Come aboard Royal Caribbean’s huge ships and explore their impressive size. From the small to the large ships, you’ll be amazed by the journey. We’ll discover what makes these big cruise ships more than three times larger than the small ones, and how they redefine luxury travel at sea.
In this guide, we’ll explore Royal Caribbean Ships by Size to help you choose your next cruise. We’ll also compare the largest Royal Caribbean ships like icon of the Seas and Harmony of the Seas.
Royal Caribbean Ship Sizes (Largest to Smallest)
Below, you’ll notice a significant contrast in the sizes of ships when comparing the smallest to the largest.
Royal Caribbean Ships by Size: Comparison Chart
Here is the Royal Caribbean Ship Comparison Chart:
| Ship Name | Class | Year | Length (feet) | Gross Tonnage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Icon of the Seas | Icon | 2024 | 1,198 | 250,800 |
| Wonder of the Seas | Oasis | 2022 | 1,188 | 236,857 |
| Utopia of the Seas | Oasis | 2024 | 1,188 | 236,857 |
| Symphony of the Seas | Oasis | 2018 | 1,184 | 228,081 |
| Harmony of the Seas | Oasis | 2016 | 1,188 | 226,963 |
| Allure of the Seas | Oasis | 2010 | 1,187 | 225,282 |
| Oasis of the Seas | Oasis | 2009 | 1,187 | 225,282 |
| Odyssey of the Seas | Quantum Ultra | 2021 | 1,142 | 169,379 |
| Spectrum of the Seas | Quantum Ultra | 2019 | 1,139 | 169,379 |
| Anthem of the Seas | Quantum | 2015 | 1,141 | 168,666 |
| Ovation of the Seas | Quantum | 2016 | 1,138 | 168,666 |
| Quantum of the Seas | Quantum | 2014 | 1141 | 168,666 |
| Freedom of the Seas | Freedom | 2006 | 1,112 | 154,407 |
| Independence of the Seas | Freedom | 2008 | 1,112 | 154,407 |
| Liberty of the Seas | Freedom | 2007 | 1,112 | 154,407 |
| Navigator of the Seas | Voyager | 2002 | 1,020 | 139,999 |
| Mariner of the Seas | Voyager | 2003 | 1,020 | 139,863 |
| Explorer of the Seas | Voyager | 2000 | 1,020 | 137,308 |
| Adventure of the Seas | Voyager | 2001 | 1,020 | 137,276 |
| Voyager of the Seas | Voyager | 1999 | 1,020 | 137,276 |
| Brilliance of the Seas | Radiance | 2002 | 962 | 90,090 |
| Jewel of the Seas | Radiance | 2004 | 962 | 90,090 |
| Radiance of the Seas | Radiance | 2001 | 962 | 90,090 |
| Serenade of the Seas | Radiance | 2003 | 965 | 90,090 |
| Enchantment of the Seas | Vision | 1997 | 989 | 82,910 |
| Rhapsody of the Seas | Vision | 1997 | 915 | 78,491 |
| Vision of the Seas | Vision | 1998 | 915 | 78,340 |
| Grandeur of the Seas | Vision | 1996 | 916 | 73,817 |
Here is the list of Royal Caribbean ships by size, along with some extra details. You can see the ship’s gross tonnage, length, year it was built, total decks, total number of staterooms, max speed (knots), passenger capacity, and crew size.
We will keep updating the list with the most recent information when additional Royal Caribbean cruise ships are added to the fleet.
ICON OF THE SEAS
Icon of the Seas Size and Stats
Year Built: 2023
Class: Icon
Ship Length: 1,196 feet
Gross Tonnage: 250,800 GT
Total Decks: 20
Beam: 213 feet
Draft: 31 feet
Max Speed: 22 knots
Years Served: Future-2023
Capacity: 7,600 passengers
Crew Members: 2,350
Total on Board: 9,950
Total Staterooms: 2,805
Flagged Country: Bahamas
Ship Cost: $1,300 Million
Status: Active
Click here to check the Icon of the Seas Deck Plans.
