As a regular cruiser on Royal Caribbean, I can book a cruise with so many diverse options. Choosing the right family cruise ship for your cruise vacation depends on so many factors. Where do you intend to sail? What’s on your cruise itinerary wish list?
Thus, we thought it a great idea to share a guide to all of the Royal Caribbean Ships By Age And Passengers, Newest To Oldest. If you want to know more about Royal Caribbean’s newest ships, then read all about them here.
Royal Caribbean Ships By Age, Newest To Oldest
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This may help with booking decisions if you love a swanky new ship with all the amenities, facilities, and entertainment onboard, alternatively, a more intimate cruise experience on a never ship.
| RCC Ship | Class | Year | Passengers | Crew |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legend of the Seas | Icon Class | Due 2026 | ||
| Star of the Seas | Icon Class | 2025 | 7500 | 2290 |
| Utopia of the Seas | Oasis Class | 2024 | 7500 | 2290 |
| Icon Of The Seas | Icon Class | 2024 | 7600 | 2350 |
| Wonder of the Seas | Oasis Class | 2022 | 6,988 | 2300 |
| Odyssey of the Seas | Quantum Ultra | 2021 | 5,510 | 1633 |
| Spectrum of the Seas | Quantum Ultra | 2019 | 5,622 | 1551 |
| Symphony of the Seas | Oasis Class | 2018 | 6,680 | 2200 |
| Harmony of the Seas | Oasis Class | 2016 | 6,687 | 2210 |
| Ovation of the Seas | Quantum Class | 2016 | 4,905 | 1500 |
| Anthem of the Seas | Quantum Class | 2015 | 4,905 | 1500 |
| Quantum of the Seas | Quantum Class | 2014 | 4,905 | 1500 |
| Allure of the Seas | Oasis Class | 2010 | 6,780 | 2210 |
| Oasis of the Seas | Oasis Class | 2009 | 6,699 | 2190 |
| Independence of the Seas | Freedom Class | 2008 | 4,560 | 1440 |
| Liberty of the Seas | Freedom Class | 2007 | 4,960 | 1360 |
| Freedom of the Seas | Freedom Class | 2006 | 4,553 | 1365 |
| Jewel of the Seas | Radiance Class | 2004 | 2,702 | 852 |
| Mariner of the Seas | Voyager Class | 2003 | 4,000 | 1200 |
| Serenade of the Seas | Radiance Class | 2003 | 2,476 | 832 |
| Navigator of the Seas | Voyager Class | 2002 | 4,000 | 1230 |
| Brilliance of the Seas | Radiance Class | 2002 | 2,543 | 848 |
| Adventure of the Seas | Voyager Class | 2001 | 3,807 | 1185 |
| Radiance of the Seas | Radiance Class | 2001 | 2,466 | 894 |
| Explorer of the Seas | Voyager Class | 2000 | 4,290 | 1185 |
| Voyager of the Seas | Voyager Class | 1999 | 4,000 | 1200 |
| Vision of the Seas | Vision Class | 1998 | 2,514 | 742 |
| Enchantment of the Seas | Vision Class | 1997 | 2,730 | 852 |
| Rhapsody of the Seas | Vision Class | 1997 | 2,416 | 765 |
| Grandeur of the Seas | Vision Class | 1996 | 2,440 | 760 |
Royal Caribbean’s First Ever Cruise Ship?
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line was founded in 1968 by three Norwegian shipping companies: Anders Wilhelmsen & Company, I.M. Skaugen & Company, and Gotaas Larsen. Together over the next two years developed and launched the very first Royal Caribbean ship, The Song of Norway, in 1970. She was closely followed by The Nordic Prince in 1971 and Sun Viking in 1972.
Complete List Of Royal Caribbean Ships By Year, Newest To Oldest At A Glance
- Legend of the Seas Due 2026
- Star of the Seas, 2025
- Utopia of the Seas, 2024
- Icon of the Seas 2024
- Wonder of the Seas, 2022, 2 year old.
- Odyssey of the Seas, 2021, 3 years old.
- Spectrum of the Seas 2019, 5 years old
- Symphony of the Seas, 2018, 6 years old
- Harmony of the Seas, 2016, 8 years old
- Ovation of the Seas, 2016, 8 years old
- Anthem of the Seas, 2015, 9 years old
- Quantum of the Seas, 2014, 10 years old
- Allure of the Seas, 2010, 14 years old
- Oasis of the Seas, 2009, 15 years old
- Independence of the Seas, 2008, 16 years old
- Liberty of the Seas, 2007, 17 years old
- Freedom of the Seas, 2006, 18 years old
- Jewel of the Seas, 2004, 20 years old
- Mariner of the Seas 2003, 21 years old
- Serenade of the Seas, 2003, 21 years old
- Navigator of the Seas, 2002, 22 years old
- Brilliance 2002, 22 years old
- Adventure of the Seas, 2001, 23 years old
- Radiance of the Seas, 2001, 23 years old
- Explorer of the Seas, 2000, 24 years old
- Voyager of the Seas, 1999, 25 years old
- Vision of the Seas, 1998, 26 years old
- Enchantment of the Seas, 1997, 27 years old
- Rhapsody of the Seas, 1997, 27 years old
- Grandeur of the Seas, 1996, 28 years old
How Many Ships Does Royal Caribbean Have
Royal Caribbean currently has 29 ships in service: Star of the Seas launched in 2025, Icon of the Seas, an Icon Class ship launched in 2024, and Utopia of the Seas, an Oasis Class Ship also launched in 2024. Star of the Seas has just taken the crown as Royal Caribbean’s newest ship, but Icon and is presently the biggest cruise ship in the world. It also has a new ship planned.
What Is The Difference Between The Newest Royal Caribbean Ships And Old Royal Caribbean Ships?
The smaller ships have a smaller passenger capacity and fewer facilities that the family cruise market has come to know and love. However, smaller ships also mean more intimate and personal service. Smaller ships can also reach a wider variety of ports, whereas some larger ships can not gain access to specific destinations and or ports.
The larger ships offer a wider variety of dining options, sports facilities, and water slides. Families with babies are also more suited to larger Royal Caribbean ships, which provide splash pools for babies.
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