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  1. Odyssey of the Seas

    Introducing the first Quantum Ultra Class cruise ship to sail in the U.S - Odyssey of the Seas℠. Enjoy gravity-defying fun on the RipCord® by iFLY® skydiving simulator. Or bond over bumper cars and roller-skating at the largest SeaPlex® ever. Scope out incredible 360-degree views from 300 feet up in the North Star® observation capsule.

  2. Star of the Seas: The Next Icon of Vacations

    The new Star of the Seas℠ doubles down on Icon Class thrills, chill and wows. Like six record-breaking waterslides and a fear-inducing challenge high above the sea. Seven splashy pools with epic views. Over 40 ways to dine and drink. Entertainment that rocks the house. Plus, stops at the award-winning Perfect Day at CocoCay on every sailing.

  3. Icon of the Seas: the Icon of Vacations

    A first-of-its-kind Royal Caribbean Adventure. It's thrills you never dared to imagine. ... Every sailing on our newest, thrill-packed ship stops at our private destination, Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas. ... including special offers and last-minute cruise deals. And if you change your mind, you can unsubscribe at any time.

  4. The world's new biggest cruise ship, Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas

    Icon of the Seas is part of Royal Caribbean's first new class of ship since Quantum of the Seas launched in 2014.. Onboard, guests will find the largest waterpark and ice rink at sea, new neighborhoods to explore, the cruise line's first-ever food hall, and so much more.

  5. Royal Caribbean cruise ships by age

    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 ...

  6. Icon of the Seas: The world's largest cruise ship sets sail on ...

    Royal Caribbean's new, nearly 1,200-foot-long and 250,800 gross ton Icon of the Seas - which set sail from the Port of Miami on its maiden cruise just before sunset on Saturday - towers like a ...

  7. The 4 Newest Royal Caribbean Ships

    The Florida-based cruise line currently boasts 28 incredible vessels for cruisers of all ages, including the four newest ships that have been added to the fleet since 2021. An even newer ship ...

  8. The world's biggest cruise ship is almost ready

    Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas, the world's new biggest cruise ship, has completed its first round of sea trials after construction at a shipyard in Finland. It's set to debut in the ...

  9. Icon of the Seas Sets Sail Fall 2023

    June 2021 - A new, revolutionary era of cruising is setting sail in fall 2023 with the debut of Royal Caribbean International's first Icon Class ship, Icon of the Seas. Construction is now underway on the cruise line's first LNG-powered ship, which will include a lineup of other advanced environmental technologies and game-changing experiences and features for guests and crew. More details ...

  10. Icon of the Seas sneak peek: Inside Royal Caribbean's next new ship

    The next step for Icon are around round of sea trials scheduled for later in 2023 to ensure Icon of the Seas is ready to be delivered to Royal Caribbean prior to her January 27, 2024 maiden voyage. The first sailing of Icon of the Seas will be a 7-night cruise from Miami on January 27, 2024. The ship will sail year-round out of Miami in 2024 ...

  11. Royal Caribbean's new Icon of the Seas will be world's biggest cruise

    Royal Caribbean has done it again. The cruise line has announced it's building the largest cruise ship ever — even bigger than its recently unveiled Wonder of the Seas, the current record-holder for world's largest cruise ship.The new Icon of the Seas will carry 7,600 passengers at maximum occupancy (or nearly 10,000 people when you account for the crew) when it first sets sail with guests ...

  12. Icon of the Seas: The Best Dining, Amenities and More on Royal

    Another record-breaking ship by Royal Caribbean International, Icon of the Seas debuted on Jan. 27, 2024, as the largest cruise ship in the world. It is epic in every sense, featuring 18 cruiser ...

  13. What's New & Coming to Royal Caribbean in 2023, 2024 & 2025

    Royal Beach Club. Royal Caribbean's Royal Beach Club will open in Nassau in 2025. This 17-acre club will feature a private beach atmosphere with cabanas, beach bars, a food hall, and several pools. Island-style barbecues, live music, and local artisans will be found at the beach club as well.

