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Royal Caribbean Ships by Size - Largest to Smallest [2026]
Royal Caribbean ships by size, largest to smallest - every active ship ranked by gross tonnage, with full stats, charts and side-by-side comparisons.
Jeremy Camosse
Dec 2025 · Updated Mar 2026
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Royal Caribbean Ship Sizes Overview
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 (1996) to the newest Hero of the Seas (2027), 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 smallest active ship, the Grandeur of the Seas, holds 2,752 people including guests and crew. Compare that to the Icon of the Seas, with 9,950 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.
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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.
Why Gross Tonnage?
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.
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Royal Caribbean Ship Size Charts
Here's our Royal Caribbean Ships Sizes Chart. The first infographic shows RCCL ships by class. Each class size represents an average of the ships included in each.
The second infographic shows each individual ship ranked by size.
Royal Caribbean classes ranked by size
Average size by class, largest to smallest.
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If you're looking to book a really big (or small) ship, the chart below is a great resource. It'll give you a few options in each ship class. Make sure to pin the chart above to your pinterest cruise list!
To analyze your choices at the ship level, use the chart below. There you'll find every Royal Caribbean ship ranked by size!
Royal Caribbean ships by size
Every active ship ranked by gross tonnage, largest to smallest.
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Comparing the Largest vs Smallest
That's every Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship currently active in their fleet. You can see the vast difference in ship sizes below comparing the smallest to largest! Here's a visual representation showing the Grandeur of the Seas to the Icon of the Seas!
Royal Caribbean's largest cruise ship vs its 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 is also the Largest Cruise Ship in the World!
Every Royal Caribbean Ship by Size
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.
Royal Caribbean Ships by Size Graph
31 active ships · largest to smallest
Gross tonnage (top axis)
Length in feet (bottom axis)
Gross tonnage →
065K130K195K260K
250,800
248,663
248,663
248,663
236,473
235,600
228,081
226,963
226,838
225,282
169,379
168,666
168,666
168,666
167,704
156,271
154,407
154,407
139,999
139,863
137,308
137,276
137,276
90,900
90,090
90,090
90,090
82,910
78,491
78,340
73,817
Length (ft) →
8509501,0501,1501,250
Gross tonnage measures enclosed volume, not weight — which is why Grandeur of the Seas carries just 29% of Icon of the Seas's tonnage yet still measures 76% as long. Tonnage per foot is what really separates the largest ships from the smallest.
Source: Gangwaze fleet data · active Royal Caribbean ships
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.
#1 largest
Icon Class · 2024 · Bahamas flagged
250,800gross tons
Secondary specifications
Beam
213 ft (65 m)
Draft
27 ft (8 m)
Max speed
25 mph (22 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$1.3 billion
Renovated
New build
Ship class
Icon
Guest : crew
3.2 : 1
// Debuts 2024
Icon of the Seas
Size against the fleetRank 1 /of 31
73,817 · smallestFleet tonnage spread250,800 · this ship
Length
1,198 ft
Built
2024
Cabins
2,827
Guests
7,600
Crew
2,350
Class
Icon
Gross tonnage
250,800
Length
1,198 ft (365 m)
Year built
2024
Staterooms
2,827
Passengers
7,600
Crew
2,350
Icon of the Seas has a construction date of 2024 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 1 among the 31 active ships that make up the fleet. Icon of the Seas is included in Royal Caribbean's Icon Class. At full capacity, the ship holds 9,950 people — 7,600 cruise vacationers and 2,350 staff members. Its total number of staterooms is 2,827.
Secondary specs
Beam
213 ft (65 m)
Draft
27 ft (8 m)
Max speed
25 mph (22 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$1.3 billion
Renovated
New build
Ship class
Icon
Guest : crew
3.2 : 1
#2 largest — tied
Icon Class · 2027 · Bahamas flagged
248,663gross tons
Secondary specifications
Beam
213 ft (65 m)
Draft
31 ft (9 m)
Max speed
25 mph (22 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$2 billion
Renovated
New build
Ship class
Icon
Guest : crew
3.2 : 1
// Debuts 2027
Hero of the Seas
Size against the fleetRank 2 /of 31
73,817 · smallestFleet tonnage spread250,800 · largest
Length
1,198 ft
Built
2027
Cabins
2,843
Guests
7,600
Crew
2,350
Class
Icon
Gross tonnage
248,663
Length
1,198 ft (365 m)
Year built
2027
Staterooms
2,843
Passengers
7,600
Crew
2,350
Hero of the Seas has a construction date of 2027 and a total size of 248,663 gross tons. The ship measures 1,198 feet (365 meters) in length and is tied with Legend of the Seas and Star of the Seas for number 2 among the 31 active ships in the fleet. Hero of the Seas is included in Royal Caribbean's Icon Class. At full capacity, the ship holds 9,950 people — 7,600 cruise vacationers and 2,350 staff members. Its total number of staterooms is 2,843.
Secondary specs
Beam
213 ft (65 m)
Draft
31 ft (9 m)
Max speed
25 mph (22 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$2 billion
Renovated
New build
Ship class
Icon
Guest : crew
3.2 : 1
#2 largest — tied
Icon Class · 2026 · Bahamas flagged
248,663gross tons
Secondary specifications
Beam
154 ft (47 m)
Draft
31 ft (9 m)
Max speed
25 mph (22 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$2 billion
Renovated
New build
Ship class
Icon
Guest : crew
3.2 : 1
// Debuts 2026
Legend of the Seas
Size against the fleetRank 2 /of 31
73,817 · smallestFleet tonnage spread250,800 · largest
Length
1,198 ft
Built
2026
Cabins
2,824
Guests
7,600
Crew
2,350
Class
Icon
Gross tonnage
248,663
Length
1,198 ft (365 m)
Year built
2026
Staterooms
2,824
Passengers
7,600
Crew
2,350
Legend of the Seas has a construction date of 2026 and a total size of 248,663 gross tons. The ship measures 1,198 feet (365 meters) in length and is tied with Hero of the Seas and Star of the Seas for number 2 among the 31 active ships in the fleet. Legend of the Seas is included in Royal Caribbean's Icon Class. At full capacity, the ship holds 9,950 people — 7,600 cruise vacationers and 2,350 staff members. Its total number of staterooms is 2,824.
