2001
year built
1,071
cabins
2,139
passengers
894
crew

22) RADIANCE OF THE SEAS SIZE

The Radiance of the Seas has a construction date of 2001 and a total size of 90,900 gross tons. The ship measures 962 feet (293 meters) in length and falls in line as number 22 among the 29 active ships that make up the fleet. Radiance of the Seas is included in Royal Caribbean’s Radiance Class. At full capacity, the Radiance of the Seas holds 3,033 passengers. That includes 2,139 cruise vacationers and 894 staff members. The Radiance of the Seas total number of staterooms is 1,071.

Radiance of the Seas Size & Stats

  • Gross Tonnage:90,900 GT
  • Length:962 ft (293 m)
  • Beam:106 ft (32 m)
  • Draft:29 ft (9 m)
  • Max Speed:25 mph (22 kn)
  • Year Built:2001
  • Years Served:2001-Present
  • Capacity:2,139
  • Crew Members:894
  • Total on Board:3,033
  • Total Staterooms:1,071
  • Flagged Country:Bahamas
  • Ship Cost:350 Million
  • Status:active

To see how this compares, click through to see Radiance of the Seas age and stats vs all Royal Caribbean ships. There you’ll find graphs showing length, capacity, tonnage and more for this ship vs all in the fleet.

To check out the ship from top to bottom, click here for Radiance of the Seas Deck Plans.

Jewel of the Seas Size Infographic

Jewel of the Seas

91 k
tonnage
962 ft
length
2004
year built
1,097
cabins
2,110
passengers
859
crew

23) JEWEL OF THE SEAS SIZE

The Jewel of the Seas has a construction date of 2004 and a total size of 90,090 gross tons. The ship measures 962 feet (293 meters) in length and falls in line as number 23 among the 29 active ships that make up the fleet. Jewel of the Seas is included in Royal Caribbean’s Radiance Class. At full capacity, the Jewel of the Seas holds 2,969 passengers. That includes 2,110 cruise vacationers and 859 staff members. The Jewel of the Seas total number of staterooms is 1,097.

Jewel of the Seas Size & Stats

  • Gross Tonnage:90,090 GT
  • Length:962 ft (293 m)
  • Beam:106 ft (32 m)
  • Draft:29 ft (9 m)
  • Max Speed:25 mph (22 kn)
  • Year Built:2004
  • Years Served:2004-Present
  • Capacity:2,110
  • Crew Members:859
  • Total on Board:2,969
  • Total Staterooms:1,097
  • Flagged Country:Bahamas
  • Ship Cost:350 Million
  • Status:active

To see how this compares, click through to see Jewel of the Seas age and stats vs all Royal Caribbean ships. There you’ll find graphs showing length, capacity, tonnage and more for this ship vs all in the fleet.

To check out the ship from top to bottom, click here for Jewel of the Seas Deck Plans.

Serenade of the Seas Size Infographic

Serenade of the Seas

91 k
tonnage
962 ft
length
2003
year built
1,073
cabins
2,143
passengers
884
crew

24) SERENADE OF THE SEAS SIZE

The Serenade of the Seas has a construction date of 2003 and a total size of 90,090 gross tons. The ship measures 962 feet (293 meters) in length and falls in line as number 24 among the 29 active ships that make up the fleet. Serenade of the Seas is included in Royal Caribbean’s Radiance Class. At full capacity, the Serenade of the Seas holds 3,027 passengers. That includes 2,143 cruise vacationers and 884 staff members. The Serenade of the Seas total number of staterooms is 1,073.

Serenade of the Seas Size & Stats

  • Gross Tonnage:90,090 GT
  • Length:962 ft (293 m)
  • Beam:106 ft (32 m)
  • Draft:29 ft (9 m)
  • Max Speed:25 mph (22 kn)
  • Year Built:2003
  • Years Served:2003-Present
  • Capacity:2,143
  • Crew Members:884
  • Total on Board:3,027
  • Total Staterooms:1,073
  • Flagged Country:Bahamas
  • Ship Cost:350 Million
  • Status:active

To see how this compares, click through to see Serenade of the Seas age and stats vs all Royal Caribbean ships. There you’ll find graphs showing length, capacity, tonnage and more for this ship vs all in the fleet.

To check out the ship from top to bottom, click here for Serenade of the Seas Deck Plans.

