If you’re considering booking a family cruise on Royal Caribbean, you will have many questions that need answering. Booking a cruise is a significant expense and one you want to get right to keep the whole family happy.
The Facilities on Royal Caribbean Newest Ships
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A huge factor for families is the ships, ship size and what’s onboard, To help cruisers decide if this is the cruise line for you we have compiled all the newest ships in the Royal Caribbean Fleet with all the facts, how many passengers they hold, bars, water slides, dining venues and more to help you choose.
1. Star of the Seas Launched 2025
Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas is the second ship in the revolutionary Icon Class, following the record-breaking Icon of the Seas. Offering the same bold design, innovative neighbourhoods, and family-focused features that redefined modern cruising.
Star of the Seas sails from Port Canaveral, Florida, offering Caribbean itineraries and showcasing cutting-edge entertainment, expansive water parks, and a wide range of dining options, cementing Royal Caribbean’s status as a leader in mega-ship experiences.
- 248,663 GT
- 1,196 Feet Long
- 20 Decks, 18 of those are passenger decks
- Holds 5610 guests, 6,988 at full capacity
- 2350 crew
- At full capacity a passenger to crew ratio of 3.2-1
- 7 Pools
- 8 Whirlpools
- Category 6 waterpark
- Crown’s Edge experience at 154 feet above the ocean
- FlowRider
- Rock Climbing
- Ultimate Abyss
- 19 Bars and Lounges
- 13 Dining venues included in the price
- 11 Specialty Dining Venues
2. Utopia of the Seas Launched 2024
Offering short sailings to Perfect Day provides busy families with all the fun and facilities of big ship cruising. But it is tailored to cruisers who want a short cruise.
- 236,860 GT
- 1,198 Feet Long
- 18 Decks, 16 of those are passenger decks
- Holds 5668 guests, 6,988 at full capacity
- 2290 crew
- At full capacity a passenger to crew ratio of 3.2-1
- 5 Pools
- 8 Whirlpools
- 3 Watersides
- FlowRider
- Rock Climbing
- Ultimate Abyss
- 13 Bars and Loungers
- 10 Dining venues included in the price
- 11 Specialty Dining Venues
3. Icon Of The Seas Launched 2024
Icon of the Seas, the new Icon Class Ship has just launched and has taken over as the largest cruise ship in the world. Icon of the Seas and Royal Caribbean’s Newest Ship is 250,800 gross-ton, 1,198 ft long, holds 7600 passengers at total capacity and has 2350 crew.
- 250,800 Gross Tn
- 1,198 Feet Long
- 20 Decks, 18 of those are passenger decks
- Holds 5610 guests, 7600 at full capacity
- 2350 crew
- At full capacity a passenger to crew ratio of 3.2-1
- 7 Pools
- 9 Whirlpools
- 6 Watersides
- Flow Rider
- Rock Climbing
- Ultimate Abyss
- 8 Neighbourhoods
- 11 Dining venues included in the price
- 11 Specialty Dining Venues
4. Wonder of the Seas Came Into Service in 2022
- Class, Oasis
- Length, 1,188ft
- Width 210ft
- 236,857 Gross Tons
- Has a capacity of 6,988
- And a crew of 2300
- Decks, 18
- 4 Pools
- 10 Whirlpools
- 3 High Speed Watersides
- Flow Rider
- Rock Climbing
- Ultimate Abyss
- 8 Neighbourhoods
- Cruising Speed of knots 22
- Free dining options 9
- Speciality dining options 13
5. Odyssey of the Seas Set Sail in 2022
- Class, Quantum Ultra
- Length, 1,138ft
- Width 135ft
- 167,704 Gross Tons
- Has a capacity of 5,510
- And a crew of 1,633
- Decks, 16
- 3 Pools
- 10 Whirlpools
- FlowRider
- North Star
- Rock Climbing
- Bumper Cars
- Cruising Speed of knots 22
- Odyssey of the Seas has 7 Free dining options
- speciality dining options 9.
6. Spectrum of the Seas Launched, 2019
- Class, Quantum Ultra
- Length, 1,139ft
- Width 135ft
- 169,379 Gross Tons
- Has a capacity of 5,622
- And a crew of 1,551
- 4 Pools
- 10 Whirlpools
- FlowRider
- North Star
- Rock Climbing
- Bumper Cars
- Decks, 16
- Cruising Speed of knots 22
- Free dining options 7
- Speciality dining options 11.
7. Symphony of the Seas Was Groundbreaking When She Launched in 2018
- Launched, 2018
- Class, Oasis
- Length, 1,188ft
- Width 215.5ft
- 228,081 Gross Tons
- Has a capacity of 6,680
- And a crew of 2,220
- 4 Pools
- 10 Whirlpools
- FlowRider
- Rock Climbing
- Ultimate Abyss
- Decks, 18
- Cruising Speed of knots 22
- Free dining options 9
- Speciality dining options 10.
See our guide to Symphony of the Seas.
8. And Harmony of the Seas Wowed Cruisers in 2016
- Launched, 2016
- Class, Oasis
- Length, 1,188ft
- Width 215.5ft
- 226,963 Gross Tons
- Has a capacity of 6,687
- And a crew of 2,210
- 3 Water Slides
- 4 Pools
- 10 Whirlpools
- FlowRider
- Rock Climbing
- Ultimate Abyss
- Decks, 18
- Cruising Speed of knots 22
- Free dining options 8
- Speciality dining options 9.
Want to know more about all the Royal Caribbean Fleet and find out which are the newest and oldest ships? Check out our complete guide of Royal Caribbean Ships, newest to oldest.
Also, See Our Royal Caribbean Drinks Package Guide