Secondary specs
Beam
154 ft (47 m)
Draft
31 ft (9 m)
Max speed
25 mph (22 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$2 billion
Renovated
New build
Ship class
Icon
Guest : crew
3.2 : 1
#2 largest — tied
Icon Class · 2025 · Bahamas flagged
248,663gross tons
Secondary specifications
Beam
154 ft (47 m)
Draft
31 ft (9 m)
Max speed
25 mph (22 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$1.9 billion
Renovated
New build
Ship class
Icon
Guest : crew
3.2 : 1
// Debuts 2025
Star of the Seas
Size against the fleetRank 2 /of 31
73,817 · smallestFleet tonnage spread250,800 · largest
Length
1,198 ft
Built
2025
Cabins
2,813
Guests
7,600
Crew
2,350
Class
Icon
Gross tonnage
248,663
Length
1,198 ft (365 m)
Year built
2025
Staterooms
2,813
Passengers
7,600
Crew
2,350
Star of the Seas has a construction date of 2025 and a total size of 248,663 gross tons. The ship measures 1,198 feet (365 meters) in length and is tied with Hero of the Seas and Legend of the Seas for number 2 among the 31 active ships in the fleet. Star of the Seas is included in Royal Caribbean's Icon Class. At full capacity, the ship holds 9,950 people — 7,600 cruise vacationers and 2,350 staff members. Its total number of staterooms is 2,813.
Secondary specs
Beam
154 ft (47 m)
Draft
31 ft (9 m)
Max speed
25 mph (22 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$1.9 billion
Renovated
New build
Ship class
Icon
Guest : crew
3.2 : 1
#5 largest
Oasis-Plus Class · 2024 · Bahamas flagged
236,473gross tons
Secondary specifications
Beam
137 ft (42 m)
Draft
31 ft (9 m)
Max speed
25 mph (22 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$1.4 billion
Renovated
New build
Ship class
Oasis-Plus
Guest : crew
3.0 : 1
// Debuts 2024
Utopia of the Seas
Size against the fleetRank 5 /of 31
73,817 · smallestFleet tonnage spread250,800 · largest
Length
1,188 ft
Built
2024
Cabins
2,835
Guests
6,788
Crew
2,290
Class
Oasis-Plus
Gross tonnage
236,473
Length
1,188 ft (362 m)
Year built
2024
Staterooms
2,835
Passengers
6,788
Crew
2,290
Utopia of the Seas has a construction date of 2024 and a total size of 236,473 gross tons. The ship measures 1,188 feet (362 meters) in length and falls in line as number 5 among the 31 active ships that make up the fleet. Utopia of the Seas is included in Royal Caribbean's Oasis-Plus Class. At full capacity, the ship holds 9,078 people — 6,788 cruise vacationers and 2,290 staff members. Its total number of staterooms is 2,835.
Secondary specs
Beam
137 ft (42 m)
Draft
31 ft (9 m)
Max speed
25 mph (22 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$1.4 billion
Renovated
New build
Ship class
Oasis-Plus
Guest : crew
3.0 : 1
#6 largest
Oasis Class · 2022 · Bahamas flagged
235,600gross tons
Secondary specifications
Beam
137 ft (42 m)
Draft
31 ft (9 m)
Max speed
25 mph (22 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$1.4 billion
Renovated
New build
Ship class
Oasis
Guest : crew
2.5 : 1
// Debuts 2022
Wonder of the Seas
Size against the fleetRank 6 /of 31
73,817 · smallestFleet tonnage spread250,800 · largest
Length
1,188 ft
Built
2022
Cabins
2,915
Guests
5,518
Crew
2,204
Class
Oasis
Gross tonnage
235,600
Length
1,188 ft (362 m)
Year built
2022
Staterooms
2,915
Passengers
5,518
Crew
2,204
Wonder of the Seas has a construction date of 2022 and a total size of 235,600 gross tons. The ship measures 1,188 feet (362 meters) in length and falls in line as number 6 among the 31 active ships that make up the fleet. Wonder of the Seas is included in Royal Caribbean's Oasis Class. At full capacity, the ship holds 7,722 people — 5,518 cruise vacationers and 2,204 staff members. Its total number of staterooms is 2,915.
Secondary specs
Beam
137 ft (42 m)
Draft
31 ft (9 m)
Max speed
25 mph (22 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$1.4 billion
Renovated
New build
Ship class
Oasis
Guest : crew
2.5 : 1
#7 largest
Oasis Class · 2018 · Bahamas flagged
228,081gross tons
Secondary specifications
Beam
137 ft (42 m)
Draft
31 ft (9 m)
Max speed
25 mph (22 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$1.4 billion
Renovated
New build
Ship class
Oasis
Guest : crew
2.5 : 1
// Debuts 2018
Symphony of the Seas
Size against the fleetRank 7 /of 31
73,817 · smallestFleet tonnage spread250,800 · largest
Length
1,188 ft
Built
2018
Cabins
2,798
Guests
5,518
Crew
2,200
Class
Oasis
Gross tonnage
228,081
Length
1,188 ft (362 m)
Year built
2018
Staterooms
2,798
Passengers
5,518
Crew
2,200
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 7 among the 31 active ships that make up the fleet. Symphony of the Seas is included in Royal Caribbean's Oasis Class. At full capacity, the ship holds 7,718 people — 5,518 cruise vacationers and 2,200 staff members. Its total number of staterooms is 2,798.