Brilliance of the Seas Size Infographic

Brilliance of the Seas

91 k
tonnage
962 ft
length
2002
year built
1,074
cabins
2,145
passengers
848
crew

25) BRILLIANCE OF THE SEAS SIZE

The Brilliance of the Seas has a construction date of 2002 and a total size of 90,090 gross tons. The ship measures 962 feet (293 meters) in length and falls in line as number 25 among the 29 active ships that make up the fleet. Brilliance of the Seas is included in Royal Caribbean’s Radiance Class. At full capacity, the Brilliance of the Seas holds 2,993 passengers. That includes 2,145 cruise vacationers and 848 staff members. The Brilliance of the Seas total number of staterooms is 1,074.

Brilliance of the Seas Size & Stats

  • Gross Tonnage:90,090 GT
  • Length:962 ft (293 m)
  • Beam:106 ft (32 m)
  • Draft:29 ft (9 m)
  • Max Speed:25 mph (22 kn)
  • Year Built:2002
  • Years Served:2002-Present
  • Capacity:2,145
  • Crew Members:848
  • Total on Board:2,993
  • Total Staterooms:1,074
  • Flagged Country:Bahamas
  • Ship Cost:350 Million
  • Status:active

To see how this compares, click through to see Brilliance of the Seas age and stats vs all Royal Caribbean ships. There you’ll find graphs showing length, capacity, tonnage and more for this ship vs all in the fleet.

To check out the ship from top to bottom, click here for Brilliance of the Seas Deck Plans.

Enchantment of the Seas Size Infographic

Enchantment of the Seas

83 k
tonnage
990 ft
length
1997
year built
1,142
cabins
2,284
passengers
852
crew

26) ENCHANTMENT OF THE SEAS SIZE

The Enchantment of the Seas has a construction date of 1997 and a total size of 82,910 gross tons. The ship measures 990 feet (302 meters) in length and falls in line as number 26 among the 29 active ships that make up the fleet. Enchantment of the Seas is included in Royal Caribbean’s Vision Class. At full capacity, the Enchantment of the Seas holds 3,136 passengers. That includes 2,284 cruise vacationers and 852 staff members. The Enchantment of the Seas total number of staterooms is 1,142.

Enchantment of the Seas Size & Stats

  • Gross Tonnage:82,910 GT
  • Length:990 ft (302 m)
  • Beam:106 ft (32 m)
  • Draft:28 ft (9 m)
  • Max Speed:25 mph (22 kn)
  • Year Built:1997
  • Years Served:1997-Present
  • Capacity:2,284
  • Crew Members:852
  • Total on Board:3,136
  • Total Staterooms:1,142
  • Flagged Country:Bahamas
  • Ship Cost:300 Million
  • Status:active

To see how this compares, click through to see Enchantment of the Seas age and stats vs all Royal Caribbean ships. There you’ll find graphs showing length, capacity, tonnage and more for this ship vs all in the fleet.

To check out the ship from top to bottom, click here for Enchantment of the Seas Deck Plans.

Rhapsody of the Seas Size Infographic

Rhapsody of the Seas

79 k
tonnage
915 ft
length
1997
year built
1,020
cabins
2,040
passengers
765
crew

27) RHAPSODY OF THE SEAS SIZE

The Rhapsody of the Seas has a construction date of 1997 and a total size of 78,491 gross tons. The ship measures 915 feet (279 meters) in length and falls in line as number 27 among the 29 active ships that make up the fleet. Rhapsody of the Seas is included in Royal Caribbean’s Vision Class. At full capacity, the Rhapsody of the Seas holds 2,805 passengers. That includes 2,040 cruise vacationers and 765 staff members. The Rhapsody of the Seas total number of staterooms is 1,020.

Rhapsody of the Seas Size & Stats

  • Gross Tonnage:78,491 GT
  • Length:915 ft (279 m)
  • Beam:105 ft (32 m)
  • Draft:28 ft (9 m)
  • Max Speed:25 mph (22 kn)
  • Year Built:1997
  • Years Served:1997-Present
  • Capacity:2,040
  • Crew Members:765
  • Total on Board:2,805
  • Total Staterooms:1,020
  • Flagged Country:Bahamas
  • Ship Cost:275 Million
  • Status:active

To see how this compares, click through to see Rhapsody of the Seas age and stats vs all Royal Caribbean ships. There you’ll find graphs showing length, capacity, tonnage and more for this ship vs all in the fleet.

To check out the ship from top to bottom, click here for Rhapsody of the Seas Deck Plans.

Vision of the Seas Size Infographic

Vision of the Seas

79 k
tonnage
915 ft
length
1998
year built
1,024
cabins
2,048
passengers
742
crew

28) VISION OF THE SEAS SIZE

The Vision of the Seas has a construction date of 1998 and a total size of 78,340 gross tons. The ship measures 915 feet (279 meters) in length and falls in line as number 28 among the 29 active ships that make up the fleet. Vision of the Seas is included in Royal Caribbean’s Vision Class. At full capacity, the Vision of the Seas holds 2,790 passengers. That includes 2,048 cruise vacationers and 742 staff members. The Vision of the Seas total number of staterooms is 1,024.

