Odyssey of the Seas
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
Odyssey of the Seas is one of Royal Caribbean's 30 active ships and first entered service in 2021. In terms of size, it comes in at 169,379 gross tons, 1,139 feet in length, and 16 passenger decks. On board, it supports up to 4,284 guests and approximately 1,551 crew members. The ship had an estimated build cost of $940 million and is flagged in Bahamas.
Odyssey of the Seas
Ship Stats
Year Built
2021
Tonnage
169,379 GT
Length
1,139 ft
Capacity
4,284
Crew
1,551
Cost
$940 million
Decks
16
Quantum-Ultra Class
Quantum-Ultra Class groups ships with similar design and onboard features within Royal Caribbean. The first ship introduced in this class was Spectrum of the Seas (2019), followed by Odyssey of the Seas (2021).
Odyssey of the Seas Ship Age
Odyssey of the Seas entered service in 2021. 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 6 of 30 (newest ship = rank 1).
Timeline order: newest to oldest
- Odyssey of the Seas
Current ship
Odyssey of the Seas Renovations
Renovation details
The Odyssey of the Seas is relatively new and has not yet needed a significant refurbishment. She was built and launched with the latest "Aplified" upgrades in 2021
Odyssey of the Seas Ship Size
Length and tonnage across Royal Caribbean's fleet
Odyssey of the Seas measures 1,139 feet (347 m) (vs Royal Caribbean fleet average of 1,081 ft) and has gross tonnage of 169,379 GT (vs fleet average of 160,100 GT). It ranks 13 of 30 by length and 10 of 30 by tonnage in Royal Caribbean's active fleet.
Passenger Capacity & Crew Size
Odyssey of the Seas vs Royal Caribbean fleet averages
Odyssey of the Seas carries 4,284 passengers (vs Royal Caribbean average of 3,708) and has 1,551 crew members onboard (vs fleet average of 1,400). That puts this ship at a passenger-to-staff ratio of 2.76:1 compared with Royal Caribbean's overall 2.65:1 average.
Passenger Capacity
4,284
passengers
Crew Members
1,551
staff members
Passenger to Crew Ratio
2.76 : 1
Royal Caribbean Avg
2.65 : 1
Odyssey of the Seas
Venues & Experiences
Explore dining, bars, activities, and onboard experiences available on Odyssey of the Seas.
Deck 14buffetWindjammer
Deck 14cafeSolarium Bistro Restaurant
Deck 4cafeStarbucks
Decks 3 & 4main dining roomMain Dining Room
Deck 4quick eatsCafé Promenade
Deck 14quick eatsEl Loco Fresh
Deck 4quick eatsSorrento's Pizza
Deck 5quick eatsThe Cafe @ Two70
Deck 5specialtyChef's Table
Deck 5specialtyChops Grille
Deck 14specialtyCoastal Kitchen
Deck 5specialtyGiovanni’s Italian Kitchen
Deck 5specialtyGiovanni’s Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar
Deck 5specialtyIzumi Hibachi & Sushi
Deck 14specialtyTeppanyaki
Deck 5specialtyWonderland
Deck Plans
The Odyssey of the Seas has a total of 15 passenger decks. The lowest level available to guests is Deck 2. The highest passenger deck is Deck 16. Click below to access deck plans for the Odyssey 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.
Deck 2 of 15
Cruise Director
On duty now · Steve Knisley
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 Odyssey of the Seas.
Steve Knisley
Steve Knisley is a Royal Caribbean cruise director recognized for his calm leadership, professionalism, and clear onboard communication.
Steve Knisley Full ProfileCruise Director Schedule
- Current
Cruise Director
- Upcoming
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Frequently Asked Questions
Odyssey of the Seas quick answers covering size, capacity, deck plans, and what to expect onboard.
You will find the Odyssey of the Seas Casino on Deck 3 of the ship.
You will find the Odyssey of the Seas buffet on Deck 14 of the ship.
The Odyssey of the Seas is relatively new and has not yet needed a significant refurbishment. She was built and launched with the latest "Aplified" upgrades in 2021
The ship belongs to the Royal Caribbean class of ships known as the Quantum-Ultra class.
The ship features 17 restaurants, 12 bars, 32 activities, 0 shows and 9 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 Odyssey of the Seas has a total of 15 passenger decks. The lowest deck is Level 2. The upper most passenger deck is Level 16.
We're often asked how many passengers are on the Odyssey of the Seas. The ship's capacity is 4,284. 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 Odyssey of the Seas was built in 2021. 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 Odyssey 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 Odyssey of the Seas length equals 1,139 feet (347 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.