Secondary specs
Beam
137 ft (42 m)
Draft
31 ft (9 m)
Max speed
25 mph (22 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$1.4 billion
Renovated
New build
Ship class
Oasis
Guest : crew
2.5 : 1
#8 largest
Oasis Class · 2016 · Bahamas flagged
226,963gross tons
Secondary specifications
Beam
122 ft (37 m)
Draft
31 ft (9 m)
Max speed
25 mph (22 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$1.4 billion
Renovated
New build
Ship class
Oasis
Guest : crew
2.5 : 1
// Debuts 2016
Harmony of the Seas
Size against the fleetRank 8 /of 31
73,817 · smallestFleet tonnage spread250,800 · largest
Length
1,188 ft
Built
2016
Cabins
2,889
Guests
5,479
Crew
2,200
Class
Oasis
Gross tonnage
226,963
Length
1,188 ft (362 m)
Year built
2016
Staterooms
2,889
Passengers
5,479
Crew
2,200
Harmony of the Seas has a construction date of 2016 and a total size of 226,963 gross tons. The ship measures 1,188 feet (362 meters) in length and falls in line as number 8 among the 31 active ships that make up the fleet. Harmony of the Seas is included in Royal Caribbean's Oasis Class. At full capacity, the ship holds 7,679 people — 5,479 cruise vacationers and 2,200 staff members. Its total number of staterooms is 2,889.
Secondary specs
Beam
122 ft (37 m)
Draft
31 ft (9 m)
Max speed
25 mph (22 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$1.4 billion
Renovated
New build
Ship class
Oasis
Guest : crew
2.5 : 1
#9 largest
Oasis Class · 2009 · Bahamas flagged
226,838gross tons
Secondary specifications
Beam
122 ft (37 m)
Draft
31 ft (9 m)
Max speed
25 mph (22 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$1.3 billion
Renovated
2019
Ship class
Oasis
Guest : crew
2.6 : 1
// Debuts 2009
Oasis of the Seas
Size against the fleetRank 9 /of 31
73,817 · smallestFleet tonnage spread250,800 · largest
Length
1,187 ft
Built
2009
Cabins
2,838
Guests
5,494
Crew
2,109
Class
Oasis
Gross tonnage
226,838
Length
1,187 ft (362 m)
Year built
2009
Staterooms
2,838
Passengers
5,494
Crew
2,109
Oasis of the Seas has a construction date of 2009 and a total size of 226,838 gross tons. The ship measures 1,187 feet (362 meters) in length and falls in line as number 9 among the 31 active ships that make up the fleet. Oasis of the Seas is included in Royal Caribbean's Oasis Class. At full capacity, the ship holds 7,603 people — 5,494 cruise vacationers and 2,109 staff members. Its total number of staterooms is 2,838.
Secondary specs
Beam
122 ft (37 m)
Draft
31 ft (9 m)
Max speed
25 mph (22 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$1.3 billion
Renovated
2019
Ship class
Oasis
Guest : crew
2.6 : 1
#10 largest
Oasis Class · 2010 · Bahamas flagged
225,282gross tons
Secondary specifications
Beam
122 ft (37 m)
Draft
31 ft (9 m)
Max speed
25 mph (22 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$1.5 billion
Renovated
2025
Ship class
Oasis
Guest : crew
2.6 : 1
// Debuts 2010
Allure of the Seas
Size against the fleetRank 10 /of 31
73,817 · smallestFleet tonnage spread250,800 · largest
Length
1,187 ft
Built
2010
Cabins
2,888
Guests
5,494
Crew
2,103
Class
Oasis
Gross tonnage
225,282
Length
1,187 ft (362 m)
Year built
2010
Staterooms
2,888
Passengers
5,494
Crew
2,103
Allure of the Seas has a construction date of 2010 and a total size of 225,282 gross tons. The ship measures 1,187 feet (362 meters) in length and falls in line as number 10 among the 31 active ships that make up the fleet. Allure of the Seas is included in Royal Caribbean's Oasis Class. At full capacity, the ship holds 7,597 people — 5,494 cruise vacationers and 2,103 staff members. Its total number of staterooms is 2,888.
Secondary specs
Beam
122 ft (37 m)
Draft
31 ft (9 m)
Max speed
25 mph (22 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$1.5 billion
Renovated
2025
Ship class
Oasis
Guest : crew
2.6 : 1
#11 largest
Quantum-Ultra Class · 2019 · Bahamas flagged
169,379gross tons
Secondary specifications
Beam
135 ft (41 m)
Draft
29 ft (9 m)
Max speed
26 mph (23 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$940 million
Renovated
New build
Ship class
Quantum-Ultra
Guest : crew
2.7 : 1
// Debuts 2019
Spectrum of the Seas
Size against the fleetRank 11 /of 31
73,817 · smallestFleet tonnage spread250,800 · largest
Length
1,139 ft
Built
2019
Cabins
2,142
Guests
4,180
Crew
1,551
Class
Quantum-Ultra
Gross tonnage
169,379
Length
1,139 ft (347 m)
Year built
2019
Staterooms
2,142
Passengers
4,180
Crew
1,551
Spectrum of the Seas has a construction date of 2019 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 11 among the 31 active ships that make up the fleet. Spectrum of the Seas is included in Royal Caribbean's Quantum-Ultra Class. At full capacity, the ship holds 5,731 people — 4,180 cruise vacationers and 1,551 staff members. Its total number of staterooms is 2,142.