Vision of the Seas Size & Stats

  • Gross Tonnage:78,340 GT
  • Length:915 ft (279 m)
  • Beam:105 ft (32 m)
  • Draft:28 ft (9 m)
  • Max Speed:25 mph (22 kn)
  • Year Built:1998
  • Years Served:1998-Present
  • Capacity:2,048
  • Crew Members:742
  • Total on Board:2,790
  • Total Staterooms:1,024
  • Flagged Country:Bahamas
  • Ship Cost:275 Million
  • Status:active

To see how this compares, click through to see Vision of the Seas age and stats vs all Royal Caribbean ships. There you’ll find graphs showing length, capacity, tonnage and more for this ship vs all in the fleet.

To check out the ship from top to bottom, click here for Vision of the Seas Deck Plans.

Grandeur of the Seas Size Infographic

Grandeur of the Seas

74 k
tonnage
916 ft
length
1996
year built
996
cabins
1,992
passengers
760
crew

29) GRANDEUR OF THE SEAS SIZE

The Grandeur of the Seas has a construction date of 1996 and a total size of 73,817 gross tons. The ship measures 916 feet (279 meters) in length and falls in line as number 29 among the 29 active ships that make up the fleet. Grandeur of the Seas is included in Royal Caribbean’s Vision Class. At full capacity, the Grandeur of the Seas holds 2,752 passengers. That includes 1,992 cruise vacationers and 760 staff members. The Grandeur of the Seas total number of staterooms is 996.

Grandeur of the Seas Size & Stats

  • Gross Tonnage:73,817 GT
  • Length:916 ft (279 m)
  • Beam:105 ft (32 m)
  • Draft:28 ft (9 m)
  • Max Speed:25 mph (22 kn)
  • Year Built:1996
  • Years Served:1996-Present
  • Capacity:1,992
  • Crew Members:760
  • Total on Board:2,752
  • Total Staterooms:996
  • Flagged Country:Bahamas
  • Ship Cost:300 Million
  • Status:active

To see how this compares, click through to see Grandeur of the Seas age and stats vs all Royal Caribbean ships. There you’ll find graphs showing length, capacity, tonnage and more for this ship vs all in the fleet.

To check out the ship from top to bottom, click here for Grandeur of the Seas Deck Plans.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions about Royal Caribbean Ship Sizes

We're constantly asked about RC ships and size statistics. Here are the most frequently asked questions for your convenience!

Which Royal Caribbean ship is the biggest?

The title for "largest Royal Caribbean ship" is awarded to the future Icon of the Seas. The Icon will measure 250,800 gross tons and will span 1,196 feet (365 meters) in length. It will hold a whopping 7,600 cruise passengers within its 2,805 total stateroom cabins. The Icon of the Seas will be launched in 2024. The largest active ship in Royal Caribbean's fleet is the Wonder of the Seas. It was launched in 2021 and tips the scales at 236,857 gross tons.

Which Royal Caribbean ship is the smallest?

The title for "largest Royal Caribbean ship" is awarded to the future Icon of the Seas. The Icon will measure 250,800 gross tons and will span 1,196 feet (365 meters) in length. It will hold a whopping 7,600 cruise passengers within its 2,805 total stateroom cabins. The Icon of the Seas will be launched in 2024. The largest active ship in Royal Caribbean's fleet is the Wonder of the Seas. It was launched in 2021 and tips the scales at 236,857 gross tons.

Does Royal Caribbean Ship Size impact cruise price?

Often we're asked if size affects price. The cost of a Royal Caribbean cruise isn't directly correlated with size. You won't find that the bigger the ship, the more the cost. Nor will you find the opposite. You won't necessarily pay less for the largest RC ship vs the smallest. It will all depend on the specific itinerary. Ship age also has a significant impact, as newer ships tend to be more expensive.

How big are Royal Caribbean ships?

Royal's fleet varies in size as seen from our chart. The smallest, active ship holds 2,988 total passengers (including staff) and measures 916 feet (279 meters) in length. The largest Royal Caribbean ships, the Icon of the Seas, is more than 4x the size! It will hold nearly 10,000 people and will span 1,196 feet in length. For reference, the Eiffel Tower is roughly 900 feet high! See our chart above for all Royal Caribbean ships that fall between these two sizing extremes.

We hope that the above list of Royal Caribbean Ships by size help you to find your ideal cruise. If interested, we also have a post showing Royal Caribbean Ships by Class.

Royal Caribbean Ships by Class Images Grouped