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All about the Royal Caribbean Voyager of the Seas

Royal Caribbean Voyager of the Seas cruise ship

The Royal Caribbean Voyager of the Seas was built in 1999. It was renovated in 2019. It's considered a medium size ship. Coming in at 1,020 ft long and 157 ft wide, it's roughly the length of 2.8 football fields, as wide as 3 tractor trailers, and the same height as a 14-story building.

The Voyager of the Seas can hold 3,602 based on double occupancy (two people per room) and more when you take into account 3rd and 4th passengers. When you compare the total tonnage of the ship to the number of passengers, the Voyager of the Seas has a space ratio of 38. Depending on the ship, this number can range from 30 to 52 (with a bigger number meaning more space per person) so this ship's space-to-person ratio is about average.

The Voyager of the Seas is one of five Voyager-class ships currently sailing with Royal Caribbean. The Voyager-class ships were the first to introduce the Royal Promenade, a large central hub that runs through the middle of the ship, offering shopping, restaurants, bars, and activities. It also saw the introduction of the Studio B Ice Skating Rink and a climbing wall onboard. The Voyager of the Seas is very similar to its sister-ships; Explorer of the Seas, Adventure of the Seas, Navigator of the Seas and Mariner of the Seas, although each ship may have some differences.

Voyager of the Seas Restaurants

Chefs Table on the Royal Caribbean Voyager of the Seas

Food is a big part of any cruise, and there will plenty on the Royal Caribbean Voyager of the Seas. You have 8 different dining options to choose from. Of those options, 3 are complementary, or included with your cruise fare. The other 5 options have an additional fee. Some of those options are a set price and some have a la cart menu pricing. Only 38% of the dining options are included meaning you might spend more while on the ship due to the additional fees.

Voyager of the Seas Bars and Drinks

Royal Caribbean's Sky Bar

Royal Caribbean Voyager of the Seas has 10 different bars and lounges where you can enjoy a beer or cocktail. It also has 1 other bars that are available for select guests.

Alcohol is not included in the base price of this cruise ship. To see if you would save money with a drink package, try our Drink Package Calculator.

Royal Caribbean also serves the Coca-cola family of products. That means Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite and Barqs Root Beer, although the selection can vary by ship. Most Royal Caribbean ships also have Coke Freestyle machines where you can make 100 different flavor combinations.

Pools and Hot Tubs on Voyager of the Seas

The main pools, 2 hot tubs, and giant movie screen on Royal Caribbeans Voyager of the Seas

Nothing beats relaxing by a pool with a nice drink in hand as you feel the fresh sea breeze pass by you. The problem is that with thousands of people on a ship, there's not always room. If you want to spend all day in a pool, a cruise might not be the right choice. You would have a much better bet choosing a resort with a huge pool complex. That being said, a quick dip in the pool can be nice on a hot day.

The Royal Caribbean Voyager of the Seas has a total of 3 pools and 6 hot tubs.

Tired of loud kids and splashing? 1 of the pools and 2 of the hot tubs are adults only.

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Cruise Coloring and Activity Books for Kids Get your kids ready for their cruise or keep them entertained while on board with our custom made coloring and activity books. These are the Royal Caribbean editions with places like Studio B and Sorrento's featured.

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Voyager of the Seas Features

There are quite a few things to do on the Voyager of the Seas. These are the main amenities that are available. Some are included in the cost of the cruise, while others have an additional charge.

Cruise Costs

Royal Caribbean is a mainstream cruise line. Mainstream cruise lines cater to a variety of guests, hoping to provide something for everyone. These typically cost about $100 - $350 per person per day.

Cruise pricing is dynamic and varies for each specific sailing based on factors such as departure point, ports of call, and time of year.

Voyager of the Seas Onboard Costs

Another way to gauge the cost of a cruise is to consider how much you'll spend on board. Even though a lot is included in the base cruise fare, you may still spend money on things like spa treatments, specialty dining, drinks, and excursions. In addition, guests can also have to pay for things like gratuities and tips.

Typically guests can expect to spend about 25 - 40% of the cost of the cruise on onboard expenses. In other words, if the cruise fare is $1,000 per person, you might spend between $250 and $400 on extra expenses.

The table below will help you understand what you might spend onboard a Royal Caribbean ship.

Royal Caribbean uses dynamic pricing, which means the pricing for many things will vary per sailing. The daily gratuities and tip are consistent across the fleet, but the pricing for the drink package, internet, and excursions will change. The only way to know your price is to consult the Royal Caribbean cruise planner once you're booked.

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First Look: Royal Caribbean’s Refreshed Voyager of the Seas

First Look: Royal Caribbean’s Refreshed Voyager of the Seas

The updated Voyager of the Seas will reenter service this November, sailing South Pacific cruises. Photo: Royal Caribbean. 

Royal Caribbean has set the fourth ship in its Royal Amplified fleet modernization: Voyager of the Seas.

Royal Amplified is Royal Caribbean’s program, unveiled last year, that promised to deliver the next wave of cruising through a $1 billion investment that would propel the cruise line to new ports with improved ships.

Voyager of the Seas, which was originally launched in 1998, will undergo a $91 million refresh that will see new features, including a redesigned top deck and family spaces, before it reenters service in the South Pacific in October 2019.

Top deck and family additions  The refurb includes the addition of some Royal Caribbean staples on Voyager’s top deck, including waterslides at the Perfect Storm, giving the ship a lineup that offers the FlowRider Surf simulator, rock-climbing wall, mini-golf, and the Perfect Storm for its top deck activities.

Royal Caribbean is also adding a number of family options, including its glow-in-the-dark Battle for Planet Z laser tag, which takes place in the ship’s Studio B. 

Voyager will come back into service with a top-to-bottom redesign of its kid and teen clubs.  Adventure Ocean will be rebuilt with a new layout that will allow the cruise line to offer a free-play approach, and the ship’s teen club will get a new outdoor deck. And, for the first time on Voyager, a nursery for babies and tots will be installed.

Spa and room updates Royal Caribbean is moving its Vitality Spa and Fitness Center, which will be updated for Voyager, to the aft of the ship. Aside from its standard fitness offerings, the spa will also offer a menu of treatments and services, including massages, acupuncture, manicures, fitness classes, and personal training.

Voyager will also get 72 new inside and balcony cabins, and two lounges, for its loyalty program and suite guests — a Suite Lounge and outdoor area for guests in Grand Suites and above, and the Diamond Lounge for members of its Crown & Anchor Society program.

All guests on Voyager will have access to Royal’s mobile app when the ship reenters service. The app gives guests the option of checking in online before their sailing, along with tools to plan activities and excursions, book and manage dining, and check onboard expenses.

Beginning Oct. 21, Voyager will set sail on a series of 3- to 5-night Southeast Asia cruises from Singapore. It will then reposition to Sydney Australia, to sail 9- to 12-night South Pacific cruises starting on Nov. 30.

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Royal Caribbean Ships by Age – Newest to Oldest

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Royal Caribbean will have 28 cruise ships by the end of 2024, with two more already on order. With new ships launching so often, it can be tricky to keep track of which is the newest Royal Caribbean ship.

Knowing the age of each of the ships is important because some of the Royal Caribbean International ships are over 25 years old, and so they offer a very different experience from the newest and biggest Royal Caribbean ships .

Oasis of the Seas in Port Canaveral

While it’s true that Royal Caribbean’s ships are each refurbished every three to five years, there’s still quite a stark difference between the oldest and newest ships. It’s not just that the decor is dated, the newer ships have some incredible technology and facilities that the old ones don’t.

So, read on for a list of Royal Caribbean ships from newest to oldest.

List of Royal Caribbean Cruise Ships By Age

This table shows all Royal Caribbean cruise ships from newest to oldest as well as when what class of ship they are.

Note that Star of the Seas and Utopia of the Seas are yet to make their maiden voyages.

Detailed Breakdown of Royal Caribbean Ships By Age

The newest additions to the royal caribbean fleet.

These are the newest Royal Caribbean ships that are sailing in 2024…

1. Icon of the Seas

Icon of the Seas

  • Launches:  2024
  • Class: Icon
  • Guest capacity: 7,600

Debuting in January 2024, Icon of the Seas is the largest ship in the Royal Caribbean fleet, and it opened for bookings in October 2022.

Icon of the Seas is the first ship in the new Icon class and with a gross tonnage of 250,800 GT and a maximum guest occupancy of 7,600 – this ship is significantly larger than the previous biggest ship in the world, Wonder of the Seas .

Icon has eight neighbourhoods, with each hosting some incredible attractions. The six waterslides each break records , including the tallest ship at sea, the first open free-fall slide, and the first mat-racing duo slides on a cruise ship.

Plus there’s the thrilling Crown’s Edge skywalk/rope course/thrill ride hybrid that sees guests swing out over the sea.

With 28 different accommodation options, 15 restaurants , a wealth of bars and lounges , stunning live entertainment venues and so much more, Icon is a spectacular ship in every sense, bringing together the best of the Oasis-class and Quantum-class ships and adding even more.

2. Wonder of the Seas

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  • Launched:  2022
  • Class: Oasis
  • Guest capacity: 6,988

Launched in March 2022, Royal Caribbean’s newest Oasis-Class ship is Wonder of the Seas. The fifth Oasis-class ship in Royal Caribbean’s fleet, Wonder of the Seas was previously the biggest cruise ship in the world .

With a building cost of $1,350,000,000 , this mega-ship has everything you could want, with eight distinct neighbourhoods including the new and exclusive Suite Neighbourhood.

Wonder of the Seas features the brand new Wonder Playscape – an underwater world with slides, games and climbing walls that will keep your kids entertained all day long. The ship also has plenty of Royal Caribbean favourites like the FlowRider surfing simulator and the Ultimate Abyss slide.

Sailing in the Mediterranean from Barcelona and Rome as well as the Caribbean from Port Canaveral in Florida, Wonder of the Seas is one of the best ships that Royal Caribbean has to offer so far.

3. Odyssey of the Seas

Odyssey of the Seas

  • Launched:  2021
  • Class: Quantum-Ultra
  • Guest capacity: 4,819

Launched in July 2021, Odyssey of the Seas is a Quantum-ultra class ship offering adventures in the Mediterranean from Rome as well as the Caribbean from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She is the first and only Quantum-ultra class ship to sail from the US.

A little different from what’s gone before, Odyssey of the Seas featured a totally reimagined pool deck. Although Quantum-ultra class ships are slightly smaller than the Oasis-class, you’ll find so much to do on board with the SkyPad trampolines, RipCord skydiving simulator, the North Star observation pod and a 4D virtual reality adventure zone to name but a few.

Royal Caribbean Ships from the 2010s

The next ships are all fairly new, being launched between 2010 and 2019…

4. Spectrum of the Seas

Spectrum of the Seas

  • Launched:  2019
  • Guest capacity: 5,622

Launched in April 2019, Spectrum of the Seas was designed with Chinese guests in mind, so unless you want your fellow passengers to be mostly from Asia, then this might not be the ship for you. The primary language on board is Mandarin and signage is in simplified Chinese, followed by English.

Sailing from Shanghai and Singapore, Spectrum of the Seas offers mostly short cruises to Malaysia and Thailand as well as some week-long cruises to Japan.