Secondary specs
Beam
135 ft (41 m)
Draft
29 ft (9 m)
Max speed
26 mph (23 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$940 million
Renovated
New build
Ship class
Quantum-Ultra
Guest : crew
2.7 : 1
#12 largest — tied
Quantum Class · 2015 · Bahamas flagged
168,666gross tons
Secondary specifications
Beam
134 ft (41 m)
Draft
29 ft (9 m)
Max speed
25 mph (22 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$950 million
Renovated
2025
Ship class
Quantum
Guest : crew
2.8 : 1
// Debuts 2015
Anthem of the Seas
Size against the fleetRank 12 /of 31
73,817 · smallestFleet tonnage spread250,800 · largest
Length
1,141 ft
Built
2015
Cabins
2,102
Guests
4,154
Crew
1,500
Class
Quantum
Gross tonnage
168,666
Length
1,141 ft (348 m)
Year built
2015
Staterooms
2,102
Passengers
4,154
Crew
1,500
Anthem of the Seas has a construction date of 2015 and a total size of 168,666 gross tons. The ship measures 1,141 feet (348 meters) in length and is tied with Quantum of the Seas and Ovation of the Seas for number 12 among the 31 active ships in the fleet. Anthem of the Seas is included in Royal Caribbean's Quantum Class. At full capacity, the ship holds 5,654 people — 4,154 cruise vacationers and 1,500 staff members. Its total number of staterooms is 2,102.
Secondary specs
Beam
134 ft (41 m)
Draft
29 ft (9 m)
Max speed
25 mph (22 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$950 million
Renovated
2025
Ship class
Quantum
Guest : crew
2.8 : 1
#12 largest — tied
Quantum Class · 2014 · Bahamas flagged
168,666gross tons
Secondary specifications
Beam
134 ft (41 m)
Draft
29 ft (9 m)
Max speed
25 mph (22 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$950 million
Renovated
2019
Ship class
Quantum
Guest : crew
2.8 : 1
// Debuts 2014
Quantum of the Seas
Size against the fleetRank 12 /of 31
73,817 · smallestFleet tonnage spread250,800 · largest
Length
1,141 ft
Built
2014
Cabins
2,105
Guests
4,160
Crew
1,500
Class
Quantum
Gross tonnage
168,666
Length
1,141 ft (348 m)
Year built
2014
Staterooms
2,105
Passengers
4,160
Crew
1,500
Quantum of the Seas has a construction date of 2014 and a total size of 168,666 gross tons. The ship measures 1,141 feet (348 meters) in length and is tied with Anthem of the Seas and Ovation of the Seas for number 12 among the 31 active ships in the fleet. Quantum of the Seas is included in Royal Caribbean's Quantum Class. At full capacity, the ship holds 5,660 people — 4,160 cruise vacationers and 1,500 staff members. Its total number of staterooms is 2,105.
Secondary specs
Beam
134 ft (41 m)
Draft
29 ft (9 m)
Max speed
25 mph (22 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$950 million
Renovated
2019
Ship class
Quantum
Guest : crew
2.8 : 1
#12 largest — tied
Quantum Class · 2016 · Bahamas flagged
168,666gross tons
Secondary specifications
Beam
134 ft (41 m)
Draft
29 ft (9 m)
Max speed
25 mph (22 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$1.1 billion
Renovated
New build
Ship class
Quantum
Guest : crew
2.7 : 1
// Debuts 2016
Ovation of the Seas
Size against the fleetRank 12 /of 31
73,817 · smallestFleet tonnage spread250,800 · largest
Length
1,138 ft
Built
2016
Cabins
2,142
Guests
4,180
Crew
1,550
Class
Quantum
Gross tonnage
168,666
Length
1,138 ft (347 m)
Year built
2016
Staterooms
2,142
Passengers
4,180
Crew
1,550
Ovation of the Seas has a construction date of 2016 and a total size of 168,666 gross tons. The ship measures 1,138 feet (347 meters) in length and is tied with Anthem of the Seas and Quantum of the Seas for number 12 among the 31 active ships in the fleet. Ovation of the Seas is included in Royal Caribbean's Quantum Class. At full capacity, the ship holds 5,730 people — 4,180 cruise vacationers and 1,550 staff members. Its total number of staterooms is 2,142.
Secondary specs
Beam
134 ft (41 m)
Draft
29 ft (9 m)
Max speed
25 mph (22 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$1.1 billion
Renovated
New build
Ship class
Quantum
Guest : crew
2.7 : 1
#15 largest
Quantum-Ultra Class · 2021 · Bahamas flagged
167,704gross tons
Secondary specifications
Beam
135 ft (41 m)
Draft
29 ft (9 m)
Max speed
26 mph (23 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$940 million
Renovated
New build
Ship class
Quantum-Ultra
Guest : crew
2.7 : 1
// Debuts 2021
Odyssey of the Seas
Size against the fleetRank 15 /of 31
73,817 · smallestFleet tonnage spread250,800 · largest
Length
1,138 ft
Built
2021
Cabins
2,110
Guests
4,284
Crew
1,612
Class
Quantum-Ultra
Gross tonnage
167,704
Length
1,138 ft (347 m)
Year built
2021
Staterooms
2,110
Passengers
4,284
Crew
1,612
Odyssey of the Seas has a construction date of 2021 and a total size of 167,704 gross tons. The ship measures 1,138 feet (347 meters) in length and falls in line as number 15 among the 31 active ships that make up the fleet. Odyssey of the Seas is included in Royal Caribbean's Quantum-Ultra Class. At full capacity, the ship holds 5,896 people — 4,284 cruise vacationers and 1,612 staff members. Its total number of staterooms is 2,110.
