Explore The Vision of the Seas
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line

The Vision of the Seas was built in 1998 and is among Royal Caribbean's 29 ships in its fleet. The Vision of the Seas is included in the cruise line's Vision Class. In the cruise ship stats below you'll find the Vision of the Seas vs all of the other Royal Caribbean ships.

Vision of the Seas Size

How big is the Vision of the Seas? Below, you’ll find all of the relevant cruise ship stats, specs and dimensions for the Vision of the Seas. Included in these statistics are passenger capacity, length, year built, year renovated, cost to build, gross tonnage, engine info, number of rooms, deck counts and more!

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

Vision of the Seas Capacity

Passenger Capacity refers to the total number of people that the Vision of the Seas can accommodate. Of course, there are also crew members on board. Below, find the total onboard capacity, including staff and cruise guests.

Passengers
2,048
Royal Caribbean Avg: 3,708

Vision of the Seas Passenger Capacity: The passenger capacity for the Vision of the Seas is 2,048 guests. The average capacity for the 29 active ships in Royal Caribbean’s fleet is 3,708 passengers. The passenger capacity range for all Royal Caribbean ships has a minimum of 1,992 guests and a maximum of 7,600 passengers.

Crew Members
742
Royal Caribbean Avg: 1,400

Vision of the Seas Crew Members: Staff on the Vision of the Seas include 742 members. That's a guest to staff ratio of 2.8 to 1. The average Royal Caribbean ship includes 1,400 employees and has a passenger to staff ratio of 2.6 to 1.

Vision of the Seas Passenger and Crew Capacity

vs Royal Caribbean Fleet

Vision of the Seas Length

How long is the Vision of the Seas? From end to end, the Vision of the Seas length equals 915 feet (279 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 29 active vessels in Royal Caribbean’s fleet, measuring 1,068 feet (326 meters).

Feet Long
915
Royal Caribbean Avg: 1,068

The smallest Royal Caribbean ship (in terms of length) measures 915 feet (279 meters) from end to end. The longest vessel spans 1,198 feet (365 meters). Our chart below shows the length of the Vision of the Seas vs all other active Royal Caribbean Cruise Line ships.

Vision of the Seas Length

vs Royal Caribbean Fleet

Vision of the Seas Built Date

When was the Vision of the Seas Built? The Vision of the Seas was built in 1998 and joined the cruise line’s Vision Class.

Royal Caribbean includes 29 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 1996 while the newest ship was built in 2025. The average Royal Caribbean ship is 15 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2007

Year Built
1998
Royal Caribbean Avg: 2009

When was the last Vision of the Seas Dry Dock? The Vision of the Seas experienced dry dock improvements in 2018.

Renovation Date
2018

Renovations include the following:  In November 2018, the Vision of the Seas experienced minor dry dock renovation. Improvements included general maintenance items.

Vision of the Seas Deck Plans

The Carnival Breeze has a total of 11 passenger decks. The lowest level available to guests is Deck 2. The highest passenger deck is Deck 12.

What does the Carnival Breeze offer in terms of things to do? The ship features 17 restaurants, 6 bars, 8 shows, 52 activities, and 11 other features for your enjoyment.

Click below to access deck plans for the Vision 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Vision of the Seas Info

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

You will find the Vision of the Seas Casino on Deck 5 of the ship.

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

You will find the Vision of the Seas buffet on Deck 9 of the ship.

When was the Vision of the Seas last refurbished?

In November 2018, the Vision of the Seas experienced minor dry dock renovation. Improvements included general maintenance items.

What is the Vision of the Seas ship class?

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

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

The ship features 17 restaurants, 6 bars, 52 activities, 8 shows and 11 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 Vision of the Seas?

The Vision of the Seas has a total of 11 passenger decks. The lowest deck is Level 2. The upper most passenger deck is Level 12.

What is the Vision of the Seas capacity?

We're often asked how many passengers are on the Vision of the Seas. The ship's capacity is 2,048. When comparing the occupancy to the average Royal Caribbean passenger capacity, you'll find that the average ship in the fleet holds 3,880 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 Vision of the Seas?

The Vision of the Seas was built in 1998. Royal Caribbean includes 29 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 1996 while the newest ship was built in 2025. The average Royal Caribbean ship is 15 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2007

Is the Vision 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 Vision 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 Vision of the Seas?

From end to end, the Vision of the Seas length equals 915 feet (279 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 29 active vessels in Royal Caribbean fleet, measuring 1,077 feet (328 meters). Please see our size comparison chart above to see how this ship falls in line with all other active ships in the fleet.