The first ship in Royal Caribbean’s Quantum Ultra Class, Spectrum of the Seas doesn’t actually offer much of an upgrade from the previous Quantum-class ships like Anthem of the Seas . It seems that this is the reason why this class was given the name Quantum Ultra , rather than a whole new name.

5. Symphony of the Seas

Symphony of the Seas

  • Launched:  2017
  • Guest capacity: 6,680

Symphony of the Seas is an Oasis-class ship that was launched in June 2017. The world’s biggest cruise ship before Wonder of the Seas came along in 2022, Symphony of the Seas offers a whole host of activities to enjoy at sea.

The first ship to feature Royal Caribbean’s Ultimate Family Suite and glow-in-the-dark laser tag , Symphony of the Seas also has many Oasis-class favourites like the ten-storey Ultimate Abyss slide and twin FlowRiders.

Symphony of the Seas sails from Miami, Florida calling at Royal Caribbean’s private island Perfect Day at Cococay, where you can chill or enjoy thrilling activities.

6. Harmony of the Seas

Harmony of the Seas

  • Launched:  2016
  • Guest capacity: 6,687

Harmony of the Seas was the first Oasis-class ship to launch in six years, and for a short while she held the title of the largest ship at sea – until her sister Symphony launched a year later.

While many of the features on Harmony of the Seas had been seen before, some – such as Jamie’s Italian and Wonderland – had only been available on Quantum-class ships before this.

Harmony of the Seas was also the first ship in the fleet to feature the Ultimate Abyss, the tallest (at the time) slide at sea.

7. Ovation of the Seas

Ovation of the Seas

  • Class: Quantum
  • Guest capacity: 4,905

Ovation of the Seas was the third Quantum-class ship, and the last before the introduction of the Quantum Ultra class. She shares many of the same popular features as her sister ships, such as the Bionic Bar and the North Star.

She’s also one of the few modern Royal Caribbean ships to offer something different to the usual Caribbean or Mediterranean itineraries – she sails from Seattle during the summer, often to Alaska, and then for the rest of the year it switches to the southern hemisphere summer from Sydney.

8. Anthem of the Seas

Anthem of the Seas

  • Launched:  2015

Anthem of the Seas is almost identical to her sister ship Quantum, with no real differentiating features. However, that’s not a bad thing – Quantum was well received, and having a sister ship that was the same just opened up more opportunities for people to experience the Quantum Class.

What was exciting – for British cruisers, anyway – was the plan for Anthem of the Seas to homeport in Southampton for the summer season, which she still does. She’s the biggest Royal Caribbean cruise ship to sail out of the UK.

9. Quantum of the Seas

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  • Launched:  2014

Quantum of the Seas was an exciting new development for Royal Caribbean, and she was also interesting because she was the first ship in almost 10 years to be launched by the cruise line without the intention of making the next biggest ship in the fleet (or, indeed, the world).

Instead, Quantum of the Seas was themed around technology, with a real focus on the contemporary. She also introduced new fun features such as Ripcord by iFly skydiving simulator.

10. Allure of the Seas

Allure of the Seas

  • Launched:  2010
  • Guest capacity: 6,780

Just a year after her sister ship launched, Allure of the Seas entered service and became not only the largest ship in the Royal Caribbean fleet, but the largest in the world – a title she would hold for six years.

She was due to get a massive upgrade to add features such as the Ultimate Abyss slide and Perfect Storm waterslides, but that was cancelled due to the global shutdown. There are rumours that she may yet be upgraded now that cruising is back to normal.

Allure of the Seas sails out of Orlando and Miami on Bahamas cruises, typically for 3 or 4 nights.

Suggested read: Allure of the Seas Vs Oasis of the Seas

Royal Caribbean Ships from the 2000s

These Royal Caribbean ships are all a little older, being built between 2000 and 2010. They still offer a great experience.

11. Oasis of the Seas

Oasis of the Seas

  • Launched:  2009

Oasis of the Seas was a true statement ship for Royal Caribbean. When the cruise line set out to make the biggest ship in the world, it didn’t just set the record by a small margin. Instead, it completely redefined what a cruise ship could be, and essentially created the idea of a “super-ship”.

So much of what we associate with modern Royal Caribbean debuted on Oasis of the Seas, including the zip-line, the Central Park area , and even just the concept of different neighbourhoods onboard.

Oasis of the Seas offers Caribbean cruises during the winter months, but then sails around the Mediterranean in summer, from Barcelona and Rome.

12. Independence of the Seas

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  • Launched:  2008
  • Class: Freedom
  • Guest capacity: 4,560

The last of the Freedom-class ships to launch, Independence of the Seas has always been a popular ship in the fleet. This was especially so with British cruisers, as before Anthem of the Seas took over, Independence of the Seas was THE Royal Caribbean ship for cruises out of Southampton.

She’s now made Miami her year-round home, offering cruises around the Bahamas and both sides of the Caribbean. Popular features include the Playmakers Sports Bar, and the Flowrider surf simulator.

13. Liberty of the Seas

Liberty of the Seas navigating the ocean

  • Launched:  2007
  • Guest capacity: 4,960

When Liberty of the Seas launched in 2007, she was the biggest ship in the world. She also has a much higher capacity than her sister ship Freedom of the Seas, almost being one of the first ships to allow up to 5,000 passengers.

While she was another ship to have her Amplification postponed she has still been well maintained and she remains a popular ship with loyal passengers.

As well as Caribbean and Bahamas cruises from Fort Lauderdale, she also offers cruises to Canada & New England from Cape Liberty in New Jersey.

14. Freedom of the Seas

Freedom of the Seas cruising the ocean

  • Launched:  2006
  • Guest capacity: 4,515

Freedom of the Seas was a mightily impressive ship when she launched, becoming the largest ever passenger ship to be built – taking the title from Cunard’s Queen Mary 2.

She is packed with great features, but perhaps most notable is the FlowRider surf simulator , which debuted on the ship. It’s been added to every Royal Caribbean ship since, and retrofitted to some older ones too.

Freedom of the Seas sails out of both Miami and Fort Lauderdale, and offers cruises on both sides of the Caribbean, including some shorter itineraries and some week-long sailings.

15. Jewel of the Seas

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  • Launched:  2004
  • Class: Radiance
  • Guest capacity: 2,702

Jewel of the Seas was the last of the Radiance-class ships to launch, and arguably the last mid-sized ship to ever be built for the cruise line.

She still has plenty of exciting things to do onboard, including the Royal Theater, the climbing wall, the sports court, the arcade and more.

Jewel of the Seas offers a range of itineraries, including short Greece cruises from Haifa, and Caribbean cruises from Galveston and San Juan.

16. Mariner of the Seas

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  • Launched:  2003
  • Class: Voyager
  • Guest capacity: 4,000

The Mariner of the Seas was already a fun-packed ship when she first launched over 20 years ago, but her Amplification since has seen even more awesome features added. Guests can enjoy duelling waterslides, the FlowRider surf simulator, or a relaxed meal in Jamie’s Italian.

Mariner of the Seas now offers cruises to the Caribbean, spending some time homeported in Galveston and the rest of the year sailing from Port Canaveral.

17. Serenade of the Seas

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  • Guest capacity: 2,476

Serenade of the Seas was the third Radiance-class ship for Royal Caribbean, and she shared a lot of the same features as her sister ships. Guests can enjoy great food at a range of restaurants, plenty of fun activities including sports and spa treatments, and fantastic live entertainment.

She offers the Ultimate World Cruise , including segment sailings all around the world. The rest of the year, she sails around the Caribbean from Tampa.

18. Navigator of the Seas

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  • Launched:  2002

Navigator of the Seas was a well-loved cruise ship for many years following her launch in 2002, but she got a whole new lease of life after her Amplification in 2019. Now guests can enjoy thrilling waterslides, the surf simulator, and some great restaurants including Hooked Seafood and Jonny Rockets Express.

Navigator of the Seas is based on the west coast of the US all year round, sailing to Mexico from Los Angeles.

19. Brilliance of the Seas

The Brilliance of the Seas

  • Guest capacity: 2,543

The Brilliance of the Seas was the second Radiance-class ship to launch, with many similar features to her sister the Radiance of the Seas. She’s a great ship for relaxing, with lots of tranquil spots including the Solarium, and some wonderful restaurants too.

The main highlight of Brilliance of the Seas is the itineraries – cruise the Caribbean from New Orleans or see Alaska from Vancouver. You can also cruise to Hawaii , or sail around Australia from Sydney.

20. Adventure of the Seas

The Adventure of the Seas

  • Launched:  2001
  • Guest capacity: 3,807

Adventure of the Seas is another ship that was due to be Amplified, before that was postponed due to the shutdown. However, she has been well-maintained with her smaller updates since she launched in 2001, and she has plenty of great dining options and both daytime and evening activities to enjoy.

She has been used on both sides of the Atlantic previously, but she is now due to sail the Caribbean primarily from Port Canaveral.

21. Radiance of the Seas

Radiance of the Seas cruising the ocean

  • Guest capacity: 2,466

Radiance of the Seas was something of a departure from Royal Caribbean. While the Voyager-class ships were immensely popular, the cruise line believed there was still a market for the smaller ‘mid-sized’ ships, and so created the Radiance Class.

Radiance of the Seas doesn’t have as many bells and whistles as larger ships in the fleet, and is instead more aimed at adults who was some fun, but a lot of relaxation too. She sails both to the Caribbean and to Alaska, with various departure ports to choose from.

22. Explorer of the Seas

Explorer of the Seas in action

  • Launched:  2000
  • Guest capacity: 4,290

Explorer of the Seas very much picked up where Voyager of the Seas left off, offering guests a wealth of exciting activities onboard a packed ship. She’s since had the FlowRider added, although her bigger Amplification upgrade was another that was postponed and has yet to be carried out.

During the winter months, Explorer of the Seas offers Caribbean itineraries similar to many other ships in the fleet – her base is Miami. In the summer, she sails around the Greek Isles from Ravenna.

The Oldest Royal Caribbean Ships

These ships were launched in the 1990s. They tend to be the smallest ships and have fewer facilities than the newer ships.

23. Voyager of the Seas

Voyager of the cruising the ocean

  • Launched:  1999
  • Guest capacity: 4,269

Voyager of the Seas was a bold new ship for Royal Caribbean when she launched just before the turn of the millennium. For the first time, it gave the cruise line the largest cruise ship in the world, with loads of exciting things to enjoy onboard. And these have been enhanced even further with the Amplification in 2019, twenty years after her debut.

She now offers Caribbean sailings from either Galveston or Port Canaveral, with mainly short breaks available.

24. Vision of the Seas

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  • Launched:  1998
  • Class: Vision
  • Guest capacity: 2,514

The last ship to launch in the Vision Class was also the one to share its name. Vision of the Seas may be the last ship to be built for Royal Caribbean before the focus switched to much larger vessels, but she still offers a great experience, including a variety of food options and some great live entertainment.

Now, Vision of the Seas sails out of Baltimore, offering cruises to the Bahamas and to Canada/New England.

25. Enchantment of the Seas

The Enchantment of the Seas

  • Launched:  1997
  • Guest capacity: 2,730

The third of the Vision-class ships, Enchantment of the Seas is another where the focus is on a quieter experience compared to the larger ships in the fleet, but still with great quality entertainment at night and a good choice of food.