Secondary specs
Beam
135 ft (41 m)
Draft
29 ft (9 m)
Max speed
26 mph (23 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$940 million
Renovated
New build
Ship class
Quantum-Ultra
Guest : crew
2.7 : 1
#16 largest
Freedom Class · 2006 · Bahamas flagged
156,271gross tons
Secondary specifications
Beam
128 ft (39 m)
Draft
29 ft (9 m)
Max speed
25 mph (22 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$800 million
Renovated
2020
Ship class
Freedom
Guest : crew
2.8 : 1
// Debuts 2006
Freedom of the Seas
Size against the fleetRank 16 /of 31
73,817 · smallestFleet tonnage spread250,800 · largest
Length
1,112 ft
Built
2006
Cabins
1,965
Guests
3,782
Crew
1,365
Class
Freedom
Gross tonnage
156,271
Length
1,112 ft (339 m)
Year built
2006
Staterooms
1,965
Passengers
3,782
Crew
1,365
Freedom of the Seas has a construction date of 2006 and a total size of 156,271 gross tons. The ship measures 1,112 feet (339 meters) in length and falls in line as number 16 among the 31 active ships that make up the fleet. Freedom of the Seas is included in Royal Caribbean's Freedom Class. At full capacity, the ship holds 5,147 people — 3,782 cruise vacationers and 1,365 staff members. Its total number of staterooms is 1,965.
Secondary specs
Beam
128 ft (39 m)
Draft
29 ft (9 m)
Max speed
25 mph (22 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$800 million
Renovated
2020
Ship class
Freedom
Guest : crew
2.8 : 1
#17 largest — tied
Freedom Class · 2008 · Bahamas flagged
154,407gross tons
Secondary specifications
Beam
127 ft (39 m)
Draft
29 ft (9 m)
Max speed
25 mph (22 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$830 million
Renovated
2018
Ship class
Freedom
Guest : crew
2.5 : 1
// Debuts 2008
Independence of the Seas
Size against the fleetRank 17 /of 31
73,817 · smallestFleet tonnage spread250,800 · largest
Length
1,112 ft
Built
2008
Cabins
1,932
Guests
3,648
Crew
1,440
Class
Freedom
Gross tonnage
154,407
Length
1,112 ft (339 m)
Year built
2008
Staterooms
1,932
Passengers
3,648
Crew
1,440
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 is tied with Liberty of the Seas for number 17 among the 31 active ships in the fleet. Independence of the Seas is included in Royal Caribbean's Freedom Class. At full capacity, the ship holds 5,088 people — 3,648 cruise vacationers and 1,440 staff members. Its total number of staterooms is 1,932.
Secondary specs
Beam
127 ft (39 m)
Draft
29 ft (9 m)
Max speed
25 mph (22 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$830 million
Renovated
2018
Ship class
Freedom
Guest : crew
2.5 : 1
#17 largest — tied
Freedom Class · 2007 · Bahamas flagged
154,407gross tons
Secondary specifications
Beam
127 ft (39 m)
Draft
29 ft (9 m)
Max speed
25 mph (22 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$800 million
Renovated
2016
Ship class
Freedom
Guest : crew
2.7 : 1
// Debuts 2007
Liberty of the Seas
Size against the fleetRank 17 /of 31
73,817 · smallestFleet tonnage spread250,800 · largest
Length
1,112 ft
Built
2007
Cabins
1,979
Guests
3,648
Crew
1,360
Class
Freedom
Gross tonnage
154,407
Length
1,112 ft (339 m)
Year built
2007
Staterooms
1,979
Passengers
3,648
Crew
1,360
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 is tied with Independence of the Seas for number 17 among the 31 active ships in the fleet. Liberty of the Seas is included in Royal Caribbean's Freedom Class. At full capacity, the ship holds 5,008 people — 3,648 cruise vacationers and 1,360 staff members. Its total number of staterooms is 1,979.
Secondary specs
Beam
127 ft (39 m)
Draft
29 ft (9 m)
Max speed
25 mph (22 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$800 million
Renovated
2016
Ship class
Freedom
Guest : crew
2.7 : 1
#19 largest
Voyager Class · 2002 · Bahamas flagged
139,999gross tons
Secondary specifications
Beam
127 ft (39 m)
Draft
29 ft (9 m)
Max speed
27 mph (23 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$500 million
Renovated
2019
Ship class
Voyager
Guest : crew
2.7 : 1
// Debuts 2002
Navigator of the Seas
Size against the fleetRank 19 /of 31
73,817 · smallestFleet tonnage spread250,800 · largest
Length
1,020 ft
Built
2002
Cabins
1,694
Guests
3,286
Crew
1,232
Class
Voyager
Gross tonnage
139,999
Length
1,020 ft (311 m)
Year built
2002
Staterooms
1,694
Passengers
3,286
Crew
1,232
Navigator of the Seas has a construction date of 2002 and a total size of 139,999 gross tons. The ship measures 1,020 feet (311 meters) in length and falls in line as number 19 among the 31 active ships that make up the fleet. Navigator of the Seas is included in Royal Caribbean's Voyager Class. At full capacity, the ship holds 4,518 people — 3,286 cruise vacationers and 1,232 staff members. Its total number of staterooms is 1,694.
