Royal Caribbean currently operates 26 cruise ships, making it the largest cruise line in the world. It was established in 1968 by three Norwegian shipping companies and is currently headquartered in Miami.
The biggest cruise ship in the world, an Oasis class ship, is also a Royal Caribbean ship. All their cruise ships are incredibly advanced technologically, so you can expect nothing but the highest standards on Royal Caribbean cruise ships.
We are going to list all the Royal Caribbean cruise ships, newest to oldest, to give you a true sense of the Royal Caribbean’s role in the cruise ship industry as one of the most innovative cruise lines in the cruise industry.
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line has ships ranging from Vision Class ships of 73 000 gross tons to Oasis Class ships of more than 220 000 gross tons.
So without further adieu, let’s take a look at all the Royal Caribbean ships by age.
Wonder of the Seas
The fifth Oasis class ship of the Royal Caribbean Cruise Line and the newest Royal Caribbean ship, Wonder of the Seas, launched in 2022. As with her sister ships, she was the biggest cruise ship in the world, weighing over 236 000 gross tons and accommodating just short of 7000 people.
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Odyssey of the Seas
The second Royal Caribbean Quantum Ultra-class cruise ship, Odyssey of the Seas, had its maiden sailing in 2021. The cruise ship is 1138 feet in length and weighs 167 704 gross tons. The cruise ship accommodated 5 510 passengers across 16 decks.
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Spectrum of the Seas
Spectrum of the Seas is a Quantum Ultra class ship designed specifically for Chinese cruise guests. The cruise ship weighs 169 000 gross tons and accommodates up to 5000 passengers. This Quantum class ship launched in April 2019.
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Symphony of the Seas
One of the most extraordinary of all the Royal Caribbean’s ships, Symphony of the Seas became the world’s largest cruise ship, weighing 228,000 gross tons. Symphony of the Seas is the fourth Oasis class ship that was constructed in 2018 and carries 6 680 passengers. Symphony has its own home ports in both Barcelona and Miami. This Royal Caribbean ship is 1 188 feet in length and has a 215-foot max beam.
Ovation of the Seas
Ovation of the Seas is a Quantum class ship of the Royal Caribbean Cruise Line that was built in 2016. The ship accommodates almost 5000 guests and weighs over 168 000 gross tons. The cruise ship has home ports in Australia, China, and Singapore. Its max beam is 160 feet, and the length of the ship is 1 142 feet.
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Harmony of the Seas
Harmony of the Seas is a popular Royal Caribbean cruise ship that was built in 2016. This Oasis class ship carries a maximum of 6 410 passengers and weighs 226 963 gross tons. Harmony of the Seas ports from Florida at Port Everglades. This Royal Caribbean ship is 1 188 feet in length and has a 217-foot max beam.
Anthem of the Seas
Anthem of the Seas is the Royal Caribbean’s second Quantum class ship and was built in 2015. This ship can accommodate 4 905 passengers at maximum capacity and weighs 168 666 gross tons. Anthem of the Seas ports out of New Jersey at Bayonne and measures 1 142 feet in length with a 162-foot max beam.
Quantum of the Seas
Quantum of the Seas was the very first ship of Quantum class Royal Caribbean ever built, which was in 2014. This Quantum class ship ports in Shanghai, carries 4 905 passengers at maximum capacity, and measures 1 142 feet in length with a 162-foot max beam.
Allure of the Seas
Allure of the Seas was the biggest cruise ship in the world for a while when it was constructed in 2010. It was the second Oasis class ship of the Royal Caribbean, weighs 225 282 gross tons, and carries 6 410 passengers at full capacity. The ship has a max beam of 198 feet and measures 1 187 feet in length. Allure of the Seas ports from Port Everglades in Miami.
Oasis of the Seas
Some might say that the Oasis of the Seas is the icon of the Royal Caribbean fleet of ships that started it all. This mega ship was built in 2009, weighs 225 282 gross tons, and carries 6 360 passengers. Oasis of the Seas ports from Florida at Port Canaveral and measures 1 186 feet in length and has a 198-foot max beam.
Independence of the Seas
Built in 2008, Independence of the Seas was the last Freedom class ship ever built by Royal Caribbean. This Freedom class ship carries 4 375 passengers and weighs a total of 154 407 gross tons. This Royal Caribbean cruise ship ports out of Fort Lauderdale as well as South Hampton. The ship measures 1 112 feet in length and has a 184-foot max beam.
Liberty of the Seas
Liberty of the Seas was built in 2007 and sails from Galveston toward the Caribbean. This Freedom class ship can carry up to 4 960 passengers and weighs 155 889 gross tons. It has a max beam of 128 feet and measures 1 111 feet in length.
Freedom of the Seas
Not surprisingly, Freedom of the Seas is a Freedom-class ship that was constructed in 2006. This Royal Caribbean ship was the biggest cruise ship worldwide at its inception and weighs 154 407 tons, carries 4 515 passengers, has a 128-foot max beam, and measures 1 112 feet in length.
