Enchantment of the Seas
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
Enchantment of the Seas is one of Royal Caribbean's 30 active ships and first entered service in 1997 with its most recent renovation in 2017. In terms of size, it comes in at 82,910 gross tons, 990 feet in length, and 11 passenger decks. On board, it supports up to 2,284 guests and approximately 852 crew members. The ship had an estimated build cost of $300 million and is flagged in Bahamas.
Enchantment of the Seas
Ship Stats
Year Built
1997
Last Renovated
2017
Tonnage
82,910 GT
Length
990 ft
Capacity
2,284
Crew
852
Cost
$300 million
Decks
11
Vision Class
Vision Class groups ships with similar design and onboard features within Royal Caribbean. The first ship introduced in this class was Grandeur of the Seas (1996), followed by Enchantment of the Seas (1997), Rhapsody of the Seas (1997), and Vision of the Seas (1998).
Enchantment of the Seas Ship Age
Enchantment of the Seas entered service in 1997. Across Royal Caribbean's active fleet, the average build year is 2009 and across all major active cruise lines the average ship launch year is 2011. Ranked newest-to-oldest, this ship is 28 of 30 (newest ship = rank 1).
Timeline order: newest to oldest
- Enchantment of the Seas
Current ship
Enchantment of the Seas Renovations
Latest recorded dry dock / major renovation date: 2017.
Renovation details
The last significant renovation for the Enchantment of the Seas was completed in 2017. The ship never received a full "Royal Amplified" overhaul (which was planned for some older vessels but canceled or not applied to Vision-class ships). Subsequent dry docks, including a routine class-required one around 2024 (likely the 5-year inspection), focused on technical maintenance, repairs, and minor refreshes to public areas without major new guest-facing additions or structural changes.
Enchantment of the Seas Ship Size
Length and tonnage across Royal Caribbean's fleet
Enchantment of the Seas measures 990 feet (302 m) (vs Royal Caribbean fleet average of 1,081 ft) and has gross tonnage of 82,910 GT (vs fleet average of 160,100 GT). It ranks 23 of 30 by length and 27 of 30 by tonnage in Royal Caribbean's active fleet.
Passenger Capacity & Crew Size
Enchantment of the Seas vs Royal Caribbean fleet averages
Enchantment of the Seas carries 2,284 passengers (vs Royal Caribbean average of 3,708) and has 852 crew members onboard (vs fleet average of 1,400). That puts this ship at a passenger-to-staff ratio of 2.68:1 compared with Royal Caribbean's overall 2.65:1 average.
Passenger Capacity
2,284
passengers
Crew Members
852
staff members
Passenger to Crew Ratio
2.68 : 1
Royal Caribbean Avg
2.65 : 1
Enchantment of the Seas
Venues & Experiences
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Deck 9buffetWindjammer Cafe
Deck 6cafeCafe Latte-Tudes
Deck 9cafePark Cafe
Decks 4 & 5main dining roomMy Fair Lady Dining Room
Deck 6specialtyChops Grille
Deck 11specialtyConcierge Club
Deck Plans
The Enchantment of the Seas has a total of 11 passenger decks. The lowest level available to guests is Deck 2. The highest passenger deck is Deck 12. Click below to access deck plans for the Enchantment of the Seas. The resulting page will provide a floor plan and summary of all things to do offered on that level of the ship.
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Cruise Director
On duty now · Caroline Peters
The cruise director is the heartbeat of the ship... the person responsible for onboard entertainment, activities, and guest engagement from embarkation to farewell. Think emcee, social director, and morale officer rolled into one. Below you'll find the current cruise director's bio, followed by a full historical timeline of every director who has served aboard Enchantment of the Seas.
Caroline Peters
Caroline Peters is a Royal Caribbean cruise director recognized for her friendly demeanor and guest-first communication style.
Caroline Peters Full ProfileCruise Director Schedule
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Frequently Asked Questions
Enchantment of the Seas quick answers covering size, capacity, deck plans, and what to expect onboard.
You will find the Enchantment of the Seas Casino on Deck 5 of the ship.
You will find the Enchantment of the Seas buffet on Deck 9 of the ship.
The last significant renovation for the Enchantment of the Seas was completed in 2017. The ship never received a full "Royal Amplified" overhaul (which was planned for some older vessels but canceled or not applied to Vision-class ships). Subsequent dry docks, including a routine class-required one around 2024 (likely the 5-year inspection), focused on technical maintenance, repairs, and minor refreshes to public areas without major new guest-facing additions or structural changes.
The ship belongs to the Royal Caribbean class of ships known as the Vision class.
The ship features 7 restaurants, 6 bars, 21 activities, 0 shows and 8 other venues for your enjoyment. You can click on our ship deck plans or details pages for a full list of activities, sorted by feature type.
The Enchantment of the Seas has a total of 11 passenger decks. The lowest deck is Level 2. The upper most passenger deck is Level 12.
We're often asked how many passengers are on the Enchantment of the Seas. The ship's capacity is 2,284. When comparing the occupancy to the average Royal Caribbean passenger capacity, you'll find that the average ship in the fleet holds 4,070 guests. Feel free to look at our graph above to see where this ship falls in line with all other live Royal Caribbean ships.
The Enchantment of the Seas was built in 1997. Royal Caribbean includes 30 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 1996 while the newest ship was built in 2027. The average Royal Caribbean ship is 17 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2008
Each of Royal Caribbean's ships offers a unique layout with features and activities catered to all. Whether the Enchantment of the Seas is right for you will depend on your individual preferences. Do you prefer a larger or smaller ship with many or fewer guests? Are you hoping for many family activities or entertainment options for an older clientele. Our deck maps layout and activities list provide a helpful guide to what you'll find on board. Feel free to explore the see if this ship is suited towards your preferences.
From end to end, the Enchantment of the Seas length equals 990 feet (302 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 30 active vessels in Royal Caribbean fleet, measuring 1,081 feet (329 meters). Please see our size comparison chart above to see how this ship falls in line with all other active ships in the fleet.