What is the big ship in 2023?

Launched in 2020 but upgraded and modernized over the past years, Wonder of the Seas is proudly ranked as the largest cruise ship in the world as of 2023. It has a total capacity of 6,998 guests with 18 decks to explore, thanks to its total length of 1,118 feet and 236,857 registered tonnage.



That’s a great question, but it’s a bit broad. “Biggest” can mean several things: longest, largest by gross tonnage (volume), or largest by passenger capacity.

For 2023, the title holders in the main categories were:

1. Largest Cruise Ship in the World (by Gross Tonnage & Passenger Capacity)

Icon of the Seas (Royal Caribbean International) Maiden Voyage: January 2024 (It was delivered in late 2023 and began operations in 2024). Size: Approximately 250,800 Gross Tons. Length: 1,198 feet (365 meters). Passenger Capacity: 7,600 at maximum capacity (5,610 at double occupancy). Why it’s the answer for 2023: While it entered service in 2024, it was the monumental new ship launched and delivered in 2023, making it the biggest news in the cruise industry for the year. It dethroned Royal Caribbean’s own Wonder of the Seas.

2. Longest Ship in the World (Overall)

Seawise Giant (later known as Jahre Viking, Knock Nevis, Mont) Status: Scrapped in 2010. Length: 1,504 feet (458.45 meters). Note: This ULCC (Ultra Large Crude Carrier) still holds the record for the longest ship ever built. No ship in active service in 2023 surpassed its length.

3. Largest Ships in Active Service

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Launched in 2020 but upgraded and modernized over the past years, Wonder of the Seas is proudly ranked as the largest cruise ship in the world as of 2023. It has a total capacity of 6,998 guests with 18 decks to explore, thanks to its total length of 1,118 feet and 236,857 registered tonnage.

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Royal Caribbean International's Icon of the Seas is set to launch as the world's largest cruise ship in early 2024, measuring 365 meters long and weighing approximately 250,800 tons — or five times the size of the Titanic.

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Berths: 5,610 The first ship in Royal Caribbean's next class of cruise ship, the Icon Class, Icon of the Seas is set to become the world's largest cruise ship by gross tonnage, surpassing the line's Wonder of the Seas.

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Berths: 5,610 The first ship in Royal Caribbean's next class of cruise ship, the Icon Class, Icon of the Seas is set to become the world's largest cruise ship by gross tonnage, surpassing the line's Wonder of the Seas.

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At 1,198 feet long and a gross tonnage of 250,800, it is hard to miss. The Royal Caribbean cruise ship will have 20 decks packed with more than 20 bars and restaurants, seven pools, nine whirlpools, and six water slides, as well as mini golf, rock climbing and an arcade.

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1. Wonder of the Seas. The Wonder of the Seas is the world's largest cruise ship and weighs 236,857 Gross tonnes.

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