UTOPIA OF THE SEAS
Utopia of the Seas Size and Stats
Year Built: 2024
Class: Oasis
Ship Length: 1,188 feet (362 meters)
Gross Tonnage: 236,857 GT
Total Decks: 18
Beam: 137 feet
Draft: 31 feet
Max Speed: 22 knots
Years Served: Future-2024
Capacity: 6,788 passengers
Crew Members: 2,394
Total on Board: 9,182
Total Staterooms: 2,824
Flagged Country: Bahamas
Ship Cost: $1,350 Million
Status: Active
WONDER OF THE SEAS
Wonder of the Seas Size and Stats
Year Built: 2022
Class: Oasis
Ship Length: 1,188 feet (362 meters)
Gross Tonnage: 236,857 GT
Total Decks: 18
Beam: 137 feet
Draft: 31 feet
Max Speed: 22 knots
Years Served: 2021-Present
Capacity: 5,518 passengers
Crew Members: 2,394
Total on Board: 7,912
Total Staterooms: 2,745
Flagged Country: Bahamas
Ship Cost: $1,350 Million
Status: Active
Click here to check the Wonder of the Seas Deck Plans.
SYMPHONY OF THE SEAS
Symphony of the Seas Size and Stats
Year Built: 2018
Class: Oasis
Ship Length: 1,188 feet (362 meters)
Gross Tonnage: 228,081 GT
Total Decks: 18
Beam: 137 feet
Draft: 31 feet
Max Speed: 22 knots
Years Served: 2018-Present
Capacity: 5,518 passengers
Crew Members: 2,200
Total on Board: 7,718
Flagged Country: Bahamas
Total Staterooms: 2,745
Ship Cost: $1,350 Million
Status: Active
HARMONY OF THE SEAS
Harmony of the Seas Size and Stats
Year Built: 2016
Class: Oasis
Ship Length: 1,187 feet
Gross Tonnage: 227,700 GT
Total Decks: 18
Beam: 122 feet
Draft: 31 feet
Max Speed: 22 knots
Years Served: 2016-Present
Capacity: 5,479 passengers
Crew Members: 2,300
Total on Board: 7,779
Total Staterooms: 2,745
Flagged Country: Bahamas
Ship Cost: $1,350 Million
Status: active
ALLURE OF THE SEAS
Allure of the Seas Size and Stats
Year Built: 2010
Class: Oasis
Ship Length: 1,181 feet
Gross Tonnage: 225,282 GT
Total Decks: 18
Beam: 122 feet
Draft: 31 feet
Max Speed: 22 knots
Years Served: 2010-Present
Capacity: 5,494 passengers
Crew Members: 2,384
Total on Board: 7,878
Total Staterooms: 2,742
Flagged Country: Bahamas
Ship Cost: $1,500 Million
Status: Active
Click here to check the Allure of the Seas Deck Plans.
OASIS OF THE SEAS
Oasis of the Seas Size and Stats
Year Built: 2009
Class: Oasis
Ship Length: 1,181 feet
Gross Tonnage: 225,282 GT
Total Decks: 18
Beam: 122 feet
Draft: 31 feet
Max Speed: 22 knots
Years Served: 2009-Present
Capacity: 5,494 passengers
Crew Members: 2,394
Total on Board: 7,888
Total Staterooms: 2,137
Flagged Country: Bahamas
Ship Cost: $1,300 Million
Status: Active
Click her to check the Oasis of the Seas Deck Plans.
ODYSSEY OF THE SEAS
Odyssey of the Seas Size and Stats
Year Built: 2021
Class: Quantum Ultra
Ship Length: 1,139 feet
Gross Tonnage: 169,379 GT
Total Decks: 16
Beam: 135 feet
Draft: 29 feet
Max Speed: 23 knots
Years Served: 2021-Present
Capacity: 4,284 passengers
Crew Members: 1,551
Total on Board: 5,835
Total Staterooms: 2,098
Flagged Country: Bahamas
Ship Cost: $940 Million
Status: Active
SPECTRUM OF THE SEAS
Spectrum of the Seas Size and Stats
Year Built: 2019
Class: Quantum Ultra
Ship Length: 1,139 feet
Gross Tonnage: 168,800 GT
Total Decks: 16
Beam: 135 feet
Draft: 29 feet
Max Speed: 23 knots
Years Served: 2019-Present
Capacity: 4,180 passengers
Crew Members: 1,300
Total on Board: 5,480
Total Staterooms: 2,098
Flagged Country: Bahamas
Ship Cost: $940 Million
Status: Active
OVATION OF THE SEAS
Ovation of the Seas Size and Stats
Year Built: 2016
Class: Quantum
Ship Length: 1,142 feet
Gross Tonnage: 168,666 GT
Total Decks: 16
Beam: 134 feet
Draft: 29 feet
Max Speed: 22 knots
Years Served: 2016 – Present
Capacity: 4,180 passengers
Crew Members: 1,300
Total on Board: 5,480
Total Staterooms: 1,918
Flagged Country: Bahamas
Ship Cost: $1,100 Million
Status: Active
QUANTUM OF THE SEAS
Quantum of the Seas Size and Stats
Year Built: 2014
Class: Quantum
Ship Length: 1,142 feet
Gross Tonnage: 168,666 GT
Beam: 134 feet
Total Decks: 16
Draft: 29 feet
Max Speed: 22 knots
Years Served: 2014-Present
Capacity: 4,160 passengers
Crew Members: 1,500
Total on Board: 5,660
Total Staterooms: 2,090
Flagged Country: Bahamas
Ship Cost: $950 Million
Status: Active
Click here to check the Quantum of the Seas Deck Plans.
