Royal Caribbean Ships by Size (2025): Comparison Chart

Venture into the vast blue with Royal Caribbean’s magnificent fleet, where each vessel promises a unique ocean-going spectacle. As we sail through 2025, the array of ships—from colossal floating cities to more intimate seafaring sanctuaries—offers an exhilarating glimpse into the future of cruise travel.

In this comprehensive guide, we’ll chart the course through the grandest to the most gracious of Royal Caribbean’s ships, exploring the allure of each class and size and unraveling the debate on whether bigger truly means better. Whether you're a seasoned sailor or a curious cruiser, prepare to embark on a vivid voyage through Royal Caribbean's impressive maritime mastery.

1. Royal Caribbean Classes Ranked by Size

Royal Caribbean's fleet continues to set the standard in luxury cruising, ranging from the colossal Icon of the Seas to the charming Grandeur of the Seas. This guide offers a thorough comparison to help cruisers of all types discover their ideal match for a memorable journey across the seas.

Ship Name	Class	Year	Total Guest Capacity	Gross Tonnage	Length (feet)
Icon of the Seas	Icon	2024	7,600	250,800	1,198
Wonder of the Seas	Oasis	2022	6,988	236,857	1,188
Utopia of the Seas	Oasis	2024	6,788	236,857	1,188
Symphony of the Seas	Oasis	2018	6,680	228,081	1,188
Harmony of the Seas	Oasis	2016	6,687	226,963	1,188
Allure of the Seas	Oasis	2010	6,780	225,282	1,187
Oasis of the Seas	Oasis	2009	6,780	225,282	1,187
Odyssey of the Seas	Quantum Ultra	2021	4,819	169,379	1,142
Spectrum of the Seas	Quantum Ultra	2019	5,622	169,379	1,139
Anthem of the Seas	Quantum	2015	4,905	168,666	1,141
Ovation of the Seas	Quantum	2016	4,905	168,666	1,138
Quantum of the Seas	Quantum	2014	4,905	168,666	1,141
Freedom of the Seas	Freedom	2006	4,515	154,407	1,112
Independence of the Seas	Freedom	2008	4,560	154,407	1,112
Liberty of the Seas	Freedom	2007	4,960	154,407	1,112
Navigator of the Seas	Voyager	2002	4,000	139,999	1,020
Mariner of the Seas	Voyager	2003	4,000	139,863	1,020
Explorer of the Seas	Voyager	2000	4,290	137,308	1,020
Adventure of the Seas	Voyager	2001	3,807	137,276	1,020
Voyager of the Seas	Voyager	1999	4,269	137,276	1,020
Brilliance of the Seas	Radiance	2002	2,543	90,090	962
Jewel of the Seas	Radiance	2004	2,702	90,090	962
Radiance of the Seas	Radiance	2001	2,466	90,090	962
Serenade of the Seas	Radiance	2003	2,476	90,090	965
Enchantment of the Seas	Vision	1997	2,730	82,910	989
Rhapsody of the Seas	Vision	1997	2,416	78,491	915
Vision of the Seas	Vision	1998	2,514	78,340	915
Grandeur of the Seas	Vision	1996	2,440	73,817	916

This table effectively ranks the Royal Caribbean ships by class and size, providing a comprehensive overview of the fleet's diversity in terms of capacity and dimensions. It also guides potential cruisers in selecting a ship that fits their expectations and style of travel.