Secondary specs
Beam
127 ft (39 m)
Draft
29 ft (9 m)
Max speed
27 mph (23 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$500 million
Renovated
2019
Ship class
Voyager
Guest : crew
2.7 : 1
#20 largest
Voyager Class · 2003 · Bahamas flagged
139,863gross tons
Secondary specifications
Beam
127 ft (39 m)
Draft
29 ft (9 m)
Max speed
27 mph (23 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$500 million
Renovated
2018
Ship class
Voyager
Guest : crew
2.6 : 1
// Debuts 2003
Mariner of the Seas
Size against the fleetRank 20 /of 31
73,817 · smallestFleet tonnage spread250,800 · largest
Length
1,020 ft
Built
2003
Cabins
1,700
Guests
3,114
Crew
1,200
Class
Voyager
Gross tonnage
139,863
Length
1,020 ft (311 m)
Year built
2003
Staterooms
1,700
Passengers
3,114
Crew
1,200
Mariner of the Seas has a construction date of 2003 and a total size of 139,863 gross tons. The ship measures 1,020 feet (311 meters) in length and falls in line as number 20 among the 31 active ships that make up the fleet. Mariner of the Seas is included in Royal Caribbean's Voyager Class. At full capacity, the ship holds 4,314 people — 3,114 cruise vacationers and 1,200 staff members. Its total number of staterooms is 1,700.
Secondary specs
Beam
127 ft (39 m)
Draft
29 ft (9 m)
Max speed
27 mph (23 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$500 million
Renovated
2018
Ship class
Voyager
Guest : crew
2.6 : 1
#21 largest
Voyager Class · 2000 · Bahamas flagged
137,308gross tons
Secondary specifications
Beam
127 ft (39 m)
Draft
29 ft (9 m)
Max speed
27 mph (23 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$500 million
Renovated
2023
Ship class
Voyager
Guest : crew
2.8 : 1
// Debuts 2000
Explorer of the Seas
Size against the fleetRank 21 /of 31
73,817 · smallestFleet tonnage spread250,800 · largest
Length
1,020 ft
Built
2000
Cabins
1,643
Guests
3,286
Crew
1,185
Class
Voyager
Gross tonnage
137,308
Length
1,020 ft (311 m)
Year built
2000
Staterooms
1,643
Passengers
3,286
Crew
1,185
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 21 among the 31 active ships that make up the fleet. Explorer of the Seas is included in Royal Caribbean's Voyager Class. At full capacity, the ship holds 4,471 people — 3,286 cruise vacationers and 1,185 staff members. Its total number of staterooms is 1,643.
Secondary specs
Beam
127 ft (39 m)
Draft
29 ft (9 m)
Max speed
27 mph (23 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$500 million
Renovated
2023
Ship class
Voyager
Guest : crew
2.8 : 1
#22 largest — tied
Voyager Class · 2001 · Bahamas flagged
137,276gross tons
Secondary specifications
Beam
127 ft (39 m)
Draft
29 ft (9 m)
Max speed
27 mph (23 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$500 million
Renovated
2016
Ship class
Voyager
Guest : crew
2.6 : 1
// Debuts 2001
Adventure of the Seas
Size against the fleetRank 22 /of 31
73,817 · smallestFleet tonnage spread250,800 · largest
Length
1,020 ft
Built
2001
Cabins
1,694
Guests
3,114
Crew
1,185
Class
Voyager
Gross tonnage
137,276
Length
1,020 ft (311 m)
Year built
2001
Staterooms
1,694
Passengers
3,114
Crew
1,185
Adventure of the Seas has a construction date of 2001 and a total size of 137,276 gross tons. The ship measures 1,020 feet (311 meters) in length and is tied with Voyager of the Seas for number 22 among the 31 active ships in the fleet. Adventure of the Seas is included in Royal Caribbean's Voyager Class. At full capacity, the ship holds 4,299 people — 3,114 cruise vacationers and 1,185 staff members. Its total number of staterooms is 1,694.
Secondary specs
Beam
127 ft (39 m)
Draft
29 ft (9 m)
Max speed
27 mph (23 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$500 million
Renovated
2016
Ship class
Voyager
Guest : crew
2.6 : 1
#22 largest — tied
Voyager Class · 1999 · Bahamas flagged
137,276gross tons
Secondary specifications
Beam
127 ft (39 m)
Draft
29 ft (9 m)
Max speed
27 mph (23 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$500 million
Renovated
2019
Ship class
Voyager
Guest : crew
2.7 : 1
// Debuts 1999
Voyager of the Seas
Size against the fleetRank 22 /of 31
73,817 · smallestFleet tonnage spread250,800 · largest
Length
1,020 ft
Built
1999
Cabins
1,715
Guests
3,286
Crew
1,200
Class
Voyager
Gross tonnage
137,276
Length
1,020 ft (311 m)
Year built
1999
Staterooms
1,715
Passengers
3,286
Crew
1,200
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 is tied with Adventure of the Seas for number 22 among the 31 active ships in the fleet. Voyager of the Seas is included in Royal Caribbean's Voyager Class. At full capacity, the ship holds 4,486 people — 3,286 cruise vacationers and 1,200 staff members. Its total number of staterooms is 1,715.
Secondary specs
Beam
127 ft (39 m)
Draft
29 ft (9 m)
Max speed
27 mph (23 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$500 million
Renovated
2019
Ship class
Voyager
Guest : crew
2.7 : 1
#24 largest
Radiance Class · 2001 · Bahamas flagged
90,900gross tons
Secondary specifications
Beam
106 ft (32 m)
Draft
29 ft (9 m)
Max speed
25 mph (22 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$350 million
Renovated
2021
Ship class
Radiance
Guest : crew
2.4 : 1
// Debuts 2001
Radiance of the Seas
Size against the fleetRank 24 /of 31
73,817 · smallestFleet tonnage spread250,800 · largest
Length
962 ft
Built
2001
Cabins
1,071
Guests
2,139
Crew
894
Class
Radiance
Gross tonnage
90,900
Length
962 ft (293 m)
Year built
2001
Staterooms
1,071
Passengers
2,139
Crew
894
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 24 among the 31 active ships that make up the fleet. Radiance of the Seas is included in Royal Caribbean's Radiance Class. At full capacity, the ship holds 3,033 people — 2,139 cruise vacationers and 894 staff members. Its total number of staterooms is 1,071.
