Every Royal Caribbean ship, at
a glance.
Ship reviews and comparisons across all 31 Royal Caribbean ships —
the vibe of each one, what you'll love about it, and what to book next.
Adventure of the Seas
Class: Voyager
Built: 2001
Capacity: 3,114
Vibe: ⚓ Old-school Royal fun
Why You’ll Love It: Royal Promenade, Ice skating, FlowRider, Waterslides, Interesting Itineraries
Allure of the Seas
Class: Oasis
Built: 2010
Capacity: 5,718
Vibe: 💙 OG mega-ship energy
Why You’ll Love It: Central Park, Boardwalk, AquaTheater + refreshed features
Anthem of the Seas
Class: Quantum
Built: 2015
Capacity: 4,180
Vibe: 🎡 Indoor playground
Why You’ll Love It: SeaPlex, bumper cars, Two70, North Star
Brilliance of the Seas
Class: Radiance
Built: 2002
Capacity: 2,142
Vibe: ☕ Relaxed + scenic
Why You’ll Love It: Glass everywhere, easy layout, connection to the ocean
Enchantment of the Seas
CLASS
Vision
BUILT
1997
CAPACITY
2,252
SHIP PERSONALITY
Easygoing Throwback. Smaller ship. Classic cruise atmosphere. A beautiful Centrum at the heart of everything.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT
A smaller, more relaxed ship with that classic Royal Caribbean feel. The soaring Centrum is the centerpiece, and a recent $110M amplification gave this older ship a major refresh.
Explorer of the Seas
Class: Voyager
Built: 2000
Capacity: 3,286
Vibe: 🧭 Classic Royal
Why You’ll Love It: Promenade, ice rink, FlowRider and familiar Royal venues
Freedom of the Seas
Class: Freedom
Built: 2006
Capacity: 3,926
Vibe: ☀️ Goldilocks Royal
Why You’ll Love It: Amplified pool deck, slides, FlowRider and Promenade
Grandeur of the Seas
Class: Vision
Built: 1996
Capacity: 1,992
Vibe: 🛳️ Royal Caribbean time machine
Why You’ll Love It: Small ship, traditional cruising and easy navigation
Harmony of the Seas
Class: Oasis
Built: 2016
Capacity: 5,479
Vibe: 🎢 Classic mega-ship Royal
Why You’ll Love It: Ultimate Abyss, Central Park, Boardwalk
Hero of the Seas
Class: Icon
Built: 2027
Capacity: 5,654
Vibe: 🆕 The next big thing
Why You’ll Love It: Another massive Icon Class resort experience
Icon of the Seas
Class: Icon
Built: 2024
Capacity: 5,610
Vibe: 🤯 Is this even a ship anymore?
Why You’ll Love It: Waterpark, Surfside, AquaDome, pools
Independence of the Seas
Class: Freedom
Built: 2008
Capacity: 3,858
Vibe: 🎉 Big, but not too big
Why You’ll Love It: Promenade, FlowRider, waterslides and lots for families
Jewel of the Seas
Class: Radiance
Built: 2004
Capacity: 2,191
Vibe: 🌅 Give me the VIEW
Why You’ll Love It: Glass, ocean views and a manageable ship
Legend of the Seas
Class: Icon
Built: 2026
Capacity: 5,628
Vibe: ✨ Shiny, new & HUGE
Why You’ll Love It: Category 6 waterpark, neighborhoods, tons of dining and entertainment
Liberty of the Seas
Class: Freedom
Built: 2007
Capacity: 3,798
Vibe: 👨👩👧👦 Classic family cruise
Why You’ll Love It: Promenade, FlowRider, waterslides and ice skating
Mariner of the Seas
Class: Voyager
Built: 2003
Capacity: 3,344
Vibe: 🎉 Older, but still fun
Why You’ll Love It: Royal Promenade, FlowRider, ice rink and plenty of activities
Navigator of the Seas
Class: Voyager
Built: 2002
Capacity: 3,368
Vibe: 🏝️ Old ship, fun upgrades
Why You’ll Love It: Royal Promenade, slides, FlowRider and amplified spaces
Oasis of the Seas
Class: Oasis
Built: 2009
Capacity: 5,602
Vibe: 🌳 The one that changed everything
Why You’ll Love It: Central Park, Boardwalk, AquaTheater, Royal Promenade
Odyssey of the Seas
Class: Quantum Ultra
Built: 2021
Capacity: 4,198
Vibe: 🚀 Modern + adventurous
Why You’ll Love It: SeaPlex, North Star, Two70 and iFLY
Ovation of the Seas
Class: Quantum
Built: 2016
Capacity: 4,182
Vibe: 🏔️ Made for looking outside
Why You’ll Love It: North Star, Two70, SeaPlex and lots of indoor
Quantum of the Seas
Class: Quantum
Built: 2014
Capacity: 4,180
Vibe: 🤖 Techy Royal
Why You’ll Love It: North Star, Two70, SeaPlex and iFLY
Radiance of the Seas
CLASS
Radiance
BUILT
2001
CAPACITY
2,143
SHIP PERSONALITY
Smaller ship. 🏔️ Scenic & laid-back
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT
Radiance was practically made for scenic cruising. Floor-to-ceiling glass throughout the ship means incredible views are never far away—especially on Alaska itineraries.
Rhapsody of the Seas
Class: Vision
Built: 1997
Capacity: 2,040
Vibe: 🏝️ Ports > ship
Why You’ll Love It: Intimate size and destination-focused itineraries
Serenade of the Seas
Class: Radiance
Built: 2003
Capacity: 2,143
Vibe: 🌎 Destination-first
Why You’ll Love It: Huge windows, ocean views and a quieter feel
Spectrum of the Seas
Class: Quantum Ultra
Built: 2019
Capacity: 4,246
Vibe: 🌏 Royal with an Asian twist
Why You’ll Love It: SeaPlex, North Star and Asian-influenced experiences
Star of the Seas
Class: Icon
Built: 2025
Capacity: 5,610
Vibe: 🏝️ Family vacation turned up to 11
Why You’ll Love It: Surfside, Category 6, AquaDome, Central Park
Symphony of the Seas
Class: Oasis
Built: 2018
Capacity: 5,518
Vibe: 🎭 Entertainment everywhere
Why You’ll Love It: Central Park, Boardwalk, AquaTheater and a ridiculous amount to do
Utopia of the Seas
Class: Oasis
Built: 2024
Capacity: 5,668
Vibe: 🎉 Short-cruise party machine
Why You’ll Love It: Tons of bars/restaurants, AquaTheater, Central Park
Vision of the Seas
Class: Vision
Built: 1998
Capacity: 2,050
Vibe: 🌊 Traditional cruising
Why You’ll Love It: Smaller ship, easy navigation and ocean views
Voyager of the Seas
Class: Voyager
Built: 1999
Capacity: 3,602
Vibe: 👑 The Royal Promenade OG
Why You’ll Love It: Promenade, ice rink and a surprisingly substantial activity lineup
Wonder of the Seas
Class: Oasis
Built: 2022
Capacity: 5,734
Vibe: 🏝️ Floating resort
Why You’ll Love It: Central Park, Boardwalk, AquaTheater, huge pool