During winter, she sails around the Caribbean from Tampa, but she’s another ship that crosses the Atlantic for the summer season, with a variety of Mediterranean cruises from Ravenna, Barcelona, and Athens.

26. Rhapsody of the Seas

The Rhapsody of the Seas cruising the ocean

  • Guest capacity: 2,416

Rhapsody of the Seas was the second ship in the Vision class, following on from Grandeur of the Seas. It doesn’t have all the exciting and colourful features that later ships in the fleet may have, but it does have good-quality kids’ clubs and plenty of space for adults to unwind.

She offers cruises mainly around the southern Caribbean, including departures from Colon in Panama, and Cartagena in Colombia.

27. Grandeur of the Seas

Grandeur of the Seas on the ocean

  • Launched:  1996
  • Guest capacity: 2,440

The oldest and smallest ship in the Royal Caribbean fleet , Grandeur of the Seas has been sailing for over 25 years. The experience onboard is very different to what you’d get on the newest ships, but she still has a loyal fanbase and is great for anyone who wants the quieter side of the Royal Caribbean experience, including the food and the dedication to quality live entertainment.

Grandeur of the Seas primarily cruises around the Caribbean from different ports in Florida, although there are also cruises from Boston to explore Canada.

The Next Royal Caribbean Ships To Launch

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1. Utopia of the Seas

Oasis-class ship rendering

  • Guest capacity: 6,788

Following on from the success of Oasis-class ships such as Oasis of the Seas which was launched in 2009 right up to Wonder of the Seas in 2022, Royal Caribbean will launch a sixth Oasis-class ship in 2024.

The agreement to build a sixth Oasis-class ship was signed on 18th February 2019. Originally, the ship was scheduled to be delivered in late 2023, but the date has been put back around 12 months due to the effects of the global pause.

Launching in May 2024, Utopia of the Seas is set to be almost identical to Royal Caribbean’s latest ship, Wonder of the Seas.

Suggested read: Utopia of the Seas vs Icon of the Seas

2. Star of the Seas

Royal Caribbean Star of the Seas

  • Launches:  2025

Following on from the launch of the first Icon-class ship in 2024, Royal Caribbean will launch a second Icon-class ship in 2025 – Star of the Seas .

As is usually the case with sister ships within a class, it’s expected that these ships will be very similar. There will probably, however, be some slight changes such as different restaurants and bars and different shows in the theatre.

The agreement to build the second Icon-class ship was signed on 10th October 2016, at the same time as the agreement for the first ship, Icon of the Seas. At the time of signing, the two ships were set to be delivered in the second quarters of 2022 and 2024, although construction of new ships has since been pushed back by 12 to 18 months.

3. Unnamed Icon-Class Ship

next Royal Caribbean ship is unnamed

  • Launches:  2026

Royal Caribbean has plans to build at least three Icon-class ships, with the third scheduled to launch in 2026.

The agreement to build a third Icon-class ship was signed on 2nd July 2019. At the time, it was contingent on financing, so with everything that’s happened, we can’t be 100% sure that this ship will arrive in 2026. That said, the future does certainly look bright for the cruise industry right now.

4. Unnamed Oasis-Class Ship

  • Launches:  2028
  • Guest capacity: TBC

In early 2024, it was announced that a new Oasis-class ship would launch in 2028. This surprised many, as it was expected that Utopia of the Seas would be the final one as the cruise line moved towards building Icon-classs ships.

We know very little so far but I’ll keep you updated.

What Makes the Newer Royal Caribbean Ships Stand Out?

There are several differences between the older and newer ships in the Royal Caribbean fleet. Let’s take a closer look at each of these…

Royal Caribbean ships have increased in size as time has passed with the newer ships being much larger and with the capacity for more passengers compared to older ships.

Icon of the Seas

Icon of the Seas has a gross tonnage of 250,800, which makes her almost 3.5 times as large as Grandeur of the Seas with a gross tonnage of 73,817.

Read more: Royal Caribbean ships by size

Newer Royal Caribbean ships have an incredible array of facilities onboard with amenities like water slides, zip lines, skydiving simulators, virtual reality trampolines, escape room games and bumper cars.

Harmony of the Seas Royal Caribbean ship

You won’t find any of these things on the older ships. However, every Royal Caribbean ship does have swimming pools, a rock-climbing wall, an arcade and a kids’ club.

Read more: The best Royal Caribbean ships for kids

Destinations

Each cruise ship sails out of one or two ports. In many cases, the ships are based in Europe in the summer and the Caribbean in the winter.

Many cruise ports have a limit as to the size of the ships they can accommodate. For this reason, Royal Caribbean uses its smaller, older ships to visit destinations that are not accessible to mega-ships.

Cruise ships at Coco Cay

Itineraries on smaller, older cruise ships are often more port-intensive with fewer sea days. With the newer ships, the ship itself is often the attraction rather than the ports of call, so you may have more days at sea.

Demographic

As the newer Royal Caribbean ships have so much to do on board, they tend to attract a younger crowd of families with children and younger couples. Older ships tend to be more popular with older couples and retired people.

If you cruise on one of the newer ships in the school holidays, there will be almost as many kids as there are adults.

my family on a Royal Caribbean cruise

The atmosphere on board the oldest and newest Royal Caribbean ships is somewhat different. This is in part down to the passengers, as older ships tend to attract fewer children and an older, more relaxed crowd. You probably won’t find the nightclub to be pumping late into the night as it will be on a new ship.

Also, the decor of the newer ships will be much more modern. Royal Caribbean cruise ships are refurbished every three years, so the oldest ships are always in good condition, but the decor may look a little dated in some places in comparison.

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The older Royal Caribbean cruise ships are much cheaper than the newer ones. Frequent cruisers are always excited to try the next new ship, so cruises on brand-new ships are priced at a premium to reflect the demand for them.

If you’re cruising on a tight budget, you can save a lot by choosing one of the older ships.

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So, are the new Royal Caribbean ships better than the older ones? Well, to find that out you can take a look at the reviews…

To make that easier for you, I combined all of the reviews from the major review sites and Ranked the Royal Caribbean Ships From Best To Worst according to their review scores.

Royal Caribbean FAQs

There are currently 27 ships in the Royal Caribbean fleet. The newest, Icon of the Seas, set sail in January 2024. There are currently three more ships planned over the next five years, two of which will be in the new Icon Class.

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Royal Caribbean ships fall into the Vision Class, the Voyager Class, the Radiance Class, the Freedom Class, the Oasis Class, the Icon Class and the Quantum Class, including Quantum Ultra. Icon Class ships are the largest and the newest.

The nicest Royal Caribbean cruise ship depends on what you’re looking for. The newest and therefore most modern is Icon of the Seas, launching in 2024 as the first Icon-class cruise ship. This is the biggest cruise ship in the world.

Royal Caribbean does not have an official motto. For a number of years, they used the marketing slogan “Where Extraordinary Happens” but this was purely an advertising campaign and not the official motto of the company.

Royal Caribbean is known for being one of the most innovative cruise lines, with some of the world’s largest ships. Royal Caribbean is a family-friendly cruise line, with new facilities that use technology to give adults and children amazing experiences.

Royal Caribbean ships all fly under the flag of the Bahamas where the ships are registered. Other cruise lines in the Royal Caribbean Group are flagged under the Malta flag. The headquarters of Royal Caribbean is in Miami.

To Conclude

With new ships launched every year, it can be hard to keep up with Royal Caribbean’s newest cruise ships. But, if you want to experience the latest in cruising innovation on these exciting new ships, then I can certainly see the attraction of picking the newest ship there is.

After all, that’s exactly what I did when I booked my first-ever cruise for our honeymoon on Allure of the Seas back in 2013. At the time, that was the newest Royal Caribbean ship, and it’s the ship that started a lifetime of cruise addiction for me.

Of course, the older ships have a lot to offer too, and the price can certainly be very attractive if you compare them side by side.

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Royal Caribbean cruise ships from newest to oldest — a complete list

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What's the newest Royal Caribbean cruise ship? It might seem like a strange question to ask, but it's something that matters if you're in the market for a Royal Caribbean cruise.

The newest Royal Caribbean ship is typically also the Royal Caribbean ship with the most bells and whistles and the most up-to-date cabins, restaurants, bars and attractions. It's what you want if you want the latest and greatest in a vessel for your Royal Caribbean cruise vacation.

Right now, the newest Royal Caribbean cruise ship is Icon of the Seas , which is just debuting in January . It's the first of a new class of vessels for the line.

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Other relatively new Royal Caribbean ships include Wonder of the Seas, Odyssey of the Seas, Spectrum of the Seas and Symphony of the Seas. All began sailing in the last six years.

In all, Royal Caribbean operates 27 cruise vessels. On average, the line comes out without about one new ship a year, and it typically keeps vessels in its fleet for around 20 to 30 years before retiring them from the fleet. The oldest Royal Caribbean ship, Grandeur of the Seas, is 27 years old.

In general, Royal Caribbean's newest ships are far bigger and much more amenity-packed than its older ships. If you crave a lot of activities in a Royal Caribbean cruise vacation, you'll want to stick to vessels built in the last 15 or so years.

Related: The 6 types of Royal Caribbean ships, explained

Royal Caribbean's oldest cruise ships — those built in the 1990s and early 2000s — in many cases are half to a third the size of the line's newest vessels and have far fewer venues on board. Still, even these smaller ships offer a lot of attractions as compared to many vessels at competing lines.

Royal Caribbean is known for bustling, activity-packed ships across its fleet.

Here, every Royal Caribbean ship currently in operation is ranked from newest to oldest:

1. Icon of the Seas (2024)

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Icon of the Seas is the belle of the ball at Royal Caribbean — the line's newest and most state-of-the-art ship. It's also the biggest ship in the Royal Caribbean fleet and, indeed, the biggest ship ever built by any line.

Icon of the Seas is the first of a new class of vessels at Royal Caribbean called the Icon Class that will be rolling out over the next few years . Royal Caribbean has initially ordered three of the vessels but could add more ships to the series down the road.

Maiden voyage: 2024 Size: 250,800 gross tons Passenger capacity : 5,610

2. Wonder of the Seas (2022)

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Maiden voyage: 2022 Size: 235,600 gross tons Passenger capacity : 5,734

Wonder of the Seas was the world's biggest cruise ship until the arrival of Icon of the Seas, and it remains one of the biggest ships ever built by any line.

Wonder of the Seas is the fifth vessel in Royal Caribbean's much-ballyhooed Oasis Class series of vessels — the world's largest ships from the time they began debuting in 2009 until the arrival of Icon of the Seas early this year.

3. Odyssey of the Seas (2022)

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Maiden voyage : 2022 Size: 167,704 gross tons Passenger capacity: 4,284

Odyssey of the Seas is the newest of Royal Caribbean's five Quantum Class ships. The five-ship series debuted in 2014 with the unveiling of Quantum of the Seas and is the newest class of ship in the Royal Caribbean fleet (until the arrival of the Icon Class of ships in January).

4. Spectrum of the Seas (2019)

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Maiden voyage: 2019 Size: 169,379 gross tons Passenger capacity: 4,246

Spectrum of the Seas is the fourth vessel in Royal Caribbean's Quantum Class series and has traditionally sailed in Asia, often on cruises aimed at the Asian market.