ANTHEM OF THE SEAS
Anthem of the Seas Size and Stats
Year Built: 2015
Class: Quantum
Ship Length: 1,142 feet
Gross Tonnage: 168,666 GT
Total Decks: 16
Beam: 134 feet
Draft: 29 feet
Max Speed: 22 knots
Years Served: 2015-Present
Capacity: 4,154 passengers
Crew Members: 1,500
Total on Board: 5,654
Total Staterooms: 2,095
Flagged Country: Bahamas
Ship Cost: $950 Million
Status: active
FREEDOM OF THE SEAS
Freedom of the Seas Size and Stats
Year Built: 2006
Class: Freedom
Ship Length: 1,112 feet
Gross Tonnage: 154,407 GT
Total Decks: 15
Beam: 128 feet
Draft: 29 feet
Max Speed: 22 knots
Years Served: 2006-Present
Capacity: 3,782 passengers
Crew Members: 1,360
Total on Board: 5,142
Total Staterooms: 1,946
Flagged Country: Bahamas
Ship Cost: $800 Million
Status: Active
INDEPENDENCE OF THE SEAS
Independence of the Seas Size and Stats
Year Built: 2008
Class: Freedom
Ship Length: 1,112 feet
Gross Tonnage: 154,407 GT
Total Decks: 15
Beam: 127 feet
Draft: 29 feet
Max Speed: 22 knots
Years Served: 2008-Present
Capacity: 3,648 passengers
Crew Members: 1,360
Total on Board: 5,008
Total Staterooms: 1,667
Flagged Country: Bahamas
Ship Cost: $830 Million
Status: active
LIBERTY OF THE SEAS
Liberty of the Seas Size and Stats
Year Built: 2007
Class: Freedom
Ship Length: 1,112 feet
Gross Tonnage: 154,407 GT
Total Decks: 15
Beam: 127 feet
Draft: 29 feet
Max Speed: 22 knots
Years Served: 2007-Present
Capacity: 3,648 passengers
Crew Members: 1,360
Total on Board: 5,008
Total Staterooms: 1,636
Flagged Country: Bahamas
Ship Cost: $800 Million
Status: active
NAVIGATOR OF THE SEAS
Navigator of the Seas Size and Stats
Year Built: 2002
Class: Voyager
Ship Length: 1,020 feet
Gross Tonnage: 138,279 GT
Total Decks: 15
Beam: 127 feet
Draft: 29 feet
Max Speed: 23 knots
Years Served: 2002-Present
Capacity: 3,286 passengers
Crew Members: 1,213
Total on Board: 4,499
Total Staterooms: 1,691
Flagged Country: Bahamas
Ship Cost: $500 Million
Status: active
MARINER OF THE SEAS
Mariner of the Seas Size and Stats
Year Built: 2003
Class: Voyager
Ship Length: 1,020 feet
Gross Tonnage: 138,279 GT
Total Decks: 15
Beam: 127 feet
Draft: 29 feet
Max Speed: 23 knots
Years Served: 2003-Present
Capacity: 3,114 passengers
Crew Members: 1,185
Total on Board: 4,299
Total Staterooms: 1,641
Flagged Country: Bahamas
Ship Cost: $500 Million
Status: active
EXPLORER OF THE SEAS
Explorer of the Seas Size and Stats
Year Built: 2000
Class: Voyager
Ship Length: 1,020 feet
Gross Tonnage: 137,308 GT
Total Decks: 15
Beam: 127 feet
Draft: 29 feet
Max Speed: 23 knots
Years Served: 2000-Present
Capacity: 3,286 passengers
Crew Members: 1,185
Total on Board: 4,471
Total Staterooms: 1,641
Flagged Country: Bahamas
Ship Cost: $500 Million
Status: active
ADVENTURE OF THE SEAS
Adventure of the Seas Size and Stats
Year Built: 2001
Class: Voyager
Ship Length: 1,021 feet
Gross Tonnage: 137,276 GT
Total Decks: 15
Beam: 127 feet
Draft: 29 feet
Max Speed: 23 knots
Years Served: 2001-Present
Capacity: 3,114 passengers
Crew Members: 1,185
Total on Board: 4,299
Total Staterooms: 1,061
Flagged Country: Bahamas
Ship Cost: $500 Million
Status: active
VOYAGER OF THE SEAS
Voyager of the Seas Size and Stats
Year Built: 1999
Class: Voyager
Ship Length: 1,020 feet
