All of Royal Caribbean Ships Ranked

Has the idea of a cruise been popping into your mind from time to time? Perhaps you’d like to savor one last Caribbean getaway before winter sets in. With nearly 30 ships in their growing fleet, Royal Caribbean has a floating city that will gracefully usher you to any number of sunny shorelines. What do you say we examine each of their ships – one more impressive than the next? Let’s do it. Together, let’s take a tour of the seas in a most regal style. 

Star of the Seas

Class: Icon
Total Guest Rooms: 2,805

We’ll begin with the star of the show – a new ship set to make its grand debut in 2025. It’s making its mark based on the success of Icon of the Seas. This beauty will include seven distinct pools, a Category 6 waterpark, and the AquaDome, a venue filled with awe-inspiring screens and a dynamic waterfall. You’ll also find Absolute Zero, a huge ice skating rink to live out all your childhood dreams. But, if this is a couple’s trip and not a family getaway, then you’ll probably find yourself walking the Royal Promenade at night, a place where the drinks flow and the music floats through the air, making for countless memorable nights under the stars.  

Icon of the Seas

Class: Icon
Total Guest Rooms: 2,805

As the first in this burgeoning class of ships, Icon of the Seas is a standout in many ways. Its waterpark, Thrill Island, has six record-breaking waterslides, a Surfside neighborhood for families, seven different pools, and a very memorable bar: The Lime and Coconut. It’s aptly named, too, because this ship will gladly sail you down to Cococay in the Bahamas, as well as St. Maarten and St. Thomas. While on board, each night, you can feast on something new, with 20 different dining venues to choose from. 

Odyssey of the Seas

Class: Quantum
Total Guest Rooms: 2,137

The Quantum class dips down in size by about 600 suites but has no shortage of excitement. This ship is known for its technologically advanced features, as well as the SeaPlex, an indoor activity center with bumper cars, and FlowRider, a surf simulator. You’ll also want to step inside the North Star sometime when you’re on board for the most magnificent panoramas of the sea as you make your way to the Eastern, Western, or Southern shorelines of the Caribbean. 

Spectrum of the Seas

Class: Quantum
Total Guest Rooms: 2,137

Spectrum of the Seas is your gateway to the splendors of Asian culture, including South Korea and Japan. Even though the Quantum fleet is the second-largest, there are still plenty of private suite areas onboard. In place of a surf simulator, you can still thrill-seek with some bungee jumping from their Sky Pad. Families tend to really enjoy this experience, as there’s plenty to do during your sea days, including an escape room and RipCord, a skydiving simulator. And, when it’s time for a refreshment, scoot everyone up to the Bionic Bar for juice drinks crafted by the hands of robots.