Like all Quantum Class ships, Spectrum of the Seas features an iFly skydiving simulator, a SeaPlex entertainment complex with bumper cars and other amusements and an unusual attraction called North Star that takes passengers into the air in a suspended pod.

5. Symphony of the Seas (2018)

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Maiden voyage: 2018 Size: 228,081 gross tons Passenger capacity: 5,518

Symphony of the Seas is the world's third largest cruise ship, just a tad smaller than its newer sister Wonder of the Seas and the recently unveiled Icon of the Seas. Like Wonder of the Seas, it's part of the groundbreaking Oasis Class of ships that began debuting in 2009 (it's the fourth in the series).

Like all Oasis Class ships, Symphony of the Seas is broken up into multiple neighborhoods for cruising fun, including a Central Park neighborhood full of eateries, bars and shops that runs down the middle of the ship and is open to the sky.

6. Harmony of the Seas (2016)

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Maiden voyage: 2016 Size: 226,963 gross tons Passenger capacity: 5,479

Unveiled in 2016, Harmony of the Seas was the third vessel in Royal Caribbean's Oasis Class series and the biggest ship in the world at the time of its debut (it's since been eclipsed by its slightly bigger sisters Symphony of the Seas and Wonder of the Seas as well as the new Icon of the Seas).

The ship was the first in the Oasis Class to have a sprawling water park area known as Perfect Storm and the 10-story-high dry slide attraction Ultimate Abyss.

7. Ovation of the Seas (2016)

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Maiden voyage: 2016 Size: 168,666 gross tons Passenger capacity: 4,180

Ovation of the Seas is the third vessel in Royal Caribbean's Quantum Class of ships. In recent years, it has mostly sailed in Australia and Alaska.

Like its Quantum Class sisters, Ovation of the Seas is filled with amusements such as an iFly skydiving simulator, a SeaPlex entertainment complex with bumper cars and a North Star ride that takes passengers into the air in a suspended pod.

8. Anthem of the Seas (2015)

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Maiden voyage: 2015 Size: 168,666 gross tons Passenger capacity: 4,180

Anthem of the Seas is one of Royal Caribbean's five Quantum Class vessels (it was the second ship in the series). It currently splits its time between New York City (where it spends the winter, sailing to New England, the Bahamas and the Caribbean) and Southampton, England. It sails voyages out of the latter home port during the summers.

For the winter of 2024-2025, Anthem of the Seas is scheduled to move to Singapore for Asia sailings.

9. Quantum of the Seas (2014)

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Maiden voyage: 2014 Size: 168,666 gross tons Passenger capacity: 4,180

Quantum of the Seas was the original Quantum Class vessel for Royal Caribbean, and it thus kicked off a new era for the line.

The 4,180-passenger ship notably was the first in the world with a Bionic Bar — a bar with a robot making drinks (a concept since rolled out to several other Royal Caribbean ships). It was also the first cruise ship with an iFly skydiving simulator, a SeaPlex entertainment complex with bumper cars and a North Star ride that takes passengers into the air in a suspended pod.

10. Allure of the Seas (2010)

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Maiden voyage: 2010 Size: 225,282 gross tons Passenger capacity: 5,484

When Allure of the Seas debuted in 2010, it was the biggest ship in the world (by a hair) and is still one of the world's five biggest cruise vessels.

Allure of the Seas was the second ship in Royal Caribbean's Oasis Class series, and only the three newer vessels in the series are bigger than it.

Like all Oasis Class ships, Allure of the Seas features multiple neighborhoods, including the Coney Island-inspired Boardwalk with an AquaTheater for acrobatic and high diving shows, a carousel, an arcade, restaurants and sweet shops, and two rock-climbing walls looming above.

11. Oasis of the Seas (2009)

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Maiden voyage: 2009 Size: 226,838 gross tons Passenger capacity: 5,602

Oasis of the Seas was the cruise ship that changed the cruise world; a vessel so much bigger and with so many more attractions and venues when it debuted in 2009 that nobody who loved megaships wanted to be on any other vessel.

At the time of its debut, it was a stunning 40% bigger than any other cruise vessel on the planet.

Fourteen years after its debut, Oasis of the Seas remains one of the biggest ships on the planet, being just a tad smaller than its four Oasis Class sisters that have debuted in the years since it arrived. It's also eclipsed in size by the just unveiled Icon of the Seas.

12. Independence of the Seas (2008)

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Maiden voyage: 2008 Size: 154,407 gross tons Passenger capacity: 3,634

Independence of the Seas is the newest of three ships in Royal Caribbean's Freedom Class series.

Like other Freedom Class vessels, it's notably smaller than Royal Caribbean's giant Oasis Class ships, but it still is big enough to offer a lot when it comes to deck-top attractions, eateries, lounges and bars. The back of its top deck features a FlowRider surfing pool, a water park area with swirling waterslides and a rock-climbing wall.

13. Liberty of the Seas (2007)

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Maiden voyage: 2007 Size: 154,407 gross tons Passenger capacity: 3,798

Liberty of the Seas is the second of three ships in Royal Caribbean's Freedom Class series.

Like its newer sister Independence of the Seas, it's smaller than Royal Caribbean's giant Oasis Class ships but still is big enough to pack in a lot of options for cruisers. You'll find many deck-top attractions, eateries, lounges and bars across this vessel.

14. Freedom of the Seas (2006)

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Maiden voyage: 2006 Size: 156,271 gross tons Passenger capacity: 3,926

Freedom of the Seas was another groundbreaking ship for Royal Caribbean, the first in a three-ship series (the Freedom Class) that were the biggest ships in the world when they debuted.

While no longer in the Top 25 list of biggest ships (so many bigger ships have since debuted), Freedom of the Seas still offers a lot of onboard fun. It was, notably, the first Royal Caribbean ship to feature a FlowRider surfing simulator on its top decks — now a signature attraction for the line. It also boasts multiple pool areas, a water park, a miniature golf course and a rock climbing wall.

15. Jewel of the Seas (2004)

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Maiden voyage: 2004 Size: 90,090 gross tons Passenger capacity: 2,191

Jewel of the Seas is the newest of Royal Caribbean's four Radiance Class vessels, a series of ships that is significantly smaller than the line's newer Oasis Class and Quantum Class ships.

Indeed, at 90,090 tons, Radiance of the Seas and its three sisters are less than half the size of the massive Oasis Class ships.

Still, Radiance of the Seas has more than a half-dozen places to eat, including the main restaurant, casual buffet, steakhouse, Italian restaurant and Asian venue.

You'll also find three pools, whirlpools, a rock climbing wall, a miniature golf course, a sports court and an adults-only solarium. Inside, a theater, spa, casino and multiple bars and lounges keep passengers entertained.

16. Mariner of the Seas (2003)

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Maiden voyage: 2003 Size: 139,863 gross tons Passenger capacity: 4,000

Mariner of the Seas is the newest ship in Royal Caribbean's five-vessel Voyager Class series, which began debuting in 1999.

At the time of their debuts, the Voyager Class ships were the biggest cruise ships in the world (as is often the case with the new series of Royal Caribbean ships). But today, they are essentially midsize in the pantheon of Royal Caribbean vessels.

Still, Mariner of the Seas and its four Voyager Class sisters have many of Royal Caribbean's signature attractions, including rock climbing walls and ice skating rinks. In fact, the ships were the first at Royal Caribbean to have those attractions.

Voyager Class ships were also the first to feature a Royal Promenade with bars, cafes and shops in their interior. Each also has several specialty restaurants in addition to the main dining room and casual buffet; specialty restaurants include a version of Royal Caribbean's signature Chops Grille steakhouse and an Italian restaurant.

17. Serenade of the Seas (2003)

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Maiden voyage: 2003 Size: 90,090 gross tons Passenger capacity: 2,143

Serenade was the third ship to debut in Royal Caribbean's Radiance Class series, which rolled out in quick succession in the early 2000s.

Like other Radiance Class ships, it is significantly smaller than the line's newer Oasis Class and Quantum Class ships but still has a lot to offer, including more than a half-dozen places to eat, three pools, whirlpools, a rock climbing wall, a miniature golf course, a sports court and an adults-only solarium.

Like Jewel of the Seas, its interior venues include a theater, spa, casino and multiple bars and lounges.

18. Navigator of the Seas (2002)

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Maiden voyage: 2002 Size: 139,999 gross tons Passenger capacity: 3,388

Unveiled in 2002, Adventure of the Seas is the second newest vessel in Royal Caribbean's five-vessel Voyager Class series.

Like other Voyager Class ships, it is significantly smaller than Royal Caribbean's newer vessels but still offers many of the line's signature attractions, including a rock climbing wall, ice skating rink, and a Royal Promenade with bars, cafes and shops.

19. Brilliance of the Seas (2002)

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Maiden voyage: 2002 Size: 90,090 gross tons Passenger capacity: 2,142

Coming out just a year earlier than Serenade of the Seas, Brilliance of the Seas is an almost identical vessel.

Like Serenade of the Seas, it's a Radiance Class ship, and that means it's significantly smaller than the line's newer Oasis Class and Quantum Class ships. However, it is still loaded with venues, including more than a half-dozen places to eat, three pools, whirlpools, a rock climbing wall, a miniature golf course, a sports court and an adults-only solarium.

Like its Radiance Class sisters, its interior venues include a theater, spa, casino and multiple bars and lounges.

20. Adventure of the Seas (2001)

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Maiden voyage: 2001 Size: 137,276 gross tons Passenger capacity: 3,114

Adventure of the Seas is the third newest vessel in Royal Caribbean's five-vessel Voyager Class series.

21. Radiance of the Seas (2001)

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Maiden voyage: 2001 Size: 90,090 gross tons Passenger capacity: 2,143

Radiance of the Seas was the prototype vessel for Royal Caribbean's Radiance Class series, which debuted between 2001 and 2004.

Like the other ships in the series, it's significantly smaller than the line's newer Oasis Class and Quantum Class ships. However, it still is loaded with venues, including more than a half-dozen places to eat, three pools, whirlpools, a rock climbing wall, a miniature golf course, a sports court and an adults-only solarium.

In addition, its interior venues include a theater, spa, casino and multiple bars and lounges.

22. Explorer of the Seas (2000)

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Maiden voyage: 2000 Size: 137,308 gross tons Passenger capacity: 3,286

Unveiled in 2000, Explorer of the Seas was the second vessel in Royal Caribbean's five-vessel Voyager Class series.

Like the other four vessels in the series, it has many of Royal Caribbean's signature attractions despite being smaller than the Royal Caribbean ships that have debuted over the past 15 years. These include a rock climbing wall and ice skating rink as well as a Royal Promenade with bars, cafes and shops.

Explorer of the Seas also has several specialty restaurants in addition to the main dining room and casual buffet; specialty restaurants include a version of Royal Caribbean's signature Chops Grille steakhouse and an Italian restaurant.

23. Voyager of the Seas (1999)

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Maiden voyage: 1999 Size: 137,276 gross tons Passenger capacity: 3,602

Voyager of the Seas was the original Voyager Class ship, and at the time of its debut, it was the biggest cruise ship in the world.

Twenty-four years later, it isn't even one of the 50 biggest cruise ships in the world, the result of years of growth in the cruise industry that has seen far bigger vessels.

