Think All Cruise Ships Are the Same? Quantum Class Ships Prove You Wrong

As a family, we love Quantum Class Ships; today, we will talk about the features of Royal Caribbeans, Quantum Class Ships. This class of ship stood in a league of its own in the Royal Caribbean fleet, offering a slightly different experience, and whilst they have a huge fan base, they are not for everyone.

Quantum Class Ships Explained

Yes, there are features you will find on other Royal Caribbean Ships. However, Quantum Class also has many unique features you won’t find on other cruise ships in the Royal Fleet.

This doesn’t make the ships better than the other classes. It just reaches out to a different audience. But what we do know is if you are choosing your next cruise on Royal Caribbean, comparing ships is a great way to see what facilities suit your cruise style and how you want to cruise.

Royal Caribbean Ships By Class

But first, here’s a quick overview of the Royal Caribbean Classes to give you an idea of each class by age. As a rule, the newer the ship, the bigger, apart from Quantum-class ships, which are smaller than Oasis-class ships.

However, don’t assume that because the ship is older, it won’t still have amazing facilities onboard. Royal Caribbean has invested a lot into upgrading many of the older ships, so do check before you book. Sometimes, smaller may be better!

• Icon Class, from 2024
• Quantum Ultra Ships, 2019 to 2021
• Quantum Class Ships launched between 2014 to 2016
• Oasis Class Ships from 2009 with the newest ship Utopia of the Seas due in 2024
• Freedom  Class Ships from 2006 to 2008
• Radiance Class Ships from 2001 to 2004
• Voyager Class Ships from 1999 to 2003
• Vision Class Ships from, 1996 to 1998

Features Of Quantum Class Ships

1. Robotic Bartenders: The Quantum class features Bionic Bars, where robotic bartenders mix and serve drinks. However, the Bionic Bars are not unique to this class.
2. RipCord by iFLY: This is a skydiving simulator that allows guests to experience the thrill of freefall in a controlled environment.
3. North Star: This is a glass capsule that extends over the side of the ship, providing guests with 360-degree views from 300 feet above sea level.
4. Two70: This is a multi-level, 270-degree lounge with floor-to-ceiling windows and high-tech entertainment, including robotic screens and aerial performances.
5. SeaPlex: This is the largest indoor activity space at sea, featuring bumper cars, roller skating, basketball, and other games and activities.
6. Virtual Balconies: Some interior staterooms on Quantum class ships feature virtual balconies, which are floor-to-ceiling screens that display a live feed of the ocean and port views. But this is not unique to this class.

Activities You Will Find On Quantum Class Ships

Here’s a list of all the incredible facilities you will find on Quantum Class Ships, there are facilities for all ages. However I do believe these ships are more geared up for cruisers who love sports and activities. The huge solariums are also a bug pull for cruisers who prefer an adult only environment but still liker the buzz of a big ship.

• Adventure Ocean Kids Club
• Arcade
• Baby Splash Zone
• Bionic Bar
• Bumper Cars
• Casino
• Escape Room on Quantum of the Seas
• Flowrider
• H2O Zone on the Anthem and Quantum of the Seas
• Laser Tag, Quantum of the Seas
• North Star
• Ripcord By IFly Skydiving
• Rock Climbing Wall
• Royal Esplanade
• SeaPlex
• Solarium Age 16 +
• Splashaway Bay on Ovation and Odyssey
• Suite Sundeck
• Table Tenis
• Two70

What We Love About Royal Caribbean Quantum Class Ships

We have recently sailed on Odyssey and Anthem of the Seas, Quantum Class ships. For us, as a family with young adult sons, the SportPlex was a welcome refuge to spend hot afternoons away from the crowds. Here, you can watch sports on huge TVs, play football, play table football, play pool, or play basketball, and it’s a pretty chilled area.

The Royal Promenade is fabulous, with many bar and dining options. And we found the main dining area busy, but the service was excellent. The tables were a little closer together. However, we have never found this to be the case on smaller ships. It must be a logistical thing with the bigger Royal ships catering to crowds.

The Food

We also found all the speciality dining to be fabulous apart from Chops Grill, although the others more than made up for it. The food quality in Chops Grill was fantastic, but the service was slow as it was so busy. PlayMakers is a fabulous option for quick snacks, and whilst it comes with a small fee, the food and atmosphere is great. For free snacks head to El Loco Fresh for delicious tacos and burritos.

The Activities

All of the activities were great, you have to book on day one of you cruise for many, but its just a case of being organised.

We have a tips post here that will help you get the most out of your cruise. Activities such as the sky pad, Flowrider, climbing wall and bumper cars has a queue system, these were never too busy and all the activity times are in your Crown and Anchor newsletter.

Royal Caribbean Quantum Ultra Class Ships

• Odyssey of the Seas, 2021
• Spectrum of the Seas, 2019

Quantum Ultra Class ships hold between 5,510 and 5,662 passengers and offer everything wonderful from Quantum Class and more. Although both classes of ships are similar in size, Quantum Ultra ships hold more passengers. The Seaplex is a huge draw for these Ships, especially for sporty families.

Quantum Class Ships

• Ovation of the Seas
• Anthem of the Seas
• Quantum of the Seas

When the first Quantum ship, Quantum of the Seas was released in 2014 this class of ship was considered the newest most groundbreaking of all Royal Caribbean ships. Quantum class ships all hold around 4,905 passengers at full capacity.

They also promise to appeal to a whole new audience, with additions such as the North Star and iFly they offer a totally difference cruise vacation experience. With facilities such as the North Star a pod that lifts you up over the ship for extraordinary 360 degree views you wont run out of things to do.