The 30 Largest Cruise Ships in the World

Table Of Content

• A BOLD CLASS ACT
• MSC Seashore
• P&O Cruises Iona
• List of Royal Caribbean ships on order
• The world's largest cruise ship was delivered to Royal Caribbean on November 27, 2023
• Royal Caribbean Cruise Ships by Size FAQ
• The adult-only suspended infinity pool
• What are some characteristics of the Vision class ships in the Royal Caribbean fleet?

Icon’s extra 10 feet makes it comfortably the biggest cruise ship in the world. Though she already has sister ships on order, which will likely break that record. A key aspect to a successful marketing strategy is a great product, and bigger cruise ships are just that. These floating cities have tons of amazing amenities, especially for those guests who want to try the latest and greatest things. Enchantment of the Seas is the third ship in the Vision Class and is 82,910 GT’s.

A BOLD CLASS ACT

At first glance, I had snubbed the dining and lounge area as a rip-off of a generic airport coffee shop. But during my three days on Icon, I returned to the centrally located space more often than expected. If you're a frequent cruiser — especially with Royal Caribbean — amenities like the mini-golf course and water playground may not seem exciting. Now that Icon of the Seas is part of the Royal Caribbean fleet, preparations are underway to make sure she is ready to welcome the first guests.

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MSC Seashore

She carries 4,180 passengers (based on two per cabin) with a total guest capacity of 4,905. With 16 decks, this new class of ship is packed with amazing features like the North Star, Seaplex (Bumper Cars), Ripcord by IFLY, Bionic Bar and much more. We have compiled this list of Royal Caribbean ships by size to compare the entire fleet. This can be very helpful in familiarizing yourself with Royal Caribbean’s different ships by size, age, amenities, and total guest capacity. Cruise ship innovation has caused ship size to evolve rapidly in recent years, so we hope this comparison chart will help you.

P&O Cruises Iona

The biggest ship in the world is going even bigger on flavor, with limitless options to satisfy every palette. Quick but delicious bites you can grab between adventures? It’s Orlando’s best family vacation — sailing from Cape Canaveral. At the time of writing, the lowest advertised fare on Royal Caribbean's website for a cruise onboard Icon in 2024 starts at $3,005 per person for an interior room for the March 23 sailing.

Wonder of the Seas is the fifth ship in the popular Oasis Class and is 235,600 GT’s. She carries 5,734 passengers (based on two per cabin) with a total guest capacity of 7,084. Wonder of the Seas is the first ship in the Oasis Class to feature 8 neighborhoods with the addition of the new Suite Neighborhood. She also received other design enhancements to the Windjammer Café and other areas and is the first ship to include the popular restaurant, The Mason Jar.

At 27 years old, it's the oldest vessel in the Royal Caribbean fleet and probably will be phased out sometime in the next few years. The bigger passenger capacity is partly due to the ship's greater focus on family travelers. Icon of the Seas was built with a lot more cabins that have plenty of extra bunks to accommodate families with many children.

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Royal Caribbean Cruise Ships by Size FAQ

The Miami-based cruise giant also operates quite a few relatively small cruise ships that carry just 2,000 or 3,000 people and have a much more intimate feel. In some cases, these vessels are just half or a third of the size of Royal Caribbean's biggest ships. These ships, notably, have far fewer deck-top activities and interior venues than the biggest Royal Caribbean cruise ships. The largest cruise ship ever built is Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas.

Anthem of the Seas is the second ship in the Quantum Class and is 168,666 GT’s. She carries 4,180 passengers (based on two per cabin) with a total guest capacity 4,905. With 16 ship decks, she took her maiden voyage on April 22, 2015. Spectrum of the Seas is the first ship in the Quantum Ultra Class and is 168,666 GT’s. She carries 4,246 passengers (based on two per cabin) with a total guest capacity of 5,622. This 16-deck ship was specifically designed for the Chinese market.

Iona includes 2,614 cabins and 15 decks accessible to guests. And now, the Space Coast is your launch site for the best family vacation in Orlando — onboard the Wonder of the Seas®. There's no shortage of both complimentary and specialty dining options for guests to enjoy onboard Icon. To avoid any surprises when you get on the ship, however, it is important that you understand what is and isn't included.

The ship measures 1,112 feet (339 meters) in length and falls in line as number 15 among Royal Caribbean's 36 existing and former cruise ships. At full capacity, the Liberty of the Seas holds 5,008 passengers. That includes 3,648 cruise vacationers and 1,360 staff members.

Icon of the Seas can carry 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, which can hold up to 7,084 passengers. At 250,800 GT and with a length of 1,198 feet, this is the largest cruise ship in the world, accommodating up to 7,600 guests plus 2,350 crew. The Radiance class ships are mid-sized and offer a more intimate cruising experience while still providing passengers with a range of amenities and entertainment options. Quantum of the Seas is the first ship in the Quantum Class and is 168,666 GT’s.

Any shorter of an itinerary, and you might not have time to experience all it has to offer. Delivery of the ship signifies transfer of ownership of a new cruise ship. We're measuring Royal Caribbean ships by size according to the metric, "Gross Tonnage." This always causes a bit of confusion amongst our community members. It's not simply "weight" that determines this size measurement. The definition is technical and boring, but we'll provide it anyway. Costa Toscana is Costa Smeralda's sister ship, meaning the two ships are identical in size.

Sun-kissed Caribbean shores are yours to explore onboard Symphony of the Seas® sailing from Fort Lauderdale. Then deep dive into Aruba’s colorful underwater world the next. And dial up thrills on a zip line ride over the ocean in Labadee — our gamechanging private destination.