Still, Voyager of the Seas has many of Royal Caribbean's signature attractions, including a rock climbing wall and ice skating rink (two concepts it debuted). It was also the first Royal Caribbean ship with an interior Royal Promenade with bars, cafes and shops.

24. Vision of the Seas (1998)

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Maiden voyage: 1998 Size: 78,340 gross tons Passenger capacity : 2,050 passengers

Vision of the Seas is the newest of Royal Caribbean's Vision Class ships, which are the smallest ships in the Royal Caribbean fleet. Unlike most Royal Caribbean ships, they offer fewer onboard attractions and amenities than is typical for the line's vessels.

In general, Vision of the Seas and its three older Vision Class sisters appeal to cruisers looking for a more intimate experience on a cruise ship and cruisers who care more about the destinations they visit than the onboard attractions.

25. Enchantment of the Seas (1997)

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Maiden voyage: 1997 Size: 82,910 gross tons Passenger capacity: 2,252

Enchantment of the Seas is the third of four Vision Class vessels that began joining the Royal Caribbean fleet in 1996.

Like its sister ships, it's less than half the size of Royal Caribbean's newest, biggest ships and has far fewer onboard attractions and amenities.

Like Vision of the Seas, Enchantment of the Seas appeals to cruisers looking for a more intimate experience on a cruise ship.

26. Rhapsody of the Seas (1997)

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Maiden voyage : 1997 Size: 78,419 gross tons Passenger capacity: 1,998

Rhapsody of the Seas was the second vessel in Royal Caribbean's Vision Class of ships, which are the smallest ships in the Royal Caribbean fleet.

Like its sisters in the Vision Class, it offers fewer onboard attractions and amenities than are typical for the line's vessels.

27. Grandeur of the Seas (1996)

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Maiden voyage: 1996 Size: 73,817 gross tons Passenger capacity: 1,992

Grandeur of the Seas was the original Vision Class vessel in the Royal Caribbean fleet, and it's the smallest of the series, too. In fact, it's the smallest ship in the entire Royal Caribbean fleet.

Like its sisters in the Vision Class, Grandeur of the Seas offers relatively few onboard attractions and amenities — at least compared to newer Royal Caribbean ships.

What is the newest Royal Caribbean ship?

The newest Royal Caribbean cruise ship is Icon of the Seas. As noted above, it is just debuting in January, with its first sailing with paying passengers scheduled for Jan. 27.

Measuring 250,800 gross tons, Icon of the Seas is the biggest cruise ship ever built. It's also loaded with more restaurants, bars, showrooms and deck-top attractions than you'll find on any other ship at sea.

TPG got a sneak peek at Icon of the Seas in early January in advance of its first sailing with paying passengers. Don't miss our first stories live from the ship:

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What is the oldest Royal Caribbean ship?

The oldest Royal Caribbean cruise ship is Grandeur of the Seas. Unveiled way back in 1996, it's not just the oldest Royal Caribbean ship but the smallest Royal Caribbean ship — far smaller than the newest Royal Caribbean vessels. Measuring just 73,817 gross tons, it's just a third the size of Wonder of the Seas and has far fewer venues.

Except for a rock climbing wall, Grandeur of the Seas has none of the gee-whiz deck-top attractions found on bigger Royal Caribbean vessels, such as skydiving simulators and giant water parks. For the most part, its top deck is lined with pools, whirlpools and sunning areas, as is typical for ships built in the 1990s.

That said, Grandeur of the Seas has a loyal following among Royal Caribbean fans who prefer smaller and more intimate ships.

What new Royal Caribbean ships are coming?

Royal Caribbean currently has three new cruise ships on order, all of which will be among its biggest cruise ships ever — if not its biggest.

The first to arrive, in July, will be Utopia of the Seas , the sixth and final vessel in the line's iconic Oasis Class series. Launched in 2009 with the debut of Oasis of the Seas, the Oasis-class ships have dominated the world of mega-size cruise ships since that year. At the time the class began rolling out, the vessels were around 40% bigger than the next-biggest cruise ships, and they have continued to be the biggest and most amenity-laden ships in the world ever since.

Utopia of the Seas is expected to be roughly the same size as Wonder of the Seas, Royal Caribbean's second-biggest cruise ship. But it'll be smaller than the line's biggest ship, Icon of the Seas. It's currently under construction at the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in St. Nazaire, France.

Royal Caribbean also has two more vessels similar to Icon of the Seas on order from shipyards for delivery in 2025 and 2026. The first of the vessels will be called Star of the Seas. The second of the vessels has not yet been named.

Known as the Icon Class, these ships are being built at the giant Meyer Turku shipyard in Turku, Finland.

What is the newest Royal Caribbean ship available for booking?

Star of the Seas is the newest Royal Caribbean ship that you can book right now. While the ship isn't yet sailing, its initial sailings scheduled for August 2025 are already on sale, as are future sailings through April 2026.

Also not yet sailing but available to book is Utopia of the Seas, the new Oasis Class vessel that will debut in July. Utopia of the Seas sailings through April 2025 are now open for bookings.

The third Royal Caribbean ship on order has yet to open for bookings.

What is the newest class of Royal Caribbean ships?

The Icon Class is the newest class of Royal Caribbean ships. It'll be made up of at least three vessels, the first of which (Icon of the Seas) is debuting this month.

At 250,800 tons, Icon of the Seas is more than 6% bigger than the biggest Royal Caribbean ships that came before it. It can hold up to 7,600 passengers — a new record for a passenger ship. That's about 7% higher than the maximum capacity of Wonder of the Seas, the line's next oldest vessel, which can hold up to 7,084 passengers.

The bigger passenger capacity of Icon of the Seas is in part due to the ship's greater focus on family travelers. Icon of the Seas is being built with more cabins that have plenty of extra bunks to accommodate families with children. It'll also have more amenities geared to families, including a new-for-the-line outdoor "neighborhood" called Surfside dedicated to families with young children.

What's the difference between newer and older Royal Caribbean ships?

Newer Royal Caribbean ships generally are bigger than older Royal Caribbean ships — sometimes much bigger. As a result, they have room for many more onboard venues and attractions than the line's older vessels.

On Royal Caribbean's newest and biggest Oasis Class vessels, for instance, you'll find three separate main pool areas, a kiddie splash zone, surfing simulators, a miniature golf course, a basketball court and even a zip line. And that's just on their top decks.

Inside the vessels, you'll find more lounges, bars, restaurants and shops than you can imagine — plus huge casinos, spas and showrooms with Broadway-style shows. They even have indoor ice skating rinks.

In short, they're like giant floating versions of the megaresorts you find in the Orlando area or Las Vegas, and they appeal to people who like a megaresort experience.

Royal Caribbean's new Icon of the Seas has a similar array of venues.

Related: The ultimate guide to Royal Caribbean

Royal Caribbean's older ships are a half to a third smaller and lack many of the above features. They have a much more intimate feel, at least in the pantheon of relatively big, mass-market ships, and they hold far fewer people. While Icon Class and Oasis Class ships can hold more than 6,600 passengers with every berth full, the line's four oldest vessels (known as the Vision Class) are only designed to carry about 2,000 passengers at double occupancy.

That makes them a good choice for someone who wants to try Royal Caribbean but isn't eager to travel with huge crowds. The oldest ships in the Royal Caribbean fleet thus appeal to a subset of Royal Caribbean fans who prefer more intimacy in a cruise vessel and don't mind giving up some onboard amenities to get it. They are also often less expensive to sail on, on a per-day basis.

Related: Don't miss out on these Royal Caribbean loyalty perks

In addition, because of their size, the oldest ships at Royal Caribbean are able to operate itineraries to places that aren't as easy for big ships to visit. Not all ports in the world can handle a ship the size of Wonder of the Seas.

Note that all Royal Caribbean ships are renovated and upgraded on a regular schedule every few years, so even the oldest Royal Caribbean cruise vessels have newer carpeting, updated furniture, modern decor in cabins and other updates. In many cases, they also have had entire eateries and bars renovated over the years with concepts that first debuted on newer vessels.

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Man Jumping Mid Air on Flowrider

GET AWAY WITH MORE WAYS TO PLAY

Girl Smiling and Sliding Through the Perfect Storm

BEST OF BOTH:

Whether you’re looking to hang ten or hang out, you’ll find endless ways to get the most out of your getaway onboard Voyager of the Seas. The waves don’t stop and neither do the thrills on the FlowRider * surf simulator. And you’ll discover so much more than indulgence at the new Vitality℠ Spa and Fitness Centre.

Young Woman Body Surfing Flowrider

The surf’s always up on the 40-foot-long FlowRider℠* surf simulator onboard Voyager of the Seas®. Grab your board and get ready, 30,000 gallons of rushing awesome are headed your way. Carve like a pro – or just try to stay upright – while friends cheer you on from the stadium seating.

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VITALITY SPA AND FITNESS CENTRE

Emerge renewed, relaxed and rejuvenated at the new Vitality℠ Spa and Fitness Center onboard Voyager of the Seas®. After a day of exploring you will discover so much more than indulgence at our zen-like facilities.

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Woman Receiving a Spa Stone Massage

Spa & Fitness Center

Discover a full menu of five-sense fulfillment at Vitality℠ Spa

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Retail’s in reach with boutiques and your favorite name brands

Microphone on Stage

Guest Entertainers

Special guest performers of all walks join our onboard talent.

Live Bands Jazz Instruments

Live Orchestra

You'll never hear a playback in the Main Theater — a live orchestra accompanies every performance.

Ice Odyssey

Ice Odyssey

Get ready for a deck full of jaw-dropping moves — Ice Odyssey will unveil what’s written in the cards.

Dancers on stage during Rhythm and Rhyme Cruise Show on Grandeur of the Seas

Broadway Rhythm & Rhyme

Grab your playbill for all your favorite Broadway show tunes, in one amazing production.

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Music In Pictures

Movies and songs go hand in hand as Music in Pictures takes the stage.

Anthem of the Seas Fuel Teen Disco

Teen Lounge

The Teen Lounge is the spot for teens to hang out.

Salsa Dancing Classes Couple Feet

Dance Classes

Show off new moves during Dance Classes with the pros

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There are endless ways to satisfy kids' curiosity in the Adventure Ocean® Aquanauts group.

Live Bands Performances Rock Band

Pub Performances

Sip and sing along during live musical performances at the pub

Spin Class with an Ocean View

Fitness Classes

Cutting edge equipment, the latest classes, and an ocean view

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All Access Tour

You’re the VIP (Very Important Passenger) behind the scenes

Woman Enjoying her Flowrider Private Lesson

FlowRider ®

Score prime waves all day every day on the FlowRider® surf simulator.

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Scrapbooking

Turn scraps into treasures during a scrapbooking session

Ping Pong Players, Activity

Table Tennis

Serve up stiff competition during a table tennis face off

Colorful Wheel at the Game Show

Got game? Prove it on one of our interactive Game Shows

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Dancing Under The Stars

Party with us poolside beneath the night sky.

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Typhoon℠ and Cyclone℠

Grab a friend and race down The Perfect Storm℠ twin waterslides Typhoon℠ and Cyclone℠.

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Pool Parties

Stay up late for this top deck party

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Outdoor Movie Nights

The poolside screen is huge - and so is the fun

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Sports Court

Play 3-on-3 with an ocean view at the Sports Court

Live Bands Guitar Pub Shows

From jazz trios to rock bands, club hop without leaving the ship

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Adventure Ocean ®

Adventure Ocean® has fun for for the youngest members of your family.