Secondary specs
Beam
106 ft (32 m)
Draft
29 ft (9 m)
Max speed
25 mph (22 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$350 million
Renovated
2021
Ship class
Radiance
Guest : crew
2.4 : 1
#25 largest — tied
Radiance Class · 2002 · Bahamas flagged
90,090gross tons
Secondary specifications
Beam
106 ft (32 m)
Draft
29 ft (9 m)
Max speed
25 mph (22 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$350 million
Renovated
2018
Ship class
Radiance
Guest : crew
2.5 : 1
// Debuts 2002
Brilliance of the Seas
Size against the fleetRank 25 /of 31
73,817 · smallestFleet tonnage spread250,800 · largest
Length
962 ft
Built
2002
Cabins
1,074
Guests
2,145
Crew
848
Class
Radiance
Gross tonnage
90,090
Length
962 ft (293 m)
Year built
2002
Staterooms
1,074
Passengers
2,145
Crew
848
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 is tied with Jewel of the Seas and Serenade of the Seas for number 25 among the 31 active ships in the fleet. Brilliance of the Seas is included in Royal Caribbean's Radiance Class. At full capacity, the ship holds 2,993 people — 2,145 cruise vacationers and 848 staff members. Its total number of staterooms is 1,074.
Secondary specs
Beam
106 ft (32 m)
Draft
29 ft (9 m)
Max speed
25 mph (22 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$350 million
Renovated
2018
Ship class
Radiance
Guest : crew
2.5 : 1
#25 largest — tied
Radiance Class · 2004 · Bahamas flagged
90,090gross tons
Secondary specifications
Beam
106 ft (32 m)
Draft
29 ft (9 m)
Max speed
25 mph (22 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$350 million
Renovated
2021
Ship class
Radiance
Guest : crew
2.5 : 1
// Debuts 2004
Jewel of the Seas
Size against the fleetRank 25 /of 31
73,817 · smallestFleet tonnage spread250,800 · largest
Length
962 ft
Built
2004
Cabins
1,097
Guests
2,110
Crew
852
Class
Radiance
Gross tonnage
90,090
Length
962 ft (293 m)
Year built
2004
Staterooms
1,097
Passengers
2,110
Crew
852
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 is tied with Brilliance of the Seas and Serenade of the Seas for number 25 among the 31 active ships in the fleet. Jewel of the Seas is included in Royal Caribbean's Radiance Class. At full capacity, the ship holds 2,962 people — 2,110 cruise vacationers and 852 staff members. Its total number of staterooms is 1,097.
Secondary specs
Beam
106 ft (32 m)
Draft
29 ft (9 m)
Max speed
25 mph (22 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$350 million
Renovated
2021
Ship class
Radiance
Guest : crew
2.5 : 1
#25 largest — tied
Radiance Class · 2003 · Bahamas flagged
90,090gross tons
Secondary specifications
Beam
106 ft (32 m)
Draft
29 ft (9 m)
Max speed
25 mph (22 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$350 million
Renovated
2022
Ship class
Radiance
Guest : crew
2.6 : 1
// Debuts 2003
Serenade of the Seas
Size against the fleetRank 25 /of 31
73,817 · smallestFleet tonnage spread250,800 · largest
Length
962 ft
Built
2003
Cabins
1,073
Guests
2,143
Crew
827
Class
Radiance
Gross tonnage
90,090
Length
962 ft (293 m)
Year built
2003
Staterooms
1,073
Passengers
2,143
Crew
827
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 is tied with Brilliance of the Seas and Jewel of the Seas for number 25 among the 31 active ships in the fleet. Serenade of the Seas is included in Royal Caribbean's Radiance Class. At full capacity, the ship holds 2,970 people — 2,143 cruise vacationers and 827 staff members. Its total number of staterooms is 1,073.
Secondary specs
Beam
106 ft (32 m)
Draft
29 ft (9 m)
Max speed
25 mph (22 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$350 million
Renovated
2022
Ship class
Radiance
Guest : crew
2.6 : 1
#28 largest
Vision Class · 1997 · Bahamas flagged
82,910gross tons
Secondary specifications
Beam
106 ft (32 m)
Draft
28 ft (9 m)
Max speed
25 mph (22 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$300 million
Renovated
2017
Ship class
Vision
Guest : crew
2.7 : 1
// Debuts 1997
Enchantment of the Seas
Size against the fleetRank 28 /of 31
73,817 · smallestFleet tonnage spread250,800 · largest
Length
989 ft
Built
1997
Cabins
1,142
Guests
2,284
Crew
852
Class
Vision
Gross tonnage
82,910
Length
989 ft (301 m)
Year built
1997
Staterooms
1,142
Passengers
2,284
Crew
852
Enchantment of the Seas has a construction date of 1997 and a total size of 82,910 gross tons. The ship measures 989 feet (301 meters) in length and falls in line as number 28 among the 31 active ships that make up the fleet. Enchantment of the Seas is included in Royal Caribbean's Vision Class. At full capacity, the ship holds 3,136 people — 2,284 cruise vacationers and 852 staff members. Its total number of staterooms is 1,142.