  14. Coming Spring 2024, New Oasis Class Ship Utopia of the Seas

    April 2022 - A new adventure begins: Construction on the sixth ship in Royal Caribbean International's revolutionary Oasis Class is now underway in Saint-Nazaire, France. The cruise line revealed the name of the upcoming marvel, Utopia of the Seas, at a steel-cutting ceremony that took place at the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard. Come spring 2024, the first Oasis Class ship powered ...

  15. Newest Royal Caribbean Ships

    Oasis of the Seas (Photo: Cruise Critic) See our list below for the newest cruise ships in Royal Caribbean's fleet. 1. Symphony of the Seas. Year launched: 2018. Class: Oasis Class. Decks: 16 ...

  16. Royal Caribbean Bets on a Giant Candy-Colored Cruise Ship

    The Royal Caribbean cruise ship will have 20 decks packed with more than 20 bars and restaurants, seven pools, nine whirlpools, and six water slides, as well as mini golf, rock climbing and an arcade.

  17. (2024) Royal Caribbean Ships by Age: Newest to Oldest (Complete List)

    Symphony of the Seas (2018) At 228,000+ in gross tonnage, Royal Caribbean International's Symphony of the Seas became the largest cruise ship in the world at the time. This Oasis-class ship was ...

  18. Royal Caribbean reveals spectacular design for new Icon of the Seas

    Like other new Royal Caribbean cruise ships, Icon of the Seas will use an air lubrication system that creates microscopic bubbles coating the ship's hull and reducing friction as the ship sails. ... Started in 2010, Royal Caribbean Blog offers daily coverage of news and information related to the Royal Caribbean cruise line along with other ...

  19. Royal Caribbean Ships By Age: Newest to Oldest

    Currently, Royal Caribbean's oldest ship, Grandeur of the Seas, is more than 25 years old, while the newest ship, Wonder of the Seas, debuted in early 2022 (though Wonder of the Seas will soon ...

  20. Royal Caribbean Ships By Age

    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 ...

  21. Royal Caribbean cancels Alaska cruise after guests boarded

    A Royal Caribbean International Alaska voyage became a cruise to nowhere over the weekend, with the line canceling the sailing after guests had already boarded.. The cruise line's Radiance of ...

  22. Exclusive: Royal Caribbean recruiting thousands to meet surging demand

    Tourists leave the Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas, the largest cruise ship in the world, after arriving at Costa Maya Cruise Port, in the village town of Mahahual, Quintana Roo state, Mexico ...

  23. Royal Caribbean is canceling all stops at this private island port due

    Royal Caribbean has stopped ships from docking at a private island port in Haiti due to ongoing violence in the region. The cruise line canceled ships from docking at that port through May, but ...

  24. Royal Caribbean ships by age

    Jenna DeLaurentis. With 26 cruise ships currently sailing and 2 more to launch in 2024, Royal Caribbean's fleet is filled with exciting, record-breaking vessels. The oldest Royal Caribbean ship is 26 years old whereas the newest launched just last year. Despite being part of the same cruise line, older ships offer a vastly different ...

  25. Do these 3 things before your Royal Caribbean cruise

    Exactly which decisions need to be made before you sail vary by ship, even within the same cruise line. On Royal Caribbean's Oasis-Class ships, for example, you need to make theater, comedy and ...

  26. Best Cruise Ships: Discover Our Top Rated Ships

    Explore the best cruise ships in the world with Royal Caribbean Cruises. Whether you are looking for adventure, relaxation, or entertainment, you will find it onboard the stunning ships like Allure of the Seas, Wonder of the Seas, or Oasis of the Seas. Cruise to amazing destinations like New Zealand, Europe, or Mexico and enjoy the shore excursions, dining, and activities that suit your taste ...

  27. Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruises Buy Caribbean Islands, Beaches

    If you own paradise, you can profit off of it. That's why cruise lines have spent at least $1.5 billion since 2019 to expand or improve private stops in the Caribbean, according to Bloomberg ...