Close-Up the Skee Ball on the Boardwalk Arcade

Play the classics and modern faves at the Royal Caribbean® Arcade

Theme Party Dress Up Nightlife

Theme Nights

Go all out and step into another era

Adventure Ocean Voyagers Play Area

The Adventure Ocean® Voyagers group gets active with games, competitions and educational activities.

Towel Animal in the Stateroom

Folding Artistry

Tout the new towel animal skills you’ll learn during this class

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The Perfect Storm℠

Soak up the thrills on all The Perfect Storm℠, the boldest waterslides at sea.

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Laser Tag: Battle for Planet Z℠

Forces collide in a glow-in-the-dark laser tag faceoff in Battle for Planet Z℠.

Solarium Sunset Whirlpool

Enjoy adults-only ambiance a the Solarium

Captain's Reception

Captain’s Welcome Aboard Reception

The Captain invites all guests to a formal night reception held in their honor. It’s a great photo op, so don’t forget your camera.

Pool Kids Jumping

With onboard pools, you've got plenty of chances to make a splash

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70s Disco Party

You’ve scored a one-way ticket to funky-town.

Adventure Ocean Explorers Venue Playroom

Discovery is the name of the game in the Adventure Ocean® Explorers group.

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Enjoy mini golf with maximum fun

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Art Collection

Browse and buy original art from our curated collection

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Rock Climbing Wall

Rock out on the Rock Climbing Wall for full-scale adventure

Art Gallery Art Auction Paintings

Art Auctions

Bid on bold masterpieces at an action-packed onboard art auction.

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Ice Skating

Lace up your skates and take a spin on the only rinks at sea

DJ Nightlife Music Spin

From hot spots to multimedia lounges that transform

Board Games at the Library and Card Room on Voyager of the Seas

Delve into your favorite card and board games at the Card Room

Mimosas with Orange Juice

Sip, Tour, Brunch

The best days begin with brunch and bubbles.

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Cupcake Class

Sprinkle on the memories.

Friends Getting Ready for a game of Pickle ball

Get hooked on pickleball, the new trendy sport for everyone.

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The Silent Party

Put your headphones on and dance like no one’s listening. Literally.

Lobster & Alaska king crab main entree, served at the Elegant Chefs Table restaurant. One of the best cruise line fine dining

Chef's Table

This is the ultimate specialty dining experience for culinary connoisseurs.

Family Enjoying the Buffet at Windjammer

Dive into a world of delicious at the Windjammer.

Sushi Chef Serving a Salmon Roll

Say “konnichiwa” to Far East flavors and fresh-rolled sushi at Izumi.

Couple Enjoying Date Night at Chops Grille

Chops Grille℠

A classic American steakhouse where every dish is prime perfection.

Room Service Bottle Glass Champagne and Strawberries

Room Service

Dial up delicious in-room dining day or night to enjoy paired with comfort and privacy.

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Café Promenade

Satisfy your cravings all day — and night — at this round-the-clock fleet favorite.

Hot Lasagna

Giovanni's Table

Old World flavor in every bite.

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Main Dining Room

In the Main Dining Room, every course is craveworthy.

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Schooner Bar

Come for a cocktail, stay for a song at this lively late-night spot.

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Solarium Bar

Savor all your favorite cocktails at this tranquil poolside retreat.

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Suite Lounge

This lounge serves up serenity with a twist of lime.

Viking Crown Lounge Venue

Viking Crown Lounge ®

Come for the cocktails, stay for the views.

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English Pub

Laughs, libations, and live music served here.

Woman Enjoying Cocktails

Toast to vintage vibe with classic cocktails at R Bar.

Friends Enjoying Tropical Dreams in the Solarium

Enjoy all your favorite drinks at one poolside spot.

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Voyager of the Seas Activities

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Entertainment & Activities

The ship offers a head-spinning array of activities that run from dawn to dusk and beyond. The Voyager of the Seas’ entertainment program offers an intriguing blend of options, and everyone, from the most traditional passenger to the completely contemporary traveler, will find something to do.

Voyager of the Seas Shows and Theater

The main theatre spans three levels and offers a mix of production shows and guest performers such as singers, magicians, and aerial acts. There is also an ice-skating show in Studio B that showcases the skill of the cast of nine outstanding skaters who make jumping and spinning around the tiny rink look easy.

Voyager of the Seas Daily Things to Do

There's bingo, dance lessons, art auctions, seminars (on everything from healthy eating to gemstones), belly flops and sexy man contests, rock-climbing wall competitions, bridge play, and films on the pool deck or in the main theater. Battle for Planet Z, a laser tag experience, is available at select times in Studio B; there is no need to book. Poolside, a live band plays popular songs when the weather is good.

Nightlife on Voyager of the Seas

Things are jumping late into the night at High Notes on Deck 14 with a DJ or party band playing pop and light rock until well after midnight. A guitarist entertains in the British Pig & Whistle pub -- anyone for a sing-along? For those who want to catch the big game, the Schooner Bar and The Tavern have big-screen TVs.

The Voyager of the Seas casino opens when the ship is not in port and offers everything from slots to gaming tables.

Voyager of the Seas Bars and Lounges

Voyager of the Seas offers a wide array of bars and lounges where passengers can grab a drink. While most are lively and busy, there are also some quieter nooks, such as the Solarium Bar, located within the Voyager of the Seas’ adult-only pool deck.

Drinks onboard are expensive, especially after adding the automatic 18 percent gratuity. Those planning on drinking more than a couple of beers per day will find Voyager of the Seas drink packages to be a good deal. Passengers can choose from four different drink packages, only one of which includes alcoholic drinks.

The Tavern (Deck 4):  Flat-screen TVs cater to sports lovers and windows offer views of the ocean and passengers strolling along the deck at this crowd-pleasing bar.

Schooner Bar (Deck 4):  A Royal Caribbean staple, this nautical-themed bar with a piano is popular with sports and music lovers, something that doesn't always work. Cheering often drowns out the artists playing here.

R Bar (Deck 5):  Located at the far end of the Royal Promenade, this tiny and intimate bar is the ideal spot to enjoy an evening drink in refined surrounds.

Pig & Whistle Pub (Deck 5):  This popular British pub-inspired bar opens onto the Royal Promenade and is bustling from the time it opens until it closes. A guitarist plays here on sea days and most evenings.

Diamond Club (Deck 5):  Tucked away adjacent to the Star Lounge on Deck 5, the Diamond Lounge on Voyager of the Seas is available exclusively for top-tier loyalty members. The space is very small, but it’s a nice spot for relaxing. Drinks and snacks can also be found here, free of charge.

Star Lounge (Deck 5):  The Star Lounge hosts live music, ranging from Latin to jazz, and quiz games such as Name That Tune. It also serves as an overflow area for Diamond Club members if required.

Pool Bar (Deck 11):  This poolside bar quenches the thirst of passengers relaxing around the pool and soaking up the sun. Bar stools are available for those who feel like socializing.

Solarium Bar (Deck 11):  One of the ship's quietest bars can be found in the Solarium pool area.

Windjammer Bar (Deck 11):  This small bar just inside the door of the ship's buffet restaurant is predominantly used by passengers dining at the Windjammer Marketplace.

Sky Bar (Deck 12):  This popular outdoor bar overlooking the pool deck overflows into a raised seating area with comfy couches and colourful wooden deck chairs.

Viking Crown Lounge (Deck 14):  Wraparound windows provide 180-degree views of the pool deck and out to sea. Get here early to snag one of the coveted window tables for sail-away. The dance floor at the rear of this venue is known as High Notes and doubles as the ship's nightclub after hours.

Suite Lounge (Deck 14):  Suite passengers have access to this intimate, glass-walled space at the top of the ship. An outdoor deck with plush lounges provides additional seating. Snacks are available throughout the day, and complimentary drinks and canapes are served every evening.

Public Rooms

Pools and hot tubs on voyager of the seas.

Voyager of the Seas has three pools and six whirlpools, all on Deck 11. One of these pools and a whirlpool have a hydraulic lift for people with a disability. Voyager of the Seas’ Solarium is an adults-only deck with a pool and two whirlpools, plus its own serene lounging space.

Families should note that children must be toilet-trained to use any water facility, as swim nappies are not permitted.

FlowRider, The Perfect Storm and Ice Skating on Voyager of the Seas

Active cruisers will find more than enough to keep them entertained on Voyager. You can practice your figure eights at the ice-skating rink; play laser tag; surf or boogie board on the FlowRider, or zip down The Perfect Storm dual racer waterslides. Other Voyager of the Seas amenities that cater to active passengers include a full-length sports court, a rock-climbing wall, and a the 9-hole miniature golf course.

Sundecks on Voyager of the Seas

Sundeck space is plentiful, with lounge chairs available alongside the pools. Suite guests have private deck chair seating on a tiered section overlooking the pool. Cabanas and clamshell loungers on Deck 11 are free of charge and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Deck chairs also line both sides of Deck 12, and an additional sunning area with loungers is set up at the front of the ship on Deck 13 in good weather.

Services on Voyager of the Seas

Voyager of the Seas' guest services, as well as its shore excursions desk, are located by the Royal Promenade entrance on Deck 5. There is an ATM available here, and withdrawal fees do apply.

There is a tech station opposite the guest services desk dedicated to assisting passengers with Royal Caribbean's Voom high-speed Internet.

At the same end of the ship, on Deck 6, is where you'll find the NextCruise future cruise sales desk. Directly above, on Deck 7 of Voyager of the Seas, a joint library and card room provides an open space, with plenty of tables and seating, for reading and games. The shelves here are stocked with books as well as board games and decks of cards.

Additional services include the Photo Gallery on Deck 3 and a conference room on Deck 2.

The ship's medical center is located on Deck 1.

There is no self-service laundry onboard Voyager of the Seas. The ship does, however, offer washing, pressing and dry-cleaning services for a fee.

Spa & Fitness

Spa and thermal suite on voyager of the seas.

At the aft of the ship on Deck 12 is Voyager of the Seas' Vitality Spa and Fitness Centre. This attractive modern spa does not have whirlpools or a thermal suite but, in addition to multiple treatment rooms, there is a separate salon area for haircuts, styling and treatments, as well as services such as manicures, pedicures and lash extensions.

Services such as Botox, cellulite reduction, teeth whitening, and acupuncture are also available. Men's barbering services include grooming treatments with a shave, beard trims and haircuts. Discounts are offered throughout the cruise, on select treatments as well as on port days.

Fitness and Gym on Voyager of the Seas

The Vitality at Sea fitness center is located adjacent to the spa and comes with ocean views and an impressive array of cardio equipment including treadmills, upright and recumbent bikes, elliptical machines, and strength training machines, as well as a free weight area. There is also a separate aerobics studio. Free and for-a-fee classes are available. The minimum age to use this facility is 16, but teens aged 13 to 15 can use the gym with a signed waiver. There is a jogging track on Deck 12; five laps equals one mile (1.6 kilometres).

Is Voyager of the Seas Kid Friendly?

Voyager of the Seas is a great pick for families with kids of all ages. Aside from a wide array of activities and attractions for young passengers – such as the rock-climbing wall, laser tag, and duo of twisting waterslides – the ship offers a well-equipped kids’ club with designated spaces for different age groups.