Jewel of the Seas
The last of the Radiance class Royal Caribbean ships, Jewel of the Seas was built in 2014, weighs 90 090 gross tons, and can carry up to 2 502 passengers. This Royal Caribbean ship has a 131-foot max beam and a 962-foot length.
Serenade of the Seas
Serenade of the Seas was built in 2003 and can accommodate up to 2 490 passengers at full capacity. This Royal Caribbean International cruise ship has a gross tonnage of 90 090, a 131-foot max beam, and a length of 962 feet. Serenade of the Seas ports from Stockholm, Port Everglades, and Copenhagen.
Mariner of the Seas
Mariner of the Seas was the Royal Caribbean’s last Voyager class ship ever built and is classified as a Voyager class vessel of the second generation. Mariner was built in 2003, weighs 138 279 gross tons, and carries 4 252 passengers. It has a 157-foot max beam and measures 1 020 feet in length.
Brilliance of the Seas
This Radiance class ship was built in 2002 and also weighs 90 090 tons, which is the same as many other Royal Caribbean ships of the same class. Brilliance of the Seas accommodates 2 543 passengers and ports from Barcelona and Tampa. The ship’s length is 958 feet and has a 130-foot max beam.
Navigator of the Seas
Also built-in 2002, Navigator of the Seas weighs 139 570 gross tons and carries 3 990 passengers at maximum capacity. Navigator of the Seas is a Voyager class ship that ports out of Miami and Southhampton. It has a 157-foot max beam and a 1021-foot length.
Radiance of the Seas
Radiance of the seas was the first Radiance class ship built by Royal Caribbean back in 2001. The ship weighs 90 090 gross tons and accommodated 2 466 passengers. The cruise ship has a 131-foot max beam and measures 962 feet in length. It ports out of Sydney and Vancouver.
Adventure of the Seas
Voyager class and built in 2001, Adventure. of the Seas weighs 137 276 tons and carries 3 807 passengers at maximum capacity. The ship currently ports out of Puerto Rico and plans to sail out of New Jersey soon. Adventure has a 161-foot max beam and measures 1 020 feet in length.
Explorer of the Seas
Explorer of the Seas was built in 2000 and weighs 137 308 gross tons with a maximum capacity of 3 840. This Voyager class ship has a 161-foot max beam, a length of 1 020 feet, and currently sails out of Sydney and Seattle.
Voyager of the Seas
Voyager of the Seas was the first Voyager class ship Royal Caribbean ever built, which was in 1999. The ship carries 3 840 passengers at full capacity and weighs 137 276 tons. Voyager has a 156-foot max beam and a length of 1 021 feet. It currently sails from Australia, China, and Singapore.
Vision of the Seas
Vision class ships, such as the Vision of the Seas, are quite different from other Royal Caribbean ships’ classes. Built in 1998, Vision of the Seas weighs 78 340 gross tons and accommodates 2 514 passengers at full capacity. It has a length of 915 feet and a 117-foot max beam. The Vision of the Seas ports from Amsterdam, Galveston, and Barcelona.
Enchantment of the Seas
Enchantment of the Seas is another Vision class Royal Caribbean ship that was built back in 1997. It weighs 82 910 gross tons and carries 2 739 passengers at full capacity. Enchantment of the Seas primarily sails in the Bahamas region and has a 106-foot max beam and a 916-foot length.
Rhapsody of the Seas
Built in 1997, Rhapsody of the Seas sails between Europe and the Caribbean. The ship weighs 78 491 gross tons and accommodates 2 416 passengers. Rhapsody of the Seas has a 116-foot max beam and a length of 915 feet.
Grandeur of the Seas
The Grandeur of the Seas was the first Vision class ship built and also the oldest Royal Caribbean ship in existence. The Grandeur has a maximum capacity of 2 440 passengers and weighs 73 817. The Royal Caribbean’s oldest ship was founded by Aviva Ofer, a member of the Royal Caribbean’s Board of Directors, and ports from Baltimore in Maryland. It has a 118-foot max beam and a 915-foot length.
In Closing
There you have it; listed according to age, Royal Caribbean Ships in all their glory! In short, the Royal Caribbean’s newest ship is the Wonder of the Seas, whereas the Royal Caribbean’s oldest ship is the Grandeur of the Seas.
The Royal Caribbean’s newest ships are more popular with the younger generation due to the unimaginable amount of luxurious facilities and amenities on board. Contrarily, the older ships tend to attract a more mature crowd with their classic atmosphere.
Also, be sure to keep your eyes open for all the magnificent Royal Caribbean ships planned to debut soon!
In 2023, Icon of the Seas will debut. This will be an Icon class ship and the first LNG-powered Project Icon of Royal Caribbean.
The sixth Oasis class ship of Royal Caribbean is expected to debut in 2024. It will be called Utopia of the Seas and earn its title as the biggest cruise ship that has ever been built.
Two other Icon class cruise ships have already been ordered by Royal Caribbean and are expected to be done in 2025 and -26.