Gross Tonnage: 137,276 GT
Total Decks: 15
Beam: 127 feet
Draft: 29 feet
Max Speed: 23 knots
Years Served: 1999-Present
Capacity: 3,286 passengers
Crew Members: 1,176
Total on Board: 4,462
Total Staterooms: 1,072
Flagged Country: Bahamas
Ship Cost: $500 Million
Status: active
RADIANCE OF THE SEAS
Radiance of the Seas Size and Stats
Year Built: 2001
Class: Radiance
Ship Length: 962 feet
Gross Tonnage: 90,900 GT
Total Decks: 13
Beam: 106 feet
Draft: 29 feet
Max Speed: 22 knots
Years Served: 2001-Present
Capacity: 2,139 passengers
Crew Members: 894
Total on Board: 3,033
Total Staterooms: 1,074
Flagged Country: Bahamas
Ship Cost: $350 Million
Status: Active
BRILLIANCE OF THE SEAS
Brilliance of the Seas Size and Stats
Year Built: 2002
Class: Radiance
Ship Length: 962 feet
Gross Tonnage: 90,090 GT
Total Decks: 13
Beam: 106 feet
Draft: 29 feet
Max Speed: 22 knots
Years Served: 2002-Present
Capacity: 2,145 passengers
Crew Members: 848
Total on Board: 2,993
Total Staterooms: 1,075
Flagged Country: Bahamas
Ship Cost: $350 Million
Status: Active
SERENADE OF THE SEAS
Serenade of the Seas Size and Stats
Year Built: 2003
Class: Radiance
Ship Length: 962 feet
Gross Tonnage: 90,090 GT
Total Decks: 13
Beam: 106 feet
Draft: 29 feet
Max Speed: 22 knots
Years Served: 2003-Present
Capacity: 2,143 passengers
Crew Members: 884
Total on Board: 3,027
Total Staterooms: 1,013
Flagged Country: Bahamas
Ship Cost: $350 Million
Status: Active
JEWEL OF THE SEAS
Jewel of the Seas Size and Stats
Year Built: 2004
Class: Radiance
Ship Length: 962 feet
Total Decks: 13
Gross Tonnage: 90,090 GT
Beam: 106 feet
Draft: 29 feet
Max Speed: 22 knots
Years Served: 2004-Present
Capacity: 2,110 passengers
Crew Members: 859
Total on Board: 2,969
Total Staterooms: 1,142
Flagged Country: Bahamas
Ship Cost: $350 Million
Status: Active
ENCHANTMENT OF THE SEAS
Enchantment of the Seas Size and Stats
Year Built: 1997
Class: Vision
Ship Length: 990 feet
Gross Tonnage: 82,910 GT
Total Decks: 12
Beam: 106 feet
Draft: 28 feet
Max Speed: 22 knots
Years Served: 1997-Present
Capacity: 2,284 passengers
Crew Members: 852
Total on Board: 3,136
Total Staterooms: 1,018
Flagged Country: Bahamas
Ship Cost: $300 Million
Status: Active
RHAPSODY OF THE SEAS
Rhapsody of the Seas Size and Stats
Year Built: 1997
Class: Vision
Ship Length: 915 feet
Gross Tonnage: 78,491 GT
Total Decks: 12
Beam: 105 feet
Draft: 28 feet
Max Speed: 22 knots
Years Served: 1997-Present
Capacity: 2,040 passengers
Crew Members: 765
Total on Board: 2,805
Total Staterooms: 1,193
Flagged Country: Bahamas
Ship Cost: $275 Million
Status: Active
VISION OF THE SEAS
Vision of the Seas Size and Stats
Year Built: 1998
Class: Vision
Ship Length: 915 feet
Gross Tonnage: 78,340 GT
Total Decks: 12
Beam: 105 feet
Draft: 28 feet
Max Speed: 22 knots
Years Served: 1998-Present
Capacity: 2,048 passengers
Crew Members: 742
Total on Board: 2,790
Total Staterooms: 997
Flagged Country: Bahamas
Ship Cost: $275 Million
Status: Active
GRANDEUR OF THE SEAS
Grandeur of the Seas Size and Stats
Year Built: 1996
Class: Vision
Ship Length: 916 feet
Gross Tonnage: 73,817 GT
Total Decks: 12
Beam: 105 feet
Draft: 28 feet
Max Speed: 22 knots
Years Served: 1996-Present
Capacity: 1,992 passengers
Crew Members: 760