While Royal Caribbean does not offer babysitting services, Adventure Ocean provides group activities for a fee after the dinner hours.

Kids’ Club on Voyager of the Seas: Adventure Ocean

Voyager of the Seas has impressive kids’ facilities that cater to children as young as six months, right up to teens who have their own 'secret' hang-out at the aft of the ship. Extensive programming makes the most of the appealing purpose-built children's spaces and combines them with the ship's extensive array of fun activities, all under the supervision of trained staff. The club operates on both sea and port days and offers a 'My Family Time Dining' service in which the staff will pick up kids toward the end of their family dinner, so parents can continue their evening while the kids have fun with their friends.

Adventure Ocean offers extensive programming with a focus on free play, team games and a mix of quieter activities such as arts and crafts and puzzles. Special group activities that can be enjoyed as a family -- such as bingo and trivia -- also feature regularly on the program.

Adventure Ocean is open for three sessions during sea days, with a two-hour break for meals between each one. When the ship is docked, the club operates for the entire duration of the time in port. The Adventure Ocean kids' club is free to use during the day. After 10 p.m., there is a per-hour, per-child charge.

Parents must be present to sign kids (up to the age of 8) in and out of the club each time they visit. Children over the age of 8 can sign themselves in and out of the club with parental permission.

Babies and Toddlers on Voyager of the Seas

The Royal Babies and Tots Nursery is located on Deck 12 aft, adjacent to Adventure Ocean. An hourly fee is charged per child, and a parent or caregiver must be present at all times. Reservations are recommended to ensure you have space. This program caters to babies 6 to 18 months old.

Kids ages 3 to 12 share a large, open-plan Adventure Ocean space on Deck 12 on Voyager of the Seas. One area featuring a whimsical design with colorful dragons and castles is sectioned off to stop little ones wandering off, but children in the different age groups can still see each other. Kids between the ages of 3 and 5 have their own activities program, which includes group games, arts and crafts and dancing.

Tweens and Teens on Voyager of the Seas

While tweens (or Voyagers, as they’re known onboard) can take part in activities such as science experiments and group sports competitions, passengers 13 to 17 years old have their own space adjacent to Adventure Ocean. The teen-only Living Room is located on Deck 12 and accessed via a 'secret' staircase beside the FlowRider. It includes an appealing outdoor lounge, dedicated gaming area and plenty of hangout spots. Activities such as dance parties, slumber party-style movie nights, sports competitions and video game tournaments are occasionally hosted here, but teens make their own fun most of the time.

The Voyager of the Seas arcade is located on Deck 12, adjacent to Adventure Ocean.

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Voyager Of The Seas cabins and suites

Voyager of the seas staterooms review, floor plans, photos.

Voyager Of The Seas cabins and suites review at CruiseMapper provides detailed information on cruise accommodations , including floor plans, photos, room types and categories, cabin sizes, furniture details and included by Royal Caribbean en-suite amenities and services.

The Voyager Of The Seas cruise ship cabins page is conveniently interlinked with its deck plans showing deck layouts combined with a legend and review of all onboard venues.

1-Bedroom Royal Suite

Layout (floor plan), 1-bedroom owners suite, 2-bedroom family grand suite.

old categorization (FS) Two-Bedroom Royal Family Suite

Categories OT-GT (Two-Bedroom Grand Suite) cabins have each 2 bedrooms with all 4 (2 sets of) single twin beds (convertible to 2 King-size double beds), 1 double sofabed, 2 Pullman beds, 1 walk-in closet, 2 bathrooms (both with glass-door showers, 1 with bathtub).

1-Bedroom Grand Suite

Junior suite.

Some Junior Suites on Deck 11 (forward) are with larger balconies (410 ft2 / 38 m2).

2-Bedroom Family Oceanview Suite

Category VP (OceanView Panoramic Suite) is a family-type stateroom with 2 bedrooms - master (with 2 single twin beds convertible to a King-size double bed), second (with 2 bunk beds/upper and lower), a double sofabed (in the living room), 2 bathrooms (1 full, 1 half), floor-ceiling window (wraparound).

Balcony Cabin

Categories 1B-2B (Spacious OceanView Balcony Accessible) are double-occupancy cabins (with 2 beds), larger sized (350 ft2 / 33 m2) but with smaller balconies (40 ft2 / 4 m2).

2-Bedroom Family Oceanview Cabin

old categorization (FO) 2-Bedroom Family Oceanview Cabin

Category 1K (Ultra-Spacious Oceanview) is a family-type stateroom (bow-facing) with master bedroom (2 single twin beds convertible to a Queen-size double bed), second bedroom (2 Pullman beds/upper and lower bunks), a double sofabed (in the living room), 1 bathroom (WC-shower), 2 round windows (non-opening).

Panoramic Oceanview Cabin

Category 1L (Spacious Panoramic OceanView) is fitted with 2 twin beds (convertible to King-size double bed) plus 1 double sofabed. Category "Panoramic OceanView Accessible" is larger-sized (285 ft2 / 27 m2).

Oceanview Cabin

Categories 1N-2N (OceanView Accessible) are double-occupancy staterooms and larger sized (275 ft2 / 26 m2).

Categories 1N-2N on decks 2-3 are outside cabins with Porthole Windows.

Promenade View Interior Cabin

Category 2T-Promenade cabins as amenities offer 2 twin beds (convertible to Queen-size double bed), sitting area (double sofabed), bay window views (bow window overlooking the Royal Promenade / ship's interior).

Interior Cabin

Categories 1V-3V (Interior Accessible) are larger-sized (255 ft2 / 24 m2) quad cabins with 2 twin beds (convertible to King-size double bed) plus 1 double sofabed. The other Interior quad cabins are fitted with 2 twin beds (convertible) plus 2 Pullman beds (foldable). All Interior cabins on Deck 3 and some on Deck 6 are smaller-sized (135 ft2 / 13 m2).

Virtual Balcony Interior cabins are fitted with a floor-ceiling LED screen (size 80-inch / 2 m) mounted on one of the walls. The 4K Ultra-HD screen is without TV functions and provides "balcony views" by receiving live/real-time video streaming from the cruise ship’s outside cameras.

Voyager Of The Seas cabins review

Voyager Of The Seas staterooms (1708 total) include 121 Suites, 669 Balcony, 228 OceanView, 157 Promenade View, 533 Inside (including Virtual Balcony). Most cabins are sized 150-160 ft2 (14-15 m2). Most cabin balconies are sized 50 ft2 (5 m2). The largest is Royal Suite (1090 ft2 / 101 m2 plus 215 ft2 / 20 m2 terrace with Jacuzzi).

The cruise ship has a total of 27 handicap staterooms (ADA-certified, wheelchair-accessible cabins) in the types/categories Junior Suite (2), Balcony (8), OceanView (7), Promenade View (1), Inside (9). The total number of cabin categories is 38, including the "Guaranteed" categories (W-Suite, X-Balcony, Y-Oceanview, Z-Inside).

During the ship's Royal Amplified 2019 drydock were added 72 new staterooms (Interior and Balcony) and new "family cabin" categories were introduced - CB (Connecting Balcony), CO (Connecting Oceanview), CP (Connecting Promenade View Interior), CI (Connecting Interior).

Follows the review of RCI Voyager of the Seas staterooms as amenities, furniture and services.

All Suites have a king bed, large-size bathroom (whirlpool bathtub, separate shower), vanity area, walk-in closet, large living area (queen-size sofabed, dining area/pantry, wet bar, kitchen, dining table), private balcony (sliding floor-ceiling doors, whirlpool bathtub, sun loungers). Guests in all Suites (excluding Junior Suites only) enjoy the following bonus amenities: Concierge Service (24-hour Concierge Lounge access /continental breakfast, hors d'oeuvres, CD/DVD library, private parties arrangements, priority services (Salon/Spa reservations, booking RCI cruise tours/excursions, dining reservations).

Royal Suites have 2 separate bedrooms (each has 2 twin beds /convertible to Queen), another room with bunk beds (for 3rd/4th person), extended balcony (whirlpool, deluxe lounge furniture). Additional amenities in Royal Suites are media center (surround sound, large HDTV, stereo, CD/DVD player), baby grand piano.

Owner Suites have queen beds, walk-in closet, large bathroom (separate bathtub/shower), large living room (double sofabed, dining area, bar, fridge), media center.

GT-Two-Bedroom Grand Suite (former Royal Family Suites) have 2 separate bedrooms (each with 2 twin beds /to Queen), guest bedroom (2 lower single beds /convertible, plus 2 bunk beds), living room (vanity, double sofabed, dining table, dresser, sofa), bathroom (shower). Grand and Junior Suites have 2 twin beds (convertible), walk-in closet, larger bathroom (bathtub, shower), large living room (desk, drawers, vanity, sofabed, chairs).

All balcony staterooms are with floor-ceiling sliding doors opening to a private veranda. On the Royal Caribbean Voyager ship, cabin balconies on decks 7 and above have plexiglass, while those on deck 6 are with steel railings. All portside and starboard balconies are with an in-hull design. Solid metal rises up to 3 ft / 1 m from the deck floor, while the other part of the railing is open. Aft-location verandas have larger metal structures. Aft-facing balconies are warmer compared to the other ones during cold-weather cruise itineraries. Side-location balconies offer better views since the ones closer to the middle are more enclosed. The ship's mid-aft part is humped (wider). Cabins on the aft hump's outer part are premium location staterooms.

You can save money by booking a forward/aft stateroom in the category you are interested in. Their sizes and features (amenities) are the same as of the more expensive mid-location staterooms.

Categories VP (Oceanview Suite), 1K (Ultra-Spacious Oceanview), and 1L (Panoramic Oceanview) are bow-facing, family-type cabins perfect for families with more kids. They accommodate up to 6 passengers making them a cheaper alternative to booking connecting cabins. Each stateroom has 2 large picture windows (round-shaped, non-opening), a separate bedroom (with Pullman beds / upper-lower bunk beds), large living area (1 double sofabed, 2 lower single beds (convertible to Queen-size double bed), larger bathroom (shower/bathtub). These staterooms offer amazing unobstructed views and can be booked cheaper than balcony cabins.

Oceanview Suites are with floor-ceiling windows (sized in inches 76 high x 100-320 wide / in meters 1,9 height x 2,5-8 width). These are premium family-type accommodations, each with 2 single beds (convertible to a double), large living area (desk, drawers, vanity, double sofabed), ample closet space, bathroom (WC/shower).

Standard Oceanview cabins are with a Porthole Window (round-shaped, size 24-inch / 61 cm) or with rounded Picture Windows. The fore-located Oceanviews have two round-shaped windows overlooking the ship's bow.

Atrium Promenade staterooms (category 2T-Promenade View/former PR) are a unique type of inside cabins with bowed windows overlooking the Atrium's Royal Promenade. The room's bowed window gives more interior space and is also a great vantage point to watch the Royal Promenade's "street" activities - including the parade each evening. Remember to keep the curtains closed at night as there are Promenade cabins across the "street" too.

A unique Royal Caribbean cabin type is the "Interior Virtual Balcony". The stateroom features a floor-ceiling LED screen (size 80-inch / 2 m). This is a 4K ultra-HD screen (no TV functions) that receives real-time/live video streaming from the cruise ship's outside cameras. This means you will enjoy "balcony views" without paying the higher-priced cabins with step-out balconies.

