Quantum of the Seas

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Quantum of the Seas is one of Royal Caribbean's 30 active ships and first entered service in 2014 with its most recent renovation in 2019. In terms of size, it comes in at 168,666 gross tons, 1,142 feet in length, and 16 passenger decks. On board, it supports up to 4,160 guests and approximately 1,500 crew members. The ship had an estimated build cost of $950 million and is flagged in Bahamas.

Quantum of the Seas

Ship Stats

Year Built

2014

Last Renovated

2019

Tonnage

168,666 GT

Length

1,142 ft

Capacity

4,160

Crew

1,500

Cost

$950 million

Decks

16

Call Sign:C6BH8MMSI:311000267IMO:9549463Flag:Bahamas

Quantum Class

Quantum Class groups ships with similar design and onboard features within Royal Caribbean. The first ship introduced in this class was Quantum of the Seas (2014), followed by Anthem of the Seas (2015) and Ovation of the Seas (2016).

Quantum of the Seas Ship Age

Quantum of the Seas entered service in 2014. 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 12 of 30 (newest ship = rank 1).

Timeline order: newest to oldest

Quantum of the Seas Renovations

Latest recorded dry dock / major renovation date: 2019.

Renovation details

In October 2019, the Quantum of the Seas experienced dry dock renovations. Improvements included the following at a cost of roughly $65 million: technical upgrades; redesigned interiors; laser tag; and Escape Room.

Quantum of the Seas Ship Size

Length and tonnage across Royal Caribbean's fleet

Quantum of the Seas measures 1,142 feet (348 m) (vs Royal Caribbean fleet average of 1,081 ft) and has gross tonnage of 168,666 GT (vs fleet average of 160,100 GT). It ranks 12 of 30 by length and 14 of 30 by tonnage in Royal Caribbean's active fleet.

Length (ft)
Gross Tonnage (GT)

Passenger Capacity & Crew Size

Quantum of the Seas vs Royal Caribbean fleet averages

Quantum of the Seas carries 4,160 passengers (vs Royal Caribbean average of 3,708) and has 1,500 crew members onboard (vs fleet average of 1,400). That puts this ship at a passenger-to-staff ratio of 2.77:1 compared with Royal Caribbean's overall 2.65:1 average.

Passenger Capacity

4,160

passengers

Avg3,708

Crew Members

1,500

staff members

Avg1,400

Passenger to Crew Ratio

2.77 : 1

Royal Caribbean Avg

2.65 : 1

Quantum of the Seas

Venues & Experiences

Explore dining, bars, activities, and onboard experiences available on Quantum of the Seas.

WindjammerDeck 14buffet

Windjammer

Solarium Bistro RestaurantDeck 14cafe

Solarium Bistro Restaurant

The GrandeDeck 3main dining room

The Grande

American Icon GrillDeck 4quick eats

American Icon Grill

Café PromenadeDeck 4quick eats

Café Promenade

Seaplex DoghouseDeck 15quick eats

Seaplex Doghouse

Sorrento's PizzaDeck 4quick eats

Sorrento's Pizza

The Cafe @ Two70Deck 5quick eats

The Cafe @ Two70

ChicDeck 3specialty

Chic

Chops GrilleDeck 5specialty

Chops Grille

Coastal KitchenDeck 14specialty

Coastal Kitchen

Concierge ClubDeck 12specialty

Concierge Club

Izumi Hibachi & SushiDeck 5specialty

Izumi Hibachi & Sushi

Jamies ItalianDeck 5specialty

Jamies Italian

La PatisserieDeck 4specialty

La Patisserie

Noodle BarDeck 14specialty

Noodle Bar

SilkDeck 4specialty

Silk

WonderlandDeck 5specialty

Wonderland

Deck Plans

The Quantum 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 Quantum 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.

Cruise Director

On duty now · Tami Salto

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 Quantum of the Seas.

Tami Salto

Tami Salto

Since: Jan 16, 2026

Tami Salto is a Royal Caribbean cruise director recognized for her friendly demeanor and guest-first approach to onboard programming.

Tami Salto Full Profile

Cruise Director Schedule

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    Bal Gabor

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    Tami Salto

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quantum of the Seas quick answers covering size, capacity, deck plans, and what to expect onboard.

On which deck is the Quantum of the Seas Casino located?

You will find the Quantum of the Seas Casino on Deck 3 of the ship.

On which deck is the Quantum of the Seas buffet located?

You will find the Quantum of the Seas buffet on Deck 14 of the ship.

When was the Quantum of the Seas last refurbished?

In October 2019, the Quantum of the Seas experienced dry dock renovations. Improvements included the following at a cost of roughly $65 million: technical upgrades; redesigned interiors; laser tag; and Escape Room.

What is the Quantum of the Seas ship class?

The ship belongs to the Royal Caribbean class of ships known as the Quantum class.

What does the Quantum of the Seas offer in terms of things to do?

The ship features 18 restaurants, 11 bars, 36 activities, 0 shows and 19 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.

How many decks are on the Quantum of the Seas?

The Quantum of the Seas has a total of 15 passenger decks. The lowest deck is Level 2. The upper most passenger deck is Level 16.

What is the Quantum of the Seas capacity?

We're often asked how many passengers are on the Quantum of the Seas. The ship's capacity is 4,160. 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.

How old is the Quantum of the Seas?

The Quantum of the Seas was built in 2014. 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

Is the Quantum of the Seas a good ship?

Each of Royal Caribbean's ships offers a unique layout with features and activities catered to all. Whether the Quantum 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.

How long is the Quantum of the Seas?

From end to end, the Quantum of the Seas length equals 1,142 feet (348 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.