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As a regular cruiser on Royal Caribbean, booking aRoyal Caribbean cruisevacation offers so many diverse choices. Choosing the rightfamilycruise shipfor your cruise vacation depends on so many factors. Where do you intend to sail? What’s on your cruiseitinerarywish list? Thus we thought it a great idea to share a guide to all of theRoyal Caribbean ShipsBy Age AndPassengersNewest To Oldest. If you want to know more about Royal Caribbeans newest ships then read all about them here.
Royal Caribbean Ships By Age, Newest To Oldest in 2024
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This may help with booking decisions if you love a swanky new ship with all theamenities, facilities, andentertainmentonboard—alternatively, a more intimate cruise experience on a never ship.
| RCC Ship | Class | Year | Passengers | Crew |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Star of the Seas | Icon Class | Due 2025 | ||
| Utopia of the Seas | Oasis Class | Due 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 |
| Spectrumof 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 |
| Visionof 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 |
What Was Royal Caribbean’s First Ever Cruise Ship?
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line was founded in 1968 by threeNorwegianshipping companies: Anders Wilhelmsen & Company,I.M. Skaugen & Company, andGotaas 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 TheNordic Prince in 1971andSun Viking in 1972.
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Complete List Of Royal Caribbean Ships By Year, Newest To Oldest At A Glance
- Star of the Seas, Due 2025
- Utopia of the Seas, due 2024
- Icon of the Seas 2024
- Wonder of the Seas, 2022, 2 year old.
- Odyssey of the Seas, 2021, 3 years old.
- Spectrumof 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
- Visionof 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 27 ships in service, includingIcon of the Seas, an Icon Class ship launched in 2024 and Wonder Of The Seas, an Oasis Class Ship launched in 2022. Icon of the Seas has just taken the crown as Royal Caribbean’s newest ship and is presently thebiggest cruise ship in the world.It also has two new ships planned: Utopia of the Seas, due in 2024 and Star of the Seas, due in 2025; this will take them to 29.
What Is The Newest Royal Caribbean Ship?
Icon of the Seas is Royal Caribbean’s newest ship; Icon of the Seas is an Icon Class ship holding 7600 passengers and 2350 crew members. A gross tonnage of 250,800, she will be Royal Caribbean’s biggest ship. Other new Royal Caribbean ships include, Oasis Class ship Utopia of the Seas in 2024 then Star of the Seas in 2024.
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 providesplash pools for babies.
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Sarah Christie Sarah also writes for Mini Travellers Family Travel Blog and Extraordinary Chaos Craft and Lifestyle Blog. Both are award-winning blogs with a travel and family focus. She is married and has two boys, aged 18 and 22, who all love cruising as a family.Nothing is better than waking up every day in a new port with new and exciting things to explore. She aims to share how cruising as a family with young adults is the perfect choice for family travel. Her boys are sporty and love the activities, sports and dining options cruising offers.Sarah has worked with brands such as Walt Disney World, Mark Warner, Ikos Resort, Center Parcs, Laura Ashley, Belling and Next.