All Voyager OTS cabins as amenities have 2 twin beds (convertible to queen), ample closet/drawer space, private bathroom (shower, hairdryer, bath products), sitting area (desk, drawers, vanity, sofa), smart HDTV (infotainment system, Internet, on-demand-movies), individual air-conditioning, direct-dial phone, electronic safe box and lifejackets (in the closet), radio, minibar, Internet access, 24-hour room service (5-12 am /complimentary).

Some staterooms have either sofabed or upper/bunk beds (Pullman beds) for 3rd/4th person. The twin bed size is 36 x 82 inches (90 x 210 cm).

In-cabin babysitting is available at an hourly fee (US$19 per kid) for 4 kids per stateroom max. For in-cabin use can be borrowed movies, toys and games suitable for kids with autism.

RCI's new Wi-Fi costs US$15 per device per day (50% discount on a second device). The Wi-Fi is always on (shipwide coverage) and super fast (even for streaming movies).

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Jeff Bezos’ Big Rocket Moves Into View and Closer to Launch

Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket rolled to the launchpad for a series of tests in preparation for its flight debut later this year.

An enormous white rocket on a carrier makes its way very slowly to the launch stand.

By Kenneth Chang

Reporting from the sites of Blue Origin’s operations in Florida, with a rare look inside the company’s rocket factory.

There’s an easy knock against the space dreams of Jeff Bezos and his rocket company, Blue Origin: In its 24th year of existence, the company has yet to launch a single thing to orbit.

Blue Origin’s accomplishments to date are modest — a small vehicle known as New Shepard that takes space tourists and experiments on brief suborbital jaunts. By contrast, SpaceX, the rocket company started by the other high-profile space billionaire, Elon Musk, today dominates the launch market.

On Wednesday, Blue Origin hopes to change the narrative, holding a coming-out party of sorts for its new big rocket.

In the morning, at Launch Complex 36 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, the doors to a giant garage opened. The rocket, as tall as a 32-story building, lay horizontally on the trusses of a mobile launch platform.

The contraption was cradled on a transport mechanism that resembles several long mechanical centipedes, but with wheels, 288 in all, instead of feet. It began rolling slowly out and up a concrete incline, a quarter-mile trip toward the launchpad.

The rocket will undergo at least a week of tests before returning to the garage.

“I’m very confident there’s going to be a launch this year,” Dave Limp, the chief executive of Blue Origin, said in an interview. “We’re going to show a lot of progress this year. I think people are going to see how fast we can move.”

Named New Glenn in honor of John Glenn, the first American to orbit the Earth in 1962, the powerful rocket will be capable of lugging about 100,000 pounds into low-Earth orbit. That is a greater lifting capacity than SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rockets but not as much as the Falcon Heavy.

New Glenn is one of several rockets expected to debut this year, adding to competition for SpaceX. In January, the Vulcan rocket, built by United Launch Alliance, a joint venture between Boeing and Lockheed Martin, made a successful maiden flight. It used two of Blue Origin’s BE-4 engines, proving their design met expectations. The first stage of New Glenn will use seven BE-4s.

Later this year, Ariane 6, a rocket designed by the European Space Agency, is expected to make its first flight, and SpaceX continues work on its gargantuan Starship rocket that is to take NASA astronauts to the surface of the moon.

Carissa Christensen, the chief executive of BryceTech, a space consulting company in Alexandria, Va., said the wealth of Mr. Bezos, founder of Amazon, gave Blue Origin credibility from the start.

”You’ve heard that saying,” she said. “Rockets run on money. And so, the depth of resources available to that company, the commitment of its founder, I think, makes it unique.”

But having the luxury of billions of dollars perhaps meant that Blue Origin did not always move with much urgency, she said. “Maybe that shifts you to a bit of a perfectionist model,” Ms. Christensen said.

Preparing for New Glenn’s maiden launch

The rocket now on the Blue Origin launchpad is not quite what will be launched later this year.

The tanks of the booster are the ones destined for space, but the rest of the booster may or may not be used for launch. Also, the BE-4 engines have not been installed yet. The second stage and the nose cone are just test versions.

Over the coming days, Blue Origin will practice filling the propellant tanks of the rocket.

A few miles away, a rocket factory is busy churning out pieces of future New Glenn rockets.

In 2015, Mr. Bezos announced plans for Blue Origin to build and launch rockets in Florida, with the first launch occurring by 2020. Within a couple of years, a giant Blue Origin factory rose on empty land not far outside of NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, but what was going on inside remained a mystery to outsiders.

Jarrett Jones, the senior vice president overseeing the development of New Glenn, said that the factory was empty when he joined Blue Origin in 2019.

“We’ve gone from basically just a building with tape on the floor to everything you see today,” he said during a tour of the factory at the end of January.

The capacious factory, spanning 650,000 square feet, is full but not jammed with partially built rockets. Pieces of the rocket enter one side of the factory and are assembled at stations extending down the factory floor, which is four football fields in length.

An upper section of a New Glenn booster towered in the middle of the factory, with massive fins at the top. “They’re about 15 feet long, about eight feet deep,” said Jordan Charles, the vice president who is responsible for the booster. “They do very little going up. They do a lot coming down. They help guide the vehicle.”

New Glenn’s boosters will land on a barge in the Atlantic Ocean and then launch again, for at least 25 flights. That is similar to how SpaceX lands and reuses its Falcon 9 boosters.

Unlike SpaceX, which took an incremental fail-until-you-succeed approach, Blue Origin hopes that everything will work on the first try and that its engineers already know enough from landing the much smaller boosters of New Shepard.

“The software, the guidance, it’s all very similar thing to what we’ve done on New Shepard and it gives us a lot of confidence,” Mr. Charles said.

Walking through a door, one enters another cavernous space, this one for the manufacture of the rocket’s nose cones, or fairings, which protect payloads during the ascent through the atmosphere. New Glenn, at 23 feet in diameter, is wider than most other rockets, and its fairing is twice as voluminous as the ones used by skinnier competitors, Blue Origin says.

After the completion of the launchpad tests, the rocket will be rolled back to the garage and the stages taken apart.

From there, Blue Origin will then begin putting together the final version of New Glenn for its first launch, installing the engines and test firing them.

No launch date has been announced. Blue Origin has not confirmed the first payload, but it might be two small identical NASA spacecraft for the mission of Escape and Plasma Acceleration and Dynamics Explorers, or EscaPADE, which will study the magnetic fields around Mars.

Mr. Jones said he expected two launches of New Glenn this year and hopes to speed up launches next year, to as many as one a month. Even coming close to that pace would be impressive.

SpaceX took years to reach its breakneck launch rate, which now averages about twice a week. The first Falcon 9 rocket lifted off in 2010. It was not until 2017 that the number of Falcon 9 launches reached double digits.

“We’ll have the equipment, tooling capability, launch system to be able to immediately go to 12 launches a year,” Mr. Jones said. Ultimately, the goal is 24 a year or more, he said.

From Kindles to space stations

Mr. Limp is not quite as certain that a second New Glenn launch will get off the ground this year. “It’s hard to look around that corner because you are going to learn so much from the first launch,” he said. “I would just say, I’ll be super happy if we get one launch this year, for sure.”

He became chief executive at Blue Origin in December, and at first glance seemed to be an odd choice to run a rocket company. He had worked at Amazon, overseeing the consumer electronics division that includes the Echo smart speakers, Kindle e-readers and Fire tablets.

As part of that job, he did have some space experience leading Amazon’s Project Kuiper, which is planning to launch a constellation of internet satellites to rival SpaceX’s Starlink service.

About a year ago, he decided, “I still wanted to do something new, but I just didn’t want to be in the consumer electronics field.” Mr. Bezos suggested that maybe he could replace Bob Smith, who had decided to retire as head of Blue Origin.

“My initial reaction was, well, I don’t know a lot about rockets, maybe not,” Mr. Limp recalled.

But over a couple of months, Mr. Bezos convinced him “that he didn’t think Blue needed another rocket scientist,” Mr. Limp said. “We’ve got buildings full of them. But what it needed was some leadership around the scale that Blue had become.”

He said his experience in consumer electronics — taking conceptual ideas, making prototypes, turning them into finished products and then manufacturing millions of them — could help. Blue Origin is not going to build millions of rockets, but it will have to build more of them more quickly.

Mr. Limp also wants Blue Origin to make decisions more quickly. “Maybe what we were doing was seeking perfection in a lot of things,” he said.

Taking a little more risk “makes you move much, much faster,” he said.

Mr. Limp sees a future with many new business opportunities off Earth. ”My view is that the demand for orbital launch vehicles will be much higher than people are predicting five years out,” he said. “It’s not going to be like, Blue Origin wins, SpaceX loses, or vice versa. It’s going to be multiple winners.”

Blue Origin’s other projects include a lunar lander for NASA and the Orbital Reef space station . “They’re building foundational capabilities for the longer-term vision,” he said. “So there is a method to what we’re doing.”

Kenneth Chang has been at The Times since 2000, writing about physics, geology, chemistry, and the planets. Before becoming a science writer, he was a graduate student whose research involved the control of chaos. More about Kenneth Chang

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Star Trek: The Cruise's 2025 Voyage to Celebrate 30th Anniversary of Star Trek: Voyager

Kate Mulgrew and many more across the Star Trek universe will join the world's most immersive Star Trek experience!

Star Trek: The Cruise VIII

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Star Trek: The Cruise announces it will celebrate the 30th anniversary of Star Trek: Voyager next year during the 8th annual voyage of the world’s most immersive Star Trek experience.

Sailing from February 23 – March 2, 2025 from Miami to Costa Maya, Cozumel, and Belize City, the cruise will bring Voyager crew members Kate Mulgrew, Tim Russ, Garrett Wang, Jeri Ryan, Robert Picardo, Ethan Phillips, and Roxann Dawson together, with additional stars from Voyager and the extended franchise also joining the cruise. The ultimate Star Trek event for fans, Star Trek: The Cruise VIII will take place aboard Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of the Seas and feature Star Trek -themed shows, events, activities, and parties every day and night, along with extraordinary performances by iconic actors and opportunities to interact with them like nowhere else in the universe.

"We’ve been planning our Voyager celebration for quite some time and are thrilled to share the news with Star Trek fans," says Chris Hearing, Partner and Executive Director of Theme Cruises at Entertainment Cruise Productions. "It will be a truly special experience for our guests to see so many of Voyager ’s crew members on Star Trek: The Cruise VIII."

Under license by Paramount Consumer Products, Star Trek: The Cruise ’s weeklong Caribbean voyage offers unprecedented engagement with favorite Star Trek celebrities – more than any other event in the show’s universe – in addition to the following immersive Star Trek experiences:

  • One-of-a-kind nightly shows presented by Star Trek actors
  • Star-studded panel discussions
  • Star Trek movies and episodes at the pool deck
  • Costume parties and cosplay competitions
  • More than a dozen bars, restaurants, clubs and lounges will get a Federation Refit to create the ultimate Star Trek un-conventional voyage

Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of the Seas offers guests luxury accommodations, gourmet dining, multiple pools and whirlpools, a FlowRider surf simulator, spa and fitness center, rock climbing wall, mini golf green and so much more.

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