Total on Board: 2,752
Total Staterooms: 996
Flagged Country: Bahamas
Ship Cost: $300 Million
Status: Active
Will Royal Caribbean have Larger Ships in the Future?
Royal Caribbean plans to introduce three huge new cruise ships, which has made the maritime industry very excited. These ships will be very big and luxurious, and they will change the cruising experience a lot.
Some ships are currently being built in shipyards and others have secured agreements for construction.
In 2024, the sixth ship in the Oasis-class series, Utopia of the Seas, will be launched. It is anticipated to be comparable in size to Wonder of the Seas. But the largest ships will be the Icon of the Seas and her new class of ships, as two more Icon-class vessels are currently being built.
The following is the info related to the upcoming Royal Caribbean Ships.
| Ship Name | Class | Year | Gross Tonnage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utopia of the Seas | Oasis | 2024 | 231,000 |
| Star of the Seas | Icon | 2025 | 250,800 |
| To be announced | Icon | 2026 | 250,800 |
FAQs – Royal Caribbean Cruise Ships by Size
Which Royal Caribbean Ship is the largest?
The biggest Royal Caribbean ship is the Icon of the Seas. It is the largest cruise ship in the world, with a weight of 250,800 GT and a length of 1,198 feet. It can hold up to 7,600 guests and 2,350 crew members.
What is the smallest Royal Caribbean Ship?
Royal Caribbean’s smallest active cruise ship is the Grandeur of the Seas. It has a gross tonnage of 73,817 GT and is 916 feet long. It can accommodate 1,992 passengers. It has 996 staterooms. It is also the oldest ship in the fleet.
Is Symphony of the Seas bigger than Oasis of the Seas?
Yes, Symphony of the Seas is physically bigger than Oasis of the Seas. With a length of 361m, Symphony of the Seas is one meter longer and has a volume that is 1,200 tonnes larger. But Oasis of the Seas can accommodate nearly 100 more passengers at its maximum capacity.
What’s the Difference Between Large and Small Royal Caribbean ships?
The key difference between Royal Caribbean’s large and small ships lies in the abundance of onboard venues and attractions. The biggest Royal Caribbean Ships have lots of places to eat, have fun, and do activities for different interests. They have room for many special restaurants, cool bars, big shopping areas, and high-tech entertainment places.
Larger ships offer more activities like zip lines, aqua parks, escape rooms, and Broadway-style shows. These options attract passengers who want constant excitement and lots of chances for adventure on their cruise.
The focus is on making a lively and engaging atmosphere, which makes the biggest Royal Caribbean ships different from the smaller ones. This gives guests unmatched choices and variety during their trip.
Does Royal Caribbean Ship Sizes impact cruise price?
People often wonder if the size of a Royal Caribbean cruise ship affects the price. The cost of the cruise is not directly linked to the size of the ship. Bigger ships don’t always cost more, and smaller ships aren’t always cheaper. The specific itinerary is what determines the cost, not the size of the ship.
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