Secondary specs
Beam
106 ft (32 m)
Draft
28 ft (9 m)
Max speed
25 mph (22 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$300 million
Renovated
2017
Ship class
Vision
Guest : crew
2.7 : 1
#29 largest
Vision Class · 1997 · Bahamas flagged
78,491gross tons
Secondary specifications
Beam
105 ft (32 m)
Draft
28 ft (9 m)
Max speed
25 mph (22 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$275 million
Renovated
2022
Ship class
Vision
Guest : crew
2.6 : 1
// Debuts 1997
Rhapsody of the Seas
Size against the fleetRank 29 /of 31
73,817 · smallestFleet tonnage spread250,800 · largest
Length
915 ft
Built
1997
Cabins
1,020
Guests
2,040
Crew
772
Class
Vision
Gross tonnage
78,491
Length
915 ft (279 m)
Year built
1997
Staterooms
1,020
Passengers
2,040
Crew
772
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 29 among the 31 active ships that make up the fleet. Rhapsody of the Seas is included in Royal Caribbean's Vision Class. At full capacity, the ship holds 2,812 people — 2,040 cruise vacationers and 772 staff members. Its total number of staterooms is 1,020.
Secondary specs
Beam
105 ft (32 m)
Draft
28 ft (9 m)
Max speed
25 mph (22 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$275 million
Renovated
2022
Ship class
Vision
Guest : crew
2.6 : 1
#30 largest
Vision Class · 1998 · Bahamas flagged
78,340gross tons
Secondary specifications
Beam
105 ft (32 m)
Draft
28 ft (9 m)
Max speed
25 mph (22 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$275 million
Renovated
2013
Ship class
Vision
Guest : crew
2.8 : 1
// Debuts 1998
Vision of the Seas
Size against the fleetRank 30 /of 31
73,817 · smallestFleet tonnage spread250,800 · largest
Length
915 ft
Built
1998
Cabins
1,024
Guests
2,048
Crew
742
Class
Vision
Gross tonnage
78,340
Length
915 ft (279 m)
Year built
1998
Staterooms
1,024
Passengers
2,048
Crew
742
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 30 among the 31 active ships that make up the fleet. Vision of the Seas is included in Royal Caribbean's Vision Class. At full capacity, the ship holds 2,790 people — 2,048 cruise vacationers and 742 staff members. Its total number of staterooms is 1,024.
Secondary specs
Beam
105 ft (32 m)
Draft
28 ft (9 m)
Max speed
25 mph (22 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$275 million
Renovated
2013
Ship class
Vision
Guest : crew
2.8 : 1
#31 largest
Vision Class · 1996 · Bahamas flagged
73,817gross tons
Secondary specifications
Beam
105 ft (32 m)
Draft
28 ft (9 m)
Max speed
25 mph (22 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$300 million
Renovated
2024
Ship class
Vision
Guest : crew
2.6 : 1
// Debuts 1996
Grandeur of the Seas
Size against the fleetRank 31 /of 31
73,817 · smallestFleet tonnage spread250,800 · largest
Length
916 ft
Built
1996
Cabins
996
Guests
1,992
Crew
760
Class
Vision
Gross tonnage
73,817
Length
916 ft (279 m)
Year built
1996
Staterooms
996
Passengers
1,992
Crew
760
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 31 among the 31 active ships that make up the fleet. Grandeur of the Seas is included in Royal Caribbean's Vision Class. At full capacity, the ship holds 2,752 people — 1,992 cruise vacationers and 760 staff members. Its total number of staterooms is 996.
Secondary specs
Beam
105 ft (32 m)
Draft
28 ft (9 m)
Max speed
25 mph (22 kn)
Flagged
Bahamas
Ship cost
$300 million
Renovated
2024
Ship class
Vision
Guest : crew
2.6 : 1
// FAQ
Royal Caribbean ship size questions
What is the biggest Royal Caribbean ship?
The largest Royal Caribbean ship is the Icon of the Seas, measuring 250,800 gross tons, spanning 1,198 feet. It carries up to 7,600 passengers across 2,827 staterooms. Launched in 2024.
What is the smallest Royal Caribbean ship?
The smallest active Royal Caribbean ship is the Grandeur of the Seas, at 73,817 gross tons and 916 feet long. It was built in 1996 and holds up to 1,992 passengers.
How much bigger is the largest Royal Caribbean ship than the smallest?
The Icon of the Seas is about 3.4x the gross tonnage of the Grandeur of the Seas, yet only around 24% longer — the smaller ship still measures 76% of her length. Gross tonnage measures enclosed volume rather than length, which is why the gap in size feels far larger on board than the dimensions suggest.
How many ships does Royal Caribbean have?
Royal Caribbean currently has 31 active ships, averaging about 4,184 guests each. The fleet spans 73,817 to 250,800 gross tons.
What is the newest Royal Caribbean ship?
The newest Royal Caribbean ship is the Hero of the Seas, which entered service in 2027 at 248,663 gross tons.
What is the oldest Royal Caribbean ship still sailing?
The oldest Royal Caribbean ship still in service is the Grandeur of the Seas, built in 1996 — around 30 years old, at 73,817 gross tons.
Does Royal Caribbean ship size affect cruise price?
Not directly. Fares track the itinerary, season and cabin category far more closely than tonnage, so the largest ship is not automatically the most expensive. Ship age tends to matter more than size — newer hulls usually command a premium for their newer amenities.
What size Royal Caribbean ship is best for a first cruise?
Mid-sized ships are the usual recommendation: enough dining and entertainment to keep a week interesting, without the walking distances of the largest hulls. If you want the newest features and do not mind the scale, the flagship classes are built to feel navigable through neighbourhood-style layouts.
We hope that the above list of Royal Caribbean Ships by size helps you to find your ideal cruise. If interested, we also have a post showing Royal Caribbean Ships by Class.
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